Site specific zone · section 15.11 of Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007
Z11: Fraser River Bench Lands
Z11 (Fraser River Bench Lands) is a site specific zone for homes (fourplexes, row houses, stacked townhouses and apartments) and parks and recreation. Density is capped at about 40 homes per hectare. Buildings can be up to 15 m tall (4 storeys) and cover up to 60% of the lot. New lots need at least 2,500 m² and 25 m of frontage.
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From the bylaw consolidated to Oct 5, 2026 · .
Purpose
“The purpose of this zone is to provide site specific regulations for the area demonstrated on Schedule “A” of Bylaw No. 8050. The purpose of this zone is to create a mix of land uses by permitting local commercial development in conjunction with multiple family dwelling units in a pedestrian-oriented environment with generous open space and focus on green infrastructure as well as noise abatement.”
Section 15.11.1 of the bylaw.
What you can build and run here
In short: fourplexes, row houses, stacked townhouses, apartments; parks and recreation.
Main uses
Allowed on their own (principal uses).
Extra uses
Allowed alongside a main use (secondary uses).
Limits
| Minimum lot width | 25 m |
|---|---|
| Minimum lot area | 2,500 m² |
| Maximum lot area | 1 ha |
| Site coverage | 60% |
| Height | 15 m |
| Storeys | 4 |
| Front yard | 1 m |
| Interior side yard | 3 m |
| Exterior side yard | 3 m |
| Rear yard | 6 m |
| Density | 40 homes per hectare |
Density rule: “The maximum density is 40 dwelling units/ha.”
These are the zone’s general limits for principal buildings. Accessory buildings, secondary dwellings, corner lots and parking have their own rules, and other sections of the bylaw (general rules, specific uses, landscaping, parking, development permit areas) also apply.
Where Z11 applies
1 areas on the City’s zoning map, about 1 ha, covering 3 parcels.
Rezonings
From the bylaw’s list of amendments since 2007: 1 into Z11, 0 out of it.
7754 Lemoyne Pl.
Jun 11, 2007 · Rezoned from AG, RS2 to AG, RS2, P1, RM1, Z11, RM3, RT3
This section was last changed by bylaws 8050, 8256, 8884.
A plain-language reading of the bylaw, not legal advice. Confirm with City of Prince George Planning and Development before you plan.
Source: Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, section 15.11 (uses, limits and purpose; quotes are short extracts), and City of Prince George open data for where the zone applies (Open Government Licence – City of Prince George). Summary written by PG Pulse. Data: JSON.
