Utility zone · section 14.2 of Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007
U2: Major Utilities
U2 (Major Utilities) is a utility zone for industry and warehousing, homes and utilities. Buildings can be up to 15 m tall.
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From the bylaw consolidated to Oct 5, 2026 · .
Purpose
“The purpose of this zone is to provide for private and public utilities that may have a major impact on adjacent uses.”
Section 14.2.1 of the bylaw.
What you can build and run here
In short: industry and warehousing; homes; utilities.
Main uses
Allowed on their own (principal uses).
Extra uses
Allowed alongside a main use (secondary uses).
Limits
| Height | 15 m |
|---|---|
| Front yard | 6 m |
| Interior side yard | 7.5 m |
| Exterior side yard | 7.5 m |
| Rear yard | 7.5 m |
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 U2 applies
28 areas on the City’s zoning map, about 168 ha, covering 42 parcels.
Rezonings
From the bylaw’s list of amendments since 2010: 4 into U2, 1 out of it.
Fraser River Bench Lands
Mar 5, 2018 · Rezoned from P1, U1, AG, RS2, RM3 to AG, RS2, U1, P1, RM3, U2
University Heights
Jan 22, 2018 · Rezoned from AG, AF, U2 to AG, AF, RS2, P1, U2, Z19
6595 Foothills Blvd.
Sep 11, 2017 · Rezoned from AF to U2
3707 & 4025 Lansdowne Rd.
Mar 27, 2017 · Rezoned from AG, P5 to AG, P5, U2
1211, 1233, 1337 PG Pulpmill Rd.
Jan 9, 2017 · Rezoned from AG, U1, AR1 to U2
7314 Caribou Rd.
Dec 13, 2010 · Rezoned from U2 to RS1m
This section was last changed by bylaws 8119, 8256.
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 14.2 (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.
