Commercial zone · section 11.9 of Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007
C9: Outdoor Recreation
C9 (Outdoor Recreation) is a commercial zone for parks and recreation. Buildings can be up to 12 m tall and cover up to 20% of the lot. New lots need at least 1 ha.
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From the bylaw consolidated to Oct 5, 2026 · .
Purpose
“The purpose of this zone is to provide primarily for land use extensively for outdoor recreation uses.”
Section 11.9.1 of the bylaw.
What you can build and run here
In short: parks and recreation.
Limits
| Minimum lot area | 1 ha |
|---|---|
| Site coverage | 20% |
| Height | 12 m |
| Front yard | 6 m |
| Interior side yard | 6 m |
| Exterior side yard | 6 m |
| Rear yard | 6 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 C9 applies
8 areas on the City’s zoning map, about 169 ha, covering 19 parcels.
Rezonings
From the bylaw’s list of amendments since 2011: 1 into C9, 2 out of it.
6011 and 6303 Giscome Road
Apr 25, 2022 · Rezoned from C9, AR1 to AR1, C9
6303 Giscome Rd.
Apr 16, 2018 · Rezoned from AR1 to C9
Hwy 97 South
Sep 29, 2014 · Rezoned from AG, C9, AF to AG, M2
1010 Clubhouse Dr.
Feb 21, 2011 · Rezoned from C9 to AG
This section was last changed by bylaws 8256, 8586, 8947.
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 11.9 (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.
