Recreation and institutional zone · section 13.7 of Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007
W: Water Recreational
W (Water Recreational) is a recreation and institutional zone for parks and recreation and farming. Buildings can be up to 10 m tall.
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From the bylaw consolidated to Oct 5, 2026 · .
Purpose
“The purpose of this zone is to provide for the recreational enjoyment of upland property owners and foreshore public access while minimizing impacts on fish, wildlife, and vegetation communities.”
Section 13.7.1 of the bylaw.
What you can build and run here
In short: parks and recreation; farming.
Limits
| Height | 10 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 W applies
10 areas on the City’s zoning map, about 112 ha, covering 15 parcels.
Rezonings
From the bylaw’s list of amendments: 0 into W, 0 out of it.
No rezonings to or from W in the amendment list.
This section was last changed by bylaw 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 13.7 (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.
