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GC zoning in BC
GC means whatever the bylaw that zones the lot says: there is no provincial GC zone. 4 bylaws we've summarised use it, from 1 local government. It goes by 2 names: Golf Course (3 bylaws), General Commercial. What it allows is below, bylaw by bylaw.
GC in each bylaw
| Local government | Homes allowed | Smallest lot for a subdivision | Lot coverage | Height limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Shuswap Regional District Golf Course · South Shuswap Zoning Bylaw No. 701 | Not set | 25 ha | Not set | Not set |
| Columbia Shuswap Regional District Golf Course · Ranchero / Deep Creek Zoning Bylaw No. 751 | None | 60 ha (20 m wide) | 25% | Main buildings 11.5 m, accessory buildings 10 m |
| Columbia Shuswap Regional District General Commercial · Magna Bay Zoning Bylaw No. 800 | One dwelling for the owner, operator or caretaker of the business | 1 ha (30 m wide) | 40% | Main buildings 11.5 m, accessory buildings 10 m |
| Columbia Shuswap Regional District Golf Course · Salmon Valley Land Use Bylaw No. 2500 | One house for the caretaker or owner | 16 ha | No maximum stated | Main buildings 11.5 m, accessory buildings 10 m |
Listed by local government, not ranked. "Not set" means the zone itself sets no figure; general rules elsewhere in its bylaw may still apply. Each zone's page has its uses, setbacks and the bylaw's sections.
Two lots both zoned GC under different bylaws can allow quite different things, and provincial law sets a floor of homes on most house zones in towns (how many homes can I build?). Site-specific exceptions, development permit areas and the ALR apply on top. Find the lot's own zone with the search above, then confirm with the local government before you buy or build.
Sources: each zone's bylaw, linked from its page, summarised in our words. Other councils' zones aren't here: the zoning we cover.