OS: Open Space

What the zone allows

Homes allowed

None: the zone lists no dwelling

Main uses

Natural open space kept for its looks and ecology; parks for passive recreation only

The zone protects steep slopes and natural drainage courses; it sets no lot size, coverage, height or setbacks of its own (s. 6.1).

Up to two for storage, each at most 12.1 m long, under the accessory building limits, never lived in and never holding fuel or explosives (s. 3.11.4).

Divisions 2 to 5 of the bylaw (definitions, general rules, parking, landscaping and fences) also apply.

Beside a provincial highway, buildings and structures stand at least 4.5 m from that lot line (3 m where a public lane gives secondary access); less needs the Ministry of Transportation's consent and a variance (s. 3.15).

Site-specific exceptions listed in the bylaw by legal description can add or change uses for one property, and development permit areas, the ALR and building rules apply on top. Confirm with the City of Kamloops' planning and development department before you buy or build.

Source: City of Kamloops Zoning Bylaw No. 55, 2021 (summarised in our words); zone map: Open Government Licence – Kamloops.