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City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007
The City of Prince George's zoning bylaw, which applies in Prince George. Our summary of its 7 rural zones, read from the consolidation to 2026-08-31 and checked 2026-10-02. Its other zones aren't summarised here.
The zones side by side
| Zone | Homes allowed | Smallest lot for a subdivision | Lot coverage | Height limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AG Greenbelt | One house or manufactured home with a secondary suite; on a lot of 30 ha or more in the ALR, a second home as part of the farm, a manufactured home up to 9 m wide (s. 9.1.5). A detached secondary dwelling (up to 100 m² of ground floor, 8 m high) is also listed; whether a lot may have one as well as the suite is unclear, so ask the City | 15 ha, 100 m wide | 30% on a lot under 0.4 ha; no limit set on bigger lots | 11 m and 3 storeys; accessory buildings 6 m, secondary dwelling 8 m |
| AF Agriculture & Forestry | One house or manufactured home with a secondary suite; on a lot of 30 ha or more in the ALR, a second home as part of the farm, a manufactured home up to 9 m wide (s. 9.2.5). A detached secondary dwelling (up to 100 m² of ground floor, 8 m high) is also listed; whether a lot may have one as well as the suite is unclear, so ask the City | 15 ha, 100 m wide | 30% on a lot under 0.4 ha; no limit set on bigger lots | 20 m, but a house 11 m and 3 storeys; accessory buildings 20 m (6 m on a lot under 0.4 ha), secondary dwelling 8 m |
| AR1 Rural Residential | One house or manufactured home with a secondary suite. A detached secondary dwelling (up to 100 m² of ground floor, 8 m high) is also listed; whether a lot may have one as well as the suite is unclear, so ask the City | 4 ha, 100 m wide | 30% on a lot under 0.4 ha; no limit set on bigger lots | 20 m, but a house 11 m and 3 storeys; accessory buildings 15 m (6 m on a lot under 0.4 ha), secondary dwelling 8 m |
| AR2 Rural Residential | One house or manufactured home with a secondary suite. A detached secondary dwelling (up to 100 m² of ground floor, 8 m high) is also listed; whether a lot may have one as well as the suite is unclear, so ask the City | 2 ha, 70 m wide | 30% on a lot under 0.4 ha; no limit set on bigger lots | 20 m, but a house 11 m and 3 storeys; accessory buildings 6 m, secondary dwelling 8 m |
| AR3 Rural Residential | Where the Province's small-scale multi-unit housing rules apply (a lot under 4,050 m² on City water and sewer, inside Schedule K; s. 5.18), up to 4 homes (3 on a lot of 280 m² or less) as a house, duplex, fourplex, row houses or a small apartment building; elsewhere one house with a secondary suite or a secondary dwelling (s. 9.5.5). No manufactured homes (AR3m allows them) | 0.4 ha, 35 m wide | 30% | 11 m, a house 3 storeys; accessory buildings 7 m, secondary dwelling 8 m (up to 100 m² of ground floor) |
| AR3m Rural Residential (manufactured homes) | As AR3, and a manufactured home is allowed: where the Province's small-scale multi-unit housing rules apply (a lot under 4,050 m² on City water and sewer, inside Schedule K; s. 5.18), up to 4 homes (3 on a lot of 280 m² or less); elsewhere one house or manufactured home with a secondary suite or a secondary dwelling (s. 9.5.5) | 0.4 ha, 35 m wide | 30% | 11 m, a house 3 storeys; accessory buildings 7 m, secondary dwelling 8 m (up to 100 m² of ground floor) |
| AR4 Rural Residential | One house or manufactured home with a secondary suite. A detached secondary dwelling (up to 100 m² of ground floor, 8 m high) is also listed; whether a lot may have one as well as the suite is unclear, so ask the City | 1 ha, 50 m wide | 30% on a lot under 0.4 ha; no limit set on bigger lots | 20 m, but a house 11 m and 3 storeys; accessory buildings 6 m, secondary dwelling 8 m |
"Not set" means the zone itself sets no figure; general rules elsewhere in the bylaw may still apply. Each zone's page has its uses, setbacks and the general rules that apply to it.
Where the bylaw is unclear
Points we couldn't settle from the bylaw's text. Ask before you rely on them.
- AG: A secondary dwelling is a detached carriage or cottage house, not a manufactured home, on approved permanent water and sewage systems (s. 2.3); the density rule counts only the suite, which is why having both is unclear.
- AF: A secondary dwelling is a detached carriage or cottage house, not a manufactured home, on approved permanent water and sewage systems (s. 2.3); the density rule counts only the suite, which is why having both is unclear.
- AR1: A secondary dwelling is a detached carriage or cottage house, not a manufactured home, on approved permanent water and sewage systems (s. 2.3); the density rule counts only the suite, which is why having both is unclear.
- AR2: A secondary dwelling is a detached carriage or cottage house, not a manufactured home, on approved permanent water and sewage systems (s. 2.3); the density rule counts only the suite, which is why having both is unclear.
- AR4: A secondary dwelling is a detached carriage or cottage house, not a manufactured home, on approved permanent water and sewage systems (s. 2.3); the density rule counts only the suite, which is why having both is unclear.
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 Prince George's planning and development department before you buy or build.
Source: City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007 (summarised in our words); zone map: Open Government Licence – City of Prince George.