I-1: Light Industrial

What the zone allows

Homes allowed

None: the zone lists no dwelling

Main uses

Veterinary clinic, kennel, auctions, trucking, auto repair, warehousing (refrigerated, and RV and boat storage), light manufacturing (food and soft drinks, crafts, printing, signs, clothing), contractors, laundry and dry cleaning plants, appliance and light equipment sales, rental and repair, machine shop, bottle and recycling depot, building supply, garden centre and hardware, crematorium, taxidermy, government services, forestry offices, bulk fuel and cardlock, cannabis production; retail sales, gas sales with auto repair, food service

Smallest lot for a subdivision

0.4 ha

Height limit

12 m

Setbacks

Front 7.5 m, rear and sides 4.5 m

Outdoor storage is screened by a solid board fence or evergreen hedge at least 2 m tall on every side not facing a building on the lot (s. 1.14(4)).

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 RDEK's planning department before you buy or build.

Source: Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw No. 3255, 2023 (summarised in our words); zone map: Open Government Licence – Regional District of East Kootenay.