P-2: Parks and Open Space

What the zone allows

Homes allowed

One dwelling, accessory to a park use

Main uses

Parks and park reserves, sports fields, conservation areas and ecological reserves, park offices and works yards, historic and archaeological sites, museum, fairgrounds, boat launch, farm, forestry and wildlife research centres and fish hatcheries, farming, government services, community hall; food service, concession stands

Smallest lot for a subdivision

None set in the zone

Height limit

Not set for park buildings; a detached dwelling 10 m, a manufactured home 5 m

Setbacks

Main building 4.5 m from every lot line. Accessory buildings: front 4.5 m, rear and sides 1.5 m (4.5 m beside a road)

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.