PG-2: Parks and Recreation

What the zone allows

Homes allowed

One dwelling, accessory to a park use (s. 4.18)

Main uses

Parks, campgrounds and park reserves, sports fields, conservation and ecological reserves, park offices and works yards, historic and archaeological sites, museums, fairgrounds, research centres for farming, forestry and wildlife, fish hatcheries; restaurants and concession stands serving these

Smallest lot for a subdivision

None set in the zone

Lot coverage

60%

Height limit

8.5 m

Setbacks

Front and sides 7.5 m; no rear setback set in the zone

Campgrounds follow the RDEK's Campground Bylaw No. 2403 (s. 4.17).

Every zone also allows public utilities, parks, roads and conservation areas (s. 4.03).

Inside the ALR, farm uses the Agricultural Land Commission allows are permitted (s. 4.14).

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: Elk Valley Zoning Bylaw No. 829, 1990 (summarised in our words); zone map: Open Government Licence – Regional District of East Kootenay.