I-6: Rail Transportation

What the zone allows

Homes allowed

None: the zone lists no home of any kind (s. 38.1)

Main uses

Railway freight and passenger operations, public service uses, accessory uses (s. 38.1)

Smallest lot for a subdivision

No minimum set in the zone

Lot coverage

None set in the zone

Height limit

None set in the zone

Setbacks

None set in the zone

The zone is the land under the CN main line as it passes through Squamish (s. 38), so a lot here is railway land and rarely for sale (our reading); ask the District what a lot here may be used for before you buy.

The section sets uses only; the bylaw's general rules (Section 4), parking (Section 41) and loading (Section 42) still apply.

Short-term rental isn't among the zone's uses, and the bylaw allows it only in the operator's principal residence (s. 4.46), so it isn't open in this zone (our reading).

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 District of Squamish's planning department before you buy or build.

Source: Section 38 of District of Squamish Zoning Bylaw No. 2200, 2011 (summarised in our words, checked 2026-10-06); zone map: Open Government Licence – Squamish.