Zoning Bylaw

Bylaw No. 12375, the Zoning Bylaw, was adopted on September 26, 2022.

The Zoning Bylaw governs land use and the form, siting, height and density of all development within the City boundaries. The Bylaw divides the City into Agricultural, Rural Residential, Suburban Residential, Multi-Dwelling, Commercial, Core Area, Urban Centre, Village Centre, Industrial, Institutional, Water, and other Comprehensive Development zones. Each of these zones has distinct regulations. Please review Zoning Bylaw No. 12375 and the Kelowna Map Viewer to review mapping information throughout the city.

Administrative Guidelines

Administration, severability, enforcement, amendments, definitions & interpretations

Agricultural & Rural Zones

A1, A2, RR1, and RR2 zones

Comprehensive Development Zones

CD12, CD17, CD18, CD20,CD22, and CD26 Zones

Core Area & Other Zones

C1, C2, CA1, VC1, UC1, UC2, UC3, UC4, UC5, HD1, I1, I2, I3, I4, P1, P2, P3, P4, P5, W1, W2 Zones

General Regulations & Site Layout

General rules including lot grading, density bonusing, & lighting and landscaping requirements

Multi-Dwelling Zones

MF1, MF2, MF3 and MF4 Zones

Parking Regulations

Minimum vehicular and bicycle parking requirements

Specific Use Regulations

Specific uses such as home-based business, tall buildings & temporary farm workers

Suburban Residential Zones

RU1, RU2, RU3, RU5, and MH1 Zones

This bylaw is a 'consolidated' version and includes amendments up to the date listed in the Summary of Amendments in the official bylaw. It is placed on the Internet for convenience only, is not the official or legal version, and should not be used in place of certified copies which can be obtained through the Office of the City Clerk at City Hall. Plans, pictures, other graphics or text in the legal version may be missing or altered in this online version. Should you have any questions regarding the interpretation or application of the Zoning Bylaw please contact the Development Planning Department.