Regional Zoning Bylaw

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The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) is creating a new Regional Zoning Bylaw to replace the five existing ones, some of which date back to 1976. These bylaws dictate property use, including the number of homes allowed, building setbacks, maximum sizes for accessory buildings, and home business regulations. They also specify if land can be used for agriculture, residential, industrial, or commercial purposes.

Why Update the Bylaw?

The new bylaw aims to:

  • Simplify: Combine multiple bylaws into one for better accessibility.
  • Update Regulations: Incorporate community feedback on:
    • Accessory building sizes
    • Home-based business rules
    • Secondary and Detached Suites
  • Reduce Red Tape: Streamline processes to support local residents, agriculture and industries.
  • Modernize: Replace outdated regulations from 1976.

The project will gather public input through surveys and community events. Subscribe on this project page for updates!

The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) is creating a new Regional Zoning Bylaw to replace the five existing ones, some of which date back to 1976. These bylaws dictate property use, including the number of homes allowed, building setbacks, maximum sizes for accessory buildings, and home business regulations. They also specify if land can be used for agriculture, residential, industrial, or commercial purposes.

Why Update the Bylaw?

The new bylaw aims to:

  • Simplify: Combine multiple bylaws into one for better accessibility.
  • Update Regulations: Incorporate community feedback on:
    • Accessory building sizes
    • Home-based business rules
    • Secondary and Detached Suites
  • Reduce Red Tape: Streamline processes to support local residents, agriculture and industries.
  • Modernize: Replace outdated regulations from 1976.

The project will gather public input through surveys and community events. Subscribe on this project page for updates!

  • Join an Open House to Talk Regional Zoning Bylaw!

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    We're Coming to You!

    Peace River Regional District residents, over 600 of you helped shape our new zoning bylaw draft and now we need to hear from you again!
    We're hitting the road for 15 open houses across the region to make sure we got it right. Come see the draft, check out the zoning maps and share your feedback.

    Can't Make It?

    Get your feedback in through our online survey open until November 30.


    Open House Schedule

    November 15

    Cecil Lake Hall: 9am–12pm

    McLeod Hall (Groundbirch): 3pm–6pm

    November 16

    Stillwater Inn (Hudson's Hope): 11am–2pm

    Moberly Lake Community Hall: 3:30pm–6:30pm

    November 17

    Kelly Lake Community Centre: 11am–2pm

    Tate Creek Community Hall (Tomslake): 4pm–7pm

    November 18

    Rolla Community Hall: 5pm–8pm

    November 19

    Chetwynd & District Recreation Centre: 5pm–8pm

    November 20

    Calvin Kruk Centre (Dawson Creek): 5pm–8pm

    November 21

    Charlie Lake Hall: 5pm–8pm

    November 22

    Prespatou School: 10am–1pm

    Wonowon School: 3:30pm–6:30pm

    November 23

    Pomeroy Sport Centre (Fort St. John): 8am–11am

    Baldonnel Elementary: 12pm–3pm

    Rose Prairie Curling Club: 5pm–8pm


    Contact

    If you have any questions about the Regional Zoning Bylaw project or the open houses, please contact the Development Services Department at planning@prrd.bc.ca or 250-785-8084.

  • Draft Regional Zoning Bylaw Survey #2 Now Open for Review

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    The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) is pleased to share the new draft Regional Zoning Bylaw for public review and feedback. Following public engagement earlier this year, staff have crafted a draft bylaw based on the feedback received from over 600 regional residents.


    What We Heard from Residents

    The PRRD heard residents wanted:

    • Larger residential accessory buildings
    • More dwelling units and different housing forms
    • Fewer industrial uses in residential areas
    • Less regulations and red tape in general


    Staff have worked hard to incorporate feedback and reduce unnecessary regulations while providing structure and clarity around permitted uses.


    Round 1 Engagement Results

    If you would like to learn more about the first round of public engagement, you can check out the Round 1 Engagement Summary that contains the survey results and analytics. The Round 1 Engagement Summary - Responses by Electoral Area, which breaks out responses for each Electoral Area was shared with the Regional Board on October 16, 2025 and is also available to view.


    Check Your Property's Proposed Zoning

    Want to see where your property is proposed to be zoned? You can use our new Regional Zoning Bylaw map to check!


    How to Provide Feedback

    Residents are encouraged to review this draft and provide feedback via the online survey open from October 1, 2025, to November 30, 2025, at 4:30pm (MST). Responses are anonymous and voluntary.
    Hard copies of the survey are available at both PRRD offices in:

    • Dawson Creek (1981 Alaska Avenue)
    • Fort St. John (9505 100 Street)


  • Draft Regional Zoning Bylaw Presented to Regional Board

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    The first draft of the Regional Zoning Bylaw was presented to the Regional Board on September 18, 2025.

    The Regional Board also gave first reading to the bylaw, which introduces it as a formal bylaw. View the Board report.

    The PRRD heard residents wanted larger residential accessory buildings, more dwelling units and different housing forms, fewer industrial uses in residential areas and less regulations and red-tape in general. Staff have worked hard to incorporate feedback and reduce unnecessary regulations while providing structure and clarity around permitted uses.

    In-person engagement events are scheduled around the region from November 15 - 23, 2025.

    View the draft bylaw and subscribe to this page to keep up to date on all things Regional Zoning Bylaw.

Page last updated: 29 Oct 2025, 04:46 PM