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  • Modernize: Replace outdated regulations from 1976.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  • Modernize: Replace outdated regulations from 1976.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!

  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    Regional Zoning Bylaw Survey

    You’re invited to participate in the first survey for the new Regional Zoning Bylaw. This survey is to help us understand what residents would like to see for accessory building, home-based business and secondary suite/detached suite regulations. Please complete the survey to inform future engagements and the regulations within the draft zoning bylaw.

    The survey is open from March 20, 2025 to May 30, 2025, at 4:30pm PST. You can also contact the Peace River Regional District at 250-784-3200 or email planning@prrd.bc.ca to request a hard copy to provide your feedback. 


    Background

    The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) is developing a new Regional Zoning Bylaw to modernize and replace the existing five Zoning Bylaws, the earliest of which dates to 1976. Zoning Bylaws are essential as they regulate what can be done on a property. 

    These regulations cover a variety of aspects, such as the number of dwelling units, setbacks from property lines, the maximum allowable floor area for accessory buildings and regulations for home-based businesses. They also determine whether a property can be utilized for agricultural, residential, industrial or commercial purposes.

       

    *Note: The examples in this survey are only to provide context and do not reflect actual regulations. 

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  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    Regional Zoning Bylaw Survey #2

    Important: This survey will take approximately 20 minutes to complete. 

    You’re invited to participate in the development of the new Regional Zoning Bylaw. The draft bylaw was given 1st Reading by the Regional Board on September 18, 2025 and we want to understand if the draft bylaw meets the needs of residents. 

    Zoning bylaws are intended to be read as a whole, as different sections regulate different aspects of use and development of a property. 


    Please review the draft bylaw prior to beginning this survey.

    The survey is open from October 1, 2025 to December 15, 2025, at 10:00am MST. You can also contact the Peace River Regional District at 250-784-3200 or email planning@prrd.bc.ca to request a hard copy to provide your feedback. 


    Background

    The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) is developing a new Regional Zoning Bylaw to modernize and replace the existing five Zoning Bylaws, the earliest of which dates to 1976. Zoning Bylaws are essential as they regulate what can be done on a property. 

    These regulations cover a variety of aspects, such as the number of dwelling units, setbacks from property lines, the maximum allowable floor area for accessory buildings and regulations for home-based businesses. They also determine whether a property can be utilized for agricultural, residential, industrial or commercial purposes.

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