Town of Creston Zoning Bylaw
16 zone definitions. 4 with development rules (height, FAR, setbacks).
The Town of Creston's zoning is governed by a single residential zone designation (R1) that permits residential development with a maximum height of 10.0 metres, a floor area ratio of 0.5, and setback requirements of 6.0 metres front, 7.5 metres rear, and 1.5 metres side. Located in the Kootenay region of southeastern British Columbia near the Alberta border, Creston is approximately 100 kilometres south of Nelson. The available zone data does not indicate whether secondary suites are permitted under the R1 designation. For complete zoning information including permitted uses, lot size requirements, and secondary suite regulations, consult the Town of Creston's official zoning bylaw.
Region: British Columbia
Zone Definitions
| Zone Code | Zone Name | Category | Max Height | FAR | Front Setback | Rear Setback | Side Setback | Suite | Bylaw |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AG | Agriculture Zone | agricultural | 9.2m | -- | 7.6m | 7.6m | 1.8m | -- | AG Bylaw |
| CDC | Commercial Downtown Core Zone | commercial | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | CDC Bylaw |
| CDNW | Northwest Boulevard Comprehensive Development Zone | mixed | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | CDNW Bylaw |
| CG | Commercial General Zone | commercial | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | CG Bylaw |
| CHS | Commercial Highway Service Zone | commercial | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | CHS Bylaw |
| CN | Commercial Neighbourhood Zone | commercial | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | CN Bylaw |
| CU | Community Use Zone | institutional | 12.2m | -- | 3.0m | 3.0m | 3.0m | -- | CU Bylaw |
| IG | Industrial General Zone | industrial | 12.2m | -- | 6.0m | 4.5m | 1.5m | -- | IG Bylaw |
| IH | Industrial Heavy Zone | industrial | 12.2m | -- | 6.0m | 6.0m | 6.0m | -- | IH Bylaw |
| R1 | Residential Low Density Zone | residential | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | R1 Bylaw |
| R2 | Residential Zero Lot Line Zone | residential | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | R2 Bylaw |
| R3 | Residential Medium Density Zone | residential | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | R3 Bylaw |
| R4 | Residential High Density Zone | residential | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | R4 Bylaw |
| R5 | Residential Rural Zone | rural | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | R5 Bylaw |
| R6 | Residential Manufactured Home Park Zone | residential | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | R6 Bylaw |
| RC | Railway Corridor Zone | other | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | RC Bylaw |