Zoning

Zoning

The Zoning Bylaw helps to implement the broader vision set out in the Official Community Plan, the Uptown and Waterfront Plan and the Waterfront North Plan.   All properties in Port Alberni have a legal classification (Zone) that specifies the uses or activities that can take place on that property as well as other regulations including building size, siting on the property and parking requirements.  The current Zoning Bylaw was adopted by Council on October 10, 2023. 

Full document in .pdf format: CITY OF PORT ALBERNI ZONING BYLAW 5074, 2023 

 TABLE OF AMENDMENTS for bylaw updates.
 ZONING MAP (Schedule A)

For your convenience we have broken the bylaw into Sections below: 

Table of Contents, User Guide and Administration (Sections 1-3)
Definitions (Section 4)
Establishment of Zones (Section 5)

     Rural and Residential zones
     Commercial zones
     Industrial zones
     Institutional  and Park/Recreation zones
     Comprehensive Development Zones (Section 8)

General Regulations (Section 6)
Parking and Loading (Section 7)

Permitted Uses by Zone

Read more about the The Zoning Bylaw Amendment Process 

Application Forms for amendments to land use bylaws including Zoning Bylaw Amendment
Fees And Charges for land use applications including Zoning Bylaw Amendment

Learn more about Development and Community Planning

 

For more information, please contact
Development Services
Community Planning

4850 Argyle Street
Port Alberni BC V9Y 1V8

Telephone: 
250-720-2835