AC Zoning in Chilliwack - Agricultural Commercial
AC: Agricultural Commercial is an agricultural zoning district in the City of Chilliwack. Farm land carrying a commercial agriculture or large animal veterinary use.
On a typical AC-zoned lot you can expect up to 2 dwelling units, a maximum height of 10 m, and site coverage up to 20%. Exact figures vary with lot size, frontage, and form of development, so look up your specific address to confirm.
Permitted uses in AC include conditional agriculture, commercial agriculture, and general agriculture.
Intent of the AC district
Farm land carrying a commercial agriculture or large animal veterinary use.
AC at a glance
| Max dwelling units | 2 |
|---|---|
| Max height | 10 m |
| Site coverage | 20% |
| Zone category | Agricultural |
Density tiers in AC
| Tier | Min lot area | Max units | Base FSR | Bonus FSR | Max height |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Commercial | 20000 m² | 2 | - | - | 10 m |
Permitted uses in AC
- Conditional agriculture
- Commercial agriculture
- General agriculture
- Large animal veterinary
- Manufactured home
- Single detached dwelling
AC zoning FAQ
What is AC zoning in Chilliwack?
AC (Agricultural Commercial) is an agricultural zoning district in the City of Chilliwack. Farm land carrying a commercial agriculture or large animal veterinary use.
What can you build on AC-zoned land in Chilliwack?
Permitted uses in AC include Conditional agriculture, Commercial agriculture, General agriculture, Large animal veterinary, Manufactured home, among others. Permitted uses are allowed outright; conditional uses may require Development Permit Board approval.
How tall can a building be in AC?
AC permits a maximum building height of 10 m. Height can be affected by view corridors, setbacks, and the specific form of development.
Other agricultural zones in Chilliwack
- AFP - Agricultural Food Processing
- AL - Agricultural Lowland
- AR - Agricultural Residential
- AS - Agricultural Small Lot
- AU - Agricultural Upland
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Source: official Chilliwack zoning bylaw (PDF) · updated September 2026