AC Zoning in Chilliwack — Agricultural Commercial
AC: Agricultural Commercial is a 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.
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 | 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 a 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