MHS Zoning in Vernon - Mobile Home Site
MHS: Mobile Home Site is a residential zoning district in the City of Vernon. To provide for Mobile Homes in Mobile Home Parks and on individual lots.
On a typical MHS-zoned lot you can expect a maximum height of 8 m and site coverage up to 50%. Exact figures vary with lot size, frontage, and form of development, so look up your specific address to confirm.
Mobile home density is 20 per hectare and one per mobile-home site or subdivision lot, plus one security/operator dwelling on a lot. Confirm the park/site form before applying a parcel count.
Intent of the MHS district
To provide for Mobile Homes in Mobile Home Parks and on individual lots.
MHS at a glance
| Max height | 8 m |
|---|---|
| Site coverage | 50% |
| Zone category | Residential |
Density tiers in MHS
| Tier | Min lot area | Max units | Base FSR | Bonus FSR | Max height |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile Home Site | 250 m² | - | - | - | 8 m |
Permitted uses in MHS
- Mobile Home
- Housing Care Centre
- Supportive Housing
MHS zoning FAQ
What is MHS zoning in Vernon?
MHS (Mobile Home Site) is a residential zoning district in the City of Vernon. To provide for Mobile Homes in Mobile Home Parks and on individual lots.
What can you build on MHS-zoned land in Vernon?
Permitted uses in MHS include Mobile Home, Housing Care Centre, Supportive Housing. Permitted uses are allowed outright; conditional uses may require Development Permit Board approval.
How tall can a building be in MHS?
MHS permits a maximum building height of 8 m. Height can be affected by view corridors, setbacks, and the specific form of development.
How many units are allowed in MHS zoning?
MHS sets density as a rate rather than a fixed number of units per lot: Mobile home density is 20 per hectare and one per mobile-home site or subdivision lot, plus one security/operator dwelling on a lot. Confirm the park/site form before applying a parcel count. Look up your specific address for what that works out to on your lot.
Other residential zones in Vernon
- CD6 - Comprehensive Development Area 6
- MSH - Medium Scale Housing
- MUA - Multi-Unit Acreage: Small Scale
- MUM - Multi-Unit: Medium Scale
- MUS - Multi-Unit: Small Scale
- RTH - Resort Tourist Housing
Look up a specific address in Vernon
Source: official Vernon zoning bylaw (PDF) · updated October 2026