West Kelowna Zoning Districts

Compare 17 covered residential and agricultural zoning districts in West Kelowna, BC: unit limits, height, setbacks and permitted uses, sourced from the official zoning bylaw (updated October 2026). Lot-specific conditions can change what you can build; check your address for the rules that apply.

West Kelowna zoning map: every lot coloured by how many units Bill 44 allows

West Kelowna zoning changes: key amendments, newest first

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Agricultural zones

Residential zones

About West Kelowna zoning

In West Kelowna, zoning is set by the City of West Kelowna Zoning Bylaw No. 0320, 2024. This page covers 17 of its zones (16 residential and 1 agricultural), each with the unit limits, height, setbacks and permitted uses the bylaw sets for it.

West Kelowna's small-scale gate is stricter than Kelowna's across the bridge. Four units needs community water and sewer together, and three other tests have to pass before servicing is even reached. How many units can you build in West Kelowna?

Small-scale multi-unit housing applies in these West Kelowna zones: R1, R1L, RC2, RC3 and RP1. Check an address for the count on a specific lot.

Latest change we track: West Kelowna adopts citywide small-scale multi-unit housing rules (May 21, 2024). All West Kelowna zoning changes

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