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CR.1 zone in Armstrong: Country Residential

Armstrong, British ColumbiaDraft, not yet reviewedBylaw read 2026-11-07

In short

Rural, agricultural and residential uses on parcels with onsite sewer services, plus complementary rural uses

Zone rules

PurposeRural, agricultural and residential uses on parcels with onsite sewer services, plus complementary rural uses
Main uses
  • Agriculture, General
  • Dwelling Unit
  • Greenhouses and Plant Nurseries
  • Group Homes, Minor
Also allowed (secondary uses)
  • Accessory Buildings or Structures
  • Accessory Farm Sales
  • Bed and Breakfast Homes
  • Boarding or Lodging Houses
  • Care Facilities, Minor
  • Home Occupations
Minimum lot area2 ha
Minimum lot width30 m or 10% of the perimeter of the parcel, whichever is less
Maximum lot coverage30% (40% including impermeable surfaces)
Maximum density2 dwelling units per lot; on lots under 1 ha without City sewer (onsite septic), 2 (1 principal and 1 secondary suite within the principal dwelling)
Maximum height9 m for dwelling units; 20 m for agricultural buildings
Maximum height, accessory buildings8 m
Front setback8 m
Rear setback8 m
Interior side setback6 m
Street side setback6 m
Accessory building setbacksfront 8 m, rear 8 m, exterior side 6 m, interior side 3 m
Other rules
  • Buildings for keeping farm animals must be at least 30 m from lot lines; Accessory Farm Sales buildings at least 12 m
  • Minimum 3 m separation between buildings/structures
  • Accessory Farm Sales buildings: maximum 380 m² plus 30 m² outdoor display area
  • Existing lots under 0.5 ha follow the R.1 zone lot coverage and siting rules

Source: Zoning Bylaw No. 1921, 2024 (consolidated for convenience only, with Bylaw No. 1928, 2024), s. 8.2 (read 2026-11-07)

Rules in the bylaw's general sections (parking, fences, suites, home businesses) also apply, and a lot can have site-specific rules. The City marks the consolidation "for convenience only". The cover lists one amending bylaw, No. 1928 (adopted August 12, 2024, map amendment for 2600 Pleasant Valley Road). Zone pages are taken from the bylaw text by a research agent and have not yet been reviewed by a person: confirm with the bylaw before you rely on them. How answers are checked.

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