---
title: "R.1 zone in Armstrong: Residential Medium Density"
place: Armstrong, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/armstrong
zone: R.1
bylaw: Zoning Bylaw No. 1921, 2024 (consolidated for convenience only, with Bylaw No. 1928, 2024)
bylaw_read: 2026-11-07
review: draft
canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/armstrong/zoning/r-1/"
json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/armstrong/zoning/r-1.json"
---

# R.1 zone in Armstrong: Residential Medium Density

Residential infill development in the core residential areas, with accessory uses suited to a medium density setting

## Zone rules

- **Purpose:** Residential infill development in the core residential areas, with accessory uses suited to a medium density setting
- **Main uses:** Group Homes, Minor; Dwelling Unit
- **Also allowed (secondary uses):** Accessory Buildings or Structures; Backyard Bees; Backyard Hens; Bed and Breakfast Homes; Boarding or Lodging Houses; Care Facilities, Minor; Home Occupations
- **Minimum lot area:** 420 m²
- **Minimum lot width:** 18 m; corner lots 3 m more
- **Maximum lot coverage:** 50% (60% including impermeable surfaces)
- **Maximum density:** 3 units on parcels under 280 m²; 4 units on parcels greater than 280 m²; 2 units on properties that were Designated Heritage Bylaw Properties on or before December 7, 2023
- **Maximum height:** 11 m or 3 storeys, whichever is less
- **Maximum height, accessory buildings:** 5 m
- **Front setback:** 5 m, except attached garages 6 m
- **Rear setback:** 3 m
- **Interior side setback:** 1.5 m (attached dwelling units may straddle a property line if the common wall is on the line)
- **Street side setback:** 3 m for buildings 9 m in height; 5 m for buildings or portions between 9 and 11 m in height
- **Accessory building setbacks:** front 6 m, rear 1.5 m, exterior side 6 m, interior side 1.5 m
- **Other rules:** Maximum 2 accessory buildings and structures per lot; Single detached dwelling minimum floor area: 85 m² for single storey, 60 m² on first floor for two storey; Minimum 3 m separation between buildings/structures; Private amenity space required: 10 m² per one bedroom unit, 15 m² for two bedrooms or more

## Source

- [Zoning Bylaw No. 1921, 2024 (consolidated for convenience only, with Bylaw No. 1928, 2024), s. 9.1](https://armstrong.civicweb.net/document/181358#page=56) (read 2026-11-07)

Rules in the bylaw's general sections (parking, fences, suites, home businesses) also apply. All zones in Armstrong: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/armstrong/zoning/index.json

_Draft: taken from the bylaw text by a research agent and not yet reviewed by a person. Gov Handbook is an independent guide. Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/armstrong/zoning/r-1/_