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R.1 zone in Armstrong: Residential Medium Density

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

In short

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

Zone rules

PurposeResidential 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 area420 m²
Minimum lot width18 m; corner lots 3 m more
Maximum lot coverage50% (60% including impermeable surfaces)
Maximum density3 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 height11 m or 3 storeys, whichever is less
Maximum height, accessory buildings5 m
Front setback5 m, except attached garages 6 m
Rear setback3 m
Interior side setback1.5 m (attached dwelling units may straddle a property line if the common wall is on the line)
Street side setback3 m for buildings 9 m in height; 5 m for buildings or portions between 9 and 11 m in height
Accessory building setbacksfront 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 (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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