---
title: "R.2 zone in Armstrong: Residential Medium-High Density"
place: Armstrong, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/armstrong
zone: R.2
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-2/"
json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/armstrong/zoning/r-2.json"
---

# R.2 zone in Armstrong: Residential Medium-High Density

Higher density residential infill development with accessory uses suited to a medium density setting

## Zone rules

- **Purpose:** Higher density residential infill development with accessory uses suited to a medium density setting
- **Main uses:** Dwelling Unit; Group Homes, Major
- **Also allowed (secondary uses):** Accessory Buildings or Structures; Care Facilities, Minor; Care Facilities, Major; 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; 1 additional unit for every 150 m² above 420 m² if all other regulations are met; at least 105 m² of lot for each dwelling unit
- **Maximum height:** 12 m or 3 storeys, whichever is less
- **Maximum height, accessory buildings:** 5 m
- **Front setback:** 5 m, except attached garages 6 m
- **Rear setback:** 5 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:** 6 m
- **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; Minimum floor area: 85 m² for single storey dwellings, 60 m² on first floor for two storey; Minimum 3 m separation between buildings/structures; Amenity space per unit: one bedroom 6 m² private and 25 m² public; two bedrooms or more 10 m² private and 35 m² public

## Source

- [Zoning Bylaw No. 1921, 2024 (consolidated for convenience only, with Bylaw No. 1928, 2024), s. 9.2](https://armstrong.civicweb.net/document/181358#page=59) (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-2/_