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R2 zone in Burns Lake: Residential Duplex

Burns Lake, British ColumbiaDraft, not yet reviewedBylaw read 2026-11-08

In short

Low density residential housing in the form of duplex and semi-detached dwellings.

Zone rules

PurposeLow density residential housing in the form of duplex and semi-detached dwellings.
Main uses
  • duplex
  • semi-detached dwelling
  • single detached dwelling
Also allowed (secondary uses)
  • accessory buildings and structures
  • care centre, minor, accessory to a single detached dwelling
  • home occupation, excluding a bed and breakfast
  • secondary suite
Minimum lot area830 m² (duplex lot); 464 m² (one dwelling unit of a semi-detached lot); 464 m² (single detached dwelling lot)
Minimum lot width22 m (interior duplex lot); 24 m (corner duplex lot); 11 m (interior semi-detached unit lot); 12 m (corner semi-detached unit lot); 11 m (interior single detached lot); 12 m (corner single detached lot)
Maximum lot coverage45% for all buildings and structures
Maximum densityUp to two dwelling units per parcel
Maximum height11 m
Maximum height, accessory buildings5 m
Front setback6 m
Rear setback6 m
Interior side setback1.5 m (0 m between interior attached units)
Street side setback4.5 m
Accessory building setbacksfront 6 m, interior side 1.5 m, exterior side 4.5 m, rear 1.5 m
Other rules
  • Minimum floor area: 90 m² (single detached dwelling); 70 m² per unit (semi-detached and duplex)
  • Minimum width of principal dwelling: 6 m

Source: Zoning Bylaw No. 880, 2008 (consolidated up to April 2026, Schedules 1, 2 and 3), s. 7.2 (read 2026-11-08)

Rules in the bylaw's general sections (parking, fences, suites, home businesses) also apply, and a lot can have site-specific rules. Consolidated for convenience only; the official bylaws and amendments adopted by Council prevail. R7 (s. 8.3) is in the bylaw text but not in its s. 5.1 zone table. 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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