RS-GSA zone in Chilliwack: Geologically Sensitive Area

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

In short

Main uses: Manufactured Home, Restricted Agriculture, Single Detached Dwelling, Supportive Recovery Home.

Zone rules

Main uses	Manufactured Home Restricted Agriculture Single Detached Dwelling Supportive Recovery Home
Also allowed (secondary uses)	Accessory Dwelling Unit Accessory Home Occupation Cottage Industry Farm Retail Sales Rural Ancillary Uses
Minimum lot area	4 ha (land excluded from the ALR or approved for subdivision within the ALR); 1 ha (created by boundary adjustment between adjoining lots)
Minimum lot width	25 m
Maximum lot coverage	5%
Maximum density	1 structure for principal residential use per lot
Maximum height	Residential use 10 m; Rural Ancillary Uses 6 m; Roadside Stands 5 m; animal enclosures and other agricultural buildings N/A
Front setback	Residential use 7.5 m; animal enclosure 7.5 m, or 15 m if over 100 m²; manure storage 30 m; roadside stands 3 m
Rear setback	Residential use 7.5 m; animal enclosure 3 m if 10 m² or less, 7.5 m up to 100 m², 15 m if over 100 m²; manure storage 30 m; roadside stands 15 m
Interior side setback	Residential use 3 m; animal enclosure 3 m if 10 m² or less, 7.5 m up to 100 m², 15 m if over 100 m²; manure storage 30 m; roadside stands 7.5 m
Street side setback	Residential use 7.5 m; animal enclosure 7.5 m, or 15 m if over 100 m²; manure storage 30 m; roadside stands 6 m
Other rules	Restricted agriculture allowed only if no tree clearing is needed Residential use or accessory dwelling unit needs a satisfactory independent geotechnical report on rock fall, landslide and slope hazards Rural ancillary use over 60 m² of floor area needs a geotechnical report Accessory dwelling units limited to secondary suite, manufactured home, park model trailer, coach house, garden suite

Source: Zoning Bylaw 2020, No. 5000 (City's consolidated copy, includes amendments through Bylaw 2026, No. 5592, October 20, 2026), s. 12.04 (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 says the complete copy is provided for information purposes only and it is not responsible for its validity or completeness; a certified copy of the consolidated bylaw comes from Legislative Services. 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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