SHR zone in Chilliwack: Suburban Hillside Residential
Main uses: Single Detached Dwelling.
Zone rules
| Main uses | Single Detached Dwelling |
|---|---|
| Also allowed (secondary uses) |
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| Minimum lot area | 360 m² on slopes of 9% or less, rising 30 m² for each 1% of slope (690 m² at 20%) to 990 m² at 30% slope |
| Minimum lot width | 12 m (minimum lot depth 20 m) |
| Maximum lot coverage | 40% (residential); urban ancillary uses 45 m² per dwelling unit (lot under 650 m²) or 60 m² per dwelling unit (lot over 650 m²) |
| Maximum density | Floor area ratio 0.55; 1 structure for principal residential use per lot |
| Maximum height | 8.5 m (residential use) |
| Maximum height, accessory buildings | 6 m (urban ancillary uses on lots over 1000 m²); 4 m (under 1000 m²) |
| Front setback | 4.5 m (6 m minimum to garage doors) |
| Rear setback | 6 m |
| Interior side setback | Minimum of 10% of the lot width |
| Street side setback | 4.5 m |
| Accessory building setbacks | Urban ancillary uses: front 6 m, rear 1.5 m, interior side 1.5 m, exterior side 4.5 m |
| Other rules |
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Source: Zoning Bylaw 2020, No. 5000 (City's consolidated copy, includes amendments through Bylaw 2026, No. 5592, October 20, 2026), s. 7.07 (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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