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R3 zone in Creston: Residential - Medium Density Zone

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

In short

Multi-family development (typically townhouse, rowhouse, triplex and fourplex dwellings) and pocket neighbourhoods, in addition to single family and duplex dwellings

Zone rules

PurposeMulti-family development (typically townhouse, rowhouse, triplex and fourplex dwellings) and pocket neighbourhoods, in addition to single family and duplex dwellings
Main uses
  • Single family dwelling
  • Duplex
  • Multi-family dwelling
  • Pocket neighbourhood
Also allowed (secondary uses)
  • Accessory building
  • Community care facility
  • Home occupation
  • Short term rental
Minimum lot area1000 m²
Minimum lot width15 m
Maximum lot coverage75%
Maximum density60 dwelling units per hectare
Maximum height9.2 m (single family, duplex, non-residential principal building); 11.0 m (multi-family dwelling)
Maximum height, accessory buildings5.0 m
Front setback6.1 m
Rear setback1.5 m (where lot abuts a lane); 3.0 m (where no lane exists)
Interior side setback3.0 m
Street side setback3.0 m
Accessory building setbacksSame as principal buildings (setbacks apply to all buildings and structures, whether or not the accessory building is attached)
Other rules
  • Usable private open space required for each dwelling unit: at least 10% of its gross floor area and never less than 5.6 m²
  • Usable common open space: 10 m² per dwelling unit (minimum 4 m in any direction), not required if within 200 metres of an established Town of Creston Park

Source: Zoning Bylaw No. 1958, 2022 (consolidated to June 16, 2026), s. 7.4 (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 R2 (Residential - Zero Lot Line) zone is shown in the bylaw as "DELETED BL#2007", so it is not listed. 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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