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R5 zone in Creston: Residential - Rural Zone

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

In short

Low-density development on larger lots outside of the Residential Growth Containment Area

Zone rules

PurposeLow-density development on larger lots outside of the Residential Growth Containment Area
Main uses
  • Duplex dwelling
  • Single family dwelling
Also allowed (secondary uses)
  • Accessory building
  • Attached accessory dwelling unit
  • Community care facility (only within a Single family dwelling)
  • Crop-based agriculture
  • Detached accessory dwelling unit
  • Home occupation
  • Market garden
  • Short term rental
Minimum lot area0.4 hectares
Minimum lot width20 m
Maximum density2 dwelling units per lot
Maximum height9.2 m
Maximum height, accessory buildings5.0 m (accessory buildings and structures; detached accessory dwelling unit - garden suite); 6.1 m (detached accessory dwelling unit - carriage suite)
Front setback7.6 m
Rear setback7.6 m
Interior side setback1.8 m
Street side setback7.6 m
Accessory building setbacksSame as principal buildings (setbacks apply to all buildings and structures)
Other rules
  • Minimum principal dwelling floor area 75 m²
  • Usable private open space required for each dwelling unit: at least 10% of its gross floor area and never less than 5.6 m²
  • Existing buildings that were in the R1 zone on June 27, 2022 follow the R1 setbacks

Source: Zoning Bylaw No. 1958, 2022 (consolidated to June 16, 2026), s. 7.6 (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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