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R-2 zone in Cumberland: West Dunsmuir Residential

Cumberland, British ColumbiaDraft, not yet reviewedBylaw read 2026-11-08

In short

Up to three dwelling units in existing residential areas where infrastructure constraints limit further densification.

Zone rules

PurposeUp to three dwelling units in existing residential areas where infrastructure constraints limit further densification.
Main uses
  • Dwelling Units
  • Manufactured Homes
Also allowed (secondary uses)
  • Accessory Buildings and Structures
  • Agriculture, Urban
  • Care Facility, Child
  • Care Facility, Community
  • Care Facility, Licence-Not-Required
  • Home Occupation (Minor)
  • Home Occupation (Standard)
  • Home Occupation (Bed and Breakfast Accommodation)
  • Home Occupation (Short-Term Rental Accommodation)
  • Secondary Suite
Short-term rental home occupations are only allowed in the areas shown in Figure 10-1.
Minimum lot area650 m²
Minimum lot width15.0 m
Maximum lot coverage40% (70% including impermeable surfaces)
Maximum density3 per lot
Maximum height10.0 m
Maximum height, accessory buildings4.5 m
Front setback3.0 m (1st-2nd storey and garage/carport)The minimum front setback is 0.0 m for the lots shown in Figure 10-2, and the maximum front setback for one dwelling unit is 2.0 m for those lots.
Rear setback4.5 m (1st-2nd storey); 1.5 m where the rear lot line abuts a lane
Interior side setback1.5 m
Street side setback3.0 m (1st-2nd storey)
Accessory building setbacksfront 3.0 m, rear 1.5 m, side 1.5 m, exterior side 4.5 m
Other rules
  • Maximum 2 storeys
  • Each additional detached dwelling unit: maximum floor area 90.0 m²
  • Accessory buildings: combined maximum floor area 50.0 m²
  • Buildings with three or more dwelling units sharing corridors, stairs and elevators: 10% of units must meet the Adaptable Dwelling Unit standard

Source: Zoning Bylaw No. 1238, 2025 (consolidated July 27, 2026), s. 10.1 (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; if there are discrepancies the amendment bylaws prevail. Zones are grouped by Part, so each zone's lines range covers its whole Part (shared tables). 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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