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R-3 zone in Cumberland: Large Lot Residential

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

In short

Low-density residential uses on larger lots, lots not on community water or sewer, or lots outside the Urban Containment Boundary.

Zone rules

PurposeLow-density residential uses on larger lots, lots not on community water or sewer, or lots outside the Urban Containment Boundary.
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 (Major)
  • Home Occupation (Bed and Breakfast Accommodation)
  • Secondary Suite
Minimum lot area2,024 m²
Minimum lot width25.0 m
Maximum lot coverage35% (50% including impermeable surfaces)
Maximum density2 per lot
Maximum height10.0 m
Maximum height, accessory buildings6.0 m
Front setback7.5 mThe 7.5 m figure sits in the R-3 column of the 3rd-storey row of the front setback table, with no separate values for 1st-2nd storey.
Rear setback4.5 m (1st-2nd storey)
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 100.0 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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