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RS-1 zone in Dawson Creek: Single Detached Dwelling Zone

Dawson Creek, British ColumbiaDraft, not yet reviewedBylaw read 2026-11-07

In short

Main uses: community care facility, single detached dwelling.

Zone rules

Main uses
  • community care facility
  • single detached dwelling
Also allowed (secondary uses)
  • accessory buildings and structures
  • accessory dwelling unit
  • backyard beekeeping
  • backyard hen keeping
  • bed and breakfast
  • home occupation
  • secondary suite
Extra uses on specific lotsLot 1, Section 16, Township 78, Range 15, West of the 6th Meridian, Peace River District, Plan EPP110716: up to 1 accessory building may be 0.33 m from the rear parcel line
Minimum lot area300 m²
Minimum lot width10.0 m
Maximum lot coverage50%
Maximum density4 dwelling units per parcel; 1 principal building; 3 residential buildings (community care facility excluded)
Maximum height11.0 m
Maximum height, accessory buildings5.0 m (accessory dwelling units 8.0 m)
Front setback7.5 m
Rear setback7.5 m
Interior side setback1.2 m
Street side setback3.0 m
Accessory building setbacksfront 7.5 m, interior side 1.2 m, exterior side 3.0 m, rear 0.6 m
Other rules
  • Buildings and structures on the same parcel must be at least 1.5 m apart
  • Principal building and accessory dwelling unit must be at least 7.5 m wide
  • Front setback does not apply next to a parcel in the same zone with a smaller existing front setback; then the greater of 5 m and the least setback of the neighbouring buildings applies

Source: Zoning Bylaw No. 4625, 2026 (Consolidated), s. 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. Posted by the City as "Zoning Bylaw 4625, 2026 (Consolidated)"; the official zoning map (Schedule B) is a separate PDF that lists map amendments through Bylaw 4641 (10 Oct 2026). 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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