RS-2 zone in Dawson Creek: Single Detached and Duplex Zone

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

In short

Main uses: community care facility, duplex, single detached dwelling.

Zone rules

Main uses	community care facility duplex single detached dwelling
Also allowed (secondary uses)	accessory building or structure accessory dwelling unit backyard beekeeping backyard hen keeping bed and breakfast home occupation secondary suite
Minimum lot area	300 m² (single detached dwelling); 525 m² (duplex on one parcel); 300 m² (duplex divided vertically into two parcels)
Minimum lot width	10.0 m (single detached dwelling); 15.0 m (duplex on one parcel); 9.0 m (duplex divided vertically into two parcels)
Maximum lot coverage	50% (single detached dwelling); 60% (duplex on one parcel); 60% (duplex divided vertically into two parcels)
Maximum density	4 dwelling units per parcel; 1 principal building; 3 residential buildings (community care facility excluded)
Maximum height	11.0 m
Maximum height, accessory buildings	5.0 m (accessory dwelling units 8.0 m)
Front setback	7.5 m
Rear setback	7.5 m
Interior side setback	1.2 m
Street side setback	3.0 m
Accessory building setbacks	front 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. 7 (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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