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LH zone in Elkford: Large Holding

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

In short

Main uses: Single-Unit Dwelling, silviculture, Solar Energy Facility.

Zone rules

Main uses
  • Single-Unit Dwelling
  • silviculture
  • Solar Energy Facility
Also allowed (secondary uses)
  • Secondary Suite
  • Coach House
  • Home Occupation, including bed and breakfast
  • Boarding
  • Kennel, Class 1
  • Urban Agriculture
Minimum lot area4 ha (smaller parcels, not under 2 ha, may be created if net density does not exceed 1 parcel per 4 ha)
Minimum lot width20 m
Maximum lot coverage25%
Maximum density1 single-unit dwelling and 2 dwelling units per parcel
Maximum height11.5 m
Maximum height, accessory buildings6 m
Front setback7.5 m
Rear setback4.5 m
Interior side setback4.5 m
Street side setback4.5 m
Accessory building setbackscoach houses 3.0 m from the principal dwelling
Other rules
  • Up to 3 accessory buildings or structures per parcel
  • Minimum floor area of a single-unit dwelling 85 m²
  • Minimum horizontal dimension of a single-unit dwelling 7.3 m

Source: Zoning Bylaw No. 737, 2013 (consolidation last updated May 29, 2026), s. 4.19 (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. The District's consolidation is provided for convenience only; it is not the original bylaw and is not admissible in court. 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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