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R-1 zone in Elkford: Single-Unit Residential

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

In short

Main uses: Single-Unit Dwelling.

Zone rules

Main usesSingle-Unit Dwelling
Also allowed (secondary uses)
  • Secondary Suite
  • Coach House
  • Home Occupation, including bed and breakfast
  • Boarding
  • Kennel, Class 1
  • Urban Agriculture
Minimum lot area465 m² (single parcel); 560 m² (corner parcel)
Minimum lot width15 m (single parcel); 18 m (corner parcel)
Maximum lot coverage35%
Maximum density1 single-unit dwelling and 2 dwelling units per parcel
Maximum height10.5 m (coach houses also 10.5 m)
Maximum height, accessory buildings6 m or 1 storey, whichever is less
Front setback7.5 m
Rear setback4.5 m (single-unit dwellings)
Interior side setback1.2 m
Street side setback4.5 m
Accessory building setbacksrear 1.2 m (accessory buildings); coach houses rear 3.0 m and 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. 4.4 (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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