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R-4 zone in Elkford: Apartment Residential

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

In short

Main uses: Apartment Dwellings, Assisted Living Facilities, Rooming House.

Zone rules

Main uses
  • Apartment Dwellings
  • Assisted Living Facilities
  • Rooming House
Also allowed (secondary uses)
  • Home Occupation, excluding bed and breakfasts
  • Boarding
  • Urban Agriculture
Minimum lot area1,000 m²
Maximum lot coverage35%
Maximum densityGross floor area up to 0.60 times the parcel area
Maximum height16 m
Maximum height, accessory buildings6 m or 1 storey, whichever is less
Front setback7.5 m
Rear setback7.5 m
Interior side setback3.0 m
Street side setback4.5 m
Accessory building setbacks4.5 m from front, rear, interior side and exterior side parcel lines
Other rules
  • Number of principal buildings per parcel is not restricted; 1 accessory building for every 5 dwelling units
  • Minimum unit floor area: studio 40 m², 1 bedroom 46 m², 2 or more bedrooms 70 m²
  • Distance between facing walls of separate principal buildings: 12 m for walls with windows
  • Open space per unit: 45 m² (3+ bedrooms), 30 m² (2), 25 m² (1), 20 m² (studio)

Source: Zoning Bylaw No. 737, 2013 (consolidation last updated May 29, 2026), s. 4.7 (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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