R-4 zone in Fernie: Multiple Family Residential (High Density)

Fernie, British ColumbiaDraft, not yet reviewedBylaw read 2026-11-07

In short

Higher density, larger structures in the form of apartments and stacked townhouse dwelling units.

Zone rules

Purpose	Higher density, larger structures in the form of apartments and stacked townhouse dwelling units.
Main uses	Multi family dwellings Rest homes Uses permitted under Section 3.3 of the Bylaw
Also allowed (secondary uses)	Home occupation Other uses, buildings and structures accessory to a permitted use
Minimum lot area	1,115 m²
Minimum lot width	20 m
Maximum lot coverage	40%
Maximum density	74 dwelling units per gross hectare
Maximum height	12 m
Maximum height, accessory buildings	5 m
Front setback	7.5 m
Rear setback	9 m
Interior side setback	4.5 m
Accessory building setbacks	front 7.5 m; rear 2.1 m (4.5 m where adjacent to a highway right-of-way other than a lane); side 2.0 m (4.5 m where adjacent to a highway right-of-way other than a lane)
Other rules	All structures must be at least 22 m from the centre line of Hwy 3 Minimum amenity space of 4.5 m² per dwelling unit; buildings with more than 10 units also need indoor amenity space of at least 1.4 m² per unit A development permit is required (multi-family development permit area)

Source: Zoning Bylaw No. 1750 (consolidated to Bylaw 2551; consolidation last updated October 7, 2026), s. 4.2.4 (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. The City's consolidation has no legislative sanction and is for convenience of reference only; the original bylaws must be consulted. Bylaw 2556 (2026) is an amendment bylaw posted separately and is not in this consolidation. 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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