R-5R zone in Fernie: Multi-Family Residential Rental

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

In short

High density residential rental.

Zone rules

Purpose	High density residential rental.
Main uses	Residential rental tenure in multi-family dwellings
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	45%
Maximum density	Maximum 124 dwelling units per gross hectare; minimum 41 dwelling units per gross hectare
Maximum height	14.5 m
Maximum height, accessory buildings	5 m
Front setback	6.0 m
Rear setback	7.5 m
Interior side setback	The greater of 1.5 m or 1 m for each storey of the building requiring the setback
Accessory building setbacks	front 6.0 m; rear 2.0 m (4.5 m where adjacent to a highway other than a lane); side 2.0 m (4.5 m where adjacent to a highway 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 Non-rental housing may not exceed 1/3 of units built per gross project development

Source: Zoning Bylaw No. 1750 (consolidated to Bylaw 2551; consolidation last updated October 7, 2026), s. 4.2.5 (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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