R-SS zone in Fernie: Residential - Small Scale

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

In short

A variety of housing types, including low-density and small-scale multi-unit housing.

Zone rules

Purpose	A variety of housing types, including low-density and small-scale multi-unit housing.
Main uses	Single Detached Dwelling (except Manufactured Home) Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing (except Manufactured Home) Uses permitted under Section 3.3 of the Bylaw
Also allowed (secondary uses)	Home occupation Buildings and structures accessory to a permitted use
Minimum lot area	250 m² (parcels under 280 m²); 280 m² (parcels 280 m² or larger)
Minimum lot width	9.14 m (all parcels except in the bulb of a cul-de-sac); 6.1 m (parcels in the bulb of a cul-de-sac)
Maximum lot coverage	1 dwelling unit 35%; 2 dwelling units 40%; 3 dwelling units 50% (parcels under 280 m²) or 45% (280 m² or larger); 4 dwelling units not applicable (under 280 m²) or 50% (280 m² or larger)Coverage may be exceeded by an additional 5% to allow for accessory buildings and structures.
Maximum density	3 dwelling units per parcel (parcels under 280 m²); 4 dwelling units per parcel (280 m² or larger)
Maximum height	10.0 m for the part of a building more than 6.0 m from the rear property line; 8.0 m for the part within 6.0 m of the rear property line
Maximum height, accessory buildings	5.0 m (accessory building, non-dwelling unit)
Front setback	One dwelling unit on a parcel: 3.0 m (parcels under 280 m²) or 6.0 m (280 m² or larger); two or more dwelling units: 3.0 m
Rear setback	1.5 m
Interior side setback	1.5 m
Other rules	Year-round unimpeded emergency access must be provided from the front yard (or front or side yard on a corner parcel) Driveway used for off-street parking must be at least 5.8 metres long Setbacks along common walls of small-scale multi-unit housing are 0.0 metres

Source: Zoning Bylaw No. 1750 (consolidated to Bylaw 2551; consolidation last updated October 7, 2026), s. 4.2.1 (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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