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RR zone in Fernie: Rural Residential

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

In short

Single detached dwellings on large parcels on the periphery of the developed City, sited so future re-subdivision, infill and increased density will be feasible.

Zone rules

PurposeSingle detached dwellings on large parcels on the periphery of the developed City, sited so future re-subdivision, infill and increased density will be feasible.
Main uses
  • Single detached dwelling and Modular Home
  • Keeping of small farm animals
  • Kennels
  • Public buildings
  • Forestry and related uses
  • Extensive recreational uses
  • Beehives (max 2 on parcels under .403 ha; 6 on .403 ha; 20 per hectare on larger parcels)
  • Uses permitted under Section 3.3 of the Bylaw
Also allowed (secondary uses)
  • Home occupation
  • Uses, buildings and structures accessory to a permitted use
  • Secondary dwelling unit
Minimum lot area.403 ha (1 acre)
Maximum lot coverage10%
Maximum densityFour (4) dwelling units per parcel
Maximum height10.0 m
Maximum height, accessory buildings7.5 m
Front setback7.5 m
Rear setback7.5 m
Interior side setback3.0 m
Accessory building setbacksfront 7.5 m, rear 7.5 m, side 3.0 m
Other rules
  • Kennel buildings, structures or enclosed runs must be 62 m from all property lines
  • All buildings or structures must be 22 m from the centre line of Hwy 3
  • Maximum number of animal units is 0.5 per acre

Source: Zoning Bylaw No. 1750 (consolidated to Bylaw 2551; consolidation last updated October 7, 2026), s. 4.2.7 (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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