---
title: "R-2 zone in Granisle: Multiple Family Residential"
place: Granisle, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/granisle
zone: R-2
bylaw: "Zoning Bylaw No. 508, 2019 (with amending Bylaws 508-A, 2021 and 508-B, 2024; 508-C, 2024 not readable)"
bylaw_read: 2026-11-08
review: draft
canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/granisle/zoning/r-2/"
json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/granisle/zoning/r-2.json"
---

# R-2 zone in Granisle: Multiple Family Residential

Main uses: Apartment buildings, Bed and breakfast, Group housing, Row housing, Single family dwelling, and 4 more.

## Zone rules

- **Main uses:** Apartment buildings; Bed and breakfast; Group housing; Row housing; Single family dwelling; Two family dwelling; Day care centres; Special care facility; Home occupation
- **Also allowed (secondary uses):** Accessory buildings and uses
- **Minimum lot area:** 1000 m² (new subdivision); 233 m² for each row house unit (new development)
- **Minimum lot width:** 25 m (new subdivision)
- **Maximum density:** 60 units per hectare
- **Maximum height:** 12 m or 3 storeys, whichever is less
- **Other rules:** Access to apartment dwelling units must be from a public hall or walk, and the use of continuous balconies for access is prohibited

## Source

- [Zoning Bylaw No. 508, 2019 (with amending Bylaws 508-A, 2021 and 508-B, 2024; 508-C, 2024 not readable), s. 4.2](https://granisle.civicweb.net/document/1691#page=27) (read 2026-11-08)

Rules in the bylaw's general sections (parking, fences, suites, home businesses) also apply. All zones in Granisle: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/granisle/zoning/index.json

_Draft: taken from the bylaw text by a research agent and not yet reviewed by a person. Gov Handbook is an independent guide. Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/granisle/zoning/r-2/_