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RC zone in Hazelton: Residential Community

Hazelton, British ColumbiaDraft, not yet reviewedBylaw read 2026-11-08

In short

Low density residential for Single Family and Two Family Dwellings

Zone rules

PurposeLow density residential for Single Family and Two Family Dwellings
Main uses
  • Single Family Dwelling
  • Two Family Dwelling
Also allowed (secondary uses)
  • Secondary Suites
  • Home Occupation
  • Bed and Breakfast
  • Accessory buildings and structures
  • Accessory Dwelling Units
Minimum lot area400 m² (single family dwelling)
Maximum lot coverage50% of the site including all buildings and structures
Maximum height9.0 metres (29.5 feet)
Maximum height, accessory buildingsAccessory buildings 4.0 metres (13.1 feet); Accessory Dwelling Units 5.8 metres (19.0 feet)
Front setback3.0 metres (9.8 feet)
Rear setback3.0 metres (9.8 feet)
Interior side setback2.0 metres (6.6 feet)
Accessory building setbacksAccessory building may be in the rear yard; rear 0.3 meters (1.0 feet) where it abuts a public lane, 1.2 meters (3.9 feet) where rear line abuts another parcel; max floor area 75 m² (807 ft²)

Source: Zoning Bylaw No. 478, 2015 (unofficial consolidation updated July 19, 2023; includes Bylaws 494, 518, 524, 529), s. 5.3 (read 2026-11-08)

Rules in the bylaw's general sections (parking, fences, suites, home businesses) also apply, and a lot can have site-specific rules. The Village's consolidation is marked "Unofficial Consolidation"; where it differs from the original bylaw and amending bylaws, those prevail. 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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