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Am2 zone in Highlands: Amenity 2

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

In short

Main uses: Residential, Home-based business, Agriculture.

Zone rules

Main uses
  • Residential
  • Home-based business
  • Agriculture
These are in addition to uses permitted in Section 3.7.
Also allowed (secondary uses)
  • Accessory uses, buildings and structures
  • One accessory dwelling unit (with a covenant preventing subdivision from the principal dwelling)
Extra uses on specific lotsLot C, Sections 30 and 74, VIP76070: may be subdivided into a maximum of 13 residential lots (none under 1 hectare) if the listed amenities are provided
Minimum lot area12 hectares (30 acres) for new lots created by subdivision; Lot C, Sections 30 and 74, VIP76070 may be subdivided into up to 13 residential lots of at least 1 hectare (2.47 acres) if the listed amenities are provided
Maximum densityOne principal dwelling unit per lot and no more than one home-based business in it
Maximum height9 metres (principal dwelling unit or a building used for agriculture)
Maximum height, accessory buildings6 metres
Front setback20 metres
Rear setback10 metres
Interior side setback10 metres
Street side setback10 metres (side lot line that abuts a highway)
Other rules
  • Principal dwelling unit floor area no more than 375 square metres
  • Accessory buildings (including buildings used for agriculture): total floor area no more than 275 square metres; no single one over 100 square metres

Source: Zoning Bylaw No. 100, 1998 (consolidated to June 15, 2026, including Bylaw 484), s. 12.16 (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 District's consolidation is "for convenience purpose only: It is not a certified copy". 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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