---
title: "R2 zone in Highlands: Rural 2"
place: Highlands, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/highlands
zone: R2
bylaw: Zoning Bylaw No. 100, 1998 (consolidated to June 15, 2026, including Bylaw 484)
bylaw_read: 2026-11-08
review: draft
canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/highlands/zoning/r2/"
json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/highlands/zoning/r2.json"
---

# R2 zone in Highlands: Rural 2

Main uses: Residential, Agriculture.

## Zone rules

- **Main uses:** Residential; Agriculture
- **Also allowed (secondary uses):** Home-based Business; Accessory uses, buildings and structures; Accessory dwelling unit (one per lot, if the owner grants a covenant against subdividing it from the principal unit)
- **Minimum lot area:** 12 hectares (30 acres) (If the Section 12.3 amenities are provided, up to 22 residential lots of at least 2 hectares (5 acres).)
- **Maximum density:** One principal dwelling unit per lot
- **Maximum height:** 10.5 m
- **Maximum height, accessory buildings:** 6 m
- **Front setback:** 20 m
- **Rear setback:** 10 m
- **Interior side setback:** 10 m
- **Street side setback:** 10 m
- **Other rules:** Principal dwelling unit: maximum floor area 322 m²; Accessory buildings: maximum total floor area 275 m², and no single accessory building over 100 m²

## Source

- [Zoning Bylaw No. 100, 1998 (consolidated to June 15, 2026, including Bylaw 484), s. 7.2](https://www.highlands.ca/media/1622#page=42) (read 2026-11-08)

Rules in the bylaw's general sections (parking, fences, suites, home businesses) also apply. All zones in Highlands: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/highlands/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/highlands/zoning/r2/_