R3B zone in Highlands: Rural 3B

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

In short

Main uses: Residential, Woodworking contained within a single building, Agriculture.

Zone rules

Main uses	Residential Woodworking contained within a single building 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	0.4 hectares (1 acre)
Maximum density	One principal dwelling unit per lot
Maximum height	10.5 m
Maximum height, accessory buildings	6 m (accessory, agriculture or woodworking buildings)
Front setback	7.5 m; 30 m (buildings used for Agriculture); 60 m (buildings used for woodworking)
Rear setback	10 m; 15 m (buildings used for Agriculture); 20 m (buildings used for woodworking)
Interior side setback	5 m (dwelling unit, accessory building or structure); 15 m (building used for Agriculture); woodworking building: at least 1 m from the southernmost side lot line and at least 40 m from the northernmost side lot line
Other rules	Maximum total floor area: accessory buildings 50 m², agriculture buildings 100 m², woodworking building 575 m² Woodworking use needs 6 parking spaces on the lot, on top of other required parking

Source: Zoning Bylaw No. 100, 1998 (consolidated to June 15, 2026, including Bylaw 484), s. 7.3B (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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