R3D zone in Highlands: Rural 3D

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

In short

Main uses: Residential, Day Care (as regulated by the Community Care and Assisted Living Act), Agriculture.

Zone rules

Main uses	Residential Day Care (as regulated by the Community Care and Assisted Living Act) Agriculture
Also allowed (secondary uses)	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	0.68 hectare (1.68 acres)
Maximum density	One principal dwelling unit per lot
Maximum height	10.5 m (principal dwelling unit and any building used for day care)
Maximum height, accessory buildings	6 m; 12 m (building used for Agriculture)
Front setback	7.5 m; 30 m (buildings used for Agriculture)
Rear setback	10 m; 15 m (buildings used for Agriculture)
Interior side setback	5 m; 15 m (buildings used for Agriculture)
Street side setback	10 m
Other rules	All buildings on a lot: maximum total floor area 362 m² Native vegetative screening must be provided and maintained along Millstream Road (at least 2.0 metres high and 1.5 metres deep, with a mature height of at least 6.0 metres)

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