---
title: "R7 zone in Highlands: Rural 7"
place: Highlands, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/highlands
zone: R7
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/r7/"
json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/highlands/zoning/r7.json"
---

# R7 zone in Highlands: Rural 7

Main uses: Residential, Agriculture.

## Zone rules

- **Main uses:** Residential; Agriculture
- **Also allowed (secondary uses):** Home-based business; Accessory uses, building and structures; Accessory dwelling unit (one per lot, if the owner grants a covenant against subdividing it from the principal unit)
- **Extra uses on specific lots:** Lot B, Section 27, Highland District, Plan VIP60905 (if within the R7 Zone): up to two residential lots of at least 4.25 hectares (10.5 acres) if the Section 12.17.1 amenities are provided
- **Minimum lot area:** 10.7 hectares (26.5 acres)
- **Maximum density:** One principal dwelling unit per lot
- **Maximum height:** 10.5 m
- **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:** Accessory buildings: maximum total floor area 525 m², and no single accessory building over 300 m²; Principal dwelling unit: maximum floor area 700 m²

## Source

- [Zoning Bylaw No. 100, 1998 (consolidated to June 15, 2026, including Bylaw 484), s. 7.7](https://www.highlands.ca/media/1622#page=55) (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/r7/_