R7 zone in Highlands: Rural 7

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

In short

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 (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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