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RA zone in Highlands: Rural Assembly

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

In short

Main uses: Assembly, Retreat facility that may prepare and/or provide food to registered guests, Retreat Accommodation, Caretaker’s Dwelling Unit.

Zone rules

Main uses
  • Assembly
  • Retreat facility that may prepare and/or provide food to registered guests
  • Retreat Accommodation
  • Caretaker’s Dwelling Unit
Also allowed (secondary uses)
  • Agriculture accessory to any principal use
  • Accessory uses, buildings and structures
Minimum lot area16.3 hectares (40.3 acres)
Maximum densityOne caretaker’s dwelling unit in total across all 4 Rural Assembly zoned areas; Retreat Accommodation across all 4 areas: up to 13 units in buildings, 20 camping spaces and 6 recreational vehicle spaces
Maximum height10.5 m (any building or structure)
Front setback20 m
Rear setback10 m
Interior side setback10 m
Street side setback10 m
Other rules
  • Total combined floor area of all buildings and structures within all 4 Rural Assembly zoned areas: maximum 842 m²
  • Caretaker’s dwelling unit: maximum floor area 60 m²

Source: Zoning Bylaw No. 100, 1998 (consolidated to June 15, 2026, including Bylaw 484), s. 7.9 (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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