RR1 zone in Highlands: Rural Residential 1

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, 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	Minimum lot of 0.4 hectares (1 acre); lots created by a subdivision must average at least 0.8 hectares (2 acres)
Maximum density	One principal dwelling unit per lot
Maximum height	10.5 m
Maximum height, accessory buildings	6 m
Front setback	7.5 m
Rear setback	10 m
Interior side setback	3 m
Street side setback	7.5 m
Other rules	Accessory buildings: maximum total floor area 325 m², and no single accessory building over 200 m² Principal dwelling unit: maximum floor area 700 m² No lot may be created that contains part of the Plan 3270 RW or Plan 3242 RW electrical transmission right of way unless it has at least 0.6 hectares (1.5 acres) outside the right of way

Source: Zoning Bylaw No. 100, 1998 (consolidated to June 15, 2026, including Bylaw 484), s. 6.1 (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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