RR13 zone in Highlands: Rural Residential 13

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

In short

Main uses: Residential.

Zone rules

Main uses	Residential
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	2.5 hectaresIf the Section 6.13.5 amenities are provided and a Development Agreement is in place, up to 57 residential lots of at least 150 m² (190 m² for a corner lot).
Maximum density	One principal dwelling unit per lot
Maximum height	9 m
Maximum height, accessory buildings	5 m
Front setback	5 m (dwelling unit)
Rear setback	5 m (dwelling unit)
Interior side setback	1.5 m (dwelling unit)
Street side setback	5 m (dwelling unit)
Accessory building setbacks	rear 1 m, side 1 m
Other rules	Principal dwelling unit: maximum floor area 350 m² (garages and carports count toward it; up to 29 m² of a carport may be excluded) Accessory buildings: maximum total floor area 100 m² or 30% of the side yard and rear yard combined, whichever is less Accessory buildings and structures are only allowed in the side yard or rear yard

Source: Zoning Bylaw No. 100, 1998 (consolidated to June 15, 2026, including Bylaw 484), s. 6.13 (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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