---
title: "RR2A zone in Highlands: Rural Residential 2A"
place: Highlands, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/highlands
zone: RR2A
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/rr2a/"
json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/highlands/zoning/rr2a.json"
---

# RR2A zone in Highlands: Rural Residential 2A

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)
- **Extra uses on specific lots:** Lot A and B, Section 39, Highland District, Plan 34216 (if within the RR2A Zone): up to 14 lots, each at least 0.8 hectares (2 acres) and averaging at least 2.0 hectares (5 acres), if the Section 12.12.1 amenities are provided
- **Minimum lot area:** 12 hectares (30 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:** Principal dwelling unit: maximum floor area 420 m²; Accessory buildings: maximum total floor area 275 m², and no single accessory building over 100 m²

## Source

- [Zoning Bylaw No. 100, 1998 (consolidated to June 15, 2026, including Bylaw 484), s. 6.2A](https://www.highlands.ca/media/1622#page=29) (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/rr2a/_