RR8 zone in Highlands: Rural Residential 8

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

In short

Main uses: Residential, Sewage disposal from a lot in a Community Institutional 1 Zone.

Zone rules

Main uses	Residential Sewage disposal from a lot in a Community Institutional 1 Zone
Also allowed (secondary uses)	Home-based Business (not permitted in common property in a Bare Land Strata Plan) Accessory uses, buildings and structures (no buildings in common property in a Bare Land Strata Plan) Accessory dwelling unit (one per lot, if the owner grants a covenant against subdividing it from the principal unit)
Minimum lot area	7 hectares (17.3 acres)If the Section 12.5.1 amenities are provided, up to nine residential lots of at least 0.2 hectares (0.5 acres).
Maximum density	One principal dwelling unit per lot
Maximum height	10.5 m
Maximum height, accessory buildings	6 m
Front setback	4 m
Rear setback	10 m
Interior side setback	3 m
Street side setback	7.5 m (side lot line abutting an access route in a Bare Land Strata Plan)
Other rules	All buildings on a lot: maximum total floor area 330 m² Accessory buildings: maximum total floor area 50 m² Required parking spaces may not be within 4 m of a front lot line, 10 m of a rear lot line or 2 m of a side lot line

Source: Zoning Bylaw No. 100, 1998 (consolidated to June 15, 2026, including Bylaw 484), s. 6.8 (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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