---
title: "R2 zone in Houston: Multi-Family Residential"
place: Houston, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/houston
zone: R2
bylaw: Zoning Bylaw No. 1225, 2026 (adopted October 6, 2026)
bylaw_read: 2026-11-08
review: draft
canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/houston/zoning/r2/"
json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/houston/zoning/r2.json"
---

# R2 zone in Houston: Multi-Family Residential

Multi-family residential development in the form of multi-unit dwellings.

## Zone rules

- **Purpose:** Multi-family residential development in the form of multi-unit dwellings.
- **Main uses:** Dwelling, Multi-Unit; Community Care Facility; Care Facility, Major
- **Also allowed (secondary uses):** Home Occupation (standard, vacation rental)
- **Minimum lot area:** 750.0 m²
- **Minimum lot width:** 18.0 m
- **Maximum lot coverage:** 50%
- **Maximum density:** 80 units/ha
- **Maximum height:** 12.0 m
- **Maximum height, accessory buildings:** 4.0 m
- **Front setback:** 7.5 m
- **Rear setback:** 7.5 m
- **Interior side setback:** 3.0 m
- **Street side setback:** 4.5 m
- **Accessory building setbacks:** front 5.0 m, interior side 1.5 m, exterior side 4.5 m, rear 1.5 m
- **Other rules:** Maximum 1 building or structure on the lot; Accessory buildings: maximum gross floor area 55.0 m²; Minimum amenity area required as per Part 5

## Source

- [Zoning Bylaw No. 1225, 2026 (adopted October 6, 2026), s. 9.2](https://houston.civicweb.net/document/149520#page=43) (read 2026-11-08)

Rules in the bylaw's general sections (parking, fences, suites, home businesses) also apply. All zones in Houston: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/houston/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/houston/zoning/r2/_