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RM-1 zone in Invermere: Multiple Family (Medium Density) Residential

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

In short

Main uses: single family dwellings, two family dwellings, low density multiple family use, multiple family use.

Zone rules

Main uses
  • single family dwellings
  • two family dwellings
  • low density multiple family use
  • multiple family use
Also allowed (secondary uses)
  • Home Based Business
  • Secondary Suites, Subject to Section 3.14 of this Bylaw
  • Other uses, buildings and structures accessory to a permitted use
Minimum lot area1100 m²
Minimum lot width20.0 m
Maximum lot coverage45%
Maximum density40 dwellings per hectare of useable site area
Maximum height7.5 m
Maximum height, accessory buildings4.5 m
Front setback4.5 m
Rear setback4.5 m
Interior side setback1.5 m
Street side setback1.5 m
Accessory building setbacksfront 4.5 m, rear 1.5 m, side 1.5 m, exterior side 1.5 m
Other rules
  • Minimum floor area 65 m²
  • Minimum horizontal dimension 5.5 m
  • A two family RM-1 dwelling may be subdivided along a common wall if each parcel is at least 255 m²

Source: Consolidated Zoning Bylaw No. 1145 (consolidation shown on the District's bylaw library; latest amendment in its summary is Bylaw 1471, 2013), s. 5.8 (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. This consolidation is old. Many later amendments are separate documents in the District's zoning bylaw folder (https://invermere.civicweb.net/filepro/documents/111) and are not in this text, including Bylaw 1654 (short-term rentals), 1662 (CDZ-6), 1670 (CDZ-7), 1676 (CastleRock Phase 5), 1685 (R6 multi-family infill zone), 1686 (secondary suites) and 1691 (2026). The District's online bylaws are for information only; the Clerk's office has the official versions. 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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