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RS1 zone in Keremeos: Low Density Residential One

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

In short

Single detached dwellings, duplexes, accessory dwellings and secondary suites, with at most three dwelling units per lot, on serviced urban lots.

Zone rules

PurposeSingle detached dwellings, duplexes, accessory dwellings and secondary suites, with at most three dwelling units per lot, on serviced urban lots.
Main uses
  • Duplex
  • Single detached dwelling
Also allowed (secondary uses)
  • Accessory buildings or structures
  • Accessory dwelling
  • Bed and breakfast operation
  • Home occupation
  • Secondary suite
Extra uses on specific lotsBlock 114, Plan KAP300, and District Lot 174, SDYD, Except Plan EPP107738 and EPP118051 (shown on Figure 11.1.1 (a)): minimum parcel size 451.4 m²
Minimum lot area225.0 m² for a duplex subdivided into individual units (municipal sewer); 500.0 m² (municipal sewer); 1.0 ha (no municipal sewer)
Minimum lot widthNot less than 25% of the parcel depth
Maximum lot coverage45%
Maximum densityOne duplex; or one single detached dwelling plus one secondary suite and one accessory dwelling (only one secondary suite or one accessory dwelling on parcels designated floodplain)
Maximum height11.0 m
Maximum height, accessory buildings5.0 m; 8.0 m for a detached accessory dwelling
Front setback6.0 m
Rear setback6.0 m
Interior side setback1.2 m
Street side setback3.0 m
Accessory building setbacksfront 6.0 m, rear 1.5 m, interior side 1.2 m, exterior side 3.0 m
Other rules
  • A duplex must be connected to a community sewer system and community water system.
  • For a side-by-side duplex subdivided for individual ownership, no interior side setback is required between the units if the property line follows the centre of the common party wall.

Source: Zoning Bylaw No. 851 (revised June 10, 2026; consolidated for convenience with amendment bylaws 851-01 to 851-11), s. 11.1 (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. Consolidated for convenience. Section 5.1 also lists RS2, RS3 and RD1 but the consolidation has no section for them. 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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