---
title: "RLPO zone in Lake Country: Rural Large Parcel Oyama Road"
place: Lake Country, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/lake-country
zone: RLPO
bylaw: "Zoning Bylaw 561, 2007 (consolidated 2026-08-18; cover page says it includes amendments as of June 2, 2026)"
bylaw_read: 2026-11-07
review: draft
canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lake-country/zoning/rlpo/"
json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lake-country/zoning/rlpo.json"
---

# RLPO zone in Lake Country: Rural Large Parcel Oyama Road

A zone for rural properties along Oyama Road that allows predetermined subdivisions of new lots.

## Zone rules

- **Purpose:** A zone for rural properties along Oyama Road that allows predetermined subdivisions of new lots.
- **Main uses:** Agriculture, extensive; Aquaculture; Greenhouses and plant nurseries; Group homes, minor; Mobile homes; Single dwelling housing
- **Also allowed (secondary uses):** Animal clinics, major; Animal clinics, minor; Bed and breakfast homes; Care centres, minor; Forestry; Home occupations; Kennels and stables; Secondary or accessory suite; Short term vacation rental; Tourist campsites; Utility services, minor impact
- **Extra uses on specific lots:** Zipline Course on Lot 2 Section 31 Township 21 ODYD Plan KAP84855
- **Minimum lot area:** 4.0 ha
- **Maximum lot coverage:** 2500 m² for residential development; 35% for agricultural buildings and structures (up to 75% for greenhouses with closed wastewater and storm water systems)
- **Maximum density:** One single detached house (may contain a secondary suite) or one mobile home as principal use; one secondary or accessory suite per parcel
- **Maximum height:** Lesser of 9.5 m or 2½ storeys; 16.0 m for agricultural structures
- **Maximum height, accessory buildings:** 13.0 m
- **Front setback:** 6.0 m
- **Rear setback:** 10.0 m (3.0 m for accessory buildings)
- **Interior side setback:** 3.0 m
- **Street side setback:** 4.0 m from a flanking street
- **Accessory building setbacks:** rear 3.0 m
- **Other rules:** Subdivision is allowed only as listed in Table 13.2.5 (for example 5574 Todd Rd. up to three lots; most listed Oyama Lake Rd. parcels up to two or three lots).; Any RLPO parcel not listed in the table has already subdivided to the maximum and may not subdivide further.; Kennels and stables must be at least 50.0 m from all property lines.; Tourist campsites are allowed at a rate of 10 sleeping units/60 ha, for seasonal use not over 240 days in one year.

## Source

- [Zoning Bylaw 561, 2007 (consolidated 2026-08-18; cover page says it includes amendments as of June 2, 2026), s. 13.2](https://www.lakecountry.bc.ca/media/file/zoning-bylaw-561-2007-consolidated#page=118) (read 2026-11-07)

Rules in the bylaw's general sections (parking, fences, suites, home businesses) also apply. All zones in Lake Country: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lake-country/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/lake-country/zoning/rlpo/_