RR1 zone in Lake Country: Rural Residential 1

Lake Country, British ColumbiaDraft, not yet reviewedBylaw read 2026-11-07

In short

A zone for residential development and complementary uses on larger lots in areas of high natural amenity and rural services.

Zone rules

Purpose	A zone for residential development and complementary uses on larger lots in areas of high natural amenity and rural services.
Main uses	Agriculture, extensive Group homes, minor Single dwelling housing
Also allowed (secondary uses)	Animal clinics, major Animal clinics, minor Bed and breakfast homes Care centre, minor Home occupations Kennels and stables Secondary suite or accessory suite Utility services, minor impact Short term vacation rental
Minimum lot area	4.0 ha
Minimum lot width	40.0 m
Maximum lot coverage	10%
Maximum density	One single detached house (may contain a secondary suite); one secondary suite or accessory suite per parcel
Maximum height	Lesser of 9.5 m or 2½ storeys; accessory structures 13.0 m
Maximum height, accessory buildings	Accessory buildings: lesser of 8.0 m or 1½ storeys; accessory structures: 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	Buildings housing more than 4 animals, or used for processing animal products or farm stands, must be at least 15.0 m from any lot line (30.0 m next to a residential zone). Kennels and stables are not allowed on parcels under 2.0 ha and must be at least 50.0 m from all property lines. Major animal clinics are not allowed on parcels under 2.0 ha. An accessory suite must be in an accessory building at least 5.0 m from the principal building.

Source: Zoning Bylaw 561, 2007 (consolidated 2026-08-18; cover page says it includes amendments as of June 2, 2026), s. 14.1 (read 2026-11-07)

Rules in the bylaw's general sections (parking, fences, suites, home businesses) also apply, and a lot can have site-specific rules. A consolidated copy to be used for convenience only; users are asked to refer to the Zoning Bylaw as amended from time to time to verify accuracy and completeness. The bylaw's own zone table also lists DC6 (Direct Control 6), but that section is marked deleted by Bylaw 719 and is not listed below. 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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