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RR2 zone in Lake Country: Rural Residential 2

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

In short

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

Zone rules

PurposeA zone for country residential development and complementary uses on medium sized lots in areas of high natural amenity and rural services.
Main uses
  • Group home, minor
  • Single dwelling housing
Also allowed (secondary uses)
  • Animal clinics, major
  • Animal clinics, minor
  • Bed and breakfast homes
  • Care centre, minor
  • Home occupations
  • Hobby farms
  • Secondary suite or accessory suite
  • Utility services, minor impact
  • Short term vacation rental
Minimum lot area1.0 ha (0.5 ha with community sewer)
Minimum lot width40.0 m
Maximum lot coverage20%
Maximum densityOne single detached house (may contain a secondary suite); only one secondary suite or one accessory suite per parcel
Maximum heightLesser of 9.5 m or 2½ storeys; accessory structures 13.0 m
Maximum height, accessory buildingsAccessory buildings: lesser of 8.0 m or 1½ storeys; accessory structures: 13.0 m
Front setback6.0 m
Rear setback10.0 m (3.0 m for accessory buildings)
Interior side setback3.0 m
Street side setback4.0 m from a flanking street
Accessory building setbacksrear 3.0 m
Other rules
  • Accessory buildings housing more than 4 animals must be at least 15.0 m from any lot line.
  • 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. 14.2 (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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