RU1 zone in Lake Country: Small-Scale Multiple Housing

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

In short

A zone that permits up to four dwelling units with compatible secondary uses on medium-sized serviced urban lots.

Zone rules

Purpose	A zone that permits up to four dwelling units with compatible secondary uses on medium-sized serviced urban lots.
Main uses	Group homes, minor Single dwelling housing Small-scale multiple housing
Also allowed (secondary uses)	Bed and breakfast homes Care centres, minor Home occupations Secondary suite Utility services, minor impact Short term vacation rental Accessory suite Backyard Chickens
Minimum lot area	500 m²
Minimum lot width	15.0 m
Maximum lot coverage	Single dwelling and group home, minor: 40% (50% with driveways and parking); small-scale multiple housing: 50% (60% with driveways and parking)
Maximum density	Up to four dwelling units (small-scale multiple housing)
Maximum height	Single dwelling and group home, minor: lesser of 9.5 m or 2½ storeys; small-scale multiple housing: lesser of 11 m or 3 storeys
Maximum height, accessory buildings	5.5 m (lesser of 8m or 2 storeys for an accessory building containing an accessory suite)
Front setback	Single dwelling: 4.5 m; small-scale multiple housing: 4 m; 6.0 m to a garage door or carport entrance with vehicular entry from the front
Rear setback	Single dwelling: 6.0 m (4.5 m where lot width exceeds lot depth, if one side yard is at least 4.5 m); small-scale multiple housing: 3 m; accessory buildings: 1.5 m
Interior side setback	Single dwelling: 2.0 m; small-scale multiple housing: 1.5 m
Street side setback	Single dwelling: 4.5 m from a flanking street (6.0 m to a garage door or carport entrance accessed from that street); small-scale multiple housing: 4.0 m (6.0 m to a garage door or carport entrance)
Accessory building setbacks	rear 1.5 m (3 m for an accessory building with an accessory suite); 3m between an accessory suite building and another accessory building
Other rules	Only one secondary or accessory suite per parcel, except up to two suites in total where small-scale multiple housing is permitted. Small-scale multiple housing is only permitted on lots inside the urban containment boundary, connected to municipal sewer and water, and 4,050 m² or smaller. Where there is rear lane access, vehicle access is only from the lane (unless slope over 15%). Small-scale multiple housing needs at least 7.5 m² of private open space per dwelling unit.

Source: Zoning Bylaw 561, 2007 (consolidated 2026-08-18; cover page says it includes amendments as of June 2, 2026), s. 15.1 (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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