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R-2 zone in Nakusp: Low-Density Residential

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

In short

Single detached dwellings, duplexes and accessory dwellings on standard low-density residential parcels.

Zone rules

PurposeSingle detached dwellings, duplexes and accessory dwellings on standard low-density residential parcels.
Main uses
  • Single Detached Dwelling
  • Duplex
Also allowed (secondary uses)
  • Accessory Dwelling, Attached
  • Accessory Dwelling, Detached
  • Bed and Breakfast
  • Home Occupation
  • Short-Term Rental
Extra uses on specific lotsRear setback for principal buildings is 29.0 m and for accessory buildings 25.5 m on 10th Ave NW lots (328, 318, 312, 308, 302, 246, 242, 238, 232, 228, 222, 218 and 202) and Broadway St NW lots (912, 910, 908, 906), all Plan NEP10155 or EPP122009, District Lot 397 Kootenay Land District
Minimum lot area534 m² (single detached dwelling); 700 m² (duplex); 350 m² (parcels subdivided along the common wall of a duplex)
Minimum lot width15 m
Maximum lot coverage50%
Maximum densityOne principal building per parcel. One single detached dwelling plus one attached or detached accessory dwelling on parcels 534 m² or greater; or one duplex on parcels 700 m² or greater
Maximum height10.0 m (single detached dwelling)
Maximum height, accessory buildings7.3 m
Front setback4.5 m
Rear setback1.5 m (see site-specific lots)
Interior side setback1.5 m
Street side setback4.5 m
Accessory building setbacksfront 4.5 m, rear 1.0 m, interior side 1.5 m, exterior side 4.5 m
Other rules
  • Detached accessory dwellings only where the principal use is a single detached dwelling
  • One short-term rental per parcel, only if the parcel has another dwelling unit occupied long-term

Source: Zoning Bylaw No. 729, 2023 (consolidated November 2024), s. 6.2 (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. The Village's consolidation table lists amending bylaws up to No. 744, 2024 (adopted November 25, 2024). Bylaw 755 (an R-3 amendment) appears on the RDCK zoning map but is not in this consolidation. The Village says bylaws on its site are provided for information only and are subject to amendment. 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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