R-3 zone in Nakusp: Multiple Unit Residential

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

In short

Medium to high density residential such as townhouses, multiple-unit residential and two-unit dwellings on large parcels, while still allowing single detached dwellings with accessory dwellings.

Zone rules

Purpose	Medium to high density residential such as townhouses, multiple-unit residential and two-unit dwellings on large parcels, while still allowing single detached dwellings with accessory dwellings.
Main uses	Apartment Duplex Multiple-Unit Residential Single Detached Dwelling
Also allowed (secondary uses)	Accessory Dwelling, Attached Accessory Dwelling, Detached Bed and Breakfast Home Occupation Short-Term Rental
Minimum lot area	800 m² (community water and sewer); 1,115 m² (community water but no community sewer)
Minimum lot width	18 m (water and sewer, with lane access); 22 m (water and sewer, no lane access); 27 m (water but no sewer)
Maximum lot coverage	50% where a single detached dwelling is the principal building; 60% where a duplex, semi-detached dwelling, multi-unit residential, townhouse or apartment is the principal building
Maximum density	One principal building per parcel. Either one single detached dwelling plus one attached or detached accessory dwelling; one multiple-unit residential development plus one attached accessory dwelling per primary dwelling unit; one multiple-unit residential development; or one apartment building development
Maximum height	12.0 m (apartment, multiple-unit residential); 10.0 m (all other principal buildings)
Maximum height, accessory buildings	7.3 m
Front setback	4.5 m (single detached dwelling, duplex); 1.5 m (townhouse, multi-unit residential, apartment)
Rear setback	1.5 m (single detached dwelling, duplex); 4.5 m (townhouse, multi-unit residential); 6.0 m (apartment)
Interior side setback	1.5 m (single detached dwelling, duplex); 3.0 m (townhouse, multi-unit residential, apartment)
Street side setback	4.5 m
Accessory building setbacks	front 4.5 m, rear 1.0 m, interior side 3.0 m, exterior side 4.5 m
Other rules	Only one dwelling unit in a duplex or multiple-unit development may be a short-term rental A parcel with a single detached dwelling and an accessory dwelling may run one short-term rental if one dwelling unit is occupied long-term

Source: Zoning Bylaw No. 729, 2023 (consolidated November 2024), s. 6.3 (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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