R1 zone in Nelson: Small-Scale Residential Zone
In short
Small-scale residential development of 1 to 4 dwelling units, up to 3 storeys, in a variety of configurations (Missing Middle Housing).
Zone rules
| Purpose | Small-scale residential development of 1 to 4 dwelling units, up to 3 storeys, in a variety of configurations (Missing Middle Housing). |
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| Also allowed (secondary uses) | Short-Term RentalSubject to the use-specific conditions in Part 4. |
| Minimum lot area | 370 m² |
| Minimum lot width | 12 m |
| Maximum lot coverage | 35% (1 dwelling unit); 40% (2 or 3 dwelling units); 45% (4 dwelling units, Care Services or Transition House); add 5% on lots under 370 m² |
| Maximum density | 3 dwelling units on lots 280 m² or less; 4 dwelling units on lots over 280 m² |
| Maximum height | 10 m and no more than 3 storeys |
| Maximum height, accessory buildings | 4.5 m (accessory building); 5.8 m (laneway house); 6.1 m (above-garage suite) |
| Front setback | 3 m |
| Rear setback | 3 m |
| Interior side setback | 1.2 m (lots with a front lot line greater than 9.2 m); 1 m (lots with a front lot line less than 9.2 m); 0 m on one side where a common party wall exists |
| Street side setback | 1.2 m (lots with a front lot line greater than 9.2 m); 1 m (lots with a front lot line less than 9.2 m) |
| Accessory building setbacks | Carport: front 1.5 m, rear 1.5 m, side 1.2 m or 1 m depending on lot; other accessory building: front 3 m, rear 1.5 m, side 1.2 m or 1 m depending on lot |
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Source: Zoning Bylaw No. 3652, 2026 (adopted April 14, 2026), s. 10.1 (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. 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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