R2 zone in Nelson: Multi-Unit Residential Zone
In short
Multi-unit residential developments in all residential neighbourhoods.
Zone rules
| Purpose | Multi-unit residential developments in all residential neighbourhoods. |
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| Main uses |
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| Also allowed (secondary uses) | Short-Term RentalSubject to the use-specific conditions in Part 4. |
| Extra uses on specific lots | No minimum density on 1702 – 1720 Silver King Road (Lots 1 – 10, District Lot 304, Kootenay District Plan 8185) and 302 to 316 Tower Road (Lots 1-8, District Lot 304, Kootenay District Plan 8181) |
| Minimum lot area | 1,000 m² |
| Minimum lot width | 30 m |
| Maximum lot coverage | 45% |
| Maximum density | Minimum 3 dwelling units per lot (no maximum density stated) |
| Maximum height | 12 m and no more than 3 storeys; 13.6 m on Lots A, B, C, D, Plan NEP2865 District Lot 97 Kootenay Lake District |
| Maximum height, accessory buildings | 4.5 m (accessory building); 5.8 m (laneway house); 6.1 m (above-garage suite) |
| Front setback | 4.5 m |
| Rear setback | 4.5 m |
| Interior side setback | 3 m; 0 m on Lots 1-8, District Lot 304, Kootenay District Plan 8181 and Lot 1 – 10, District Lot 304, Kootenay District Plan 8185 |
| Street side setback | 4.5 m; 4.28 m on Lots A, B, C, D, Plan NEP2865 District Lot 97 Kootenay Lake District |
| Accessory building setbacks | Carport: front 1.5 m, rear 1.5 m, side 1.5 m; other accessory building: front 4.5 m, rear 1.5 m, side 1.5 m |
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Source: Zoning Bylaw No. 3652, 2026 (adopted April 14, 2026), s. 10.2 (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. 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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