---
title: "R4 zone in Nelson: Multi-Unit Residential Zone"
place: Nelson, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/nelson
zone: R4
bylaw: Zoning Bylaw No. 3652, 2026 (adopted April 14, 2026)
bylaw_read: 2026-11-07
review: draft
canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nelson/zoning/r4/"
json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nelson/zoning/r4.json"
---

# R4 zone in Nelson: Multi-Unit Residential Zone

Multi-unit residential development near the downtown core, the waterfront, and institutional uses such as campuses or hospitals.

## Zone rules

- **Purpose:** Multi-unit residential development near the downtown core, the waterfront, and institutional uses such as campuses or hospitals.
- **Main uses:** Care Services; Multi-Unit Residential; Small-Scale Residential
- **Also allowed (secondary uses):** Short-Term Rental (Subject to the use-specific conditions in Part 4.)
- **Minimum lot area:** 1,000 m²
- **Minimum lot width:** 30 m
- **Maximum lot coverage:** 55%
- **Maximum density:** Minimum 3 dwelling units per lot (no maximum density stated)
- **Maximum height:** 13 m and no more than 4 storeys
- **Maximum height, accessory buildings:** 4.5 m
- **Front setback:** 4.5 m
- **Rear setback:** 4.5 m
- **Interior side setback:** 4.5 m
- **Street side setback:** 4.5 m
- **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
- **Other rules:** At least 30% of the lot must be permeable surface.; The principal building must have at least two storeys.

## Source

- [Zoning Bylaw No. 3652, 2026 (adopted April 14, 2026), s. 10.4](https://nelson.civicweb.net/document/31803/#page=74) (read 2026-11-07)

Rules in the bylaw's general sections (parking, fences, suites, home businesses) also apply. All zones in Nelson: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nelson/zoning/index.json

_Draft: taken from the bylaw text by a research agent and not yet reviewed by a person. Gov Handbook is an independent guide. Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nelson/zoning/r4/_