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R4 zone in Nelson: Multi-Unit Residential Zone

Nelson, British ColumbiaDraft, not yet reviewedBylaw read 2026-11-07

In short

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

Zone rules

PurposeMulti-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 RentalSubject to the use-specific conditions in Part 4.
Minimum lot area1,000 m²
Minimum lot width30 m
Maximum lot coverage55%
Maximum densityMinimum 3 dwelling units per lot (no maximum density stated)
Maximum height13 m and no more than 4 storeys
Maximum height, accessory buildings4.5 m
Front setback4.5 m
Rear setback4.5 m
Interior side setback4.5 m
Street side setback4.5 m
Accessory building setbacksCarport: 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 (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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