R1 zone in Peachland: Low Density Residential

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

In short

A zone for a range of ground-oriented housing and other compatible uses on serviced and unserved urban lots 700 m² or larger.

Zone rules

Purpose	A zone for a range of ground-oriented housing and other compatible uses on serviced and unserved urban lots 700 m² or larger.
Main uses	Single Detached Dwelling Duplex Dwelling Townhouse (lot serviced with municipal water and sewer, lot area at least 800 m², and a Through Lot or Corner Lot)
Also allowed (secondary uses)	Bed and Breakfast Home Based Business, Type I (Minor) or Type II (Major) Secondary Suite (only within single detached or duplex dwellings) Garden Suite (only on a lot with single detached or duplex)
Extra uses on specific lots	Lot 2, DL 1183, ODYD, Plan 29212 (6140 Turner Avenue): one Care Facility, Major for childcare services Lot 1, District Lot 221, ODYD, Plan KAP84233 (6575 Renfrew Road) and Lot 10, District Lot 221, ODYD, Plan KAP177 (6650 Renfrew Road): no more than 71 principal dwelling units (not counting Residential Flex Units or Secondary Dwelling Units) under the registered covenant Same two Renfrew Road lots: minimum lot area for serviced lots is 500 m²
Minimum lot area	700 m² with municipal sewer; 1.0 ha without municipal sewer
Minimum lot width	15.0 m on subdivision (depth 30.0 m)
Maximum lot coverage	40% for one single detached dwelling (55% with parking and driveways); lots under 1,000 m² with multiple principal dwellings 50% (65% with parking and driveways); lots 1,000 m² and larger with multiple principal dwellings 40% (55% with parking and driveways)
Maximum density	Lots without both municipal water and sewer: two dwellings (one principal and one secondary); lots with both: four dwelling units including secondary dwelling units
Maximum height	9.1 m for single detached dwellings
Maximum height, accessory buildings	5.0 m
Front setback	6.0 m
Rear setback	4.5 m
Interior side setback	1.5 m (2.0 m for townhouses)
Street side setback	4.5 m
Accessory building setbacks	Accessory buildings except a garden suite: front 6.0 m, rear 1.5 m, interior side 1.5 m, exterior side 4.5 m. Garden suite: front 6.0 m, rear 3.0 m, interior side 1.5 m, exterior side 4.5 m
Other rules	Maximum accessory building size (other than a garden suite) is 70 m² Maximum of two accessory buildings (other than a garden suite) per lot Garage door must be set back at least 6.0 m from the property line or any obstruction Minimum separation between principal buildings is 4.5 m

Source: Zoning Bylaw No. 2400, 2023 (consolidated July 20, 2026), s. 7.5 (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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