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RM3 zone in Peachland: Multi-Unit Residential – Low Density

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

In short

A zone for comprehensively-designed, ground-oriented multiple-unit residential buildings, amenity spaces and compatible uses on serviced urban lots (low density, about 25 units per gross hectare).

Zone rules

PurposeA zone for comprehensively-designed, ground-oriented multiple-unit residential buildings, amenity spaces and compatible uses on serviced urban lots (low density, about 25 units per gross hectare).
Main uses
  • Multiple-unit Residential Building
  • Care Facility, Congregate
  • Care Facility, Extended
  • Care Facility, Major
Also allowed (secondary uses)
  • Home Based Business, Type I (Minor)
  • Residential Flex Unit
Minimum lot area1,400 m² (slope less than 30%); 2,000 m² (slope greater than 30%)
Minimum lot width30.0 m on subdivision (depth 35.0 m)
Maximum lot coverage45%, or 50% if permeable parking surfaces are provided
Maximum density0.6 FAR
Maximum height11.0 m
Maximum height, accessory buildings4.5 m
Front setback6.0 m (all buildings and structures)
Rear setback7.5 m (all buildings and structures)
Interior side setback3.0 m (all buildings and structures)
Street side setback6.0 m (all buildings and structures)
Accessory building setbacksSame as principal buildings: front 6.0 m, rear 7.5 m, interior side 3.0 m, exterior side 6.0 m
Other rules
  • Where a development has access to a rear lane, vehicle access is only permitted from the rear lane
  • Childcare centres need pedestrian access from a street independent of the vehicle access, and direct access to open space and a play area on the lot

Source: Zoning Bylaw No. 2400, 2023 (consolidated July 20, 2026), s. 7.10 (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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