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RM4 zone in Peachland: Multi-Unit Residential – Medium Density

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

In short

A zone for comprehensively-designed, medium-density multiple-unit residential buildings, amenity spaces and compatible uses on serviced urban lots (about 60 units per gross hectare).

Zone rules

PurposeA zone for comprehensively-designed, medium-density multiple-unit residential buildings, amenity spaces and compatible uses on serviced urban lots (about 60 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, 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 coverage50% for buildings (60% with parking areas and driveways); may be increased to 65% if permeable parking surfaces are provided
Maximum density0.75 FAR
Maximum height16.8 m
Maximum height, accessory buildings4.5 m
Front setback4.5 m
Rear setback6.0 m
Interior side setback6.0 m (first and second storeys); 7.5 m (third or higher storeys)
Street side setback4.5 m (first and second storeys); 6.0 m (third or higher storeys)
Accessory building setbacksSame as principal buildings (setbacks apply to all buildings and structures)
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. 7.11 (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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