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RR1 zone in Peachland: Rural Residential 1

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

In short

A zone for rural residential, agricultural and compatible accessory uses on large lots (at least 1.0 ha, or 0.4 ha when municipal sewer is available).

Zone rules

PurposeA zone for rural residential, agricultural and compatible accessory uses on large lots (at least 1.0 ha, or 0.4 ha when municipal sewer is available).
Main uses
  • One Single Detached Dwelling
  • Agriculture, excluding intensive agriculture on lots 1.0 ha or less in size
Also allowed (secondary uses)
  • Bed and Breakfast
  • Home Based Business, Type I, II or III
  • Farm Retail Sales (lots 1.0 ha or more)
  • Secondary suite or Garden suite (one of either)
Minimum lot area0.4055 ha with municipal sewer; 1.0 ha without municipal sewer
Minimum lot width30.0 m on subdivision (depth 50.0 m)
Maximum lot coverage30% (lots up to 0.2 ha); 20% (over 0.2 ha to 0.4 ha); 10% (over 0.4 ha)
Maximum densityOne single detached dwelling per lot, plus one secondary suite or garden suite
Maximum height9.1 m for single detached dwellings; 12.0 m for agricultural buildings
Maximum height, accessory buildings5.0 m
Front setback7.5 m (principal buildings)
Rear setback7.5 m (principal buildings)
Interior side setback4.5 m (principal buildings)
Street side setback7.5 m (principal buildings)
Accessory building setbacksAccessory buildings and structures: front 7.5 m, rear 1.5 m, interior side 1.5 m, exterior side 7.5 m
Other rules
  • Garden suite setbacks: front 7.5 m, rear 3.0 m, interior side 1.5 m, exterior side 7.5 m
  • Buildings used to keep animals: front 30.0 m, rear 7.5 m, interior side 7.5 m, exterior side 30.0 m

Source: Zoning Bylaw No. 2400, 2023 (consolidated July 20, 2026), s. 7.3 (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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