RC zone in Penticton: Country Residential Housing

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

In short

Low-density single detached housing on large rural lots.

Zone rules

Purpose	Low-density single detached housing on large rural lots.
Main uses	Agricultural Use Bed and Breakfast Home One Single Detached Dwelling
Also allowed (secondary uses)	Accessory Use, Building or Structure Carriage House Major Home Occupation Minor Home Occupation Rural Home Occupation Secondary Suite Short Term Rental
Extra uses on specific lots	Lots 1 - 10, Plan KAS2711, 112 Penrose Court and Lot 1 KAP 73860: only single detached dwelling, major home occupation and accessory uses, with their own lot rules (principal building height 10.5 m) Sub Lot 10 District Lot 2711 Plan 1190, 1530 Reservoir Road: minimum front yard 4.5 m
Minimum lot area	0.4 ha
Minimum lot width	45 m
Maximum lot coverage	15%
Maximum height	11.0 m and 3 storeys above approved grade
Maximum height, accessory buildings	5.0 m
Front setback	9.0 m
Rear setback	6.0 m
Interior side setback	4.0 m
Street side setback	6.0 m
Other rules	Combined footprint of all residential accessory buildings is limited to 200 m2.

Source: Zoning Bylaw No. 2024-22 (consolidated package October 2026, amended to Bylaw 2026-35, October 20, 2026), s. 9.3 (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. The City prepared this consolidation for convenience only and does not warrant that it is current. CD1 and CD4 are repealed and not listed. 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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