RM5 zone in Penticton: Urban Residential

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

In short

Medium to high density multiple housing with lock-off flex units for small scale commercial space or extra dwelling units, up to four storeys above grade around the periphery of downtown.

Zone rules

Purpose	Medium to high density multiple housing with lock-off flex units for small scale commercial space or extra dwelling units, up to four storeys above grade around the periphery of downtown.
Main uses	Apartment Duplex Dwelling Unit Townhouse
Also allowed (secondary uses)	Accessory Use, Building or Structure Flex Unit (commercial uses in a flex unit limited to artisan craft, office, personal service establishment) Minor Home Occupation Short Term Rental
Minimum lot area	275 m2
Minimum lot width	10 m
Maximum lot coverage	100%
Maximum density	2.0 FAR
Maximum height	15 m
Front setback	2.5 m
Rear setback	0.0 m
Interior side setback	0.0 m
Street side setback	2.5 m
Other rules	Where a lane is provided, vehicle access must be from the lane. A flex unit is limited to 40% of the principal dwelling's net floor area, up to 150 m2, and cannot be separately titled or strata titled. Stairs, balconies and architectural projections (not more than 25% of the front elevation) may project up to 2.5 m into the required front or exterior side yard.

Source: Zoning Bylaw No. 2024-22 (consolidated package October 2026, amended to Bylaw 2026-35, October 20, 2026), s. 10.7 (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 CD1 and CD4 are repealed and not listed.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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