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title: "R-1 zone in Pouce Coupe: Residential 1 (Low-Density Residential)"
place: Pouce Coupe, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/pouce-coupe
zone: R-1
bylaw: Village of Pouce Coupe Zoning Bylaw No. 1093, 2026
bylaw_read: 2026-11-08
review: draft
canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/pouce-coupe/zoning/r-1/"
json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/pouce-coupe/zoning/r-1.json"
---

# R-1 zone in Pouce Coupe: Residential 1 (Low-Density Residential)

Main uses: Duplex, Single-detached dwelling, Manufactured home.

## Zone rules

- **Main uses:** Duplex; Single-detached dwelling; Manufactured home
- **Also allowed (secondary uses):** Accessory buildings and structures; Accessory dwelling unit; Backyard hen enclosure; Bed and breakfast; Bee keeping; Daycare; Home occupation; Secondary suite; Short-term rental accommodation
- **Minimum lot area:** 600.0 m² (duplex with both dwellings on one lot); 300.0 m² (duplex with each dwelling on their own lot); 440.0 m2 (single-detached dwelling, with or without secondary suite); 550.0 m² (single-detached dwelling with accessory dwelling unit)
- **Minimum lot width:** 13.0 m
- **Maximum lot coverage:** 40%
- **Maximum density:** 3 dwelling units per parcel (maximum)
- **Maximum height:** 10.5 m
- **Maximum height, accessory buildings:** 8.0 m (accessory building and accessory dwelling unit)
- **Front setback:** 7.0 m
- **Rear setback:** 7.0 m
- **Interior side setback:** 1.2 m
- **Street side setback:** 2.0 m
- **Accessory building setbacks:** front 7.0 m, exterior side 2.0 m, interior side 1.2 m, rear 1.5 m
- **Other rules:** Minimum principal building size is 37.0 m2

## Source

- [Village of Pouce Coupe Zoning Bylaw No. 1093, 2026, s. 7](https://poucecoupe.civicweb.net/document/52625/#page=46) (read 2026-11-08)

Rules in the bylaw's general sections (parking, fences, suites, home businesses) also apply. All zones in Pouce Coupe: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/pouce-coupe/zoning/index.json

_Draft: taken from the bylaw text by a research agent and not yet reviewed by a person. Gov Handbook is an independent guide. Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/pouce-coupe/zoning/r-1/_