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

Pouce Coupe, British ColumbiaDraft, not yet reviewedBylaw read 2026-11-08

In short

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 area600.0 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 width13.0 m
Maximum lot coverage40%
Maximum density3 dwelling units per parcel (maximum)
Maximum height10.5 m
Maximum height, accessory buildings8.0 m (accessory building and accessory dwelling unit)
Front setback7.0 m
Rear setback7.0 m
Interior side setback1.2 m
Street side setback2.0 m
Accessory building setbacksfront 7.0 m, exterior side 2.0 m, interior side 1.2 m, rear 1.5 m
Other rulesMinimum principal building size is 37.0 m2

Source: Village of Pouce Coupe Zoning Bylaw No. 1093, 2026, s. 7 (read 2026-11-08)

Rules in the bylaw's general sections (parking, fences, suites, home businesses) also apply, and a lot can have site-specific rules. New bylaw announced by the Village on 16 October 2026. Zones are in Section 7. The Village's older Zoning Bylaw No. 1010, 2017 is replaced. 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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