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RM1 zone in Powell River: Compact Residential

Powell River, British ColumbiaDraft, not yet reviewedBylaw read 2026-11-07

In short

Ground-oriented single family, townhouses, cluster housing or compact housing

Zone rules

PurposeGround-oriented single family, townhouses, cluster housing or compact housing
Main uses
  • Single family dwellings (SFD)
  • Duplex
  • Townhouse dwellings
  • Cluster housing dwellings
  • Child care centre in a non-residential space within a multiple family residential development
Also allowed (secondary uses)
  • Home based business
  • Accessory buildings and uses
  • Keeping of not more than three boarders
  • In-home child care
Minimum lot areasingle detached 465 m²; duplex 650 m²; townhouse/cluster housing 930 m²
Minimum lot widthsingle detached 16 m; duplex 19 m; townhouse/cluster housing 27 m
Maximum lot coverage50%
Maximum densityLot area per dwelling unit: single family 325 m²; two family 230 m²; townhouses and cluster housing 200 m²
Maximum height8.5 m
Maximum height, accessory buildings4 m
Front setback4.5 m
Rear setback7.5 m
Interior side setback1.8 m
Street side setback3.0 m
Other rules
  • Development Permit application may be required
  • There may be one or more buildings per lot

Source: Zoning Bylaw 2100, 2006 (consolidated May 15, 2025), s. 9.1 (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 represent that it is up to date or complete; confirm against the original bylaws and their amendments. 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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