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RM2 zone in Powell River: Low Density Multiple Family Residential

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

In short

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

Zone rules

PurposeGround-oriented townhouses, cluster housing or compact multi-family housing
Main uses
  • 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 area930 m²
Minimum lot width27 m
Maximum lot coverage40%
Maximum densityTownhouse and cluster housing: lot area of at least 290 m² per dwelling unit (250 m² with amenity space of at least 3 m² per dwelling unit or 50 m² in total)
Maximum height8.5 m
Maximum height, accessory buildings4 m
Front setback7.5 m
Rear setback9.0 m
Interior side setback3.0 m
Street side setback4.5 m
Other rules
  • Development Permit application and urban services are required
  • With the amenity space bonus, maximum lot coverage is 45% of the lot area

Source: Zoning Bylaw 2100, 2006 (consolidated May 15, 2025), 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 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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