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R-LD1 zone in Revelstoke: Low Density Residential – Ground-Oriented Dwelling Zone

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

In short

Low density ground-oriented housing and compatible accessory uses on urban sized lots

Zone rules

PurposeLow density ground-oriented housing and compatible accessory uses on urban sized lots
Main uses
  • Dwelling, multi-unit
  • Dwelling, single-detached
  • Dwelling, two-unit
Also allowed (secondary uses)
  • Accessory building
  • Accessory dwelling unit
  • Accessory use
  • Backyard hen keeping
  • Bed and breakfast
  • Community care facility
  • Group home
  • Home based business, type I
  • Home based business, type II
  • Long term rental
Extra uses on specific lots815 / 805 Mackenzie Avenue (PID 018-722-865 / 018-722-857): a bed and breakfast must be run by a permanent resident who lives in a dwelling unit on the lot, but not necessarily the unit the bed and breakfast is in
Minimum lot area370.0 m² (187.5 m² for party-wall subdivision)
Minimum lot width12.0 m (13.5 m corner lot); party-wall subdivision 6.0 m (7.5 m corner lot)
Maximum lot coverage50% for buildings; 65% including impermeable surfaces
Maximum density4 dwelling units on lots larger than 280.0 m²; 3 on lots 280.0 m² or smaller; 2 buildings per lot
Maximum height10.0 m
Front setback4.5 m
Rear setback5.0 m
Interior side setback1.5 m, except 0.0 m for shared common walls
Street side setback3.0 m
Other rules
  • Maximum lot size 1,000.0 m²
  • Multi-unit dwellings need at least 15.0 m² of usable open space per dwelling unit

Source: Zoning Bylaw No. 2406, 2025 (consolidated copy including amendment bylaws 2416 to 2449; latest amendment adopted September 22, 2026), s. 6.1 (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's consolidation is for convenience only; it has no legislative sanction and the original bylaw must be consulted. 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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