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R-LD3 zone in Revelstoke: Low Density Residential – Multi-Unit Rowhouse Zone

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

In short

Low density rowhouse dwellings sharing vertical common walls, with compatible accessory uses on urban sized lots

Zone rules

PurposeLow density rowhouse dwellings sharing vertical common walls, with compatible accessory uses on urban sized lots
Main usesDwelling, multi-unit
Also allowed (secondary uses)
  • Accessory building
  • Accessory dwelling unit
  • Accessory use
  • Backyard hen keeping
  • Home based business, type I
  • Long term rental
Minimum lot area750.0 m² (187.5 m² for party-wall subdivision)
Minimum lot width28.0 m (30.0 m corner lot); party-wall subdivision 6.0 m (9.0 m corner lot)
Maximum lot coverage60% for buildings; 75% including impermeable surfaces
Maximum density4 principal dwelling units per building, plus 1 accessory dwelling unit per principal unit; floor area ratio 1.2
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, and 3.0 m when abutting a Residential (R) zoned lot
Street side setback3.0 m
Other rulesMulti-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. 6.3 (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'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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