R-LD6 zone in Revelstoke: Low Density Residential – Tourist Accommodation Zone

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

In short

Low density ground-oriented housing with compatible accessory uses, including small-scale short term rental, on rural and urban sized lots

Zone rules

Purpose	Low density ground-oriented housing with compatible accessory uses, including small-scale short term rental, on rural and 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 Short term rental
Extra uses on specific lots	1502 Mountain View Drive (PID 008-991-138): a short term rental may have up to six sleeping units and 17 people at a time, and must be run by a permanent resident living in a dwelling unit on the lot Lots outlined on the map in section 6.6.6 (except 1912 Aspen Crescent and 1815 Hay Road): a short term rental is only permitted in a single-detached dwelling that contains a secondary suite, run by a permanent resident who lives there
Minimum lot area	10,000.0 m²
Minimum lot width	25.0 m (27.5 m corner lot)
Maximum lot coverage	50% for buildings; 65% including impermeable surfaces
Maximum density	4 dwelling units on lots larger than 280.0 m²; 3 on lots 280.0 m² or smaller; 2 buildings per lot
Maximum height	10.0 m
Front setback	4.5 m
Rear setback	5.0 m
Interior side setback	1.5 m
Street side setback	3.0 m
Other rules	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. 6.6 (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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