R-MD2 zone in Revelstoke: Medium Density Residential – Multi-Unit Apartment Zone

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

In short

Medium density apartment dwellings (rental) with small-scale local commercial as a minor part, on urban sized lots

Zone rules

Purpose	Medium density apartment dwellings (rental) with small-scale local commercial as a minor part, on urban sized lots
Main uses	Dwelling, multi-unit (rental)
Also allowed (secondary uses)	Accessory building Accessory use Convenience store Home based business, type I Long term rental Office Professional service establishment
Minimum lot area	1,000.0 m²
Minimum lot width	28.0 m (30.0 m corner lot)
Maximum lot coverage	60% for buildings; 65% including impermeable surfaces
Maximum density	Floor area ratio 2.3
Maximum height	13.0 m
Front setback	3.0 m
Rear setback	6.0 m
Interior side setback	3.0 m, except 4.5 m when abutting a Residential (R) zoned lot
Street side setback	3.0 m
Other rules	All apartment buildings must be residential rental tenure At least 10% of dwelling units must be three-bedroom or larger 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. 6.9 (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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