---
title: "R-1 zone in Rossland: Low Density Residential"
place: Rossland, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/rossland
zone: R-1
bylaw: Zoning Bylaw No. 2864, 2026 (consolidated to October 2026, including Bylaw 2872)
bylaw_read: 2026-11-07
review: draft
canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/rossland/zoning/r-1/"
json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/rossland/zoning/r-1.json"
---

# R-1 zone in Rossland: Low Density Residential

A variety of ground-oriented housing from one to four dwelling units, with compatible accessory uses, preserving neighbourhood character.

## Zone rules

- **Purpose:** A variety of ground-oriented housing from one to four dwelling units, with compatible accessory uses, preserving neighbourhood character.
- **Main uses:** Single Detached Dwelling; Duplex Dwelling; Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing; Multiple Conversion Dwelling; Residential Short-Term Rental (Only the listed uses are permitted.)
- **Also allowed (secondary uses):** Secondary Suite; Accessory Dwelling Unit; Accessory Buildings and Uses
- **Minimum lot area:** 275 m² (party-wall subdivisions: 180 m²); maximum 2,400 m²
- **Minimum lot width:** 9.0 m (party-wall subdivisions: 6.0 m)
- **Maximum lot coverage:** 1 unit, lot under 550 m²: 40% buildings, 50% surfaces; 1 unit, lot 550 m² or larger: 35% buildings, 40% surfaces; 2 units: 40% buildings, 50% surfaces; 3 to 4 units: 50% buildings, 60% surfaces
- **Maximum density:** Floor area ratio: 0.6 (1 unit, lot under 550 m²); 0.5 (1 unit, lot 550 m² or larger); 0.6 (2 units); 1.0 (3 to 4 units). Maximum 3 units on lots of 280 m² or less, 4 units on larger lots.
- **Maximum height:** 10.0 m or 3 storeys, whichever is less (single detached or duplex); 11.0 m or 3.5 storeys, whichever is less (small-scale multi-unit housing)
- **Maximum height, accessory buildings:** 4.5 m or 1.5 storeys, whichever is less
- **Front setback:** 4.0 m
- **Rear setback:** 2.0 m
- **Interior side setback:** 1.8 m; may be 1.2 m on lots under 550 m² if the roof retains all snow and rainwater and snow melt are managed on site
- **Street side setback:** 3.0 m
- **Other rules:** Only one principal building: a single detached dwelling, a duplex or a small-scale multi-unit housing development; A maximum of 70 equivalent units is allocated to the areas shown in Figure 8-1

## Source

- [Zoning Bylaw No. 2864, 2026 (consolidated to October 2026, including Bylaw 2872), s. 8.3](https://rossland.civicweb.net/document/56921#page=77) (read 2026-11-07)

Rules in the bylaw's general sections (parking, fences, suites, home businesses) also apply. All zones in Rossland: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/rossland/zoning/index.json

_Draft: taken from the bylaw text by a research agent and not yet reviewed by a person. Gov Handbook is an independent guide. Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/rossland/zoning/r-1/_