R-1 zone in Rossland: Low Density Residential

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

In short

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 (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 and is not admissible in court unless certified by the Corporate Officer; the original bylaw prevails. Bylaw 2864 was adopted July 13, 2026 and replaced Zoning Bylaw 2518. The bylaw says zone locations are shown on the City's Interactive City Map; Schedule B zoning map PDF is civicweb document 54624. 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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