R-3 zone in Rossland: Resort Mixed Density Residential

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

In short

Mixed housing types within a common neighbourhood featuring short-term tourist accommodation.

Zone rules

Purpose	Mixed housing types within a common neighbourhood featuring short-term tourist accommodation.
Main uses	Recreation Facilities Single Detached Dwelling Duplex Dwelling Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing Multiple Unit Dwelling Seniors Housing Commercial Short-Term Rental Only the listed uses are permitted.
Also allowed (secondary uses)	Secondary Suite Accessory Dwelling Unit Accessory Buildings and Uses Secondary Suite is not in the permitted use list but is mentioned in the conditions of use.
Minimum lot area	275 m² (party-wall subdivisions: 180 m²); maximum 2,400 m² (no maximum for parcels with 4 or more units created by subdivision with a covenant)
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; 5 or more units: 60% buildings, 65% 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 (4 or more units); up to 1.5 with a density bonus if at least 20% of units are Affordable Housing
Maximum height	10.0 m or 3 storeys (single detached or duplex); 11.0 m or 3.5 storeys (small-scale multi-unit housing); 13.0 m or 4 storeys (multiple unit dwelling); whichever is less in each case
Maximum height, accessory buildings	4.5 m or 1.5 storeys, whichever is less
Front setback	4.0 m
Rear setback	2.0 m (multiple unit dwellings: 4.0 m)
Interior side setback	1.8 m (multiple unit dwellings: 3.0 m)
Street side setback	3.0 m
Other rules	Equivalent units are allocated to specific areas shown on Figure 8-2

Source: Zoning Bylaw No. 2864, 2026 (consolidated to October 2026, including Bylaw 2872), s. 8.5 (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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