---
title: "RR zone in Rossland: Rural Residential"
place: Rossland, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/rossland
zone: RR
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/rr/"
json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/rossland/zoning/rr.json"
---

# RR zone in Rossland: Rural Residential

Single detached and duplex dwellings, agricultural and related uses on large rural parcels, preserving the natural setting.

## Zone rules

- **Purpose:** Single detached and duplex dwellings, agricultural and related uses on large rural parcels, preserving the natural setting.
- **Main uses:** Single Detached Dwelling; Duplex Dwelling; Agricultural Use; Agriculture Stand; Kennel; 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:** 2 ha
- **Maximum lot coverage:** 15% (dwellings only: 350 m²)
- **Maximum density:** 2 dwelling units per parcel, counting all principal buildings, accessory dwelling units and secondary suites
- **Maximum height:** 10.0 m or 3 storeys, whichever is less (single detached or duplex)
- **Maximum height, accessory buildings:** 8.0 m or 2.5 storeys, whichever is less
- **Front setback:** 4.0 m
- **Rear setback:** 2.0 m
- **Interior side setback:** 1.8 m
- **Street side setback:** 3.0 m

## Source

- [Zoning Bylaw No. 2864, 2026 (consolidated to October 2026, including Bylaw 2872), s. 8.1](https://rossland.civicweb.net/document/56921#page=73) (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/rr/_