---
title: "RU-1 zone in Sayward: Rural One"
place: Sayward, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/sayward
zone: RU-1
bylaw: "Zoning Bylaw No. 309, 2000 (Consolidated; edit date 26 Sep 2025)"
bylaw_read: 2026-11-08
review: draft
canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/sayward/zoning/ru-1/"
json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/sayward/zoning/ru-1.json"
---

# RU-1 zone in Sayward: Rural One

Main uses: Dwellings, one single-family, Silviculture, Forestry, Garden nurseries, Animal care, and 2 more.

## Zone rules

- **Main uses:** Dwellings, one single-family; Silviculture; Forestry; Garden nurseries; Animal care; Golf course; Agriculture (On lots over 2.0 ha (4.9 ac), two single family dwellings or one duplex may be permitted, to a maximum of 4 dwelling units.)
- **Also allowed (secondary uses):** Home based business; Secondary suites; Buildings and structures accessory to the uses permitted
- **Minimum lot area:** 1.0 ha (2.5 ac) for subdivision
- **Maximum lot coverage:** 35% of the lot area (except greenhouses)
- **Front setback:** 4.5 m (14.8 ft)
- **Rear setback:** 4.5 m (14.8 ft)
- **Interior side setback:** 4.5 m (14.8 ft)
- **Other rules:** Livestock structures must be at least 6.0 m (19.6 ft) from side lot lines and 7.5 m (24.6 ft) from any dwelling unit

## Source

- [Zoning Bylaw No. 309, 2000 (Consolidated; edit date 26 Sep 2025), s. 604](https://www.sayward.ca/sites/1/files/2025-09/Bylaw%20309%20-%20Zoning%20Consolidated%20Version%2C%20for%20convenience%20only.pdf#page=35) (read 2026-11-08)

Rules in the bylaw's general sections (parking, fences, suites, home businesses) also apply. All zones in Sayward: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/sayward/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/sayward/zoning/ru-1/_