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RU1 zone in Sechelt: Rural Residential One Zone

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

In short

Rural residential and agricultural uses outside the ALR, on lands not suitable for urban development and with limited municipal services.

Zone rules

PurposeRural residential and agricultural uses outside the ALR, on lands not suitable for urban development and with limited municipal services.
Main uses
  • Agriculture
  • Single-Detached Dwelling
Also allowed (secondary uses)
  • Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit
  • Farm Retail Sales
  • Garden Nursery
  • Home Business
  • Secondary Suite
  • Short-Term Rental
Extra uses on specific lots
  • Lots A, B, C, and D, D.L. 2338, Plan EPP106652 (Acorn Rd): one cottage per lot allowed with a $2,500 amenity fee; max lot coverage 15%; min 5 m setback all lot lines; cottage max height 6 m; accessory building max height 5 m
  • North 1/2 of District Lot 1410 (Sechelt Inlet Road): seasonal kayak rental and kayak tour business with temporary structures and launch area
Minimum lot area6,000 m² (parcels 4 ha or smaller); 2 ha (parcels greater than 4 ha)
Maximum lot coverage25% (parcels under 2 ha); 10% (2 ha to under 4 ha); 5% (4 ha or larger)
Maximum densitySingle-Detached Dwelling max Gross Floor Area 500 m2. Parcels under 2,000 m²: one Single-Detached Dwelling; 2,000 m² or larger: plus one Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit; 1 ha or larger: two Single-Detached Dwellings
Maximum height8.5 m (residential); 15.0 m (agricultural)
Maximum height, accessory buildings5.0 m
Front setback7.5 m
Rear setback7.5 m
Interior side setback3.5 m
Street side setback5.0 m
Accessory building setbacksAccessory structures: front 1.5 m, rear 1.5 m, interior side 1.5 m, exterior side 1.5 m

Source: Zoning Bylaw No. 580, 2022 (consolidated for convenience, May 2025, to Bylaw 580-17, 2024), s. 1.9 (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 District's consolidation is for convenience only and is not admissible in court unless certified by the Corporate Officer; the original bylaws prevail. Amendments adopted after May 2025 are not in this text. 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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