---
title: "R-1 zone in Sicamous: General Residential"
place: Sicamous, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/sicamous
zone: R-1
bylaw: Zoning Bylaw No. 1100, 2024 (PDF)
bylaw_read: 2026-11-09
review: draft
canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/sicamous/zoning/r-1/"
json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/sicamous/zoning/r-1.json"
---

# R-1 zone in Sicamous: General Residential

This zone is intended to support low-density residential Parcels.

## Zone rules

- **Purpose:** This zone is intended to support low-density residential Parcels.
- **Main uses:** Single-Unit Dwelling; Two-Unit Dwelling (Consult the zone for the complete list and conditions.)
- **Also allowed (secondary uses):** Bed & Breakfast; Home Based Business; Coach House; Secondary Suite; Garden Suite (Consult the zone for the complete list and conditions.)
- **Maximum height:** 11m
- **Maximum height, accessory buildings:** 6m
- **Front setback:** 5m
- **Rear setback:** 4m
- **Interior side setback:** 1.5 m; 0 m when separated by a party wall
- **Street side setback:** 4.5m

## Source

- [Zoning Bylaw No. 1100, 2024 (PDF), s. Section R-1 General Residential](https://sicamous.civicweb.net/document/125687#page=68) (read 2026-11-09)

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