---
title: "R-5 zone in Sicamous: Resort Residential (Old Town)"
place: Sicamous, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/sicamous
zone: R-5
bylaw: Zoning Bylaw No. 1100, 2024 (PDF)
bylaw_read: 2026-11-09
review: draft
canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/sicamous/zoning/r-5/"
json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/sicamous/zoning/r-5.json"
---

# R-5 zone in Sicamous: Resort Residential (Old Town)

This zone is intended to support resort residential developments with small parcel sizes and a mixture of dwelling units and sleeping units.

## Zone rules

- **Purpose:** This zone is intended to support resort residential developments with small parcel sizes and a mixture of dwelling units and sleeping units.
- **Main uses:** Single-Unit Dwelling; Multi-Unit Dwelling; Two-Unit Dwelling; Sleeping Unit (Consult the zone for the complete list and conditions.)
- **Also allowed (secondary uses):** Home Based Business; Secondary Suite; Bed and Breakfast (Consult the zone for the complete list and conditions.)
- **Maximum height:** 11m
- **Maximum height, accessory buildings:** 6m
- **Front setback:** 4m
- **Rear setback:** 4m
- **Interior side setback:** 1.5 m; 0 m when separated by a party

## Source

- [Zoning Bylaw No. 1100, 2024 (PDF), s. Section R-5 Resort Residential (Old Town)](https://sicamous.civicweb.net/document/125687#page=80) (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-5/_