---
title: "R-1 zone in Silverton: Low Density Residential"
place: Silverton, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/silverton
zone: R-1
bylaw: Zoning Bylaw No. 563, 2026
bylaw_read: 2026-11-08
review: draft
canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/silverton/zoning/r-1/"
json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/silverton/zoning/r-1.json"
---

# R-1 zone in Silverton: Low Density Residential

Main uses: Dwelling, Single Detached, Dwelling, Duplex, Additional Dwelling Unit (Attached), Additional Dwelling Unit (Detached).

## Zone rules

- **Main uses:** Dwelling, Single Detached; Dwelling, Duplex; Additional Dwelling Unit (Attached); Additional Dwelling Unit (Detached)
- **Also allowed (secondary uses):** Accessory Building or Structure; Home Occupation; Childcare Services; Bed and Breakfast; Short-Term Rental
- **Minimum lot area:** 464 m² (4,995 sq ft)
- **Maximum lot coverage:** 40%
- **Front setback:** 4.5 m (14.8 ft)
- **Rear setback:** 1.5 m (4.9 ft)
- **Interior side setback:** 1.5 m (4.9 ft)
- **Street side setback:** 3.0 m (9.8 ft)
- **Other rules:** Minimum width of a Single Detached or Duplex Dwelling is 5.5 m (18 ft)

## Source

- [Zoning Bylaw No. 563, 2026, s. 6](https://silverton.civicweb.net/document/22147#page=28) (read 2026-11-08)

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