---
title: "R-1 zone in Sparwood: Low Density Residential"
place: Sparwood, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/sparwood
zone: R-1
bylaw: Zoning Bylaw No. 264, 1981 (PDF)
bylaw_read: 2026-11-09
review: draft
canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/sparwood/zoning/r-1/"
json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/sparwood/zoning/r-1.json"
---

# R-1 zone in Sparwood: Low Density Residential

The purpose of this zone is to provide for low density residential development in the form of one family dwelling units.

## Zone rules

- **Purpose:** The purpose of this zone is to provide for low density residential development in the form of one family dwelling units.
- **Maximum lot coverage:** Maximum site coverage for a principal building, accessory buildings and structures is 35%
- **Rear setback:** Minimum principal building rear yard requirement is 7.62m (25 ft)

## Source

- [Zoning Bylaw No. 264, 1981 (PDF), s. Section 3.2](https://sparwood.civicweb.net/filepro/document/564/Zoning%20Bylaw%20264%20%28Consolidated%20Version%29.pdf#page=25) (read 2026-11-09)

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