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

# R-1S zone in Sparwood: Small Lot Low Density Residential

The purpose of this zone is to provide for residential development in the form of smaller one family dwelling units with the potential for secondary suites and accessory dwelling units.

## Zone rules

- **Purpose:** The purpose of this zone is to provide for residential development in the form of smaller one family dwelling units with the potential for secondary suites and accessory dwelling units.
- **Maximum lot coverage:** Maximum site coverage for a principal building, accessory buildings and structures is 40%
- **Rear setback:** Minimum principal building rear yard requirement is 5.0m (16.4 ft)

## Source

- [Zoning Bylaw No. 264, 1981 (PDF), s. Section 3.2b](https://sparwood.civicweb.net/filepro/document/564/Zoning%20Bylaw%20264%20%28Consolidated%20Version%29.pdf#page=30) (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-1s/_