---
title: "R-3 zone in Sparwood: High Density Residential"
place: Sparwood, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/sparwood
zone: R-3
bylaw: Zoning Bylaw No. 264, 1981 (PDF)
bylaw_read: 2026-11-09
review: draft
canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/sparwood/zoning/r-3/"
json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/sparwood/zoning/r-3.json"
---

# R-3 zone in Sparwood: High Density Residential

## Zone rules

- **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 7.62m (25 ft)

## Source

- [Zoning Bylaw No. 264, 1981 (PDF), s. Section 3.8](https://sparwood.civicweb.net/filepro/document/564/Zoning%20Bylaw%20264%20%28Consolidated%20Version%29.pdf#page=45) (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-3/_