---
title: "R-4 zone in Squamish: RESIDENTIAL 4"
place: Squamish, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/squamish
zone: R-4
bylaw: Zoning Bylaw No. 2200, 2011, consolidated September 2026
bylaw_read: 2026-11-09
review: draft
canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/squamish/zoning/r-4/"
json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/squamish/zoning/r-4.json"
---

# R-4 zone in Squamish: RESIDENTIAL 4

The intent of this zone is to accommodate a variety of small-scale housing options in residential areas adjacent to secondary floodways.

## Zone rules

- **Purpose:** The intent of this zone is to accommodate a variety of small-scale housing options in residential areas adjacent to secondary floodways.
- **Main uses:** Single-unit dwelling; Two-unit dwelling; Multiple dwelling residential
- **Also allowed (secondary uses):** Accessory dwelling unit, subject to Section 4.38; Child care facility, residential; Home occupation, subject to Section 4.18; Multi-unit flex unit, subject to Section 4.39; Short-term rental accommodation, subject to Section 4.46

## Source

- [Zoning Bylaw No. 2200, 2011, consolidated September 2026, s. Section 8](https://squamish.civicweb.net/document/269651#page=102) (read 2026-11-09)

Rules in the bylaw's general sections (parking, fences, suites, home businesses) also apply. All zones in Squamish: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/squamish/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/squamish/zoning/r-4/_