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R-1A zone in Sun Peaks: Residential Single and Two Family - Tourist Accommodation

Sun Peaks, British ColumbiaDraft, not yet reviewedBylaw read 2026-11-08

In short

Conventional, low density urban residential development, with short term rentals added on a spot zone basis.

Zone rules

PurposeConventional, low density urban residential development, with short term rentals added on a spot zone basis.
Main uses
  • Single family dwelling
  • Two family dwelling
  • Home occupation
  • Parks and playgrounds
  • Tourist accommodation
Also allowed (secondary uses)Auxiliary building
Minimum lot area700 m² (no minimum for parks and playgrounds)
Maximum lot coverage25 percent
Maximum height12 metres (single family dwelling, two family dwelling or tourist accommodation)
Maximum height, accessory buildings5 metres (auxiliary building)
Front setback6 m
Rear setback6 m (1.5 m for auxiliary buildings)
Interior side setback1.5 m
Street side setback4.5 m where the side lot abuts a street, except where varied in accordance with the Highway Act
Accessory building setbacksrear 1.5 m (auxiliary buildings)
Other rules
  • Only one single family dwelling or two family dwelling per parcel
  • Auxiliary building: maximum 65 m² floor area, except where the minimum parcel size is 4,000 m² or greater
  • Tourist accommodation: maximum 4 bedrooms in a single family dwelling, 4 per dwelling unit in a two family dwelling
  • No home occupation where the principal building is used for tourist accommodation

Source: Sun Peaks Resort Area Zoning Bylaw No. 1400 (consolidated, revised May 7, 2025), s. 27 (read 2026-11-08)

Rules in the bylaw's general sections (parking, fences, suites, home businesses) also apply, and a lot can have site-specific rules. The municipality's consolidation is for convenience only; it says to check with the municipality for current information. Section numbers below are the bylaw's Division numbers. Zone pages are taken from the bylaw text by a research agent and have not yet been reviewed by a person: confirm with the bylaw before you rely on them. How answers are checked.

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