R-3 zone in Sun Peaks: Residential Multi-Family
Multi-family dwellings in areas served by approved community water systems, providing an integrated mix of housing types.
Zone rules
| Purpose | Multi-family dwellings in areas served by approved community water systems, providing an integrated mix of housing types. |
|---|---|
| Main uses | Multi-family dwellings |
| Also allowed (secondary uses) | Auxiliary buildings |
| Minimum lot area | Multi-family dwelling development: 1,000 m² with community water and community sewer; 2,000 m² with community water but no community sewer. Townhouse parcels: at least 240 m² per dwelling unit (end units 320 m²), with community water and sewer |
| Minimum lot width | 30 m (townhouse units: minimum 7 m frontage each) |
| Maximum lot coverage | 30 percent |
| Maximum density | One dwelling unit per 240 m² |
| Maximum height | 12 metres (multi-dwelling) |
| Maximum height, accessory buildings | 5 metres (auxiliary building) |
| Front setback | 8 m |
| Rear setback | 8 m (1.5 m for auxiliary buildings) |
| Interior side setback | 8 m (no interior side setback between units where townhouse parcels are subdivided) |
| Accessory building setbacks | side 1.5 m (4.5 m where the side lot line abuts a street); rear 1.5 m |
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Source: Sun Peaks Resort Area Zoning Bylaw No. 1400 (consolidated, revised May 7, 2025), s. 28 (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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