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RM-3 zone in Sun Peaks: Residential Multiple Three

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

In short

Medium density multi-family residential development.

Zone rules

PurposeMedium density multi-family residential development.
Main uses
  • Multi-family dwelling
  • Townhouse
Also allowed (secondary uses)
  • Auxiliary buildings and auxiliary uses
  • Auxiliary residential dwelling unit
Extra uses on specific lotsA maximum of five single family dwellings and two two-family dwellings within the area of Strata Plan K18: Strata Lots 1-34, District Lot 5957, KDYD, Strata Plan K18 (1260 Alpine Road)
Minimum lot area150 m² minimum usable parcel area for each dwelling unit
Minimum lot width1/10th of the parcel perimeter
Maximum lot coverage35 percent
Maximum densityFloor space ratio 0.45
Maximum height10.7 metres
Front setback6 m
Rear setback6 m
Interior side setback6 m
Other rules
  • Minimum separation between principal buildings: 6 m
  • Minimum gross floor area of a dwelling unit: 50 m²; maximum bedrooms in a dwelling unit: 4
  • Auxiliary residential dwelling unit: one per 38 principal dwelling units, maximum 100 m²
  • Auxiliary building for indoor recreation use: maximum 235 m²

Source: Sun Peaks Resort Area Zoning Bylaw No. 1400 (consolidated, revised May 7, 2025), s. 18 (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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