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RS-1A zone in Sun Peaks: Residential Single Family One - Tourist Accommodation

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

In short

Low density single family residential development, with short term rentals added on a spot zone basis.

Zone rules

PurposeLow density single family residential development, with short term rentals added on a spot zone basis.
Main uses
  • Single family dwelling
  • Home occupation
  • Tourist accommodation limited to one dwelling unit
Also allowed (secondary uses)
  • Auxiliary buildings and auxiliary uses
  • Auxiliary residential dwelling unit
Extra uses on specific lots
  • Tourist accommodation in both the principal dwelling unit and auxiliary residential dwelling unit, maximum 6 bedrooms, on these parcels only: Lots 1, 2, 18, 23, 29, 31, and 38, District Lot 6337, KDYD, Plan KAP53479 (2202, 2204, 2306, 2316, 2219, 2215, 2201 Sunburst Dr); Lots 3 and 14, Plan KAP53479 (2206, 2228 Sunburst Dr); Lots 3 and 6, Plan KAP65774 (2422, 2425 Fairways Dr); Lot 12, Plan KAP74464 (2463 Fairways Dr); Lot 11, Plan KAP82619 (5425 Lookout Ridge Pl); Lots 5 and 13, Plan KAP53475 (2403, 2419 Fairways Dr); Lots 6, 9, and 14, Plan KAP80085 (5321, 5333, 5342 Lookout Ridge Dr); Lots 15 and 22, Plan KAP76953 (2544, 2557 Mountain View Drive); Lots 3, 8, and 10, Plan KAP67926 (4124, 4128, 4129 Sundance Drive); Lots 7 and 9, Plan KAP72523 (4155, 4159 Sundance Dr); Lots 8 and 9, Plan KAP70975 (2443, 2445 Fairways Dr); Lot 1, Plan KAP70182 (4130 Sundance Dr); Lot 14, Plan KAP58754 (4106 Sundance Dr)
  • Single family dwelling with a floor space ratio of 0.37 and an auxiliary residential dwelling unit of 81.5 m² gross floor area: Lot 10, District Lot 6410, KDYD, Plan KAP67926 (4128 Sundance Drive)
Minimum lot area700 m² (single family dwelling)
Minimum lot width1/10th of the parcel perimeter
Maximum lot coverage35 percent
Maximum densitySingle family dwelling: maximum 500 m² gross floor area or floor space ratio 0.35, whichever is lower; parking use maximum 60 m²
Maximum height7.6 metres
Front setback6 m
Rear setback7 m (3 m where the rear lot line abuts a golf course or Crown land)
Interior side setback3 m (detached dwelling 325 m² or less); 6 m (greater than 325 m²)
Other rules
  • Tourist accommodation: maximum 4 bedrooms in a single family dwelling, 2 in an auxiliary residential dwelling unit
  • Where there is an auxiliary dwelling unit, only one dwelling unit may be used for tourist accommodation
  • No home occupation where the principal building is used for tourist accommodation
  • Tourist accommodation parking: minimum 0.5 spaces per bedroom

Source: Sun Peaks Resort Area Zoning Bylaw No. 1400 (consolidated, revised May 7, 2025), s. 13 (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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