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RT-1 zone in Sun Peaks: Residential Two-Family One

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

In short

A low density area for single and two family dwellings.

Zone rules

PurposeA low density area for single and two family dwellings.
Main uses
  • Single family dwelling
  • Two family dwelling
  • Park and playground
  • Home occupation
Also allowed (secondary uses)
  • Auxiliary buildings and auxiliary uses
  • Auxiliary residential dwelling unit (only within a single family or two family dwelling)
Minimum lot areaSingle family dwelling 700 m² (usable parcel area 465 m²); two family dwelling 820 m² (usable parcel area 750 m²)
Minimum lot width1/10th of the parcel perimeter
Maximum lot coverage35 percent
Maximum densitySingle family dwelling: 325 m² or floor space ratio 0.35, whichever is lower. Two family dwelling: 375 m² or floor space ratio 0.45, whichever is lower. Parking use: 56 m² (single family), 40 m² per dwelling unit (two family)
Maximum height7.6 metres
Front setback6 m
Rear setback6 m
Interior side setback3 m
Other rules
  • Minimum gross floor area: 70 m² (single family dwelling); 50 m² per dwelling unit (two family dwelling)
  • Maximum bedrooms: 4 (single family dwelling); 8 (two family dwelling)
  • Auxiliary residential dwelling unit: maximum 80 m² and no more than 45 percent of the principal building's gross floor area
  • In a bare land strata plan, dwellings must be at least 7.5 m from the plan boundaries, 7.5 m from an internal access road and 6 m from another dwelling

Source: Sun Peaks Resort Area Zoning Bylaw No. 1400 (consolidated, revised May 7, 2025), s. 15 (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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