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TA-3 zone in Sun Peaks: Tourist Accommodation Three

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

In short

Commercial tourist accommodation that complements the scale and density of housing in the surrounding area.

Zone rules

PurposeCommercial tourist accommodation that complements the scale and density of housing in the surrounding area.
Main uses
  • Hotel
  • Inn
  • Lodge
  • Apartment
  • Tourist accommodation
  • Townhouse
Also allowed (secondary uses)
  • Auxiliary buildings and auxiliary uses
  • Auxiliary residential dwelling unit
Minimum lot areaNot applicable
Minimum lot width1/10th of the parcel perimeter
Maximum lot coverage35 percent
Maximum densityFloor space ratio 0.75
Maximum height12 metres and 4 storeys
Front setback6 m from all parcel boundaries (all buildings)
Rear setback6 m from all parcel boundaries (all buildings)
Interior side setback6 m from all parcel boundaries (all buildings)
Street side setback6 m from all parcel boundaries (all buildings)
Other rules
  • At least 70 percent of the permitted gross floor area of a building must be used for tourist accommodation
  • Restaurant, lounge, personal services, retail, neighbourhood public house, entertainment and assembly: maximum 30 percent of all buildings on a parcel or strata lot
  • Minimum size of a dwelling unit or hotel room: 35 m²
  • Auxiliary residential dwelling unit: one per 38 principal dwelling units, maximum 80 m²

Source: Sun Peaks Resort Area Zoning Bylaw No. 1400 (consolidated, revised May 7, 2025), s. 21 (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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