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R1 zone in Telkwa: Low Density Residential

Telkwa, British ColumbiaDraft, not yet reviewedBylaw read 2026-11-08

In short

Low density residential development in one or two principal dwellings plus suites.

Zone rules

PurposeLow density residential development in one or two principal dwellings plus suites.
Main uses
  • Dwelling, Duplex
  • Dwelling, Single Detached
Also allowed (secondary uses)
  • Accessory Buildings and Structures
  • Bed and Breakfast
  • Beekeeping
  • Day Care
  • Hen Keeping
  • Home Business
  • Home Industry
  • Short-Term Rental Accommodation
  • Suite, Attached
  • Suite, Detached
Minimum lot area400 m² when connected to both a community water and a community wastewater system; 2 ha when not connected to either
Minimum lot width15.0 m
Maximum lot coverage50%
Maximum density1 principal building per parcel
Maximum height10.0 m
Front setback5.0 m
Rear setback5.0 m
Interior side setback1.5 m
Street side setback5.0 m
Other rules
  • Minimum principal building width 7.5 m
  • Side-by-side duplex split onto two parcels: interior side setback does not apply at the shared wall; parcel width 10 m per dwelling unit

Source: Village of Telkwa Zoning Bylaw No. 747, 2022 (adopted March 22, 2022), s. 5 (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. No amendments were found on the Village's planning page; the page lists a second copy of the bylaw (a93d86_d217a583...pdf) with minor wording differences in the landscaping and fence section. 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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