---
title: "R1 zone in Terrace: Low Density Residential"
place: Terrace, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/terrace
zone: R1
bylaw: Zoning Bylaw No. 2069-2014 (consolidated to Bylaw 2345-2026)
bylaw_read: 2026-11-07
review: draft
canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/terrace/zoning/r1/"
json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/terrace/zoning/r1.json"
---

# R1 zone in Terrace: Low Density Residential

Accommodate a maximum of four dwelling units on a parcel in a variety of low-density, ground-oriented housing forms.

## Zone rules

- **Purpose:** Accommodate a maximum of four dwelling units on a parcel in a variety of low-density, ground-oriented housing forms.
- **Main uses:** Semi Detached Dwelling; Single Detached Dwelling; Townhouse (Townhouse is only listed for parcels greater than 600 m².)
- **Also allowed (secondary uses):** Accessory Dwelling Unit; Family Child Care; Home Occupation – Level 1 or 2; Kitchen, Secondary; Secondary Suite
- **Extra uses on specific lots:** Home Occupation – Level 3, on Lot 11, DL 977, Range 5, Coast District, Plan 1055
- **Minimum lot area:** 500 m²
- **Minimum lot width:** 12.0 m
- **Maximum lot coverage:** 50% (parcels under 600 m²); 45% (parcels over 600 m²); 45% (parcel depth over 85 m)
- **Maximum density:** 4 dwelling units
- **Maximum height:** 10 m
- **Maximum height, accessory buildings:** 5.1 m (without dwelling units); 7.5 m (with dwelling units)
- **Front setback:** 6.0 m
- **Rear setback:** 7.5 m; 55 m on parcels deeper than 85 m
- **Interior side setback:** 1.2 m (parcels under 600 m²); 1.5 m (parcels over 600 m²); 1.5 m (parcel depth over 85 m)
- **Street side setback:** 2.0 m
- **Accessory building setbacks:** front 7.5 m, interior side 1.2 m (parcels under 600 m²) or 1.5 m (larger parcels), exterior side 2.0 m, rear 1.5 m
- **Other rules:** Maximum density is 2 dwelling units if the parcel is outside the urban containment boundary, not on municipal water or sewer, or over 4,050 m²; Maximum accessory building footprint: 55 m² without dwelling units; 55 m² (parcels under 600 m²) or 65 m² (larger) with dwelling units; Minimum footprint of residential buildings: 65 m² (parcels under 600 m²); 75 m² (larger parcels); Family child care only in a single detached dwelling

## Source

- [Zoning Bylaw No. 2069-2014 (consolidated to Bylaw 2345-2026), s. 11.1](https://www.terrace.ca/media/4249#page=56) (read 2026-11-07)

Rules in the bylaw's general sections (parking, fences, suites, home businesses) also apply. All zones in Terrace: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/terrace/zoning/index.json

_Draft: taken from the bylaw text by a research agent and not yet reviewed by a person. Gov Handbook is an independent guide. Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/terrace/zoning/r1/_