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R1 zone in Terrace: Low Density Residential

Terrace, British ColumbiaDraft, not yet reviewedBylaw read 2026-11-07

In short

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

Zone rules

PurposeAccommodate 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 lotsHome Occupation – Level 3, on Lot 11, DL 977, Range 5, Coast District, Plan 1055
Minimum lot area500 m²
Minimum lot width12.0 m
Maximum lot coverage50% (parcels under 600 m²); 45% (parcels over 600 m²); 45% (parcel depth over 85 m)
Maximum density4 dwelling units
Maximum height10 m
Maximum height, accessory buildings5.1 m (without dwelling units); 7.5 m (with dwelling units)
Front setback6.0 m
Rear setback7.5 m; 55 m on parcels deeper than 85 m
Interior side setback1.2 m (parcels under 600 m²); 1.5 m (parcels over 600 m²); 1.5 m (parcel depth over 85 m)
Street side setback2.0 m
Accessory building setbacksfront 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 (read 2026-11-07)

Rules in the bylaw's general sections (parking, fences, suites, home businesses) also apply, and a lot can have site-specific rules. The City's consolidation is for convenience only; the original bylaw prevails. 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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