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R7 zone in Terrace: Hillside Residential

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

In short

Provide for low density multi-family residential development compatible with hillsides and natural areas, with open space or amenities set aside. Only considered if the lot has special characteristics such as mature vegetation, ravines or watercourses worthy of preservation.

Zone rules

PurposeProvide for low density multi-family residential development compatible with hillsides and natural areas, with open space or amenities set aside. Only considered if the lot has special characteristics such as mature vegetation, ravines or watercourses worthy of preservation.
Main uses
  • Semi-Detached Dwelling
  • Townhouse
Also allowed (secondary uses)Home Occupation – Level 1
Minimum lot area2,000 m² (0.2 hectares)
Minimum lot width30.0 m
Maximum lot coverage45%
Maximum density15 units per hectare (semi-detached dwelling and townhouse)
Maximum height9.0 m
Maximum height, accessory buildings5.1 m
Front setback6.0 m
Rear setback6.0 m
Interior side setback3.0 m
Street side setback3.0 m
Accessory building setbacksfront 6.0 m, interior side 1.5 m, exterior side 3.0 m, rear 1.5 m
Other rules
  • Minimum residential building footprint 100 m²
  • Maximum accessory building floor area 55 m²; maximum 1 accessory building over 10.0 m² per parcel (or per phased strata)

Source: Zoning Bylaw No. 2069-2014 (consolidated to Bylaw 2345-2026), s. 11.7 (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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