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RB1 zone in Terrace: Bare Land Strata Small Lot Residential

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

In short

Provide for bare land strata residential development on small parcels.

Zone rules

PurposeProvide for bare land strata residential development on small parcels.
Main uses
  • Semi-Detached Dwelling
  • Single Detached Dwelling
Also allowed (secondary uses)
  • Family Child Care
  • Home Occupation – Level 1 or 2
  • Kitchen, Secondary
  • Secondary Suite
Minimum lot area7,500 m² for the whole parcel; 325 m² minimum and 500 m² maximum per strata lot
Minimum lot width50.0 m for the whole parcel; 10.0 m per strata lot
Maximum lot coverage50% (strata lot)
Maximum density4 dwelling units per strata lot
Maximum height9.0 m
Maximum height, accessory buildings4.5 m
Front setback4.5 m (strata lot); also 6.0 m from a front parcel line for a strata lot
Rear setback4.5 m (strata lot)
Interior side setback1.2 m (strata lot)
Street side setback1.2 m (strata lot)
Accessory building setbacksfront 5.0 m, interior side 1.2 m, exterior side 1.2 m, rear 1.5 m (strata lot)
Other rules
  • Maximum accessory floor area: 55 m² on common property; 30 m² on a strata lot
  • Minimum amenity area is 5% of the parcel area; minimum driveway depth on a strata lot is 6.0 m
  • Visitor parking on common property at 0.5 spaces per strata lot
  • Residential building minimum width 6.0 m; minimum primary building footprint 65 m²

Source: Zoning Bylaw No. 2069-2014 (consolidated to Bylaw 2345-2026), s. 11.9 (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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