---
title: "R2 zone in Tumbler Ridge: Residential Single Detached"
place: Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/tumbler-ridge
zone: R2
bylaw: Zoning Bylaw No. 747, 2025 (consolidated for convenience, including Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 755, 2025)
bylaw_read: 2026-11-08
review: draft
canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/tumbler-ridge/zoning/r2/"
json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/tumbler-ridge/zoning/r2.json"
---

# R2 zone in Tumbler Ridge: Residential Single Detached

Single detached homes, two-unit dwellings, modular homes and compatible uses such as secondary suites, accessory suites and care facilities on a standard sized lot, including Bed and Breakfasts and short-term rentals.

## Zone rules

- **Purpose:** Single detached homes, two-unit dwellings, modular homes and compatible uses such as secondary suites, accessory suites and care facilities on a standard sized lot, including Bed and Breakfasts and short-term rentals.
- **Main uses:** Two-Unit Dwelling / Duplex Dwelling; Modular Home; Single-Detached Dwelling; Temporary Use; Agricultural Operation, Minor; Apiary; Assisted Living; Care Facility, Group; Community Garden; Community Greenhouse; Open Space; Renewable Energy System; Utility Infrastructure
- **Also allowed (secondary uses):** Accessory Building or Structure; Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU): Accessory Suite & Secondary Suite; Bed and Breakfast; Cargo Container; Family Day Home; Home Occupation - Major; Home Occupation - Minor; Private Swimming Pool / Hot Tub; Short-Term Rental
- **Minimum lot area:** 475 m² (single detached); 700 m² / 350 m² (duplex)
- **Minimum lot width:** 15 m (single detached); 18 m / 9 m (duplex)
- **Maximum lot coverage:** 50%
- **Maximum height:** 12 m (2 storeys max)
- **Maximum height, accessory buildings:** 8 m (1 storey max)
- **Front setback:** 7.5 m
- **Rear setback:** 1.5 m
- **Interior side setback:** 1.5 m
- **Street side setback:** 3 m
- **Accessory building setbacks:** side 1 m, exterior side 1.2 m, rear 1.5 m
- **Other rules:** Maximum 2 dwelling unit(s) per parcel; Principal building at least 7 m wide and 74 m² in size; Maximum front setback of 12 m from the front parcel line for the principal building; Carriage suite maximum height 12 m

## Source

- [Zoning Bylaw No. 747, 2025 (consolidated for convenience, including Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 755, 2025), s. 3.1.9](https://tumblerridge.civicweb.net/document/66310#page=33) (read 2026-11-08)

Rules in the bylaw's general sections (parking, fences, suites, home businesses) also apply. All zones in Tumbler Ridge: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/tumbler-ridge/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/tumbler-ridge/zoning/r2/_