---
title: "R3 zone in Tumbler Ridge: Rural Residential - Large Lot"
place: Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/tumbler-ridge
zone: R3
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/r3/"
json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/tumbler-ridge/zoning/r3.json"
---

# R3 zone in Tumbler Ridge: Rural Residential - Large Lot

Mainly single detached homes on large lots in a rural-style neighbourhood, with compatible uses such as secondary suites and accessory suites, including Bed and Breakfasts and short-term rentals.

## Zone rules

- **Purpose:** Mainly single detached homes on large lots in a rural-style neighbourhood, with compatible uses such as secondary suites and accessory suites, including Bed and Breakfasts and short-term rentals.
- **Main uses:** Modular Home; Single-Detached Dwelling; Temporary Use; Agricultural Operation, Horticulture; Agricultural Operation, Major; 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 Industry; Home Occupation - Major; Home Occupation - Minor; Private Swimming Pool / Hot Tub; Short-Term Rental
- **Minimum lot area:** 2 ha (single detached)
- **Minimum lot width:** 75 m (single detached)
- **Maximum lot coverage:** 20%
- **Maximum density:** 2.5 UPH maximum
- **Maximum height:** 12 m (2 storeys max)
- **Maximum height, accessory buildings:** 12 m
- **Front setback:** 20 m
- **Rear setback:** 10 m
- **Interior side setback:** 10 m
- **Street side setback:** 10 m
- **Accessory building setbacks:** side 1 m, exterior side 1.5 m, rear 1.5 m
- **Other rules:** Maximum 1 dwelling unit(s) per parcel; Principal building at least 10 m wide and 74 m² in size; 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/r3/_