R3 zone in Tumbler Ridge: Rural Residential - Large Lot

Tumbler Ridge, British ColumbiaDraft, not yet reviewedBylaw read 2026-11-08

In short

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 (read 2026-11-08)

Rules in the bylaw's general sections (parking, fences, suites, home businesses) also apply, and a lot can have site-specific rules. Consolidated for convenience. Zones are NOT written as one section each: the zone list is Table 3-1 and intents are s. 3.2 (text.txt lines 1256-1360, PDF p. 33-35); permitted uses for all zones are in Table 5-1 Principal Use Table (lines 1941-2131, PDF p. 49-); dimensional standards for all zones are in Table 6-1 (lines 2572-2677, PDF p. 63-65). Schedules B to E (zoning maps) are at the end of the PDF. 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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