---
title: "RM1 zone in Tumbler Ridge: Residential Multi - Medium Density"
place: Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/tumbler-ridge
zone: RM1
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/rm1/"
json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/tumbler-ridge/zoning/rm1.json"
---

# RM1 zone in Tumbler Ridge: Residential Multi - Medium Density

Medium density housing such as two-unit dwellings and townhomes, also permitting single family dwellings and modular homes, including short-term rentals.

## Zone rules

- **Purpose:** Medium density housing such as two-unit dwellings and townhomes, also permitting single family dwellings and modular homes, including short-term rentals.
- **Main uses:** Two-Unit Dwelling / Duplex Dwelling; Townhouse Dwelling; Temporary Use; Assisted Living; Care Facility, Clinic; Care Facility, Group; Community Garden; Community Greenhouse; Open Space; Utility Infrastructure; Modular Home (multi only)
- **Also allowed (secondary uses):** Accessory Building or Structure; Family Day Home; Home Occupation - Minor; Private Swimming Pool / Hot Tub; Short-Term Rental
- **Minimum lot area:** 700 m² (single detached); 700 m² / 350 m² (duplex); 700 m², strata lot: 223 m² (townhouse)
- **Minimum lot width:** 18 m / 9 m (duplex); 7 m (townhouse)
- **Maximum lot coverage:** 50%
- **Maximum density:** 40 UPH maximum; 30 UPH minimum
- **Maximum height:** 15 m
- **Maximum height, accessory buildings:** 6.5 m (1 storey max)
- **Front setback:** 4 m
- **Rear setback:** 3 m
- **Interior side setback:** 1.5 m
- **Street side setback:** 3 m
- **Accessory building setbacks:** side 1 m, exterior side 1.5 m, rear 1.5 m
- **Other rules:** Principal building at least 7 m wide and 120 m² in size; Maximum 1 accessory building(s) per parcel

## 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/rm1/_