R3 zone in Valemount: Residential - Multi-Unit
To accommodate multi-unit development that is designed to fit into existing or new neighbourhoods.
Zone rules
| Purpose | To accommodate multi-unit development that is designed to fit into existing or new neighbourhoods. |
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| Also allowed (secondary uses) |
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| Minimum lot area | Apartment: 1,000 m² (10,764 sq. ft.); Townhouse (single parcel): 750 m² (8,073 sq. ft.); Townhouse (per unit): 225 m² (2,422sq. ft.) |
| Minimum lot width | Apartment: 15.0 m (49.2 ft.); Townhouse (single parcel): 15.0 m (49.2 ft.); Townhouse (per unit): 6.0 m (19.7 ft.) |
| Maximum lot coverage | 50% (all buildings and structures) |
| Maximum density | 125 dwelling units per hectare |
| Maximum height | 10.5 m (34.45 ft.) |
| Maximum height, accessory buildings | 6.0 m (19.68 ft.) |
| Front setback | 4.0 m minimum |
| Rear setback | 6.0 m minimum |
| Interior side setback | Townhouse: 1.5 m minimum; Apartment: 3.0 m minimum (does not apply where there is a common wall between Dwelling Units) |
| Street side setback | 4.5 m minimum |
| Accessory building setbacks | front equal to or greater than principal building, rear 3.0 m, interior side 1.0 m, exterior side 4.5 m |
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Source: Zoning Bylaw No. 847, 2021 (consolidated through Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 927, 2026), s. 5.6 (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. The Village lists this as "Zoning Bylaw No. 847_Consolidated 2026". The bylaw is a 2021 bylaw with 8 amendments (2022 to 2026) folded in. Zoning map is Part 7 of the bylaw (an image page). 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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