MSH zone in Vernon: Medium Scale Housing
Allow medium to large scale housing up to 6 storeys, such as apartments and stacked townhouses, on individual lots and land assemblies.
Zone rules
| Purpose | Allow medium to large scale housing up to 6 storeys, such as apartments and stacked townhouses, on individual lots and land assemblies. |
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| Also allowed (secondary uses) |
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| Minimum lot area | 1,400 m² (0.35 ac) |
| Minimum lot width | Interior lot 30 m; exterior lot 36 m |
| Maximum density | 3.0 FAR |
| Maximum height | 30 m (6 Storeys) |
| Maximum height, accessory buildings | 4.5 m |
| Front setback | 4.0 m (abutting a street) |
| Rear setback | 1.5 m (abutting a laneway or alley); 3.0 m (abutting a lot) |
| Interior side setback | 3.0 m (abutting a lot); 0.0 m at a party wall |
| Street side setback | 4.0 m (abutting a street) |
| Accessory building setbacks | street 4.0 m, laneway or alley 1.5 m, lot 1.5 m |
| Other rules |
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Source: Zoning Bylaw No. 6000 (2024), consolidated for convenience (amendments through Bylaw 6083), s. 9.5 (read 2026-11-07)
Rules in the bylaw's general sections (parking, fences, suites, home businesses) also apply, and a lot can have site-specific rules. Marked "Consolidated for Convenience" by the City. The amendment table lists bylaws up to 6083 and 6075 (dated September 2026); the adopted bylaw prevails. 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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