RC1 zone in West Kelowna: Westbank Compact Residential Zone
Accommodate low to medium density residential uses on parcels of 325 m2 and larger next to Westbank Urban Centre, and recognize existing RC1 parcels.
Zone rules
| Purpose | Accommodate low to medium density residential uses on parcels of 325 m2 and larger next to Westbank Urban Centre, and recognize existing RC1 parcels. |
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| Also allowed (secondary uses) |
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| Minimum lot area | 325 m2 (3498.3 ft2) |
| Minimum lot width | 9.0 m (29.5 ft) frontage |
| Maximum lot coverage | 40% |
| Maximum density | Townhouse 1.2 FAR; 1 duplex or 1 single detached dwelling per parcel; 1 secondary suite or 1 carriage house per parcel |
| Maximum height | 11.0 m (36.0 ft) to a maximum of 3 storeys (carriage house 8.0 m (26.2 ft)) |
| Maximum height, accessory buildings | 5.0 m (16.4 ft) |
| Front setback | 3.5 m (11.5 ft); 6.0 m (19.7 ft) for a garage or carport with vehicle entry from the front |
| Rear setback | 3.0 m (9.8 ft); 4.5 m (14.8 ft) for townhouses |
| Interior side setback | 1.5 m (4.9 ft); 3.0 m (9.8 ft) from a private access easement |
| Street side setback | 2.5 m (8.2 ft); 6.0 m (19.7 ft) for a garage or carport with vehicle entry from the exterior side |
| Other rules | If side-by-side duplex units or townhouses are subdivided under the Land Title Act or Strata Property Act, each new parcel needs at least half the minimum parcel area and half the minimum frontage |
Source: Zoning Bylaw No. 0320, 2024 (consolidated to Bylaw 320.16, 2026; effective date of original April 22, 2025), s. 10.1 (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. The consolidation is for convenience only and is not a legal document; certified copies of the original bylaws should be consulted for interpretation. 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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