RU4 zone in West Kelowna: Rural Residential Large Parcel Zone

West Kelowna, British ColumbiaDraft, not yet reviewedBylaw read 2026-11-07

In short

Accommodate rural, agricultural and residential uses on parcels of 4 ha or greater; ALR rules may also apply.

Zone rules

Purpose	Accommodate rural, agricultural and residential uses on parcels of 4 ha or greater; ALR rules may also apply.
Main uses	Agriculture, general Agriculture, intensive Alcohol production facility (ALR only) Cannabis production facility (ALR only) Greenhouse or plant nursery Kennel, service on parcels larger than 4 ha Mobile home Modular home Riding stable on parcels 2 ha or greater Single detached dwelling Veterinary clinic
Also allowed (secondary uses)	Accessory uses, buildings and structures Agricultural retail sales Agricultural worker dwelling Agri-tourism Agri-tourism accommodation Care facility, minor Carriage house Child care, minor (in-home) Home based business, major Kennel, hobby Portable saw mill or portable shake mill on parcels 8 ha (19.8 ac) or greater Secondary suite Short-term rental / short-term rental (bed and breakfast) Retail sales of farm products or processed farm products
Minimum lot area	4.0 ha (9.9 ac)
Minimum lot width	30 m (98.4 ft) frontage
Maximum lot coverage	10% for all uses other than a greenhouse; greenhouse 50% less the parcel coverage of all other uses, buildings and structures
Maximum density	1 single detached dwelling or 1 modular home per parcel; 1 secondary suite or 1 carriage house per parcel; agricultural worker dwelling subject to Section 3.20
Maximum height	Single detached dwelling and modular home 12.0 m (39.4 ft); agricultural worker dwelling 11.0 m (36.0 ft) to a maximum of 3 storeys; farm buildings 15.0 m (49.2 ft); carriage house 8.0 m (26.2 ft); 15.0 m (49.2 ft) for anything else
Maximum height, accessory buildings	8.0 m (26.2 ft)
Front setback	6.0 m (19.7 ft)
Rear setback	9.0 m (29.5 ft)
Interior side setback	4.5 m (14.8 ft); alcohol production facility 6.0 m (19.7 ft) for the first 9.0 m (29.5 ft) of building height and 12.0 m (39.3 ft) above that
Street side setback	4.5 m (14.8 ft); alcohol production facility 6.0 m (19.7 ft) for the first 9.0 m (29.5 ft) of building height and 12.0 m (39.3 ft) above that
Other rules	Intensive agriculture and cannabis production facility: at least 100.0 m (328.1 ft) from any parcel boundary Buildings housing animals (other than intensive agriculture), kennel, riding stable and greenhouse: at least 15.0 m (49.2 ft) from any parcel boundary Cannabis production facility: at least 30.0 m (98.4 ft) from any parcel boundary, 60.0 m (196.9 ft) from any P zone

Source: Zoning Bylaw No. 0320, 2024 (consolidated to Bylaw 320.16, 2026; effective date of original April 22, 2025), s. 9.4 (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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