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R-1 zone in Williams Lake: Small-Scale Residential

Williams Lake, British ColumbiaDraft, not yet reviewedBylaw read 2026-11-07

In short

Mixture of low-density ground-oriented multiple family developments on lots compatible with other residential development in the area.

Zone rules

PurposeMixture of low-density ground-oriented multiple family developments on lots compatible with other residential development in the area.
Main uses
  • Dwelling Units, Single-Detached
  • Dwelling Unit, Multi-plex
  • Manufactured Home
  • Childcare, Family
Also allowed (secondary uses)
  • Dwelling Units, Accessory
  • Home-Based Business
  • Backyard Beekeeping
  • Backyard Hen Keeping
Minimum lot area560 m²
Minimum lot width15 m
Maximum lot coverage50%
Maximum densityFAR 0.5-1.2
Maximum height11 m (3 storeys)
Maximum height, accessory buildings6 m (1.5 storeys)
Front setback4 m
Rear setback1.5 m
Interior side setback1.5 m
Street side setback1.5 m
Accessory building setbacksfront 4 m, side 1.5 m, rear 1.5 m
Other rules
  • Minimum building width 3.5 m
  • Minimum building separation 2.5 m (accessory buildings 1.2 m)
  • Rules shown are for 1-4 units

Source: Zoning Bylaw No. 2430, 2025 (December 2025), s. 4A (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 amendment table in the document is "Provided for convenience only"; Schedule B is the Zoning Map. 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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