---
title: "R-2 zone in Williams Lake: Multi-Unit Residential"
place: Williams Lake, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/williams-lake
zone: R-2
bylaw: Zoning Bylaw No. 2430, 2025 (December 2025)
bylaw_read: 2026-11-07
review: draft
canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/williams-lake/zoning/r-2/"
json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/williams-lake/zoning/r-2.json"
---

# R-2 zone in Williams Lake: Multi-Unit Residential

Medium-density, multiple family developments on lots compatible with other residential development in the area.

## Zone rules

- **Purpose:** Medium-density, multiple family developments on lots compatible with other residential development in the area.
- **Main uses:** Dwelling Unit, Multi-plex; Dwelling Unit, Apartments; Manufactured Home
- **Also allowed (secondary uses):** Dwelling Unit, Accessory; Home-Based Business
- **Minimum lot area:** 880 m² (1-5 units); 1300 m² (more than 5 units)
- **Minimum lot width:** 18 m (1-5 units); 20 m (more than 5 units)
- **Maximum lot coverage:** 55% (accessory buildings 10%)
- **Maximum density:** FAR 1.5 (1-5 units); FAR 2 (more than 5 units)
- **Maximum height:** 15 m (4 storeys)
- **Maximum height, accessory buildings:** 6 m (1.5 storeys)
- **Front setback:** 4 m (1-5 units); 5.5 m (more than 5 units)
- **Rear setback:** 4 m (1-5 units); 5.5 m (more than 5 units)
- **Interior side setback:** 4 m (1-5 units); 5.5 m (more than 5 units)
- **Street side setback:** 4 m (1-5 units); 5.5 m (more than 5 units)
- **Accessory building setbacks:** front 4 m, side 1.5 m, rear 1.5 m
- **Other rules:** Minimum building width 6.1 m; Minimum building separation 3 m (accessory buildings 1.2 m)

## Source

- [Zoning Bylaw No. 2430, 2025 (December 2025), s. 4B](https://williamslake.civicweb.net/document/178601#page=34) (read 2026-11-07)

Rules in the bylaw's general sections (parking, fences, suites, home businesses) also apply. All zones in Williams Lake: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/williams-lake/zoning/index.json

_Draft: taken from the bylaw text by a research agent and not yet reviewed by a person. Gov Handbook is an independent guide. Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/williams-lake/zoning/r-2/_