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

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

In short

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

Zone rules

PurposeMedium-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 area880 m² (1-5 units); 1300 m² (more than 5 units)
Minimum lot width18 m (1-5 units); 20 m (more than 5 units)
Maximum lot coverage55% (accessory buildings 10%)
Maximum densityFAR 1.5 (1-5 units); FAR 2 (more than 5 units)
Maximum height15 m (4 storeys)
Maximum height, accessory buildings6 m (1.5 storeys)
Front setback4 m (1-5 units); 5.5 m (more than 5 units)
Rear setback4 m (1-5 units); 5.5 m (more than 5 units)
Interior side setback4 m (1-5 units); 5.5 m (more than 5 units)
Street side setback4 m (1-5 units); 5.5 m (more than 5 units)
Accessory building setbacksfront 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 (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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