---
title: "RR-1 zone in Williams Lake: Rural Residential"
place: Williams Lake, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/williams-lake
zone: RR-1
bylaw: Zoning Bylaw No. 2430, 2025 (December 2025)
bylaw_read: 2026-11-07
review: draft
canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/williams-lake/zoning/rr-1/"
json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/williams-lake/zoning/rr-1.json"
---

# RR-1 zone in Williams Lake: Rural Residential

Lower density residential with larger lots to accommodate a combination of residential types and activities.

## Zone rules

- **Purpose:** Lower density residential with larger lots to accommodate a combination of residential types and activities.
- **Main uses:** Dwelling Unit, Single Detached; Manufactured Home; Childcare, Family; Hobby Farm
- **Also allowed (secondary uses):** Dwelling Unit, Accessory; Home-Based Business; Backyard Beekeeping; Backyard Hen Keeping
- **Minimum lot area:** 929 m²
- **Minimum lot width:** 20 m
- **Maximum lot coverage:** 35%
- **Maximum density:** FAR 0.5 - 1.2
- **Maximum height:** 9 m (2 storeys)
- **Maximum height, accessory buildings:** 6 m (1.5 storeys)
- **Front setback:** 4 m
- **Rear setback:** 2.5 m
- **Interior side setback:** 2.5 m
- **Street side setback:** 2.5 m
- **Accessory building setbacks:** front 4 m, side 1.5 m, rear 1.5 m
- **Other rules:** Minimum building width 3.6 m; Minimum building separation 3 m (accessory buildings 1.2 m); Future subdivision must connect to City sewer and water; Rules shown are for 1-3 units

## Source

- [Zoning Bylaw No. 2430, 2025 (December 2025), s. 4F](https://williamslake.civicweb.net/document/178601#page=38) (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/rr-1/_