RR-1 zone in Williams Lake: Rural Residential

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

In short

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 (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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