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RES-2 zoning in BC
RES-2 means whatever the bylaw that zones the lot says: there is no provincial RES-2 zone. 3 bylaws we've summarised use it, from 1 local government. Each calls it Resort Recreation. What it allows is below, bylaw by bylaw.
RES-2 in each bylaw
| Local government | Homes allowed | Smallest lot for a subdivision | Lot coverage | Height limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regional District of East Kootenay Resort Recreation · Elk Valley Zoning Bylaw No. 829, 1990 | None: the zone lists no dwelling | None set in the zone | Not set | 12 m, not counting ski lift towers |
| Regional District of East Kootenay Resort Recreation · South Country Zoning & Floodplain Management Bylaw No. 2320, 2011 | One dwelling, accessory to the campground (the zone; s. 1.18(3)) | 4 ha | 70% | 9 m |
| Regional District of East Kootenay Resort Recreation · Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw No. 3255, 2023 | One dwelling | 0.5 ha | Not set | 12 m |
Listed by local government, not ranked. "Not set" means the zone itself sets no figure; general rules elsewhere in its bylaw may still apply. Each zone's page has its uses, setbacks and the bylaw's sections.
Two lots both zoned RES-2 under different bylaws can allow quite different things, and provincial law sets a floor of homes on most house zones in towns (how many homes can I build?). Site-specific exceptions, development permit areas and the ALR apply on top. Find the lot's own zone with the search above, then confirm with the local government before you buy or build.
Sources: each zone's bylaw, linked from its page, summarised in our words. Other councils' zones aren't here: the zoning we cover.