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VR zoning in BC
VR means whatever the bylaw that zones the lot says: there is no provincial VR zone. 3 bylaws we've summarised use it, from 1 local government. Each calls it Vacation Rental. What it allows is below, bylaw by bylaw.
VR in each bylaw
| Local government | Homes allowed | Smallest lot for a subdivision | Lot coverage | Height limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Shuswap Regional District Vacation Rental · Ranchero / Deep Creek Zoning Bylaw No. 751 | One house, plus secondary dwelling units under s. 3.16 | 1 ha (30 m wide) | 20% | Main buildings 11.5 m; accessory buildings 10 m with a dwelling in them, 8.5 m otherwise |
| Columbia Shuswap Regional District Vacation Rental · Electoral Area E Zoning Bylaw No. 841 | One house, plus secondary dwelling units under s. 3.15 | 1 ha (30 m wide); smaller lots need community water and sewer | 30% | Main buildings 11.5 m; accessory buildings 10 m with a dwelling in them, 8.5 m otherwise |
| Columbia Shuswap Regional District Vacation Rental · Electoral Area 'B' Zoning Bylaw No. 851 | One house, plus secondary dwelling units under s. 3.15 | 2 ha (30 m wide) | 20% | Main buildings 11.5 m; accessory buildings 8 m on lots under 4 ha, 10 m on larger lots |
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 VR 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.