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City of Cranbrook Zoning Bylaw No. 3977, 2019
The City of Cranbrook's zoning bylaw, which applies in Cranbrook. Our summary of its 2 Residential Zone R-1 and Mobile Home and Residential Zone R-7 zones, read from the consolidation to 2026-07-13 and checked 2026-10-04. Its other zones aren't summarised here.
The zones side by side
| Zone | Homes allowed | Smallest lot for a subdivision | Lot coverage | Height limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R-1 Residential | Up to 4 homes on a lot over 280 m², 3 on a smaller one (s. 7.04.4), in one main building: a house, duplex, triplex or fourplex; at most one secondary suite per main home and one accessory dwelling per lot. An accessory dwelling counts toward the 3 or 4 (Part 4); whether a secondary suite does is unclear, so ask the City | 400 m², or 280 m² with a rear lane; at least 10 m along the street (6 m on a cul-de-sac bulb); lots for each home of a duplex, triplex or fourplex may be half that (s. 7.04.3) | 50% | House 7.6 m; duplex 9.0 m; triplex or fourplex 11.0 m and 3 storeys; accessory dwelling 7.2 m; other accessory buildings 4.5 m |
| R-7 Mobile Home and Residential | Up to 4 homes on a lot over 280 m², 3 on a smaller one (s. 7.12.4), in one main building: a house, a mobile home, a duplex, triplex or fourplex; at most one secondary suite per main home and one accessory dwelling per lot. An accessory dwelling counts toward the 3 or 4 (Part 4); whether a secondary suite does is unclear, so ask the City | 418 m²; the front lot line at least 1.0 m as the City's text reads (R-1 asks 10 m, so this may be a slip: unclear, ask the City), 8.5 m on a cul-de-sac bulbExceptions (1)
Listed in s. 7.12.3 of the bylaw. | 50% | House or mobile home 7.6 m; duplex 9.0 m; triplex or fourplex 11.0 m or 3 storeys, whichever is less; accessory dwelling 7.2 m; other accessory buildings 4.5 m |
"Not set" means the zone itself sets no figure; general rules elsewhere in the bylaw may still apply. Each zone's page has its uses, setbacks and the general rules that apply to it.
Site-specific exceptions listed in the bylaw by legal description can add or change uses for one property, and development permit areas, the ALR and building rules apply on top. Confirm with the City of Cranbrook's planning department before you buy or build.
Source: City of Cranbrook Zoning Bylaw No. 3977, 2019 (summarised in our words); zone map: Open Government Licence – British Columbia (named by the City of Cranbrook).