R2: Medium Density Residential

What the zone allows

Homes allowed

Apartments, duplexes or one house; apartments and duplexes up to 25 units per hectare

Main uses

Housing; home business inside a house or its accessory building

Smallest lot for a subdivision

700 m² for a house, 1,000 m² for a duplex, 1,400 m² for apartments (new lots need community water and sewer)

Lot coverage

50%

Height limit

Main buildings 11.5 m, accessory buildings 8.5 m

Setbacks

Front 5 m, side on a road 4.5 m, other sides 2 m, rear 5 m

Accessory buildings: up to 45 m² on lots of 1,400 m² or less, 60 m² on bigger lots.

Vacation rental isn't a listed use in this zone: ask the CSRD before renting short term.

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 CSRD's planning department before you buy or build.

Source: South Shuswap Zoning Bylaw No. 701 (summarised in our words); zone map: Open Government Licence – Columbia Shuswap Regional District.