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Magna Bay Zoning Bylaw No. 800
The Columbia Shuswap Regional District's zoning bylaw, which applies in Columbia-Shuswap, Electoral Area F. Our summary of its 10 zones, read from the consolidation to 2026-05-26.
The zones side by side
| Zone | Homes allowed | Smallest lot for a subdivision | Lot coverage | Height limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Agriculture | One house on lots under 8 ha, two on 8 ha or more, plus secondary dwelling units under s. 3.10; or a standalone residential campsite | 60 ha (100 m wide) | 25% | Main buildings 11.5 m, accessory buildings 10 m |
| R Rural | One house on lots under 8 ha, two on 8 ha or more, plus secondary dwelling units under s. 3.10; or a standalone residential campsite | 60 ha (100 m wide) | 25% | Main buildings 11.5 m, accessory buildings 10 m |
| CR Country Residential | One house, plus secondary dwelling units under s. 3.10; or a standalone residential campsite | 2 ha (20 m wide); lots down to 1 ha if the subdivision averages no more than one lot per 2 ha | 25% | Main buildings 11.5 m; accessory buildings 10 m with a dwelling in them, 8.5 m otherwise |
| RS Residential | One house, plus secondary dwelling units under s. 3.10; or a standalone residential campsite | 4,000 m² with community water and sewer, 1 ha otherwise (20 m wide) | 30% | Main buildings 11.5 m; accessory buildings 10 m with a dwelling in them, 8.5 m otherwise |
| MSR Multi-Single Family Residential | Several houses on one lot: one on lots under 1 ha, one per hectare on larger lots, at least 4.5 m apart | 8 ha (20 m wide) | No maximum stated | Main buildings 11.5 m, accessory buildings 10 m |
| GC General Commercial | One dwelling for the owner, operator or caretaker of the business | 1 ha (30 m wide) | 40% | Main buildings 11.5 m, accessory buildings 10 m |
| IG Industrial Gravel Processing | None | 5 ha (30 m wide) | No maximum stated | Main buildings 11.5 m, accessory buildings 10 m |
| P Institutional | None | 1 ha (20 m wide) | 25% | Main buildings 11.5 m, accessory buildings 10 m |
| CD-1 Comprehensive Development 1 | One house in Area 1 and one caretaker's dwelling in Area 3; Area 2's table also allows one dwelling, though none is a listed use there, so that is unclear: ask the CSRD | 1 ha | 40% in Areas 1 and 2, 60% in Area 3 | Main buildings 11.5 m, accessory buildings 6 m |
| CDF-2 Comprehensive Development 2 | One caretaker's house, in Development Area 2 | 5.5 ha (Area 1) | 50% (Area 1) | Area 1: 10 m; Area 2: house 8 m, accessory buildings 6 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 CSRD's planning department before you buy or build.
Source: Magna Bay Zoning Bylaw No. 800 (summarised in our words); zone map: Open Government Licence – Columbia Shuswap Regional District.