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Electoral Area E Zoning Bylaw No. 841
The Columbia Shuswap Regional District's zoning bylaw, which applies in Columbia-Shuswap, Electoral Area E. Our summary of its 25 zones, read from the consolidation to 2026-05-25.
The zones side by side
| Zone | Homes allowed | Smallest lot for a subdivision | Lot coverage | Height limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RSC Rural and Resource | One house on lots under 8 ha, two on 8 ha or more, plus secondary dwelling units under s. 3.15 | 60 ha (100 m wide) | 25% | Main buildings 11.5 m, accessory buildings 10 m |
| AG1 Agriculture 1 | One house on lots under 8 ha, two on 8 ha or more, plus secondary dwelling units under s. 3.15 (within the ALR's rules) | 60 ha (100 m wide) | 25% | House 11.5 m; approved non-farm accessory buildings 10 m |
| MH Medium Holdings | One house on lots under 8 ha, two on 8 ha or more, plus secondary dwelling units under s. 3.15 | 8 ha (30 m wide) | 25% | Main buildings 11.5 m; accessory buildings 10 m with a dwelling in them, 8.5 m otherwise |
| RR1 Rural Residential 1 | One house, plus secondary dwelling units under s. 3.15 | 1 ha (30 m wide) | 30% | Main buildings 11.5 m; accessory buildings 10 m with a dwelling in them, 8.5 m otherwise |
| RM1 Multiple-Dwelling 1 | One house, duplex or multiple-dwelling building per lot, up to 40 dwelling units per hectare with community water and sewer or 2 per hectare otherwise (secondary units included); a secondary dwelling unit up to 90 m² | 500 m² to 2,000 m², on community water and sewer (15 m wide) | 50% | Main buildings 11.5 m; accessory buildings 10 m with a dwelling in them, 8.5 m otherwise |
| CH1 Cluster Housing 1 | Several houses on one lot: up to 20 dwelling units per hectare with community water and sewer, 2 per hectare otherwise (secondary units included); a secondary dwelling unit up to 90 m² | 500 m² with community water and sewer; 1 ha otherwise (15 m wide) | 50% | Main buildings 11.5 m; accessory buildings 10 m with a dwelling in them, 8.5 m otherwise |
| VC Village Centre | Houses, duplexes, multiple dwellings, upper-floor apartments and assisted living: up to 40 dwelling units per hectare with community water and sewer, 2 per hectare otherwise; secondary dwelling units under s. 3.15 | 500 m² with community water and sewer; 1 ha otherwise (15 m wide) | 50% | Main buildings 11.5 m; accessory buildings 10 m with a dwelling in them, 8.5 m otherwise |
| MHP1 Manufactured Home Park 1 | Manufactured home spaces in an unsubdivided park: 15 per hectare with community water and sewer, 1 per hectare otherwise; and one house | 2 ha (50 m wide) | 40% | 6 m; accessory buildings 4.5 m on a home space, 10 m for the park's own |
| VR Vacation Rental | 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 |
| RC1 Resort Commercial 1 | One house, a secondary dwelling unit up to 115 m², staff accommodation | 0.4 ha with community sewer; 1 ha otherwise (30 m wide) | 40% | Lodging 20 m, house 11.5 m, accessory buildings 10 m |
| RC2 Resort Commercial 2 | Staff accommodation only | 0.4 ha with existing community water and sewer; 1 ha otherwise (30 m wide) | 40% | Main buildings 11.5 m, accessory buildings 10 m |
| RC3 Resort Commercial 3 | One house, plus secondary dwelling units under s. 3.15 | 0.4 ha with community sewer; 1 ha otherwise (30 m wide) | 40% | House 11.5 m; RV shelters and sheds 6 m; other accessory buildings 10 m |
| RC4 Resort Commercial 4 (Alpine Village Resort) | Up to 17 RV or park-model spaces and seasonal houses combined, with up to 3 dwelling units; occupied less than 182 days a year | 1 ha | 85% | Seasonal house 4.5 m, seasonal multiple dwelling 11.5 m, RV shelter 6.5 m, shed 3 m |
| RC5 Resort Commercial 5 | Up to 8 RV or park-model spaces and seasonal houses combined, occupied less than 182 days a year | 0.4 ha (30 m wide) | 40% | Main buildings 10 m, accessory buildings 6 m |
| HC Highway Commercial | One house | 0.4 ha with community water and sewer; 1 ha otherwise (20 m wide) | 40% | Main buildings 11.5 m, accessory buildings 10 m |
| ID1 Industrial 1 | One house and one secondary dwelling unit | 1 ha (50 m wide) | 40% | Main buildings 15 m, accessory buildings 10 m |
| ID2 Industrial 2 | One house (with a secondary dwelling unit) | 4 ha (100 m wide) | 25% | Main buildings 15 m, accessory buildings 10 m |
| ID3 Industrial 3 | None | 10 ha (100 m wide) | 25% | Main buildings 15 m, accessory buildings 10 m |
| CP Cannabis Production | One house | 8 ha (100 m wide) | 25% | Main buildings 12 m, accessory buildings 10 m |
| PI Public and Institutional | None | 1 ha (15 m wide) | 25% | Main buildings 12 m, accessory buildings 10 m |
| PK Parks and Protected Areas | None | No minimum | 25% | Main buildings 11.5 m, accessory buildings 10 m |
| FW Foreshore and Water | None | Not set | Not set | Not set |
| FR2 Foreshore Residential 2 | None | Not set | Not set | Not set |
| FG2 Foreshore General 2 | None | Not set | Not set | Not set |
| FC1 Foreshore Commercial 1 | None | Not set | Not set | Not set |
"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: Electoral Area E Zoning Bylaw No. 841 (summarised in our words); zone map: Open Government Licence – Columbia Shuswap Regional District.