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Electoral Area 'B' Zoning Bylaw No. 851
The Columbia Shuswap Regional District's zoning bylaw, which applies in Columbia-Shuswap, Electoral Area B, Columbia-Shuswap, Electoral Area A. Our summary of its 17 zones, read from the consolidation to 2025-10-22.
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; or a standalone residential campsite | 60 ha (100 m wide) | 25% | Main buildings 11.5 m, accessory buildings 10 m |
| RH Rural Holdings | One house on lots under 8 ha, two on 8 ha or more, plus secondary dwelling units under s. 3.15; or a standalone residential campsite | 60 ha (100 m wide) | 25% | Main buildings 11.5 m, accessory buildings 10 m |
| SH Small Holdings | One house, plus secondary dwelling units under s. 3.15; or a standalone residential campsite | 4 ha (30 m wide) | 25% | Main buildings 11.5 m, accessory buildings 10 m |
| RR2 Rural Residential 2 | One house, plus secondary dwelling units under s. 3.15; or a standalone residential campsite | 2 ha (20 m wide) | 25% | Main buildings 11.5 m; on lots under 2 ha, accessory buildings 10 m with a dwelling in them and 8.5 m otherwise; 10 m on 2 ha or more |
| RR1 Rural Residential 1 | One house, plus secondary dwelling units under s. 3.15 | 1 ha (20 m wide) | 25% | Main buildings 11.5 m; on lots under 2 ha, accessory buildings 10 m with a dwelling in them and 8.5 m otherwise; 10 m on 2 ha or more |
| RS3 Residential 3 | One house, plus secondary dwelling units under s. 3.15 | 0.2 ha (20 m wide), on community water and sewer | 25% | Main buildings 11.5 m; on lots under 2 ha, accessory buildings 10 m with a dwelling in them and 8.5 m otherwise; 10 m on 2 ha or more |
| HC Highway Commercial | One house or owner/operator dwelling, secondary dwelling units under s. 3.15, staff accommodation for up to 10 | 0.4 ha with existing community sewer; 1 ha otherwise (20 m wide) | 40% | Main buildings 11.5 m, accessory buildings 10 m |
| NC Neighbourhood Commercial | One house or owner/operator dwelling, secondary dwelling units under s. 3.15, seniors' supportive housing | 0.4 ha with existing community sewer; 1 ha otherwise (20 m wide) | 40% | Main buildings 11.5 m, accessory buildings 10 m |
| RC1 Resort Commercial 1 | One house, secondary dwelling units under s. 3.15, staff accommodation for up to 10 | 0.4 ha with existing community sewer; 1 ha otherwise (20 m wide) | 40% | Main buildings 11.5 m, accessory buildings 10 m |
| RC2 Resort Commercial 2 | One house, plus secondary dwelling units under s. 3.15 | 4 ha (30 m wide) | 20% | Main buildings 11.5 m, accessory buildings 10 m |
| VR Vacation Rental | 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 |
| ID1 General Industrial | One house, plus secondary dwelling units under s. 3.15 | 1 ha (20 m wide) | 50% | Main buildings 11.5 m, accessory buildings 10 m |
| IS Special Industrial | None | 8 ha (150 m wide) | 25% | Main buildings 11.5 m, accessory buildings 10 m |
| PI Public and Institutional | Seniors' supportive housing (with servicing) | No minimum (20 m wide) | 25% | Main buildings 11.5 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 |
| OR1 Outdoor Recreation 1 | None | 32 ha | 25% | Main buildings 11.5 m, accessory buildings 10 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: Electoral Area 'B' Zoning Bylaw No. 851 (summarised in our words); zone map: Open Government Licence – Columbia Shuswap Regional District.