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Town of Osoyoos Zoning Bylaw No. 1395, 2024
The Town of Osoyoos's zoning bylaw, which applies in Osoyoos. Our summary of its 3 residential and town centre zones, read from the consolidation to 2026-09-22 and checked 2026-10-05. Its other zones aren't summarised here.
The zones side by side
| Zone | Homes allowed | Smallest lot for a subdivision | Lot coverage | Height limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RS1 Small-Scale Multi-Unit Residential | Two: a duplex, a house with a secondary suite, or a house with an accessory dwelling (s. 11.1.4) | 1,000 m², width at least a quarter of the depth; 225 m² for each half of a duplex divided by strata | 50% | 11 m; accessory dwellings 8 m; other accessory buildings 4.5 m |
| RM1 Medium Density Residential One | Apartments and townhouses up to 75 homes per hectare (s. 12.1.4; the count is rounded down, s. 6.7) | 1,000 m², 30 m wide | 50% | 15 m |
| TC Town Centre | Apartments and townhouses, at least 40 homes per hectare (s. 13.1.4); none on the ground floor along Main Street (s. 13.1.8) | 1,000 m², width at least a quarter of the depth | 100% | 15 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 Town of Osoyoos's planning department before you buy or build.
Source: Town of Osoyoos Zoning Bylaw No. 1395, 2024 (summarised in our words); zone map: Open Government Licence – Regional District Okanagan Similkameen.