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Town of Princeton Zoning Bylaw No. 880, 2013
The Town of Princeton's zoning bylaw, which applies in Princeton. Our summary of its 6 residential zones, read from the consolidation to 2022-12-05 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RC Country Residential | One house, plus either a secondary suite or a carriage house; 1.25 homes a hectare with community water, 0.5 without | 2 ha without community water or sewer, 0.8 ha with community water only; 60 m of frontage | 25% | 10 m; accessory buildings 7.5 m |
| RS1 Single Family Residential | One house, plus either a secondary suite or a carriage house (up to 14 homes a hectare) | 350 m² on community water and sewer, 2,023 m² on community water alone; 15 m of frontage | 40% | 10 m; accessory buildings 7.5 m |
| RS2 Single Family Residential (Small Parcel) | One house, plus either a secondary suite or a carriage house (up to 25 homes a hectare) | 300 m²; 10 m of frontage | 40% | 10 m; accessory buildings 7.5 m |
| RD Two Family Residential | One house or one duplex; a secondary suite in the house or each half of the duplex, or a carriage house instead (up to 36 homes a hectare) | 550 m² on Town sewer, 1 ha without; 225 m² for each half of a duplex divided on sewer; 18 m of frontage with a lane, 20 m without | 45% | 10 m; accessory buildings 7.5 m |
| RM2 Multi-Family Residential (Low Density) | Apartments, townhouses, duplexes and houses up to 50 two-bedroom homes a hectare (smaller homes count less, larger more, s. 15.6) and 0.45 floor area ratio; congregate care; a suite, or a carriage house beside a house | 669 m² fully serviced, 836 m² on community water alone; 18 m of frontage with a lane, 21.3 m without | 35% for one-storey buildings, 25% for taller ones | 10 m or 2 storeys; accessory buildings 7.5 m |
| RM3 Multi-Family Residential (Medium Density) | Apartments, townhouses and duplexes up to 112 two-bedroom homes a hectare (smaller homes count less, larger more, s. 16.6) and 0.80 floor area ratio; congregate care; secondary suites | 669 m² fully serviced; 18 m of frontage with a lane, 21.3 m without | 45% | 18 m or 4 storeys; accessory buildings 7.5 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 Princeton's planning department before you buy or build.
Source: Town of Princeton Zoning Bylaw No. 880, 2013 (summarised in our words); zone map: Open Government Licence – Regional District Okanagan Similkameen.