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Joe Rich Rural Land Use Bylaw No. 1195, 2007
The Regional District of Central Okanagan's zoning bylaw, which applies in Central Okanagan. Our summary of its 5 rural and residential zones, read from the consolidation to 2026-05-14 and checked 2026-10-04. Its other zones aren't summarised here.
Joe Rich is the rural part of the Central Okanagan East electoral area in the Mission Creek valley east of Kelowna, along Highway 33; the bylaw's map (Schedule A) draws its boundary. The rest of the electoral area is zoned by Zoning Bylaw No. 871. (RDCO, Central Okanagan East Electoral Area)
The zones side by side
| Zone | Homes allowed | Smallest lot for a subdivision | Lot coverage | Height limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LH Large Holdings | One single family house (s. 5.5.3) of at least 60 m² (s. 5.5.4), with a secondary suite inside it (s. 3.16); on a lot of 8 ha or more, one additional dwelling for a farm worker or caretaker instead of the suite (s. 3.13) | 30 ha (s. 5.5.2) | 20% | 12 m; accessory buildings 8 m |
| RA Rural Acreage | One single family house (s. 5.6.3) of at least 60 m² (s. 5.6.4), with a secondary suite inside it (s. 3.16); on a lot of 8 ha or more, one additional dwelling for a farm worker or caretaker instead of the suite (s. 3.13) | 4 ha (s. 5.6.2) | 10% | 12 m; accessory buildings 8 m |
| SH-2 Small Holdings 2 | One single family house (s. 5.7.3) of at least 60 m² (s. 5.7.4), with a secondary suite inside it (s. 3.16) | 2 ha (s. 5.7.2) | 10% | 3 storeys and 9 m; accessory buildings 5 m |
| SH-1 Small Holdings 1 | One single family house (s. 5.8.3) of at least 60 m² (s. 5.8.4), with a secondary suite inside it (s. 3.16) | 1 ha (s. 5.8.2) | 10% | 3 storeys and 9 m; accessory buildings 5 m |
| CR Country Residential | One single family house (s. 5.9.3) of at least 60 m² (s. 5.9.4), with a secondary suite inside it (s. 3.16) | 5,000 m² (s. 5.9.2) | 20% | 3 storeys and 9 m; accessory buildings 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 RDCO's planning department before you buy or build.
Source: Joe Rich Rural Land Use Bylaw No. 1195, 2007 (summarised in our words); zone map: Open Government Licence – Regional District of Central Okanagan.