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RES-2: Resort Recreation
A zone in Elk Valley Zoning Bylaw No. 829, 1990 (Regional District of East Kootenay). Our summary of Section 7.24 of the bylaw as consolidated to 2026-04-10.
What the zone allows
- Homes allowed
- None: the zone lists no dwelling
- Main uses
- Ski lifts, runs and the buildings that serve them, concession stands, parks, helipads, wireless towers
- Smallest lot for a subdivision
- None set in the zone
- Height limit
- 12 m, not counting ski lift towers
- Setbacks
- 3 m from every lot line (4.5 m beside a road)
Ski facilities and concession stands need no parking.
Every zone also allows public utilities, parks, roads and conservation areas (s. 4.03).
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 RDEK's planning department before you buy or build.
Source: Elk Valley Zoning Bylaw No. 829, 1990 (summarised in our words); zone map: Open Government Licence – Regional District of East Kootenay.
Elk Valley Zoning Bylaw No. 829, 1990 applies in East Kootenay, Electoral Area A.
Other zones in this bylaw
RS-1 Single Residential (Urban), RS-1A Single Residential (Urban-A), RS-4 Single Residential (Extensive), RR-1 Rural Residential (Estate), RR-2 Rural Residential (Small Holding), RR-4 Rural Residential (Hobby Farm), RR-8 Rural Residential (Country), RR-60 Rural Resource, RS-2 Recreation Residential, RS-2A Resort Residential, RS-2(B) Resort Residential (Multi-Family), RH-1 Mobile Home Park Residential, WP-1 Watershed Protection, CG-4 Highway Commercial, CG-6 Service Commercial, CG-8 Resort Commercial, CG-TP Tourist Pension Commercial, MG-1 Light Industrial, MG-1(A) Resort Light Industrial, MG-2 Heavy Industrial, MG-4 Airport Industrial, PG-1 Community Institutional, PG-2 Parks and Recreation, PG-3 Utility and Public Works, PG-4 Resort Open Space, Recreation and Trails, RES-4 Resort Core, REC-1 Recreation.