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Electoral Area G Zoning Bylaw No. 2781, 2017

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen's zoning bylaw, which applies in Okanagan-Similkameen, Electoral Area G. Our summary of its 2 Large Holdings One and Small Holdings Three zones, read from the consolidation to 2026-03-19 and checked 2026-10-05. Its other zones aren't summarised here.

The zones side by side

ZoneHomes allowedSmallest lot for a subdivisionLot coverageHeight limit
LH1
Large Holdings One
One house or mobile home; plus secondary suites (one at most), accessory dwellings and mobile homes by lot size: 1 (125 m² in all) under 8 ha, 2 (250 m²) from 8 ha, 3 (375 m²) from 12 ha, 4 (500 m²) from 16 ha (s. 10.1.4)4 ha35%10 m
SH3
Small Holdings Three
One house and one secondary suite (s. 10.2.4); the zone lists no accessory dwelling1 ha20%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 RDOS's planning department before you buy or build.

Source: Electoral Area G Zoning Bylaw No. 2781, 2017 (summarised in our words); zone map: Open Government Licence – Regional District Okanagan Similkameen.