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City of Revelstoke Zoning Bylaw No. 2406, 2025

The City of Revelstoke's zoning bylaw, which applies in Revelstoke. Our summary of its 1 low density residential zone zone, 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

ZoneHomes allowedSmallest lot for a subdivisionLot coverageHeight limit
R-LD1
Low Density Residential – Ground-Oriented Dwelling
Up to four homes on a lot over 280 m², three on a smaller one, in at most two buildings (accessory buildings aside): a house, a duplex or a small multi-unit building, with a secondary suite and a carriage suite counted among them (s. 6.1.3, s. 5.2)370 m² and 12 m wide (13.5 m on a corner), at most 1,000 m²; 187.5 m² and 6 m wide for each half of a party-wall split (s. 6.1.4)50% for buildings, 65% for all hard surfaces10 m; a carriage suite 8 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 City of Revelstoke's development services department before you buy or build.

Source: City of Revelstoke Zoning Bylaw No. 2406, 2025 (summarised in our words); zone map: Open Government Licence – Revelstoke.