R-3: Residential Multi-Family

What the zone allows

Homes allowed

Multi-family buildings, or duplexes where 4 or more units are built; at most one unit per 240 m² of land

Main uses

Apartments and townhouses

Smallest lot for a subdivision

1,000 m² with community water and sewer; 2,000 m² with water only

Lot coverage

40%

Height limit

12 m; accessory building 6 m

Setbacks

Front, sides and rear 8 m

Needs a community water system; 35 m² of open space per unit (s. 17.7).

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 TNRD's planning department before you buy or build.

Source: TNRD Zoning Bylaw No. 2400, 2012 (summarised in our words); zone map: Open Government Licence – Thompson-Nicola Regional District.