2299 - Zoning Bylaw - Consolidated

City of Revelstoke
CONSOLIDATED FOR CONVENIENCE
ZONING BYLAW NO. 2299
(CONSOLIDATED COPY – Includes Amendments

Enacted by Bylaw No. 2285, 2287, 2295, 2301, 2312, 2314, 2315, 2318, 2320 & 2330)
CONSOLIDATED FOR CONVENIENCE
All persons making use of this consolidated version of City of Revelstoke Zoning Bylaw No. 2299 are advised that it has
no legislative sanction; that the amendments have been embodied for convenience of reference only and that the original
bylaw must be consulted for all purposes of interpreting and applying the law.
Sub sections of the original bylaw and/or amendments which have been repealed have not been included in this
consolidation.
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AMENDMENT BYLAW ADOPTED DATE
Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2348 January 10, 2023

Mapping Update – Rezone from CSRD Zone to Single and
Two Family Residential Zone (R2) 3057 McInnes Road
Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2335 July 27, 2022

Mapping Update – Rezone 2080 Uplands from Single
Family Residential Zone (R1) to Medium Density
Residential (R3) and 3000 Mountain Gate Rd from Rural
Residential 60 Hectare to Single Family Residential (r1)
and Medium Density Residential (R3)
Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2331 July 12, 2022

Mapping Update – Rezone from Light Industrial Zone
(M1) to Service Commercial Zone (C7) 721 Law Road
Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2330 June 28, 2022

Establishment of Residential Tourist Accommodation 1
Zone (RTA1)
Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2312 April 12, 2022

Establishment of Comprehensive Development Zone 22
(CD-22)
Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2320 April 12, 2022

To improve clarity on parking requirements and to allow
for secondary suites
Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2318 March 25, 2022

To improve clarity and consistent regulation of Short Term
Rentals

To establish regulations for Short Term Rentals

Amendment to Comprehensive Development Zone 13
(CD13)

Rezone from Single Family Residential District (R1) to
Comprehensive Development Zone 21 (CD21)
Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2315 February 22, 2022

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City of Revelstoke Zoning Bylaw No. 2299, 2021
Mapping Update – Rezone a portion of the parcel from
Mobile Home (R5) to Special Low Density Residential
(R2A) 775 Hwy 23 South

Mapping Update – Rezone from Rural Residential 2
Hectare District (RR2) to Medium Density Multi-Family
Residential District (R3) 714 Cedar St

Mapping Update – Rezone from Rural Residential 2
Hectare District (RR2) to Single and Two Family
Residential District (R2) 685 Cedar St
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CITY OF REVELSTOKE
BYLAW NO. 2299
Being a Bylaw to Repeal and Replace Zoning Bylaw No. 1264,
WHEREAS the Council of the City of Revelstoke, Province of British Columbia, has
adopted the City of Revelstoke Zoning Bylaw No. 1264, 1984:
AND WHEREAS Council has deemed it desirable to establish an updated bylaw to

improve consistency of application of the City’s Zoning Bylaw.
NOW THEREFORE the Municipal Council of the City of Revelstoke, Province of British
Columbia, in open meeting assembled ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. THAT this Bylaw may be cited for all purposes as “Zoning Bylaw No. 2299”.
2. THAT Zoning Bylaw No. 1264, 1984, be repealed in its entirety and replaced
with Schedules ‘A’ and ‘B’ (Zoning Bylaw Text and Mapping) forming part of this
bylaw.
READ A FIRST TIME THE 28th DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2021.
READ A SECOND TIME THE 28th DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2021.
PUBLIC HEARING HELD THE 23rd DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2021.
READ A THIRD TIME THE 7th DAY OF DECEMBER, 2021.
APPROVED BY THE MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE,

PURSUANT TO THE TRANSPORTATION ACT, ON THE 16th DAY OF DECEMBER, 2021.
ADOPTED THIS 13th DAY OF JANUARY, 2022.
Manager of Corporate Services Mayor
Certified a true copy this day of .
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ZONING BYLAW
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SCHEDULE A – ZONING BYLAW TEXT
SECTION 1 – SHORT TITLE ..................................................................................................... 1
SECTION 2 – PURPOSE ........................................................................................................... 1
SECTION 3 – ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONES ........................................................................... 1

3.1 Designation of Zones ................................................................................................... 1
3.2 Official Zoning Map ...................................................................................................... 3
SECTION 4 – BASIC PROVISIONS .......................................................................................... 3

4.1 Application.................................................................................................................... 3
4.2 Conformity with Agricultural Land Commission Act....................................................... 3
4.3 Metric Units and Rounding ........................................................................................... 4
4.4 Definitions .................................................................................................................... 4
4.5 Use Permitted in all Zones ........................................................................................... 4
SECTION 5 – SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS .................................................................. 4

5.1 Location and Siting of Buildings .................................................................................... 4
5.2 Height Exceptions of Buildings and Structures ............................................................. 5
5.3 Height of Regulations Near Airports ............................................................................. 5
5.4 Accessory Buildings and Structures ............................................................................. 6
5.5 Temporary Buildings and Structures............................................................................. 8
5.6 Home Occupations ....................................................................................................... 8
5.7 Accessory Dwelling Units ............................................................................................. 8
5.8 Irregular Shaped Lots ..................................................................................................10
5.9 Yard Exceptions ..........................................................................................................11
5.10 Vision Clearance at Intersection ..................................................................................11
5.11 Fences ........................................................................................................................11
5.12 Flood Control Requirements ........................................................................................12
5.13 Parking and Storage....................................................................................................13
5.14 Landscaping, Buffers and Open Space .......................................................................13
5.15 Hen Keeping ...............................................................................................................15
5.16 Cannabis Retail Sales .................................................................................................15
5.17 Cannabis Production Facility .......................................................................................15
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5.18 Density Bonusing ........................................................................................................15
5.19 Short Term Rental .......................................................................................................16
SECTION 6 – RESIDENTIAL ZONES (R and RR) ...................................................................18

6.1 Single Family Residential Zone – R1 ...........................................................................18
Single Family Residential Short Term Rental Zone – R1v ...........................................18
6.2 Small Lot Single Family Residential Zone – R1A .........................................................20
Small Lot Single Family Residential Short Term Rental Zone –R1Av ..........................20
6.3 Single and Two Family Residential Zone – R2 ............................................................21
Single and Two Family Residential Short Term Rental Zone – R2v .............................21
Special Low Density Residential Zone – R2A ..............................................................21
Special Low Density Residential Short Term Rental Zone – R2Av ..............................21
6.4 Medium Density Multi- Family Residential Zone – R3 ..................................................23
6.5 High Density Multi- Family Residential Zone – R4 .......................................................25
High Density Multi- Family Residential Short Term Rental Zone – R4v .......................25
6.6 Mobile Home Zone – R5..............................................................................................27
6.7 Mobile Home Residential Subdivision Zone – R5A ......................................................29
6.8 Rural Residential 0.4 Hectare Zone – RRO.4 ..............................................................31
Rural Residential 0.4 Hectare Short Term Rental Zone RRO.4v .................................31
6.9 Rural Residential 1 Hectare Zone – RR1 .....................................................................32
Rural Residential 2 Hectare Short Term Rental Zone – RR2v .....................................33
6.12 Rural Residential 60 Hectare Zone – RR60 .................................................................37
6.13 Residential Tourist Accommodation 1 Zone – RTA1 ...................................................39
SECTION 7 - COMMERCIAL ZONES (C) ................................................................................41

7.1 Central Business Zone - C1 ........................................................................................41
7.2 Downtown Fringe Commercial Zone – C2 ...................................................................44
7.3 Fringe Area Commercial Zone – C2-A.........................................................................46
7.4 Fringe Commercial Zone – C2-B .................................................................................47
7.5 Shopping Centre Commercial Zone – C3 ....................................................................48
7.6 Highway Commercial Zone – C4 .................................................................................49
7.7 Highway Commercial Special Zone – C4-A .................................................................51
7.8 Tourist Commercial Zone – C5 ....................................................................................53
7.9 Victoria Road Commercial/Residential Zone – C6 / C6A .............................................54
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7.10 Service Commercial Zone – C7 ...................................................................................56
7.11 Local Commercial Zone – C8 ......................................................................................58
7.12 Recreation Commercial Zone – C9..............................................................................60
7.13 Recreation Commercial Zone – C10............................................................................61
7.14 Neighbourhood Public House Zone – C11...................................................................62
7.15 Fringe Area Service Commercial Zone – C12 .............................................................63
SECTION 8 - INDUSTRIAL ZONES (M) ...................................................................................65

8.1 Light Industrial Zone – M1 ...........................................................................................65
8.2 General Industrial Zone – M2 ......................................................................................67
8.3 Heavy Industrial Zone – M3.........................................................................................69
SECTION 9 - PUBLIC USE ZONES (P)....................................................................................71

9.1 Parks and Public Use Zone – P1 .................................................................................71
9.2 Public Utilities Service Zone – P2 ................................................................................72
9.3 Institutional – P3 ..........................................................................................................73
9.4 Community Care Facilities – P4 ..................................................................................74
SECTION 10 - URBAN RESERVE ZONE (UR) ........................................................................76

10.1 Urban Reserve Zone – UR1 ........................................................................................76
SECTION 11A - COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT ZONES ...............................................77

11A.1 Comprehensive Development Zone 1 – (CD01) ..........................................................77
11.A.9 Comprehensive Development Zone 9 – (CD09) ........................................................105
11A.10 Comprehensive Development Zone 10 – (CD10) ......................................................107
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SECTION 12 – AIRPORT ZONES ..........................................................................................157

12.1 Airport Zone – A1 ......................................................................................................157
12.2 Airport Zone – A2 ......................................................................................................158
SECTION 13 - OFF-STREET PARKING ................................................................................159

13.1 Units of Measurement ...............................................................................................159
13.2 Required Off-Street Parking ......................................................................................159
13.3 Provision of Parking Facilities ....................................................................................161
13.4 Use of Parking ...........................................................................................................161
13.5 Location and Siting of Parking Facilities ....................................................................162
13.6 Development and Maintenance Standards ................................................................162
SECTION 14 - OFF-STREET LOADING ................................................................................164

14.1 Unit of Measurement ......................................................................................................164
14.3 Required Off-Street Loading Spaces ..............................................................................164
14.4 Location and Siting of Loading Facilities.........................................................................164
14.5 Development Standards .................................................................................................164
SECTION 15 - ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT ....................................................166

15.1 Administration ................................................................................................................166
15.2 Permits & Licenses ........................................................................................................166
15.3 Utilities Required Before Commencement ......................................................................166
15.4 Inspection.......................................................................................................................166
15.5 Enforcement ...................................................................................................................166
15.6 Penalties ........................................................................................................................166
15.7 Severability ....................................................................................................................167
SECTION 16 – DEFINITIONS.................................................................................................168
SECTION 17 – BIG EDDY DEVELOPMENT AREA ...............................................................190
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SECTION 18 – SHORT TERM RENTAL AREA .....................................................................191
SCHEDULE B – OFFICIAL ZONING MAP ......... 192
TABLE OF FIGURES
Figure 1: Irregular Shape Lots..................................................................................................10
Figure 2: Vision Clearance at Intersection ................................................................................11
Figure 3: Parking Angle Diagram ...........................................................................................163
Figure 4: Average Natural Grade Diagram .............................................................................170
Figure 5: Building Height Calculation Diagram .......................................................................177
Figure 6: Building Roof Type Diagram ...................................................................................178
Figure 7: Lot Line Diagram .....................................................................................................181
Figure 8: Setback Diagram.....................................................................................................186
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SECTION 1 - SHORT TITLE
This bylaw may be cited as the City of Revelstoke Zoning Bylaw No. 2299, 2021.
SECTION 2 - PURPOSE
The Revelstoke Zoning Bylaw regulates all use of land and the siting and use of buildings and
structures within the boundary of the City of Revelstoke.
SECTION 3 - ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONES

3.1 Designation of Zones
For the purpose of this Bylaw, the City of Revelstoke is hereby divided into the following zones:
SHORT
SECTION TITLE ZONE TITLE
DESIGNATION
6. Residential:
Urban Residential – R:
Single Family Residential Zone R1
Single Family Residential Short Term R1v
Replaced Rental Zone
Short Term
Rental Small Lot Single Family Residential R1A
terminology Zone
with Short
Term Rental Small Lot Single Family Residential R1Av
Bylaw No. Short Term Rental Zone
2295
Single and Two Family Residential R2
Zone
Single and Two Family Residential R2v
Short Term Rental Zone
Special Low Density Residential R2A
Zone
Special Low Density Residential R2Av
Short Term Rental Zone
Medium Density Residential Zone R3
High Density Multi-Family R4
Residential Zone
High Density Multi-Family R4v
Residential Short Term Rental Zone
Mobile Home Residential Zone R5
Mobile Home Residential Subdivision R5A
Zone
1
Rural Residential – RR:
Rural Residential - 0.4 Hectare Zone RR 0.4
Rural Residential - 1 Hectare Zone RR 1
Residential Tourist Accommodation – RTA:
Amendment to Residential Tourist Accommodation 1 RTA1

establish the Zone
Residential
Tourist 7. Commercial:
Accommodation
RTA-1 Zone
Bylaw No. 2330
Central Business District Zone C1
Downtown Fringe Commercial Zone C2
Fringe Area Commercial Zone C2A
S.R. Fringe Commercial Zone C2B
Shopping Centre Commercial Zone C3
Highway Commercial Zone C4
Highway Commercial Special Zone C4A
Tourist Commercial Zone C5
Victoria Road C6/C6A
Commercial / Residential Zone
Service Commercial Zone C7
Local Commercial Zone C8
Recreation Commercial Zone C9
Drive-In Theatre Zone C10
Neighbourhood Public House Zone C11
Fringe Area Service Commercial Zone C12
8. Industrial:
Light Industrial Zone M1
General Industrial Zone M2
Heavy Industrial Zone M3
9. Public Use:
Parks and Public Use Zone P1
Public Utilities Services Zone P2
Institutional Zone P3
Community Care Facilities Zone P4
10. Reserve:
Urban Reserve Zone UR
11A. Comprehensive Development Zones:
Comprehensive Development Zone 1 CD1
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12. Airport Zone:
Airport Zone 1 A1
Airport Zone 2 A2
3.2 Official Zoning Map

(1) The location of the zones established by this Bylaw are shown on the Official
Zoning Map forming part of this Bylaw as Schedule B.
(2) When the zone boundary is designated on the Official Zoning Map as following a
road allowance, creek or railway right-of-way, the centre line of such road
allowance, creek or railway line shall be the zone boundary.
(3) Where a zone does not follow a legally defined line, and where the distances are
not specifically indicated, the location of the boundary shall be determined by
scaling from the Official Zoning Map.
SECTION 4 - BASIC PROVISIONS

4.1 Application
Within the City of Revelstoke, no land, buildings, and structures, including the surface of water,
shall hereafter be used, or occupied, and no building or structure or part thereof shall be
erected, moved, altered, or enlarged unless in conformity with the Bylaw and the contrary shall
be unlawful.
4.2 Conformity with Agricultural Land Commission Act

(1) Notwithstanding anything contained elsewhere in the Bylaw, land designated as
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"Agricultural Land Reserve" pursuant to the Agricultural Land Commission Act
shall be subject to:
(a) The Agricultural Land Commission Act;
(b) Regulations made under the Agricultural Land Commission Act; and
(c) Relevant orders of the Provincial Agricultural Land Commission made
under the Agricultural Land Commission Act.
that is to say, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, where land within an
Agricultural Land Reserve is also within a zone established under this Bylaw, the
Bylaw shall be binding only insofar as it is not repugnant to the Act, Regulations
and Orders.
(2) The provisions of this Bylaw shall be binding without qualification:
(a) Where land outside an Agricultural Land Reserve is zoned for agricultural
use; and
(b) Where land presently within an Agricultural Land Reserve is pursuant to the
Act, regulations, or order of the Commission:
i. excluded from an Agricultural Land Reserve;
ii. exempt by the Act; or
iii. exempted by regulations or an order of the Commission.
4.3 Metric Units and Rounding

Metric units are used for all measurements in this Bylaw.
When calculating density or parking requirements the final resulting number is determined by
rounding off fractions of 0.50 or greater to the next highest whole number and fractions of less
than 0.50 to the next lowest number.
4.4 Definitions
All words or phrases shall have their normal or common meaning except where this is changed,
modified, or expanded by the definition set forth in Section 16. All words that are defined in
Section 16 are italicized throughout this Bylaw.
4.5 Use Permitted in all Zones

The following uses permitted in all zones:
(1) Food production such as fruit, vegetable, and other plant production uses;
(2) Parks and natural areas;
(3) Municipal buildings and public works yards; and
(4) Minor utilities.
SECTION 5 - SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS

5.1 Location and Siting of Buildings
(1) No principal building shall be located in any required front, side, or rear yard
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setback area.
(2) No accessory building shall be located in any required front or side yard setback
area, except as provided for in Section 5.4 of this Bylaw.
5.2 Height Exceptions of Buildings and Structures

The following buildings and structures are exempt from the maximum height requirements of
this Bylaw, provided that no such structure shall cover more than 20% of the lot or, if located on
a building, not more than 10% of the roof area of the principal building.
• Church spires
• Belfries
• Domes
• Monuments
• Fire and hose towers
• Observation towers
• Transmission towers
• Chimneys
• Flag poles
• Radio towers
• Aerials
• Masts
• Water tanks
• Monitors
• Scenery lofts
• Cooling towers
• Roof top patios, and associated amenities
• Elevator and ventilating machinery penthouses
5.2.1 Roof top patios and associated amenities must be screened from surrounding uses as to
not cause noise, light, or odor nuisance.
5.3 Height of Regulations Near Airports

Notwithstanding the definition of "Height of Buildings" in Section 16 and any other height
regulation of this Bylaw, the height of buildings and structures shall not extend above the
following surface:
(1) Extending 75.0 m either side of the runway and 60.0 m beyond each end of the
runway, at the same elevation as the surface of the runway; this surface shall be
referred to hereinafter as "the strip".
(2) Extending upward at a gradient of five percent from each end of the strip, having
a width at the inner edge of 150.0 m, and increasing in width 1 m for each 10.0 m
of length; the outer edge of this surface shall be 3000.0 m from the inner edge;
this surface shall be referred to hereinafter as the "take-off and approach
surface".
(3) Extending upward at a gradient of twenty percent from each side of the strip and
from each side of the take-off and approach surface to an elevation of 45.0 m;
thence outward at an elevation of 45.0 m from the edge of the strip to a distance
of 4000.0 m from the edge of the strip, except as otherwise provided in clause (4)
hereof; this surface shall be referred to hereinafter as the "transitional surface".
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(4) Where land lies at an elevation of 36.0 m or more above the elevation of the
strip, the transitional surface shall be deemed to be elevated to 9.0 m above the
elevation of the land, provided always that the transitional surface shall not be
sloped downward as one proceeds away from the airport, even if the land under
the transitional surface contains a reverse slope.
5.4 Accessory Buildings and Structures

(1) General:
(a) No accessory building or structure shall be erected on any lot unless the
principal building has been erected or will be erected simultaneously with
said accessory building.
(b) An accessory building shall not be located closer than 1.2 m from any lane
or property line, except in the case of a lane intersection where the
provisions of Section 5.10 shall apply.
(c) An accessory building or structure shall not be used as a dwelling, except
as otherwise provided for in this Bylaw.
(d) An accessory building shall not be located closer to a street than the side
yard setback prescribed for the principal building in the zone in which it is
located.
(e) An accessory building may not exceed 6.0 m in height or exceed the height
of principal building, whichever is the lesser, unless otherwise specified in
the associated zone.
(2) Accessory buildings in an Urban Residential (R) Zone, Rural Residential (RR)
Zone, Public Use (P) Zone and Urban Reserve (UR) Zone:
(a) An accessory building shall not be located in front of a principal building.
(b) Notwithstanding Section 5.4(2)(a), greenhouses may be located in front of
the principal building when used for food production if the following
requirements are met:
i. Maximum area of the greenhouse may not exceed 20.0 sq. m;
ii. Maximum of one greenhouse per lot;
iii. Maximum area may not exceed 20% of the front yard setback area;
iv. Must comply with the maximum lot coverage requirement of the
applicable zone;
v. Must maintain a setback of 2.0 m from the front lot line;
vi. Must meet side yard setback requirements for principal buildings, as
outlined in the associated zone;
vii. Must not exceed 3.0 m in height; and
viii. Application in accordance with City of Revelstoke Building Bylaw, as
amended from time to time.
(c) Any accessory building and / or accessory use shall not have a larger gross
floor area than the principal building, unless otherwise permitted by this
bylaw.
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(d) Notwithstanding Section 5.4(2)(a), if a garage or carport cannot be
constructed at the side or rear of the principal building due to physical site
constraints including but not limited to topography, such garage or carport
may be constructed in a front yard setback area provided that:
i. No part of the structure extends more than 1.2 m above the surface of
the ground at any point other than the driveway; and
ii. Must be a minimum 1.2 m from the property line.
(e) The total combined gross floor area of all accessory buildings shall be in
accordance with the following formula:
Size of Lot Maximum Floor Area
i. Lots up to 1,348.8 sq. m 80.00 sq. m
ii. Lots from 1,348.9 to 2,023.4 sq. m 111.48 sq. m
iii. Lots from 2,023.5 to 4,046.8 sq. m 139.35 sq. m
iv. Lots from 4,046.9 to 10,117.46 sq. m 202.30 sq. m
i. For the purposes of calculating total combined gross floor area of all
accessory buildings in accordance with Section 5.4(2)(e), temporary
buildings or structures shall be included in this calculation, but
carports and other structures that do not contain any enclosing walls,
as well as greenhouses located in the front yard setback area shall
not be included.
(f) An accessory building in the Medium Density Multi-Family Residential (R3)
Zone or High Density Multi-Family (R4) Zone shall be setback a minimum
of 3.0 m from the rear lot line when located on a lot that abuts a Single
Family Residential (R1) Zone or a Single and Two Family Residential (R2)
Zone lot.
(g) The regulations governing accessory buildings specified in Section
5.4(2)(a) through 5.4(2)(f), shall apply also to outdoor swimming pools,
excepting that:
i. The structure shall not be situated closer than 1.0 m from any rear lot
line;
ii. The structure shall not be situated closer than 1.0 m from any interior
side lot line; and
iii. Structures which do not project more than 0.6 m above grade at any
point may be allowed within required front or side yard setback area
provided such structures are not closer than 1.5 m to any street line
and are not closer than 1.5 m to the principal building.
(3) Accessory buildings in a Commercial (C) and Industrial (M) Zone:
(a) On a corner lot an accessory building shall be located not closer to the side
street than the principal building on the same lot, nor closer than the
required setback from the side street of the principal building on an
adjoining lot.
(b) An accessory building shall be located not closer than 3.0 m to the rear lot
line of an abutting lot in an Urban Residential (R) Zone.
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5.5 Temporary Buildings and Structures
(1) A temporary building or structure shall:
(a) Not be used as a dwelling unit;
(b) Not exceed a maximum building height of 6.0 m;
(c) Comply with the regulations for principal buildings in the applicable zone;
and
(d) Not be placed on a lot for a period exceeding one year.
5.6 Home Occupations

(1) A home occupation shall involve no internal or external structural alterations to
the principal building (dwelling) and there shall be no exterior indication that the
building is being utilized for any purpose other that that of a dwelling, and no
building, structure, fence, or enclosure other than those in conformity with
permitted residential uses in the zone in which it is located, may be erected.
(2) The premises must not be used for manufacturing, welding or any other light
industrial use, and the home occupation carried on therein shall not produce
noise, vibration, smoke, dust, odour, litter, or heat, other that that normally
associated with a dwelling, nor shall it create and fire hazard, electrical
interference, or traffic congestion on the street.
(3) There shall be no external display or advertisement other than a sign bearing
only the name and occupation of the owner, which may be illuminated but not
flashing and shall not exceed 0.3 sq m in area.
(4) There shall be no external storage of materials, containers, or finished products,
unless associated with a minor agricultural pursuit.
(5) Such occupation shall not involve the use of industrial mechanical equipment.
Equipment deemed necessary for the home occupation including but not limited
to equipment for a personal service profession or for minor agriculture pursuits
may be permitted when it can be demonstrated that offsite impacts such as noise
and odour can be mitigated.
(6) No person who is not a resident of the dwelling shall be employed in any such
occupation.
5.7 Accessory Dwelling Units
5.7.1 Secondary Suites

A single family dwelling, two family dwelling, or row house dwelling that is a single real
estate entity may contain one secondary suite, provided that the secondary suite:
(1) Is not located on a lot that contains a carriage suite or garden suite;
(2) Does not exceed a usable floor space of 90.0 sq. m;
(3) Does not exceed 40% of the usable floor space of the building in which the
principal dwelling and secondary suite are located;
(4) Is furnished with a separate exterior entrance with outdoor lighting; and
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(5) Is provided an uninhibited parking area.
5.7.2 Carriage Suites

One carriage suite may be located on a single residential parcel which contains a single
family dwelling, provided that the carriage suite:
(1) Is not located on a lot that contains a garden suite or secondary suite;
(2) Is located on a property that has no more than one legal title;
(3) Is not located in the required front yard setback area or in front of the principal
dwelling;
(4) Meets a minimum side and rear yard setback requirement of 1.5 m, and 3.0 m for
a flanking side yard on a corner lot;
(5) Does not exceed a maximum height of 8.0 m (inclusive of a first storey garage),
or the maximum height of the single family dwelling, whichever is the lesser;
(6) Is designed with compatible materials and constructed in a manner that is similar
to the architectural character of the single family dwelling;
(7) Does not contain a usable floor space (excluding a first storey garage) greater
than 40% of the usable floor space of the single family dwelling, up to a maximum
of 90.0 sq. m.;
(8) Includes a minimum usable open space dedicated for the occupant of the
carriage suite of 10.0 sq. m.;
(9) Is provided direct access to a roadway or lane or includes a minimum 1.0 m wide
pathway constructed of durable material, extending from the carriage suite
parking area to the entrance of the carriage suite when direct access to the
carriage suite from a roadway or lane is not provided; and
5.7.3 Garden Suites

One garden suite may be located on a single residential parcel which contains a single
family dwelling, provided that the garden suite:
(1) Is not located on a lot that contains a carriage suite or secondary suite;
(2) Is located on a property that has no more than one legal title;
(3) Is not located in the required front yard setback area or in front of the principal
dwelling;
(4) Meets a minimum side and rear yard setback requirement of 1.5 m, and 3.0 m for
a flanking side yard on a corner lot;
(5) Does not exceed a maximum height of 6.0 m, or the maximum height of the
single family dwelling, whichever is the lesser;
(6) Is designed with compatible materials and constructed in a manner that is similar
to the architectural character of the single family dwelling;
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(7) Does not contain a usable floor space greater than 40% of the usable floor space
of the single family dwelling, up to a maximum of 90.0 sq. m.;
(8) Includes a minimum usable open space dedicated for the occupant of the garden
suite of 10.0 sq. m.;
(9) Includes a minimum 1.0 m wide pathway constructed of durable material,
extending from the garden suite parking area to the entrance of the garden suite
when direct access to the garden suite from a roadway or lane is not provided;
and
5.8 Irregular Shaped Lots

(1) All irregular shaped lots must meet the minimum lot width at the required front
yard setback area where it joins the property line at the side lot line as shown
below.
Figure 1: Irregular Shape Lots
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5.9 Yard Exceptions
(1) The following projections into the setback area are permitted:
(a) Roof projections, eaves and gutters, cornices, sills, bay windows,
chimneys, and other similar features, to a maximum of 1.0 m or 50% of
required setback, whichever is the lesser.
(b) Unenclosed balconies and sunshades, open porches, decks, patios,
canopies, and other similar features, up to a maximum of 2.0 m, or 50% of
the required setback, whichever is the lesser.
(c) Gasoline service pumps or pump islands in a required front yard setback
area or a required side yard setback area, but must maintain a minimum
4.5 m to any property line.
(d) Steps, stairs, and mobile home hitches.
5.10 Vision Clearance at Intersection

(1) No fence, wall, building, structure, or landscaping, other than a permitted
principal building, shall be erected to a greater height than 1.1 m within:
(a) 9.0 m from the corner of the intersection of two streets; or,
(b) 6.0 m from the intersection of a lane with a lane, road, or street.
Figure 2: Vision Clearance at Intersection
5.11 Fences
(1) Any fence, wall, hedge, or other structure (not being a building), which exceeds
the height limitations specified in this section shall comply with the height and
setback requirements prescribed for buildings within the zone in which it is
located.
(2) The height of a fence, wall or hedge shall be determined by measurement from
the ground level at the average grade level within 1.0 m of both sides of such
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fence, wall, or hedge.
(3) That portion of a retaining wall which projects above the surface of the ground
which it supports shall be considered a fence and subject to the regulations of
this subsection.
(4) Notwithstanding Section 5.11(2), in cases where a retaining wall has been
constructed along a property line, the height of a fence, wall or hedge shall be
determined by measurement from the surface of the ground which the retaining
wall supports at the average grade level within 1.0 m of such retaining wall.
(5) Subject to the vision clearance provisions of Section 5.10, the following height
limitations shall apply to fences, walls, or hedges:
(a) In all zones, fences, walls, hedges, and retaining walls may not exceed 2.0
m in height;
(b) Notwithstanding Section 5.11(5)(a), in all Urban Residential (R) and Rural
Residential (RR) Zones, fences, walls, hedges or retaining walls within the
required front yard setback area or to the rear of the front line of an existing
principal building, whichever is the lesser, may not exceed 1.1 m in height;
(c) In all Commercial (C), Public Use (P) and Industrial (M) Zones, fences,
walls, or hedges may not exceed 2.5 m in height; and
(d) Where a lot abuts a lot in an Urban Residential (R) or Rural Residential
(RR) Zone, a fence may not exceed 2.0 m in height in any zone.
(6) Section 5.11(5)(a) through 5.11(5)(d) shall not apply to open mesh or chain link
type fences erected on cemetery, public playground, park, playfield, elementary
or high school areas, and in Industrial (M) Zones. In these cases, no such fence
shall exceed a height of 3.5 m and may be located anywhere on the lot.
(7) No barbed wire is permitted within any Urban Residential (R) or Rural Residential
(RR) Zones.
(8) No barbed wire or chain link fencing is permitted within view of the public in the
Central Business (C1) Zone or the Downtown Fringe Commercial (C2) Zone.
5.12 Flood Control Requirements

(1) Notwithstanding any other regulations of this Bylaw, no building or any part
thereof shall be constructed, reconstructed, altered, moved, or extended, nor
shall any mobile home, modular home or structure be located:
(a) Within 30.0 m of the natural boundary of the Columbia River or Illecillewaet
River;
(b) On a parcel of land all of which is outside the Big Eddy Area designated in
Section 17, where the underside of the floor system of any area used for
habitation, business, or the storage of goods damageable by floodwater, or
in the case of a mobile home the ground level on which it is located, is
established at 442.25 m geodetic elevation. Where landfill is used to
achieve the elevation required, no portion of the landfill slope shall be less
than 30.0 m from the natural boundary of the Columbia River or Illecillewaet
River and the face of the fill slope shall be protected from erosion by
floodwaters; or
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(c) On a parcel of land any portion of which is in the Big Eddy Area designated
in Section 17, unless the construction, reconstruction, alteration, placement,
or extension is carried out in accordance with the site-specific
recommendations of a qualified professional engineer or geoscientist
consistent with the report entitled “Big Eddy Construction Zones” dated
August 13, 2008 prepared for the City by Klohn Crippen Berger Ltd., a copy
of which is on file at the offices of the City.
5.13 Parking and Storage

(1) No front or side yard setback area in an Urban Residential (R) Zone or Rural
Residential (RR) Zone shall be used for parking or storage of a recreational
vehicle or boat, except as follows in a developed parking space:
(a) One recreational vehicle up to 6.0 m in length may be parked in a front or
side yard setback area provided it is located no closer than 1.0 m to any
side lot line; or
(b) One boat up to 6.0 m in length may be parked in a front or side yard
setback area provided it is located no closer than 1.0 m to any side lot line.
(2) No commercial vehicle, truck, bus, contractor’s equipment, dismantled or
wrecked automobile, boat, trailer or any similar commercial vehicle, craft or
conveyance shall be parked or stored in the open in an Urban Residential (R)
Zone or Rural Residential (RR) Zone, except the following which may be parked
or stored in the rear yard only, provided they are located no closer than 1.0 m to
the rear lot line:
(a) One truck or commercial vehicle not exceeding 8,600 kilograms gross
vehicle weight;
(b) Trucks, commercial vehicles, or equipment being used directly in the
construction, repair, servicing or maintenance of the buildings or structures
on that parcel;
(c) One dismantled or wrecked commercial vehicle for a period of not more
than 30 consecutive days; or
(d) One commercial boat or vessel not exceeding a length of 6.0 m.
(3) The parking and storage of recreational vehicles in a rear yard in an Urban
Residential (R) Zone or Rural Residential (RR) Zone shall be limited to one
vehicle or trailer which cannot exceed a length of 15.0 m and must be located at
least 1.0 m from the rear lot line and side lot line.
5.14 Landscaping, Buffers and Open Space

(1) Multifamily dwelling and mixed-use buildings
(a) Unless otherwise specified in the applicable zone, all sites must have the
following:
i. There shall be a minimum of 10.0 sq. m. of usable open space per
bachelor dwelling unit.
ii. There shall be a minimum of 15.0 sq. m. of usable open space per
one bedroom dwelling unit.
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iii. There shall be a minimum of 20.0 sq. m. of usable open space per
dwelling unit with two or more bedrooms.
(b) All garbage bins shall be screened from view and be constructed of bear-
proof materials.
(2) Commercial
(a) Where a commercial use abuts a lot in a Urban Residential (R) Zone, Rural
Residential (RR) Zone, or a Public Use (P) Zone, a 2.0 m screen in the
form of fences, walls, hedges, or landscaped berms shall be provided and
properly maintained along the lot boundary to serve as a visual buffer
between the commercial and residential or institutional uses. This screening
shall not exceed 2.5 m in height.
(b) On a commercial lot any unpaved areas shall be suitably landscaped and
maintained and separated from the paved areas by a curb or other barrier.
Landscaping shall consist of any combination of trees, bushes, shrubs,
plants, flowers, lawns, bark mulch, decorative gravel, decorative paving,
planters, decorative fences, and the like, suitable to the Revelstoke climate,
tastefully arranged and maintained so as to enhance the appearance of the
property.
(c) Outdoor storage and display must meet the following regulations:
i. Any part of a lot used or intended to be used as an outside storage
area shall be enclosed by screening consisting of a solid 2.0 m fence
or wall, which shall be uniformly painted or, if chain link fencing,
covered with a privacy screen, and be well maintained and not used
for advertising or display purposes;
ii. No storage is permitted in the side yard setback area;
iii. No storage is permitted in the front yard setback area except items on
display for sale or rental; and
iv. Items for sale or rental may be displayed subject to the condition that
any display areas shall be separated from an abutting street, or, from
a lot that abuts a lot in an Urban Residential (R) or Rural Residential
(RR) Zone by a fully landscaped strip of not less than 2.0 m in width.
(d) All garbage bins shall be screened from view and be constructed of bear-
proof materials.
(3) Industrial
(a) Solid waste disposal sites shall be screened and buffered from any public
right-of-way. In addition, a solid waste disposal site must be 150.0 m from
the boundary of any property that contains a residential use.
(b) In the required front yard setback area and required side yard setback area,
storage of equipment, machinery, motor vehicles and similar items shall not
be permitted, provided that items for sale or rental may be displayed within
the required front yard setback area.
(c) All portions of a lot not utilized by buildings, structures, parking areas,
display areas, driveways, or screened storage areas, shall be cleared of
weed growth and maintained in a dust-free condition at all times.
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(d) Any part of a lot used or intended to be used as an outside storage area
shall be enclosed by screening consisting of a solid 2.5 m fence or wall,
which shall be uniformly painted or, if chain link fencing, covered with a
privacy screen, and be well maintained, and not used for advertising or
display purposes.
(e) Items for sale or rental may be displayed within the required front yard
setback area, subject to the condition that any display area shall be
separated from an abutting street, or from a lot that abuts a lot in an Urban
Residential (R) or Rural Residential (RR) Zone, by a fully landscaped strip
of not less than 2.0 m in width.
(f) The yards are completely enclosed by a solid view obscuring fence or wall
not less than 2.5 m in height. No material shall be piled to a greater height
than that of the surrounding fence or wall.
(g) All garbage bins shall be screened from view and be constructed of bear-
proof materials.
5.15 Hen Keeping

(1) Backyard hen keeping is authorized in conjunction with a residential use, subject
to the provisions of Animal Control Bylaw, as amended from time to time.
5.16 Cannabis Retail Sales

(1) Cannabis Retail Sales are not permitted within 100.0 m of the nearest property
line of a site containing a school, day care facility, community centre, youth
centre, public park, public playground and other municipally owned or operated
facilities or sites catering to youth.
(2) Cannabis Retail Sales are not permitted within 100 m of the nearest property line
of a site containing Cannabis Retail Sales in the following zones: Central
Business District (C1) Zone, Downtown Fringe Commercial (C2) Zone, Victoria
Road Commercial (C6) Zone, and Victoria Road Commercial / Residential (C6A)
Zone.
(3) Cannabis Retail Sales are not permitted within 300.0 m of the nearest property
line of a site containing Cannabis Retail Sales in in the following zones: Highway
Commercial (C4) Zone, Service Commercial (C7) Zone, and Neighbourhood
Public House (C11) Zone.
5.17 Cannabis Production Facility

(1) Only uses associated with cannabis production shall be permitted within a
Cannabis Production Facility. No ancillary uses shall be permitted.
(2) A Cannabis Production Facility shall have a minimum setback of 15.0 m from any
property line of a lot that is zoned for or is used for a residence.
5.18 Density Bonusing

(1) Within the High Density Multi-Family Residential (R4), Central Business District
(C1), Downtown Fringe Commercial (C2), and Victoria Road Commercial (C6)
zones:
(a) The maximum density may be increased to a maximum of 150 dwelling
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units per hectare, if 15% of all residential units are affordable housing
dwelling units.
(b) The maximum density may be further increased to a maximum of 200
dwelling units per hectare, if the provisions of Section 5.18(1)(a) are met,
amenities are provided in accordance with Section 5.14(1), and a minimum
of one of the following amenities is provided:
i. Underground or below building parking for 75% or more of the
required parking spaces; or
ii. The required affordable housing dwelling units in Section 5.18(1)(a) is
increased from 15% to 25%; or
iii. Restoration and designation of a heritage property; or
iv. A dedicated community space for facilities such as day cares,
education centers, arts and culture spaces, or non-profit service
providers.
(2) Within the Medium Density Multi-Family Residential (R3) and Service
Commercial (C7) zones:
(a) The maximum density may be increased to a maximum of 75 dwelling units
per hectare, if 15% of all residential units are affordable housing dwelling
units.
(b) The maximum density may be further increased to a maximum of 100
dwelling units per hectare, if the provisions of Section 5.18(2)(a) are met,
amenities are provided in accordance with Section 5.14(1), and a minimum
of one of the following amenities is provided:
i. Underground or below building parking for 75% or more of the
required parking spaces; or
ii. The required affordable housing dwelling units in Section 5.18(2)(a) is
increased from 15% to 25%; or
iii. Restoration and designation of a heritage property; or
iv. A dedicated community space for facilities such as day cares,
education centers, arts and culture spaces, or non-profit service
providers.
5.19 Short Term Rental

In any zone in which a short term rental is permitted, except in Comprehensive Development
Zones which shall abide by the regulations contained therein, the following requirements apply
to a short term rental use:
(1) A short term rental use is only permitted as an accessory use to a single family
dwelling.
(2) A short term rental use is not permitted to be undertaken in a garden suite or
carriage suite.
(3) A short term rental use is only permitted in a single family dwelling that contains a
secondary suite, unless otherwise provided.
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(4) A short term rental is only permitted when operated by a permanent resident
residing in either the single family dwelling or secondary suite. The permanent
resident must be present any time the short term rental use is occurring.
(5) A short term rental is only permitted on a lot where a residential use is occurring.
The residential use must be occurring in the dwelling unit that is not being used
for the short term rental use.
(6) A short term rental is not permitted on a lot where a care centre minor, hostel, a
bed and breakfast or a group home already exists.
(7) A short term rental may have a maximum of four sleeping units and a maximum
occupancy of eight people at any time within the dwelling unit designated as the
short term rental.
(8) A short term rental shall not change, alter, detract from the residential character
or external appearance of the single family dwelling.
(9) A short term rental shall not create a nuisance for surrounding properties,
including, but not limited to, noise, light pollution or traffic that is disruptive to
surrounding residents’ use and enjoyment of their properties.
(10) No signage will be permitted in conjunction with any short term rental.
(11) A short term rental shall provide off-street parking in accordance with the parking
regulations of this Bylaw.
(12) A short term rental must have a current business licence issued pursuant to the
City of Revelstoke Business Licensing and Regulation Bylaw No. 1503, 1995, as
amended from time to time.
(13) Sections 5.19(3)(4)(5) do not apply to a lawful dwelling unit in the C1, C6, RTA1,
R1v, R1Av, R2v, R2Av, R4v, RRO.4v, and RR2v zones, provided that a
permanent resident operates the short term rental and provides 24 hour property
management services for the short term rental use.
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SECTION 6 - RESIDENTIAL ZONES (R and RR)
URBAN RESIDENTIAL ZONES (R)
6.1 Single Family Residential Zone – R1
Single Family Residential Short Term Rental Zone – R1v
6.1.1 Purpose
The purpose of this zone is to provide for single family dwellings with compatible secondary
uses on large sized urban and semi-urban lots.
6.1.2 Permitted Uses

Principal uses:
Single family dwelling
Secondary uses:
Accessory buildings
Accessory dwelling unit
Bed and breakfast
Boarding, lodging or rooming house
Care centre minor
Group home
Home occupations
Short term rental (in R1v or properties as shown only)
6.1.3 Lot Dimensions

Minimum lot area 550.0 sq. m.
Minimum lot width 15.0 m, except it is 16.5 m for a corner lot.
6.1.4 Lot Coverage

Maximum lot coverage is 40%.
6.1.5 Minimum Yard Dimensions
Yard Setback
Front 6.0 m
Rear 7.5 m
Side 1.5 m
Side yard adjacent to a street 3.0 m
6.1.6 Height
Maximum height of buildings shall not exceed 10.0 m.
6.1.7 Conditions of Use

(1) The following conditions of use apply to this zone:
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(a) There shall be no more than one single family dwelling per lot.
(b) There shall be no more than one accessory dwelling unit per lot.
(c) The minimum building width shall be 6.0m.
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6.2 Small Lot Single Family Residential Zone – R1A
Small Lot Single Family Residential Short Term Rental Zone –
R1Av
6.2.1 Purpose
The purpose of this zone is to provide for single family dwellings with compatible secondary
uses on small sized urban and semi-urban lots.

Principal uses:
Secondary uses:
Accessory buildings
Bed and breakfast
Care centre minor
Group home
Home occupations
Short term rental (in R1Av only)

6.2.4 Lot Coverage


Yard Setback
Front 4.0 m
Rear 6.0 m
Side 1.2 m
6.2.6 Height

(1) The following conditions apply to this zone:
(a) There shall be no more than one single family dwelling per lot.
(b) There shall be no more than one accessory dwelling unit per lot.
(c) The minimum building width shall be 6.0 m.
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6.3 Single and Two Family Residential Zone – R2
Single and Two Family Residential Short Term Rental Zone –
R2v
Special Low Density Residential Zone – R2A
Special Low Density Residential Short Term Rental Zone – R2Av
6.3.1 Purpose
The purpose of this zone is to provide for single family dwellings and two family dwellings with
compatible secondary uses on large sized urban and semi-urban lots.

Principal uses:
Two family dwelling
Secondary uses:
Accessory buildings
Bed and breakfast
Care centre minor
Group home
Home occupations
Short term rental (in R2v and R2Av only)

Minimum lot area for party wall subdivision 250.0 sq. m.
Minimum lot width for party wall subdivision 7.5 m, except it is 8.0 m for a corner lot.
6.3.4 Lot Coverage


Yard Setback
Front 6.0 m
Rear 7.5 m
Side 1.5 m except 0.0 m for shared party walls
6.3.6 Height
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(a) A maximum of one single family dwelling unit or one two family dwelling
unit is permitted per lot.
(b) A lot that contains a single family dwelling may contain one of the following:
i. A secondary suite contained fully within the principal dwelling; or
ii. A carriage suite; or
iii. A garden suite.
(c) A lot containing a two family dwelling may contain one secondary suite per
dwelling unit.
(d) The minimum building width shall be 6.0 m.
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6.4 Medium Density Multi- Family Residential Zone – R3
6.4.1 Purpose
The purpose of this zone is to provide for medium density multifamily dwellings with compatible
secondary uses on medium sized urban and semi-urban lots.

Principal uses:
Multifamily dwelling
Row house dwelling
Stacked row house dwelling
Two family dwelling
Secondary uses:
Accessory buildings
Bed and breakfast
Care centre minor
Group home
Home occupations

6.4.4 Lot Coverage


Yard Setback
Front 6.0 m.
Rear 6.0 m.
Side yard adjacent to a street 4.5 m.
6.4.6 Density
Maximum density shall be 30 dwelling units per hectare.
6.4.7 Height
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(c) A lot containing a row house dwelling or a two family dwelling may contain
one secondary suite per dwelling unit.
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6.5 High Density Multi- Family Residential Zone – R4
High Density Multi- Family Residential Short Term Rental Zone –
R4v
6.5.1 Purpose
The purpose of this zone is to provide for high density multifamily dwellings with compatible
secondary uses on urban lots.

Principal uses:
Row house dwelling
Stacked row house dwelling
Two family dwelling
Secondary uses:
Accessory buildings
Bed and breakfast
Care centre minor
Group home
Home occupations
Short term rental (in R4v only)

6.5.4 Lot Coverage


Yard Setback
Front 6.0 m
Rear 6.0 m
6.5.6 Density
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6.5.7 Height

(c) A lot containing a row house dwelling or a two family dwelling may contain
one secondary suite per dwelling unit.
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6.6 Mobile Home Zone – R5
6.6.1 Purpose
The purpose of this zone is to provide for mobile home developments for residential occupancy
in proper relationship to community facilities and surrounding development.

Principal uses:
Double-wide mobile homes
Mobile home parks
Mobile home subdivisions
Single-wide mobile homes
Secondary uses:
Accessory buildings
Caretaker’s residence
Home occupations

Mobile Home Parks with Community Services:
Minimum lot area for a space - single wide up 350.0 sq. m.
to 4.3 m wide
Minimum lot area for a space - double wide of 420.0 sq. m.
greater than 6.0m
Mobile Home Parks without Community Services:

Minimum lot area per mobile home in a mobile 930.0 sq. m.
home park
Minimum lot area per mobile home in a mobile 550.0 sq. m.
home park where a private central collection
system is installed
6.6.4 Mobile Home Subdivision


All setbacks must be in accordance with the provisions of the Revelstoke Mobile Home Park
and Subdivision By-Law 1080, as amended for time to time.

(a) Every application for a mobile home park or mobile home subdivision
development shall be subject to Preliminary Plan Approval in accordance
with the provisions of the Revelstoke Mobile Home Park and Subdivision
Bylaw 1080.
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(b) Each mobile home park shall include outdoor recreation space, storage
space, paved streets, and services and utilities in accordance with the
provisions of the Revelstoke Mobile Park and Subdivision Bylaw 1080 and
any amendments thereto.
(c) When moving and/or replacing a mobile home for residential use, a unit
must be constructed and certified within 5 years of the transport or
placement of the unit.
(d) No mobile home or additions thereto shall be located within 4.5 m of
another mobile home or addition thereto.
(e) Within thirty (30) days of the day on which a mobile home is moved onto a
lot, skirting of lumber or metal construction painted or pre-finished so as to
complement the main structure, shall be installed. An easily removable
access panel of a minimum width of 1.2 m shall be installed to provide
access to the area enclosed by the skirting.
(f) A maximum of one caretake residence per lot is permitted.
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6.7 Mobile Home Residential Subdivision Zone – R5A
6.7.1 Purpose
This zone provides for a mix of mobile homes, modular homes, and onsite constructed homes.

Principal uses:
Double-wide mobile homes
Modular homes
Single-wide mobile homes
Two family dwelling
Secondary uses:
Accessory buildings
Home occupations
Secondary suites

Single, double wide mobile homes, modular homes, and single family dwellings:
minimum lot area 390.0 sq. m.
minimum lot width 11.79 m.
Two family dwellings:

minimum lot area 800.0 sq. m.
minimum lot width 20.0 m.
6.7.4 Lot Coverage


Yard Setback
Front 6.0 m, except 4.5 m for single wide mobile
home
Rear 6.0 m, except 4.5 m for single wide mobile
home
Side 2.0 m on each side of building, except 0.0
m where a party wall occurs for two unit
dwellings
Side yard adjacent to a street 3.0 m.
6.7.6 Height
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(a) A minimum of 50% of the total lots created in the development shall have
an area of not less than 425.0 sq. m.
(b) This zone must have both community water and sewer systems.
(c) All foundations shall conform to the provisions of the British Columbia
Building Code or C.S.A. Z240.10.1
(d) The subdivision shall be completed with asphalt road to a width of 12.4 m
curb and gutter, fire hydrants and underground power.
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RURAL RESIDENTIAL ZONES (RR)
6.8 Rural Residential 0.4 Hectare Zone - RRO.4
Rural Residential 0.4 Hectare Short Term Rental Zone RRO.4v
6.8.1 Purpose
This zone provides for single family residential development at a density suited to an area
where natural features, the impact on nearby land uses, or the desire to retain existing low
levels of community services precludes more customary urban densities; or to a rural setting
where consolidation of farm acreage or physical division requires the establishment of a limited
number of smaller lots.

Principal uses:
Churches
Secondary uses:
Accessory buildings
Home occupations
Short term rental (in RRO.4v only)

Minimum lot width 34.0 m

Yard Setback
Front 10.0 m or 40.0 m from centre of adjacent
highway, whichever is greater
Rear 7.5 m
Side 6.0 m or where adjacent to a highway15.0
m from centre of adjacent highway,
whichever is greater
6.8.5 Height

(1) There shall be no more than one single family dwelling per lot.
(2) There shall be no more than one accessory dwelling unit per lot.
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6.9 Rural Residential 1 Hectare Zone - RR1
6.9.1 Purpose
This zone provides for rural lifestyles at non-urban densities, in locations where natural features
or the impact on abutting land uses precludes more intensive development.

Principal uses:
Campsites
Churches
Playgrounds
Recreation facilities
Secondary uses:
Accessory buildings
Agriculture
Home occupations
Horticulture

Minimum lot area 1 ha

Yard Setback
Rear 7.5 m
Side 6.0 m or where adjacent to a highway 15.0
6.9.5 Height

(1) Feeding pens for intensive feeding operations (including feed lots) shall be
located not less than 75.0 m from any watercourse or site boundary.
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6.10 Rural Residential 2 Hectare Zone - RR2
Rural Residential 2 Hectare Short Term Rental Zone - RR2v
6.10.1 Purpose
This zone provides for rural lifestyles at non-urban densities, in locations where natural features
or the impact on abutting land uses precludes more intensive development.

Principal uses:
Campsites
Churches
Playgrounds
Outdoor recreation
Secondary uses:
Accessory buildings
Agriculture
Home occupations
Horticulture
Short term rental (in RR2v zone only)
Notwithstanding "Section 6.10.2 Uses Permitted", small automotive repair business operated in
conjunction with and secondary to the single family dwelling is an additional permitted use on
land, the legal description which is, "Pcl. A (See 158064I) of Lot 8 and Lot 9, Block 17, Plan
636K, Section 35, Township 23, Range 2, Meridian 6, Kootenay Land District, Except Plan
R257".


Yard Setback
Rear 7.5 m
6.10.5 Height
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6.11 Rural Residential 8 Hectare Zone – RR8
6.11.1 Purpose
This zone provides for the conservation of agricultural land in areas already subjected to
suburbanization; for residential use of a rural character on land not best suited to intensive
agriculture; and for residential development of areas removed from existing development, in a
manner than will retain their resources and natural features.

Principal uses:
Agriculture
Airport
Campsites
Horticulture
Playgrounds
Sawmills
On sites of 30 ha or greater, uses permitted in the RR-60 zone
Secondary uses:
Accessory buildings
Additional single family dwelling in support of farm use
Home occupations

Hooked lots divided by a highway may be subdivided using the highway as the line of
demarcation between two new lots provided that no new lot is less than 3 ha in size.

Yard Setback
Rear 7.5 m
6.11.5 Density
Lot under 30 ha 1 dwelling
Lot greater than 30 ha 2 dwellings
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6.11.6 Height
The maximum height of buildings shall not exceed 10.0 m.
Farm buildings which may exceed 10.0 m in height where the setback is increased twice the
amount that the building exceeds 10.0 m in height.

(2) Heliports must provide effective and/or adequate noise screening
(3) Sawmills must have a capacity less that 20 cubic m per day.
(6) Notwithstanding Section 6.11.5 and Section 6.11.7(4), an additional single family
dwelling (mobile home) is permitted in support of active and exiting farm use.
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6.12 Rural Residential 60 Hectare Zone – RR60
6.12.1 Purpose
This zone provides for the retention of forest and wild land as non-urban, for the conservation of
agricultural land by the holding of land in large lots, for the prevention of intensive use in areas
subject to periodic flooding, and for the accommodation of forestry, mining, transportation,
recreation, and water uses and activities.

Principal uses:
Agriculture
Airport
Archery ranges
Campsite
Churches
Firing range
Golf courses
Horticulture
Hospitals
Kennels
Libraries
Manufacturing or processing, heavy
Playgrounds
Public assembly
Recreation complex
Schools
Solid waste disposal site
Tourist ranch or farm
Secondary uses:
Accessory buildings
Additional single family dwelling in support of farm use
Home occupations
Overnight accommodation

Minimum lot area for the following uses: 60 ha
• Parks, playgrounds, campsites, and
recreation facilities
• Airfields, airports, and enterprises
engaged in air transport
• Kennels
• Horticulture and farming, including the
direct sale of produce from the farm
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• Processing of raw materials from the
land including preliminary grading,
cutting, or crushing of materials
• Solid waste disposal site
Minimum lot area for all other uses: 4 ha

Yard Setback
Rear 7.5 m
6.12.5 Density
Lot under 30 ha 1 dwelling
Lot greater than 30 ha 2 dwellings
6.12.6 Height
Farm buildings which may exceed 10.0 m in height where the setback is increased twice the
amount that the building exceeds 10.0 m in height.

(2) Heliports must provide effective and/or adequate noise screening.
(3) Sawmills must have a capacity less that 20 cubic m per day.
(4) Kennels shall not be closer than 90.0 m for any site boundary.
(7) Notwithstanding Section 6.12.5 and Section 6.12.7(5), an additional single family
dwelling (mobile home) is permitted in support of active and exiting farm use.
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RESIDENTIAL TOURIST ACCOMMODATION ZONES (RTA)
6.13 Residential Tourist Accommodation 1 Zone – RTA1
6.13.1 Purpose
Amendment This zone provides for the establishment of Tourist Accommodation uses in areas that are in
to add proximity to amenity areas in order to provide accommodation for visitors and tourists in the
Residential
Tourist community.
Accommodati
on RTA-1 6.13.2 Permitted Uses
Zone Bylaw
No. 2330
Principle uses:
Bed and breakfast
Hostel
Short term rental
Tourist accommodation
Secondary uses:
Accessory buildings and accessory uses
Caretakers residence
Café
Personal service establishment
Restaurant
Retail stores

6.13.4 Lot Coverage

On lots greater than 3,500.00 sq. m in size, the maximum lot coverage shall be 20%.
On lots equal to or less than 3,500.00 sq. m in size, the maximum lot coverage shall be 40%.
6.13.5 Floor Area Ratio

On lots greater than 3,500.00 sq. m in size, the maximum floor area ratio shall be 1.0.
On lots equal to or less than 3,500.00 sq. m in size, the maximum floor area ratio shall be 1.5.

Yard Setback
Front 6.0 m
Rear 3.0 m or 6.0 m when abuts an Urban
Residential (R) Zone
Side 3.0 m or 6.0 m when abuts an Urban
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6.13.7 Height

(1) There shall be no more than one single family dwelling or one caretakers
residence per lot.
(3) There shall be a maximum of eight habitable rooms or dwelling units on a lot
associated with a hostel or tourist accommodation use.
(4) There shall be 24 hour, seven day a week property management services for all
activities associated with a hostel or tourist accommodation use.
(5) There shall be a maximum usable floor space of 250.00 sq. m for cafes, personal
service establishments, restaurants, and retail stores.
(6) For lots that are abutting properties located within the Columbia Shuswap
Regional District, all buildings and structures shall meet a minimum setback of
10.00 m from the abutting lot line.
(7) For lots that are abutting properties located within the Columbia Shuswap
Regional District a minimum landscape buffer of 5.00 m shall be provided from
the abutting lot line.
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SECTION 7 - COMMERCIAL ZONES (C)
7.1 Central Business Zone - C1

7.1.1 Purpose
This zone provides for the accommodation in the downtown area of general commercial uses to
serve the consumer needs of the entire community. Provision is also made for the development
of apartment buildings, either in combination with commercial uses, or separate residential
buildings.

Principal uses:
Animal clinics, minor
Apartment buildings
Automobile, mobile home or boat sales or rental lot
Bus depots
Cafe
Cannabis retail sales
Clubs
Commercial schools
Removal
Craft distillery
of Hotels, Emergency and protective services
Motels, Funeral parlors
Motor
Hotels & Gasoline service stations
Lodges as Hostels
Permitted
Uses Libraries
Bylaw No. Liquor primary establishments
2318
Microbrewery
Mixed-use building
Parking areas
Personal service establishments
Post offices
Professional service establishments
Public assembly
Recreational complex
Restaurants
Retail stores Addition of
Tourist
Shopping centres Accommodation
Tourist accommodation as a permitted
Use
Notwithstanding “Section 7.1.2 Uses Permitted”, washrooms and storage buildings are an Bylaw No. 2318
additional permitted use on land, the legal description, which is Lot 20, Block 16, Section 34,
TWP 23, R2, W6M, Kootenay District, Plan 636, 109 Mackenzie Avenue.
Secondary uses:
Accessory buildings
Bed and breakfast
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Add Short
Term
Rental and
Bed &
Breakfast Short term rental
As
Secondary Wholesale
Uses
Bylaw No.
2295
minimum lot area 230 sq. m.
minimum lot width 7.0 m

The maximum floor area ratio shall be 2.5 for general commercial, service, and institutional use,
and mixed-use buildings.
The maximum floor area ratio shall be 2.0 for apartment buildings / multifamily dwellings.
7.1.5 Maximum Density

The maximum density shall be 60 dwelling units per hectare.

For general commercial, service, institutional and combination residential / commercial uses:
Yard Setback
Front 0.0 m
Rear 0.0m or 6.0 m when abuts an Urban
For residential uses:
Yard Setback
Front 6.0 m
Rear 6.0 m
Side 3.0 m
7.1.7 Height

(1) Gasoline service stations:
(a) Screening of not less than 1.0 m in height shall be provided and properly
maintained along any boundary of the lot which abuts a lot in an Urban
Residential (R) Zone.
(b) Gasoline service pumps or pump islands shall be located not closer than
4.5 m to any property lines.
(c) All servicing and servicing equipment, other than that normally carried on a
pump island, shall be entirely enclosed within a building.
(d) The entire surface area shall be paved with a permanent surface of asphalt
or concrete, and any unpaved areas of the lot shall be suitably landscaped
and maintained and separated from the paved areas by a curb or other
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barrier.
(e) Where a lot abuts a lot in an Urban Residential (R) Zone, or is separated by
a street or lane therefrom, exterior lighting shall be designated to deflect
away from adjacent properties.
Addition of (2) Mixed-use buildings and multifamily dwelling:
2(c)
Bylaw No. (a) Notwithstanding Section 5.14(1), a minimum of 5.0 sq. m. of usable open
2318 space shall be provided for each dwelling unit.
(b) A completely separate entrance to the residential use shall be provided
from a ground floor entrance which opens onto a public street.
(c) Tourist accommodation and short term rental is not permitted within a
mixed-use building or a multifamily dwelling.
(3) Utilities, minor
(a) Utility uses must be completely enclosed within a building.
(4) Wholesale
(a) Only permitted in conjunction with a retail store.
(b) The maximum area used for wholesale must not exceed 650.3 sq. m.
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7.2 Downtown Fringe Commercial Zone – C2
7.2.1 Purpose
This zone provides for the establishment of compatible commercial and residential uses in
areas of transition between the central commercial zones and residential zones.

Principal uses:
Accessory buildings
Removal of
Lodges, Motels, Animal clinics, minor
and Motor Apartment buildings
Hotels and
addition of Boarding, lodging, and rooming houses
Tourist Cannabis retail sales
Accommodation
as Permitted
Clubs
Uses Libraries
Bylaw No. 2318 Mixed-use building
Post offices
Restaurants
Retail stores
Secondary uses:
Add Short
Bed and breakfast
Term Short term rental
Rental and
Bed &
Breakfast 7.2.3 Lot Dimensions
As
Secondary Minimum lot area 550 sq. m.
Uses
Bylaw No. Minimum lot width 15.0 m
2295

The maximum floor area ratio shall be 1.5 for general commercial, service, and institutional use,
and mixed-use buildings.
The maximum floor area ratio shall be 0.8 for apartment buildings / multifamily dwellings.


For general commercial, service, institutional and combination residential / commercial uses:
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Yard Setback
Front 0.0m
Rear 0.0 m 6.0 m when abuts an Urban
For residential uses:
Yard Setback
Front 6.0 m
Rear 6.0 m
Side 3.0 m
7.2.7 Height

(1) Boarding rooms, lodging, and rooming houses subject to the development
regulations in the Single and Two Family Residential (R2) Zone.
(2) Mixed-use buildings:
(a) Notwithstanding Section 5.14(1), a minimum of 5.0 sq. m. of usable open
Addition of
space shall be provided for each dwelling unit.
2(c)
(b) A completely separate entrance to the residential use shall be provided
Bylaw No.
2318 from a ground floor entrance which opens onto a public street.
(c) Tourist accommodation and short term rental is not permitted within a
mixed-use building or multifamily dwelling.
(3) Single family dwelling only on lots which at the time of adoption of this Bylaw
were occupied by an existing single family dwelling, subject to the development
regulations in the Single and Two Family Residential (R2) Zone.
(4) Retail stores max 60% lot coverage.
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7.3 Fringe Area Commercial Zone – C2-A
7.3.1 Purpose
This zone provides for the establishment of compatible restricted commercial / residential uses
in areas of transition between Downtown Fringe Commercial and Residential zones.

Principal uses:
Bed and breakfast
Cafe
Restaurants
Retail store
Specialty museum
Secondary uses:
Accessory buildings

Minimum lot area 1000 sq. m.
7.3.4 Density / Floor Area Ratio

For combination commercial / residential uses, the maximum floor area ratio shall be 0.5.

Yard Setback
Front 6.0 m
Side 3.0 m
7.3.6 Height

(1) All open space may be used for parking and/or landscaping, but in no case shall
the parking area exceed the amount of landscaping area.
(2) Restricted retail as related to items displayed in the museum such as pianos, art,
and antiques.
(3) A maximum of one caretake residence per lot is permitted.
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7.4 Fringe Commercial Zone – C2-B
7.4.1 Purpose
This zone provides for the establishment of restricted commercial uses in a residential area
adjacent to a main access route.

Principal use:
Retail store
Secondary uses:
Post offices

Minimum lot area 3,720 sq. m.

For combination commercial / residential uses, the maximum floor area ratio shall be 0.3.

Yard Setback
Front 22.0 m.
rear 7.5 m
Side 7.5 m when abuts an Urban Residential (R)
Zone or 18.0 m when abuts a street
7.4.6 Height

(1) All portions of the lot not utilized by buildings shall be paved with either asphalt or
decorative paving stones.
(2) No accessory buildings are allowed.
(3) Retail store must have 75% or greater of the total floor area use being grocery
related.
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7.5 Shopping Centre Commercial Zone – C3
7.5.1 Purpose
This zone provides for the establishment of shopping centre commercial establishments
complexes designed as integrated units to provide commercial services to the entire community.

Principal uses:
Building supply store
Removal of
Motor Hotels Professional service establishments
and addition of Public assembly
Tourist
Accommodation Retail stores
as Permitted Restaurants
Uses
Bylaw No. 2318 Shopping centre
Secondary uses:


Yard Setback
Front 6.0 m.
Rear 6.0 m
Side 6.0 m
7.5.5 Height
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7.6 Highway Commercial Zone – C4
7.6.1 Purpose
This zone provides for the orderly development of accommodation for transient motorists in
proper relationship to thoroughfares and surrounding areas.
Removal of Principal uses:

Hotels, Motels,
and Motor Hotels Bus depots
and addition of Cafe
Tourist
Accommodation Campground
as Permitted Cannabis retail sales
Uses
Bylaw No. 2318 Carwash
Fruit stands
Gasoline service stations
Information centre
Microbreweries
Restaurants
Retail store
Secondary uses:
Notwithstanding "Section 7.6.2 Uses Permitted", an apartment building is an additional

permitted use on "the South Half of Villa Lot 11, Section 33, Township 23, Range 2, West of the
6th Meridian, Kootenay District, Plan 9551, Except Part included in Plan R257".

Lot width 17.0 m
7.6.4 Lot Coverage

The maximum lot coverage shall be 50%.

Yard Setback
Front 6.0 m
Rear 6.0 m
Side 6.0 m
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7.6.6 Height
The maximum height of buildings shall not exceed:
12.0 m; or
16.7 m, provided lot coverage does not exceed 35%

(1) Fruit stands:
(a) For roadside fruit stands, an access permit shall be obtained from the City
of Revelstoke, or where applicable, from the Ministry of Transportation and
Highway.
Removal of 2 (a) (b) Fruit stands shall be structurally of sound construction with a durable
and renumber painted or prefinished exterior cladding.
accordingly
Bylaw No. 2318 (2) Carwash Establishments:
(a) Each lot shall have an area of not less than 930 sq. m.
(b) No building shall be situated closer than 5.0 m to the side lot line.
(c) Screening of not less than 1.5 m in height shall be provided and properly
Residential (R) Zone or is separated therefrom by a lane.
(d) The entire customer service area shall be paved with a permanent surface
of asphalt or concrete.
(3) Gasoline Service Stations:
(a) Gasoline service pumps or pump islands shall be located not closer than 4.5
m to any property line.
(b) All servicing and servicing equipment, other than that normally carried on a
(c) Where a lot abuts a lot in an Urban Residential (R) Zone, or is separated by a
street or land therefrom, exterior lighting shall be designed to deflect away from
adjacent properties.
(4) Caretaker Residence
(a) A maximum of one caretake residence per lot is permitted.
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7.7 Highway Commercial Special Zone – C4-A
7.7.1 Purpose
This zone provides for the orderly development of accommodation and services to motorists,
residents, and tourists in proper relationship to thoroughfares and surrounding areas.
Removal of
Hotels, Motels,
and Motor
Hotels and
Principal uses:
addition of
Tourist Cafe
Accommodation Carwash
as Permitted
Uses
Fruit stands
Bylaw No. 2318 Gasoline service stations
Heliports
Restaurants
Retail store
Secondary uses:

Lot width 17.0 m
7.7.4 Lot Coverage

The maximum lot coverage shall be 50%.

Yard Setback
Front 6.0 m
Rear 6.0 m
Side 6.0 m
7.7.6 Height

(1) Fruit stands:
(a) For roadside fruit stands, an access permit shall be obtained from the City
of Revelstoke, or where applicable, from the Ministry of Transportation and
Highway.
(b) Fruit stands shall be structurally of sound construction with a durable
painted or prefinished exterior cladding.
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Removal of 2 (a)
and renumber (2) Carwash Establishments:
accordingly
Bylaw No. 2318 (a) Each lot shall have an area of not less than 930 sq. m.
(c) Screening of not less than 1.5 m in height shall be provided and properly
Residential (R) Zone or is separated therefrom by a lane.
(d) The entire customer service area shall be paved with a permanent surface
(a) Screening of not less than 1.0 m in height shall be provided and properly
Residential (R) Zone.
(b) Gasoline service pumps or pump islands shall be located not closer than
(c) All servicing and servicing equipment, other than that normally carried on a
(d) The entire surface area shall be paved with a permanent surface of asphalt
or concrete, and any unpaved areas of the lot shall be suitably landscaped
and maintained and separated from the paved areas by a curb or other
barrier.
(e) Where a lot abuts a lot in an Urban Residential (R) Zone, or is separated by
a street or land therefrom, exterior lighting shall be designed to deflect
(4) All portions of a lot not utilized by buildings, structures, parking areas, display
areas, delivery, or screened storage areas, shall be cleared of weed growth and
maintained in a dust-free condition at all times.
(5) Any part of a lot used or intended to be used as an outside storage area shall be
enclosed by screening consisting of a solid 2.5 m (fence or wall, which shall be
uniformly painted or well maintained, and not used for advertising or display
purposes.
(6) For Commercial Heliports, the following conditions apply:
(a) Hours of operation are restricted to daylight hours only.
(b) Landing site to be secured at all times.
(c) Proper warning signs to be posted along Trans Canada Highway #l.
(d) Refueling area to be installed pursuant to Fire Services Act of B.C. and the
National Fire Code of Canada the size of the helicopter shall not exceed a
206 model.
(7) Caretaker Residence
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7.8 Tourist Commercial Zone – C5
7.8.1 Purpose
This zone provides for the orderly development, in proper relationship to amenity areas and
Removal of surrounding uses, of lodging and eating facilities to provide accommodation for visitors and
Hotels, Motels, tourists in the community.
and Motor
Hotels and
addition of 7.8.2 Permitted Uses
Tourist
Accommodation Principal uses:
as Permitted
Uses Campground
Bylaw No. 2318 Restaurants
Secondary uses:
Accessory buildings

Lot width 20.0 m

Yard Setback
Front 6.0 m
Rear 6.0 m
Side 6.0 m
7.8.5 Height

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7.9 Victoria Road Commercial/Residential Zone – C6 / C6A
7.9.1 Purpose
This zone recognized the existing pattern of commercial and residential uses fronting on Victoria
Road from the CPR underpass to Garden Avenue.
Removal of 7.9.2 Permitted Uses

Hotels, Motels,
and Motor Principal uses:
Hotels and
addition of Automobile, mobile home or boat sales or rental lot
Tourist Cannabis retail sales
Accommodation
as Permitted Cartage, delivery, and express facilities
Uses Carwash
Bylaw No. 2318
Emergency and protective services
Mixed-use building
Restaurants
Retail stores
Small equipment and appliance repair
Two family dwelling
Add Short
Term Amusement and Recreation Services, including bowling alleys and billiard parlours on Lot A,
Rental and Sections 33 and 34, Township 23, Range 2, West of the 6th Meridian, Kootenay District Plan
Bed &
Breakfast 5550.
As
Secondary
Uses
Secondary uses:
Bylaw No.
2295
Accessory buildings
Bed and breakfast
Short term rental
7.9.3 Lot Coverage

The maximum lot coverage shall be 50% of the lot area.


Lot width 15.0 m
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Yard Setback
Front 6.0 m
Rear 6.0 m
Side 0.0 m except 3.0 m when abuts a
residential use or street
7.9.7 Height

(1) Carwash Establishments:
Replacement of
Item 2 in its (c) The entire customer service area shall be paved with a permanent surface
entirety of asphalt or concrete.
Bylaw No. 2318
(2) Tourist Accommodation
(a) The front yard, side yard and rear yard shall be not less than 6.0 m.
(a) Gasoline service pumps or pump islands shall be located not closer than
(c) The entire surface area shall be paved with a permanent surface of asphalt
or concrete.
(d) Where a lot abuts a lot in an Urban Residential (R) Zone, or is separated by
a street or land therefrom, exterior lighting shall be designed to deflect
(4) Single family dwelling and Two family dwelling shall be subject to the regulations
of the Single and Two Family Residential (R2) Zone.
Addition of Item 5 (5) Mixed-use buildings and multifamily dwelling
Bylaw No. 2318
(a) Tourist accommodation and short term rental is not permitted within a
mixed-use building or multifamily dwelling.
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7.10 Service Commercial Zone – C7
7.10.1 Purpose
This zone provides for the accommodation of vehicular oriented commercial uses of low
intensity, and for commercial uses requiring large areas for storage and handling of materials,
goods, and equipment.

Principal uses:
Auctions
Auto body repair shop
Automobile repair shop
Automobile, mobile home or boat sales or rental lot
Building supply establishments.
Bus depots
Cafe
Cartage, delivery, and express facilities
Carwash
Contractors yard
Equipment sales and repair, heavy
Equipment sales and repair, light
Mini-storage facilities
Mixed-use building
Mobile home sales, service, and storage
Nurseries
Public assembly
Restaurants
Retail stores
Warehousing
Wholesaling
Secondary uses:

Lot width 15.0 m
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7.10.4 Lot Coverage

Yard Setback
Front 6.0 m
Rear 6.0 m
Side 3.0 m except 6.0 m when abuts residential
use or street
7.10.6 Height

The maximum density is 30 dwelling units / hectare.

(1) Carwash Establishments:
(a) Each lot shall have an area of not less than 930.0 sq. m.
(c) The entire customer service area shall be paved with a permanent surface
(2) Motels, Motor hotels and Hotels:
(b) The front yard, side yard and rear yard shall be not less than 6.0 m.
(a) Gasoline service pumps or pump islands shall be located not closer than
(c) The entire surface area shall be paved with a permanent surface of asphalt
or concrete,
(d) Where a lot abuts a lot in an Urban Residential (R) Zone, or is separated by
a street or land therefrom, exterior lighting shall be designed to deflect way
from adjacent properties.
(4) Outdoor storage:
(a) No storage is permitted in front yard setback area except items on display
for sale or rental.
(5) Conditions of Use
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7.11 Local Commercial Zone – C8
7.11.1 Purpose
This zone provides for the establishment of general commercial development outside the
Central Business zones in residential neighbourhoods to provide convenience shopping and
services in close proximity to residential areas.

Principal uses:
Mixed-use building
Cafe
Restaurants
Retail stores
Secondary uses:

Lot width 20.0 m
7.11.4 Lot Coverage


The maximum floor area ratio shall be 0.5.

Yard Setback
Front 6.0 m
Rear 3.0 m
Side 3.0 m
7.11.8 Height

(1) Caretaker’s Residence:
(a) If located on the same level as the commercial use, it shall be located
behind the commercial use and not closer than 6.0 m to the front of the
building.
(b) It is fully separated from the commercial use with the main street access to
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the dwelling unit being entirely separate from the related commercial uses.
(c) A maximum of one caretake residence per lot is permitted.
(2) Retails stores:
(a) Must cater to the day-to-day shopping needs of the residents of the local
neighbourhood.
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7.12 Recreation Commercial Zone – C9
7.12.1 Purpose
This zone provided for low intensity private recreational uses which require relatively large areas
for development.

Principal uses:
Archery ranges
Firing range
Miniature golf courses
Outdoor recreation
Public assembly
Riding academies
Secondary uses:


Yard Setback
Front 7.5 m
Rear 3.0 m
Side 3.0 m except 6.0m when abuts a residential
use or street

(1) Archery Ranges and Gun Clubs shall be located, designed, and operated so as
to minimize the hazard to persons not taking part in the said activities.
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7.13 Recreation Commercial Zone – C10
7.13.1 Purpose
This zone provides for the development of drive-in theatres.

Principal uses:
Drive in theatres
Secondary uses:

Yard Setback
Front 10.0 m except when abuts a highway 40.0
m from centre of highway
Rear 10.0 m
Side 10.0 m except when abuts a highway 40.0
m from centre of highway
7.13.4 Condition of Use

(1) There shall be at least two (2) points through which vehicles other than service
vehicles may enter or leave the site.
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7.14 Neighbourhood Public House Zone – C11
7.14.1 Purpose
This zone provides for the establishment of structures suitable for licensing as neighbourhood
public houses pursuant to the Liquor Contract and Licensing Act.

Principal uses:
Beer and wine stores
Neighbourhood pubs
Restaurants and the like, excluding drive-in businesses.
Secondary uses:

Yard Setback
Front 5.0 m except when abuts a highway 15.0 m
from centre of highway
Rear 6.0 m
Side 5.0 m except when abuts a highway 15.0 m
from centre of highway
7.14.4 Height
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7.15 Fringe Area Service Commercial Zone – C12
7.15.1 Purpose
This zone provides for the accommodation of vehicular oriented commercial uses and for
commercial uses requiring enclosed storage areas.

Principal uses:
Automobile repair shop
Automobile, mobile home or boar sales or rental lot
Automotive electrical repair shop
Contractors yard
Muffler shop
Professional service establishment
Retail store
Small equipment and appliance repair
Wholesale
Secondary uses:

Lot width 15.0 m
7.15.4 Lot Coverage


The maximum floor area ratio shall be 0.5.

Yard Setback
Front 6.0 m
Rear 6.0 m
Side 3.0 m except 6.0 m when abuts a
residential use or highway
7.15.7 Height
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(1) No storage yard or area shall be permitted in a required side yard setback area
on a corner lot.
(2) Items for sale or rental may be displayed within the required front yard setback
area, subject to the condition that any display areas shall be separated from an
abutting street, or from a lot that directly abuts a lot in an Urban Residential (R)
Zone by a fully landscaped strip of not less than 2.0 m in width.
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SECTION 8 - INDUSTRIAL ZONES (M)
8.1 Light Industrial Zone – M1

8.1.1 Purpose
This zone provides for the accommodation of service commercial, light industrial and light
manufacturing uses under conditions designed to minimize conflicts with surrounding uses.
Principal uses:
Animal clinics, major
Auctions
Automobile, boat, trailer, and recreation vehicle sales and rental lots
Automotive and truck repair shops, including body repair and painting
Building supply store
Bulk fuel storage depot
Cafe
Cannabis production facility
Carwash
Contractors yard
Equipment sales and repairs, heavy
Heliports on land described as proposed Block E, District Lot 5362 as shown on Schedule "A"
attached to Bylaw No. 1672 but only in conjunction with a bulk aviation fuel storage facility
use conducted on the land
Manufacturing or processing, light
Nurseries
Modular home and building dealers and mobile home sales lots
Public assembly
Retail store
Sale, rental and repair of tools and small equipment
Storage yards
Warehousing
Wholesale
Secondary uses:
Caretaker's residence
Not withstanding “Section 8.1.2 Uses Permitted”, milling operations limited to log house
construction is an additional permitted use on land, the legal description, which is Lot 1, District
Lot 5362, Kootenay District, Plan NEP73452, 2020 Westside Road.
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8.1.4 Lot Coverage


Yard Setback
Front 6.0 m except 10.0 m when abuts an Urban
Rear 3.0 m except 9.0 m when abuts an Urban
Side
3.0 m except:
0.0 m where it does not about a street or
Urban Residential (R) Zone, provided that
the other side yard setback is minimum 6.0
m; or
10.0 m when a lot abuts an Urban
8.1.6 Height
The maximum height of buildings of a caretaker's residence shall not exceed 6.0 m.

(1) General Conditions:
(a) In the front yard and side yard setback areas, storage of equipment,
machinery, motor vehicles and similar items shall not be permitted, provided
that items for sale or rental may be displayed within the required front yard
setback area.
(b) All portions of a lot not utilized by buildings, structures, parking areas,
(c) All manufacturing or processing, light, equipment repair, or construction
associated with a contractors yard shall be carried on within an enclosed
building.
(2) Caretaker’s Residences:
(a) That a caretaker's residence shall conform to CSA Z-240 Mobile homes or
A-277 Factory Built Homes or as amended.
(b) That any suite within a principal building be restricted to a maximum size of
70 sq. m. (755.4 sq. ft.).
(c) A caretaker's residence shall conform to setback provisions of the Single
and Two Family Residential (R2) Zone.
(d) A maximum of one caretake residence per lot is permitted.
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8.2 General Industrial Zone – M2
8.2.1 Purpose
This zone provides for a broader range of industrial and manufacturing uses than permitted in
the Light Industrial (M1) Zone.

Principal uses:
Auctions
Automotive repair shops
Building supply sales
Cafe
Carwash
Clean metal recycling facility
Contractors yard
Equipment sales and repair, heavy
Nurseries
Public assembly
Retail store
Sale, rental and repair of tools and small equipment
Storage yards
Warehousing
Wholesale
Secondary uses:

8.2.4 Lot Coverage

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Yard Setback
Side
3.0m except:
an Urban Residential (R) Zone, provided
that the other side yard setback is minimum
6m or
10.0 m where a lot abuts an Urban
8.2.6 Height

(a) In the front yard and side yard setback area, storage of equipment,
machinery, motor vehicles and similar items shall not be permitted, provided
that items for sale or rental may be displayed within the required front yard
setback area.
(b) All portions of a lot not utilized by buildings, structures, parking areas,
(c) All manufacturing or processing, light, equipment repair, or construction
associated with a contractors yard shall be carried on within an enclosed
building.
(2) Caretaker’s Residences:
(a) That a caretaker's residence shall conform to CSA Z-240 Mobile homes or
A-277 Factory Built Homes or as amended.
(b) That any suite within a principal building be restricted to a maximum size of
70 sq. m.
(c) A caretaker's residence shall conform to setback provisions of the Single
and Two Family Residential (R2) Zone.
(d) A maximum of one caretaker residence per lot is permitted.
(3) Clean Metal Recycling Facility:
(a) Pursuant to Section 5.11, all outside storage areas shall be completely
enclosed by a solid view obscuring fence (or wall) of not less than 2.5 m in
height.
(b) No material shall be piled to a greater height than that of the surrounding
fence or wall.
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8.3 Heavy Industrial Zone – M3
8.3.1 Purpose
This zone provides for all heavy industrial and manufacturing uses.

Principal uses:
Auctions
Automobile wrecking yard
Automotive repair shops
Building supply sales
Cafe
Carwash
Clean metal recycling facility
Contractors yard
Equipment sales, and repair, heavy and storage
Equipment sales, and repair, light and storage
Manufacturing or processing, heavy
Nurseries
Public assembly
Retail store
Storage yards
Warehousing
Wholesale
Secondary uses:

8.3.4 Lot Coverage

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Yard Setback
Side
3.0m except:
an Urban Residential (R) Zone, provided
that the other side yard setback is minimum
6.0 m or
10.0 m where a lot abuts an Urban
8.3.6 Height

(a) In the front yard and side yard setback area, storage of equipment, machinery,
motor vehicles and similar items shall not be permitted, provided that items for
sale or rental may be displayed within the required front yard setback area.
(b) All portions of a lot not utilized by buildings, structures, parking areas, display
areas, driveways, or screened storage areas, shall be cleared of weed growth
and maintained in a dust-free condition at all times.
(2) Caretakers Residences:
(a) That a caretaker's residence shall conform to CSA Z-240 Mobile homes or A-
277 Factory Built Homes or as amended.
(b) That any suite within a principal building be restricted to a maximum size of 70
sq. m.
(c) A caretaker's residence shall conform to setback provisions of the Single and
Two Family Residential (R2) Zone.
(d) A maximum of one caretaker residence per lot is permitted.
(3) Clean Metal Recycling Facility:
(a) Pursuant to Section 5.11, the storage area is completely enclosed by a solid
view obscuring fence (or wall) not less than 2.5 m in height.
(b) No material shall be piled to a greater height than that of the surrounding fence
or wall.
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SECTION 9 - PUBLIC USE ZONES (P)
9.1 Parks and Public Use Zone – P1

9.1.1 Purpose
This zone provides for areas and uses that provide social, recreational, and other services to
the community.

Principal uses:
Campsites
Cemetery
Fair grounds
Golf courses
Playgrounds
Public assembly
Recreational complex
Tourist information centres
Secondary uses:
Caretakers residence

Yard Setback
Front 6.0 m
Rear 6.0 m
Side 6.0 m

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9.2 Public Utilities Service Zone – P2
9.2.1 Purpose
This zone provides for areas and uses that provide public, utility and emergency, services to the
community.

Principal uses:
Animal shelter
Utilities, major
Secondary uses:
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9.3 Institutional – P3
9.3.1 Purpose
This zone provides for areas and uses that provide health, social, educational, and other
services to the community.

Principal uses:
Assisted living residences
Churches
Community care facilities
Day Care facilities
Group home
Health centres
Hospitals
Offices
Seniors apartments
Schools
Secondary uses:

9.3.4 Lot Coverage


Yard Setback
Front 6.0 m
Rear 6.0 m
Side 3.0 m
9.3.6 Height
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9.4 Community Care Facilities – P4
9.4.1 Purpose
This zone provides for areas and uses that provide health and social services to the community.

Principal uses:
Community care facilities
Secondary uses:
Boarding, lodging, or rooming house

With community services:
Without community services:

9.4.4 Lot Coverage


Yard Setback
Front 6.0 m
Rear 6.0 m
Side 1.5 m for lots less than 930 sq. m.
3.0 m for lots larger than 930 sq. m.
9.4.6 Height

(1) All Community Care Facilities shall be licenced pursuant to the Community Care
Facilities Act.
(2) Community Care Facilities will be restricted to ten (10) persons when adjacent to
a Single Family Residential (R1) Zone, Single and Two Family Residential (R2)
Zone, or Special Low Density Residential (R2A) Zone and to 20 persons when
adjacent to a Downtown Fringe Commercial (C2) Zone.
(3) Combination Daycare / Residential and Community Care / Residential.
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(a) Residential suites limited to a maximum number of three (3).
(b) Residential suites shall have separate entrances and exits from the
Community Care Facilities.
(c) Daycare limited to seven (7) children when located in a residential suite.
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SECTION 10 - URBAN RESERVE ZONE (UR)
10.1 Urban Reserve Zone – UR1

10.1.1 Purpose
This zone delineates areas which are undevelopable, or which are preserved for future urban
development. No development will be permitted which may preclude the future orderly growth
and expansion of the community.

Principal uses:
Agriculture
Forestry
Recreation amenities
Secondary uses:
Accessory buildings
Bed and breakfast

10.1.4 Lot Coverage

10.1.5 Height

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SECTION 11A - COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT ZONES
11A.1 Comprehensive Development Zone 1 – (CD01)

11A.1 Intent
The intent of this zone is to provide for residential accommodation in one structure for
individuals who are residing in a common living environment having individual rooms for
one or two persons.
11A.1.1 Uses Permitted

(1) Accessory boarding to the principal owner/occupant to a maximum of eight
dwelling units desiring mutual support and independent living and not licensed as
a care facility of any sort by any Federal, Provincial, or other agency or Ministry
(2) Home occupations
(3) Accessory off-street parking
(4) Accessory building
11A.1.2 Conditions of Use

Notwithstanding Section 11A.1.1, the following restrictions apply to the use of land and
structures within CD-01 Zone:
(1) Only one residential structure will be permitted upon this property.
(2) No exterior changes which will significantly alter the exterior appearance of the
building from that of a single family residence are permitted.
(3) A minimum of six parking spaces will be provided on site.
(4) Only one accessory building will be provided on site.
11A.1.3 Height of Building

Maximum permitted height of buildings in this zone shall not exceed the existing
building height at the time of the adoption of this Bylaw.
11A.1.4 Plan to be Part of Bylaw

All buildings, structures and uses shall comply with the size, shape and siting as
designated on the approved comprehensive development plan which shall be attached
to and form part of this Bylaw as Schedule A.
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11A.2 Intent
The intent of this zone is to provide for the accommodation of one single family
dwelling and accessory structures.

(1) One single family dwelling
(3) Accessory off-street parking
(4) Accessory buildings

Notwithstanding Section 11A.2.1, the following restrictions apply to the use of land and
structures within CD-02 Zone:
(1) Only one residential structure will be permitted upon this property.
(2) No exterior changes which will significantly alter the exterior appearance of the
building from that of a single family residence are permitted.
(3) A minimum of four parking spaces will be provided on site.
(4) Only two accessory buildings will be provided on site.

Maximum permitted height of buildings in this zone shall not exceed the existing
building height at the time of the adoption of this Bylaw.

All buildings, structures and uses shall comply with the size, shape and siting as
designated on the approved comprehensive development plan which shall be attached
to and form part of this Bylaw as Schedule A.
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11A.3 Intent
The intent of this zone is to provide for a year-round, multi-purpose, destination recreational
resort development.

The following principal uses, and no others are permitted:
(1) Motels, motor hotels and hotels
Removal of
Motels, Motor (2) Campgrounds
Hotels and
Hotels and (3) Guest cabins
addition of
Tourist (4) Restaurant (excluding drive-in), cafe and delicatessen
Accommodation
as Permitted (5) One dwelling unit for the exclusive use of the owner or operator or caretaker of
Uses the resort
Bylaw No. 2318
(6) Neighbourhood pub
(7) Tourist accommodation
11A.3.2 Accessory Uses Permitted

The following secondary uses, which must be ancillary to a principal use listed in
11A.3.1, may be permitted:
(1) Retail sales of tourist and recreation related items
(2) Helipad
(3) Hot tubs, Tennis courts, swimming pools, miniature golf, equestrian facilities,
hiking/biking trails, cross-country skiing trails, snowmobile and dogsled trails and
other tourist recreational uses
(4) Outdoor storage
(5) Indoor storage, sales and servicing of recreational equipment and machinery
(6) Laundry and washroom facilities
(7) Accessory buildings and structures

The following guidelines apply to the use of all land and structures within the CD-
03 zone:
(1) All development shall reflect a high quality of design and detail to reflect a historic
design based on the Glacier House Lodge with extensive use of rustic wood,
heavy timbers, log style construction and stone aesthetics.
Replacement of
Item 2 (2) Tourist accommodation is permitted to a maximum of 65 rooms (guestrooms and
Bylaw No. 2318 staff)
(3) Restaurant / dining facilities are permitted to a maximum of 65 seats.
(4) Pub uses are permitted to a maximum of 50 seats.
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(5) Tourist retail and outdoor recreation equipment sales are permitted to a
maximum of 250 square m.
(6) Guest cabins are permitted subject to a maximum of 186 square m each with an
additional 46.5 square m permitted for garage use only.
(7) Campground and R/V sites are permitted to a maximum of 60 total.
(8) Thirty-six (36) guest cabins are permitted with a maximum of three bedrooms per
guest cabin.
(9) Guest cabin garages shall follow the following design standards:
(a) Shall be restricted to a total of 50% of the linear length of each buildings
front facade;
(b) Cannot be more than 1.5 m in front of the front door access to the guest
cabin;
(c) Cannot be the architectural focal point of the building (e.g. highest peak on
top of the garage portion of the building); and
(d) Shall be maximum two vehicle garage.
11A.3.4 Site Servicing

All site servicing requirements including sanitary sewer, waterworks and drainage works
shall be provided in accordance with the standards set out in the City of Revelstoke
Subdivision Control Bylaw #1270, 1984 and Works & Services Bylaw #1555, 1997.
11A.3.5 Height of Buildings

The following maximum height of buildings for all principal buildings and structures shall be as
follows:
(1) Resort buildings are permitted to a maximum height of 16 m.
(2) Guest cabins are permitted to a maximum height of 9 m.
(3) All other accessory buildings, including the residential home are permitted to a
maximum height of 9 m.
11A.3.6 Yards and Setbacks

The following setbacks shall apply to all principal buildings and associated uses as
shown on Schedule A:
(1) All buildings and structures shall be located at least 5.0 m from any property line.
(2) All camping, parking lots, helipad and RV sites shall be located at least 3.0 m
from any property line.
(3) All other recreational uses such as, but not limited to, hiking, biking, equestrian,
skiing, snowmobile and dogsled trails shall be located at least 1 m from a property
line.
11A.3.7 Landscaping
(1) A continuous landscaping strip not less than 1.5 m in width shall be provided
along the frontage of the site adjacent to a public highway.
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(2) The boulevard areas of highways that abut the site shall be grassed.
(3) Loading areas, garbage containers and recycling bins shall be screened from
view by a landscaping screen, a solid decorative fence, or a combination of both
to a minimum height of 2.5 m.

All buildings, structures and uses will be in substantial compliance with the size, shape
and siting as depicted on the approved comprehensive development plan which shall be
attached to, and form part of, this bylaw as Schedule A.
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11A.4 Intent
The intent of this zone is to provide for a grocery store/market facility that
compliments the historical character of the Downtown Core area.

(1) Retail sales including grocery store and market
(2) Offices that are ancillary to and compliment the above uses
11A.4.2 Accessory Uses Permitted

The following guidelines apply to the use of all land and structures within the CD-04 zone:
character based on the Downtown Revitalization Guidelines.
(2) The building will be in accordance with the approved Development Permit DP-
2000- 03.
(3) Contrasting earth tones will be used to highlight the various architectural
elements.
(4) Two accesses will be permitted from Edward Street with one access permitted
from Humber Street.
(5) All outdoor storage and refuse containers shall be screened from public view.

The following maximum height of buildings shall apply to all structures located on the site.
(1) The principal building is permitted to a maximum height of 9 m.
11A.4.4 Setbacks of Structures and Uses

The following setbacks shall apply to all structures and uses located on the site.
(1) All buildings and structures shall be located a minimum of 5 m from any
property line.
11A.4.5 Parking
(1) All parking shall be provided in compliance with the attached site plan
identified in 11A.4.7 and in accordance with the following breakdown:
38 Standard size parking spaces
11 Small car parking spaces
2 Handicapped parking spaces
(2) All parking lots and driveways shall be hard surfaced.
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and siting as depicted on the approved comprehensive development plan which shall be
attached to, and form part of, this bylaw as Schedule A.
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11A.5 Intent
The intent of this zone is to provide for downtown commercial uses including buildings and
structures suitable for licensing a neighbourhood public house pursuant to the Liquor Control
and Licensing Act.

(1) Business and professional offices
Removal of (2) Cafes and restaurants (excluding drive-in restaurants)
Lodges as a
Permitted Use (3) Clubs
Bylaw No. 2318
(4) Funeral parlors
(5) Health service centres and clinics
(6) Libraries
(7) Personal service establishments, including barber shops, beauty parlors, dry
cleaning establishments, electrical appliance repair shops, florist shops,
photographic studios, shoe repair shops, tailor shops and similar establishments
(8) Public houses pursuant to the Liquor Control and Licensing Act, including
neighbourhood pubs, night clubs and beer and wine stores
(9) Retail stores

The following guidelines apply to the use of all land and structures within the CD-05 zone:
character based on the Downtown Revitalization Guidelines.
(2) The building will be constructed in accordance with the approved Development
Permit DP-2001-05.
(3) Signage will be in accordance with the approved Development Permit DP-2001-
05.

The following maximum height of buildings shall apply to all structures located on the site:

(1) All buildings and structures shall be set back 3.0 m from the rear lot
line. No setback is required for front or side yards.
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(1) The following site servicing shall apply to land and structures within this zone:
(2) All site servicing requirements, or upgrades including sanitary sewer works, water works,
and storm drainage works shall be provided in accordance with the standards set out
within the City of Revelstoke Subdivision Control Bylaw No. 1270, 1984 and the Works
and Services Bylaw No. 1555, 1997.
11A.5.6 Parking
(1) All parking shall be provided in compliance with the following requirements:
(a) Off-street parking and loading to be provided at a fifty percent ratio of the
C1 parking requirement as prescribed in Section 13:
i. 20 spaces - Neighbourhood pub
ii. 4 spaces - Retail Commercial
iii. 1 spaces - Loading
(b) That the provision of one space be reserved for handicapped parking; and
(c) All parking lots and driveways shall be hard surfaced.

and siting as depicted on the approved comprehensive development plan which shall
be attached to, and form part of, the bylaw as Schedule A through C.
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11A.6 Intent
The intent of this zone is to provide for the establishment of a heritage building supply store
within the former Needham Building.

(1) Heritage building supply store
(2) Accessory buildings and accessory uses
(3) Offices
(4) Recreational facilities for the purpose of tumbling, gymnastics, dance, yoga,
aerobics, or similar physical fitness activities
(5) Single family dwelling
(6) Two family dwelling
(7) Dwelling units in combination with commercial uses, subject to the conditions
stated in Section 7.1.8(2)
(8) Cafe

The following guidelines apply to the use of all land and structures within the CD-06 Zone:
(1) All development shall reflect a high quality of design and detail to reflect the
historic character of the former Needham building.
(2) The building will be altered in accordance with the approved Development Permit
DP 2002-14.
(3) Signage will be in accordance with the approved Development Permit DP 2002-
14.
(4) All outdoor storage and refuse container shall be screened from public view.


This Bylaw recognizes the location of the existing building and additions relative to the
property lines. Any building or structure to be constructed in future shall be in
accordance with the setback provisions contained in Section 7.11.6.
11A.6.5 Display Areas

No items for sale or rental may be displayed within the front, rear or side yard setback area.
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11A.7 Intent
The intent of this zone is to provide for the establishment of a Licensee Retail Store (LRS)
located on Parcel A (See 1362401) of Villa Lot 11, Section 33, Township 23, Range 2, W6M,
Kootenay District Plan 9551 pursuant to the Liquor Control & Licensing Act.

(1) Cafes and restaurants (including drive-in restaurants)
(2) Carwash establishments
(3) Gasoline service stations
(4) Local convenience stores. The gross floor area of individual retail stores shall not
exceed 250 sq. m
(5) Licensee Retail Stores pursuant to the Liquor Control & Licensing Act
(6) Public and private facilities designed to promote the public interest and distribute
information about the community, including the retail sale of souvenirs and items
of interest to the traveling public
(7) Retail stores

The following guidelines apply to the use of all land and structures within the CD-07 Zone:
(1) All development shall reflect a high quality of design in accordance with the
guidelines contained within Development Permit Area C-2 (Highway No. 1 West).
(2) Building alterations, extensions or additions will be constructed in accordance
with an approved Development Permit.
(3) Signage will be in accordance with an approved Development Permit.

11A.7.4 Yard Requirements

(1) A front yard shall be provided of not less than 6 m in depth.
(2) Side yards shall be provided of not less than 6 m in width.
(3) A rear yard shall be provided of not less than 6 m in depth.

The following site servicing shall apply to land and structures within this zone:
(1) All site servicing requirements or upgrades including sanitary sewer works, water
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works, and storm drainage works shall be provided in accordance with the
standards set out within the City of Revelstoke Subdivision Control Bylaw and
Works and Service Bylaw and any amendments thereto from time-to-time.
11A.7.6 Plan to be Part of Development Permit No. 2004-11
A Development Permit will be required to ensure that all buildings, structures and uses will be in
substantial compliance with the size, shape and siting as identified within Development Permit
No. 2004-11.
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11A.8 Intent
The intent of this zone is to provide for a year round, multi-purpose, destination recreational
resort. In addition to zoning, parking, landscaping, and screening regulations, this section
contains, in italics, guidelines for the issuance of development permits that may vary or
supplement the regulations.
11A.8.1 Resort Neighbourhood Uses Permitted

The following uses, and no others, are permitted in Areas 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 on Schedule A1:
Removal of (1) Apartment buildings
Hotels and
Lodges and the (2) Single family dwelling
addition of
Tourist (3) Two family dwelling
Accommodation
and Short Term (4) Row house dwelling
Rental as
Permitted Uses (5) Hostels
Bylaw No. 2318
(6) Local convenience stores
(7) Cafes and restaurants
(9) Bed and breakfasts
(10) Ski lifts and ski runs
(11) Hiking, equestrian, and biking trails
(12) Cross-country ski, snowshoe, snowmobile, and dogsled trails
(13) Outdoor ice rinks, outdoor swimming pools, water parks, golf courses including
accessory retail sales, and miniature golf courses
(14) Fire halls, police stations and emergency health services facilities
(15) Accessory buildings and accessory uses, including the use of helipads to board
and discharge passengers residing in adjacent areas provided that no such
helipad is located in Areas 4 or 5
Addition of (16) Tourist accommodation
Secondary Suite
as a Permitted (17) Short term rental
Use
Bylaw No. 2320 (18) Secondary suite
11A.8.2 Resort Core Uses Permitted

In addition to the uses permitted under Section 11A.8.1, the following uses, and no
others, are also permitted in Areas 1, 9 and 10 on Schedule A1:
(1) Retail stores (limited to a floor area of 1,000 square m per premise other than
grocery stores)
(2) Outdoor recreation equipment rentals and repairs of non-motorized outdoor
recreation equipment
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(3) Neighbourhood pubs
(4) Facilities necessary to prepare, maintain, and operate ski lifts and ski runs and to
service ski hill users
(5) Day use motor vehicle parking areas and bus terminals
(6) Personal service establishments, limited to barber shops, beauty parlours, health
clubs and spas, dry cleaning establishments, laundries, and launderettes
(7) Travel and tour booking agencies
(8) Heli-ski facilities including helipads
(9) Business and professional offices
(10) Licensee Retail Stores pursuant to the Liquor Control & Licensing Act.
11A.8.3 Additional Uses

(1) Despite any provision of this Bylaw defining a residential use, the use of a
dwelling unit for temporary commercial tourist accommodation whether by means
of a rental pool or not is permitted anywhere in the CD-8 zone.
(2) Despite any other provision of this Bylaw, single family, two family, row house
and apartment dwellings in the CD-8 zone may lawfully be occupied by persons
holding fractional ownership interests in them, regardless of whether the dwelling
is their permanent residence.
(3) Despite the definition of “row housing” in this Bylaw, row housing in the CD-8
zone may consist of blocks of dwelling units comprising more than eight dwelling
units.
11A.8.4 Permitted Density of Development
11A.8.4.1 Density Requirements

(1) The number of square m of commercial floor area in each Area of the CD-8 zone
shown on Schedule A1 shall not exceed the number specified for that Area in the
second column of Table 1. The bracketed number in the second column is the
approximate Imperial equivalent in square feet.
(2) The number of hotel or lodge units and dwelling units in the form of apartments,
row houses, two family dwellings and single family dwellings in each Area of the
CD-8 zone shown on Schedule A1 shall not exceed the number specified for that
Area in the third, fourth, fifth and sixth columns in Table 1.
(3) The density permitted in this section is a maximum. In the event that the
presence of environmentally sensitive areas, including but not limited to those
identified in Schedule D of the Official Community Plan, steep slopes or other
physical constraints make the development of any Area to the maximum
permitted density impossible, the maximum permitted density of that Area is the
density as so constrained.
(4) The owner may, for the purpose of applying the density restrictions in this
section:
(a) Substitute permitted apartment, row housing, and single family dwelling
uses for one another within the same Area, on the basis that one apartment
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unit equals one row house unit, and one single family dwelling equals 1.5
apartment or row house units; and
(b) Substitute hostel units for permitted hotel or lodge units on the basis of 2
hostel units per hotel or lodge unit.
TABLE 1
Hotel or Row House Single
Commercial Apartment Family
Area Lodge And Two Family Dwelling
Floor Area Units Dwellings
Units Units
22,295
1 1420 900 370 52
(299,350)
2 0 0 0 30 37
3 1,450 (15,650) 150 50 0 0
4 0 0 10 0 0
5 0 0 0 20 20
6 0 0 0 45 20
7 0 150 0 35 0
8 0 0 0 205 180
9 0 150 50 50 20
10 8,450 (91,000) 784 488 0 0
(5) Prior to the approval of any subdivision of land in the zone, if this Bylaw has not
been amended to establish the maximum density of development on each
proposed lot of land in the zone, the owner must grant to the City of Revelstoke a
covenant under s.219 of the Land Title Act establishing a maximum density of
development on each new lot of land in the zone, such that the maximum
permitted density of development permitted by covenant on all lots of land in the
zone does not exceed that permitted by this Bylaw, and the obligation to provide
resort employee housing units is distributed proportionately among the new lots.
11A8.4.2 Employee Housing Requirements

(1) Following the issuance of a building permit for the 1,200th hotel room, lodge or
hostel unit or dwelling unit in the CD-8 zone, no owner of land in the CD-8 zone
shall be entitled to construct or occupy any hotel or lodge unit, hostel unit,
apartment, row house or other dwelling in the zone unless the owner has
provided a number of resort employee housing units equal to 10% of the number
of hotel, lodge or hostel units or apartment, row house or other dwellings for
which a building permit is sought.
(2) In addition to the number of resort employee housing units required under
Section (1) the owner must also provide a number of resort employee housing
units equal to 10% of the number of hotel rooms, lodge or hostel units,
apartments, resort condominiums, and row house and other dwellings already
constructed in the zone at the time the first application that is subject to Section
(1) is made, by providing resort employee housing units at the rate of 15% of the
number of hotel, lodge or hostel units or apartment, row house or other dwellings
for which a building permit is sought, until the total number of resort employee
housing units that have been provided is equal to 10% of the total number of
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hotel, lodge or hostel units or apartment, row house or other dwellings that have
been constructed in the CD-8 zone.
(3) For the purposes of Sections (1) and (2), the number of each type of resort
employee housing unit provided must, in relation to each building permit issued,
be proportional to the number of each type of unit for which the building permit is
sought, with apartment employee housing units being provided in respect of
hotel, hostel and lodge units proposed, except that the owner may propose a
different combination of employee housing units for the approval of the
municipality on the basis of the municipality’s assessment of the demand for
employee housing units at the time the building permit application is made. The
number of each type of resort employee housing unit provided must, at the time
that the lands in the CD-8 zone are developed to the maximum extent specified
in the third, fourth, fifth and sixth columns of Table 1, be proportional to the
number of each type of unit specified in Table 1, except that apartment employee
housing units must be provided in respect of hotel, hostel and lodge units
proposed.
(4) For the purposes of Sections (1) and (2), a resort employee housing unit is
deemed to have been provided if, at the time the building permit in question is
issued:
(a) An existing housing unit in the City of Revelstoke has been designated by
the owner as a resort employee housing unit and the housing unit is subject
to a covenant and housing agreement; or
(b) The building permit authorizes the construction of one or more resort
employee housing unit as part of the building authorized by the permit, the
owner has designated the resort employee housing units in the building and
granted a covenant to the City of Revelstoke prohibiting the occupancy of
the building until the number of resort employee housing units required
under this section in relation to the building are completed and ready to
occupy, and the resort employee housing units are subject to a covenant
and housing agreement.

(1) All site servicing requirements including highways, sanitary sewer, water supply
and distribution and drainage works shall be provided in accordance with the
standards set out in the City of Revelstoke Subdivision Control Bylaw No. 1270,
1984 and Works & Services Bylaw No. 1555, 1997.
(2) Development permits may include requirements for emergency vehicle access
and water supply for interface fire suppression, if recommended by the Fire Chief
on the basis of generally accepted interface fire hazard management practices.
11A.8.6 Height
(1) The maximum height of buildings and structures shall be as set out in the
following table.
Type of Building Maximum Height

Hotels and lodges 8 storeys
Apartment buildings 8 storeys
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Single family dwellings 12 m (40 ft)
Row housing and Two family 12 m (40 ft)
dwellings
Accessory buildings and
structures in Areas 6 and 8, 5 m (16.4 ft)
other than lift towers
Other non-residential buildings 12 m (40 ft)
and hostels
(2) Whether or not a height regulation is specified, these regulations may be varied
or supplemented by development permit conditions as follows:
(a) In relation to building height, for the purpose of:
i. Ensuring that fire suppression for each building is within the
capability of the Revelstoke Fire Department;
ii. Protecting and enhancing views of and from the building in question
and other buildings in the vicinity;
iii. Enhancing views of the Revelstoke Mountain Resort and adjacent
natural areas that are visible from the City;
iv. Ensuring that pedestrian scale in adjacent highway and public
areas is not lost.
11A.8.7 Siting of Buildings
(1) The minimum depth and width of yards and maximum lot coverage are not
specified in this zone.
(2) Whether or not a siting or lot coverage regulation is specified, these regulations
may be varied or supplemented by development permit conditions as follows:
(a) In relation to building siting and lot coverage, for the purpose of:
i. Optimizing the siting of a building on a lot having regard to the
presence of natural features such as rock outcrops, environmentally
sensitive areas and natural vegetation, and steep slopes;
ii. Providing, in the case of commercial development adjacent to a
street, a sense of enclosure for public areas on the street;
iii. Ensuring a suitable amount of private open space on the lot as well as
space for off-street parking;
iv. Ensuring that pedestrian scale in adjacent highway and public areas
is not lost;
v. Maximizing privacy of building occupants in relation to the siting of
other buildings and public areas in the vicinity;
vi. Protecting residential uses from noise and other nuisance problems
associated with non-residential uses;
vii. Minimizing the risk of wildfire spread from forest to building and from
building to building;
viii. Providing for suitable snow shedding and snow storage areas; and
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ix. Accommodating the recommendations of a qualified environmental
professional with respect to the siting of buildings and structures in
relation to riparian assessment areas.
(3) Site Planning
(a) Natural and man-made site features should be recognized and incorporated
into the project design, including solar access, trees, topographic features,
view corridors and environmentally sensitive areas and buffers.
(b) The location and configuration of buildings should be established to provide
privacy to surrounding dwellings through setbacks, screening, and
orientation.
(c) Site planning should provide for adequate separation between uses to
mitigate or eliminate potential conflict issues. Mitigation may include
orientation of buildings or building features such as entrances, window
locations, setbacks, screening, limiting operation hours, design features
such as window glazing or sound-proofing, or shielding of lighting to provide
for privacy and reduction of noise and glare.
(d) Publicly-used open spaces such as plazas, courtyards and green spaces
should be provided in commercial and mixed-used developments.
(e) Useable private and common open space should be provided for multi-
family residential uses.
(f) All buildings should be accessible to and integrated with an on-site
pedestrian circulation system.
(g) Adequate areas should be provided for snow storage and utility
requirements.
(h) Service area use should not conflict with pedestrian and vehicular traffic.
(i) Pedestrian paths should be connected to existing or planned trail networks.
(j) Recreational trails should be designed to mitigate potential use conflicts
and negative impacts on nearby residents, including noise pollution from
snowmobiles, through site planning, use of buffers and trail use restrictions.
(k) Buildings should be designed to keep pedestrian walkways or public areas
and building entrances free from snow shed. Snow shed areas should be
located in areas able to accommodate the snow accumulation and allow for
periodic snow removal, but which do not impede access or visibility for
pedestrian or vehicular flow.
(l) Play areas and parks should be incorporated into multiple family
neighbourhoods.
(m) No structures, site furnishings or objects should be located as to inhibit
snow removal, snow storage or pedestrian movement.
11A.8.8 Environmentally Sensitive Areas and Areas Subject to Slope Hazards

(1) Development permits may include conditions and requirements for the planting or
retention of trees or other vegetation to preserve, protect, restore, or enhance
fish habitat or riparian areas, if recommended by a qualified environmental
professional in a report prepared under Section 11A.8.6(2).
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(2) No building or structure may be sited within any riparian assessment area unless
a qualified environmental professional has provided the assessment report and
certification described in the Riparian Areas Regulation and the owner
implements the protection measures identified in the report, and for the purposes
of this Section 11A.8.6 the terms “riparian assessment area”, “qualified
environmental professional” and “assessment report” shall have the meanings
prescribed in the Regulation.
(3) Environmentally Sensitive Areas and Slope Hazard Areas
(a) Areas identified on Schedule D of the Official Community Plan should be
protected. Any structures within these areas should be built in a manner
which ensures the preservation and protection of the natural resources
identified within these areas.
(b) Development permits should include, as required, conditions and
requirements for protection of slopes over 30% or unstable slopes from
development, if recommended by a geotechnical engineer.
(c) Steep slopes exposed during construction should be re-vegetated.
(d) Contour lines should be provided for all site plans, with intervals no less
than three m.
(e) Silt fencing should be provided between disturbed land and riparian areas
and / or their buffers.
(f) Any required buffer or area to be protected should be marked on site with
highly visible construction fencing prior to any disturbance.
(g) Landscaping adjacent to riparian areas or wetlands must be with plantings
requiring no pesticide or herbicide use.
(h) Grading plans with sediment and erosion control measures for all
development must be submitted to the City of Revelstoke for prior to any
ground disturbance.
11A.8.9 Off-Street Parking and Loading

(1) All off-street parking and loading facilities shall be provided pursuant to Section
Replacement of 13.
parking
requirements in (2) The following minimum parking spaces shall be provided for:
their entirety
Bylaw No. 2320 Use Number of Parking Spaces
Studio suite – 0.5 per unit
One bedroom – 1 per unit
Two bedroom – 1.5 per unit
Apartment building / row house dwelling Three or more bedroom – 2 per unit
10% of the total required parking spaces
per building or row house dwelling units
that share a common wall shall be
provided as dedicated visitor parking.
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Apartments, dormitories, or other
0.15 per bed unit
buildings used for employee housing
Hotels / lodges located within Resort
0.5 per unit
Core neighbourhoods 1 and 9
Ski lifts and ski runs / outdoor ice rinks /
outdoor swimming pools / golf course /
personal service establishments / spa /
health club / retail store / business and
professional office / maintenance 0 parking spaces
facilities / cafes and restaurants / lounge
/ neighbourhood pubs / equipment
rentals and repair shops within a 450
metres radius of the designated day use
parking lot
(3) Public parking areas provided in association with ski lifts and related facilities
shall be divided into identifiable sub-areas through the use of landscaping, and
elevation changes, and screened from view from adjacent public and residential
areas by a landscaping screen or landscaped berm with a minimum height of
1.83 m. Curbing is not required for any permeable surface public parking areas.
(4) Development permit conditions may vary or supplement the regulations in
Section 13 and this section in relation to Areas other than Areas 1, 9 and 10 on
Schedule A1 for the purpose of:
(a) Accommodating the recommendations of a Qualified Environmental
Professional with respect to the siting of off-street parking and loading
areas in relation to riparian assessment areas;
(b) Acknowledging the complementary nature of land uses in particular
buildings that may result in a reduced aggregate requirement for off-street
parking spaces; and
(c) Acknowledging the extent to which resort users arrive at the resort by
means of transportation other than motor vehicles and do not require off-
street parking spaces.
(5) A development permit may authorize the use of permeable surface for off-street
parking areas when it is developed in a manner to promote low impact
development, enhanced infiltration and stormwater management, reduction of
green house gas emissions, or to enhance the appearance of a parking area.
(6) Parking and Loading Area
(a) Parking should be placed beneath and / or behind buildings to the
maximum extent possible.
(b) Any parking areas visible from the street or publicly used open spaces
should be landscaped.
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(c) Landscaping should be incorporated into parking lot design and used to
define traffic circulation patterns and to provide for snow storage areas.
(d) Surface parking areas should be screened from pedestrian and vehicular
traffic.
11A.8.10 Garbage, Recycling and Service Areas

(1) Loading areas, garbage containers and recycling bins shall be screened from
view by a landscaping screen, a solid decorative fence, or a combination of both
to a minimum height of 2.5 m. The screening shall not include locking
mechanisms or enclosure devices that prohibit access to bins or containers.
(2) Garbage, Recycling and Service Areas
(a) Service areas should be screened from view from streets or buildings to
minimize visual impacts.
(b) Centralized wildlife proof garbage, composting and recycling depots should
be provided for commercial and residential use.
(c) All trash or recycling receptacles and storage containers should be wildlife
proof.
11A8.11 Landscaping
(1) Development permits may include landscaping conditions and requirements for
the protection of development from wildfire hazard and in particular:
(a) Specify plant materials that may and may not be used and the locations
where they may be used; and
(b) Require the removal of accumulations of woody fuel and the maintenance
of forest interface areas free of woody fuel.
(2) Vegetation
(a) Trees adjacent to roads on private property are encouraged, provided they
do not cause safety problems for pedestrian or vehicular traffic, including
emergency vehicles, and do not impede snow removal operations.
(b) Landscaping provided should be sited appropriately to distance wildfire
‘fuel’ from structures or buildings and provided in a manner that mitigates
potential fire hazards.
11A.8.12 Form and Character of Buildings and Neighbourhoods

(1) Building Design: Form, Mass, and Scale
(a) Building forms should provide view corridors between building clusters.
(b) Buildings should minimize the blocking of sunlight to areas used by the
public including plazas, pedestrian walkways, and accessible open spaces.
(c) Commercial and mixed-used buildings should be scaled to enhance
outdoor spaces for pedestrian use and comfort. This may include distinct
building bases, detailing at the ground level, giving scale to upper levels,
and providing high-quality wall materials.
(d) Rooflines with generous overhangs should be provided for weather
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protection.
(e) Roofs should incorporate design interest features such as changes of
height, dormers, or special architectural features to avoid uninterrupted or
long horizontal roof forms.
(f) Slight steps in building walls or changes in alignment, color or materials
should be incorporated to provide variety in building character.
(g) Building features such as balconies or decks should be complementary to
the character and materials of the building.
(2) Building Design: Detail features
(a) Entrances should give character to the building by including careful
detailing of moldings, frames, paneling and hardware.
(b) Building entryways, lobbies, stairs, corridors, and exterior walkways should
be designed to accommodate people wearing ski boots and carrying bulky
equipment. Extra width, pedestrian access grades and more durable
materials should be provided to accommodate skier traffic.
(c) Entrances to buildings should be connected to parking areas, sidewalks
and public areas in a manner that allows for wheelchair access.
(d) Roof mounted mechanical equipment should be concealed from view and
screening should be complementary to the overall building design.
(e) Above grade equipment should be screened from view and located in areas
of limited visibility to pedestrian or vehicular traffic.
(f) All mechanical equipment areas and structures should be shown on
drawings submitted for development permit approval.
(3) Materials, Colour and Lighting
(a) Roof materials should be of Class A fire resistant materials.
(b) Materials should be complementary to those of abutting properties.
(c) Stone-faced walls, horizontal lap siding or vertical board and batten, heavy
timber and easy-to-maintain materials should be used on building exteriors.
Consideration should be given to fire-resistance of materials.
(d) All materials and colours to be used must be submitted to the City of
Revelstoke with the development permit application.
(e) Colours should be colours found in the natural setting of the resort lands or
compatible with such colours, which have low reflectivity and are combined
in complementary compositions.
(f) Appropriate lighting should be provided to all entrances, arcades,
passageways for safety and aesthetic quality.
(g) Light fixtures attached to buildings should be reflected to enhance the
architecture.
(h) Exterior lighting should not project above the horizontal or onto abutting
properties or uses.
(i) All streets, roadways, pedestrian walkways, and parking areas should
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provide adequate illumination for safety and directional orientation.
(j) All on-building, and street lighting should minimize ambient light pollution
and should include hooded fixtures.
(k) All development should adhere to initiatives provided in the Fire Smart
Manual, including providing chimney spark-arrestors, fire-retardant roofing,
fire-resistant siding, non-combustible or fire-resistant materials for balconies
and decks, and the enclosure of undersides of decks or overhangs.
(4) Signage
(a) Commercial use signage should comply with the regulations set forth in the
City of Revelstoke Sign Bylaw, as amended from time to time.
(b) Residential use signage should comply with the regulations all Residential
Zones set forth in the City of Revelstoke Sign Bylaw, as amended from time
to time.
(c) Internally lit signs should be discouraged.
(d) Lighting fixtures for signage should be aimed and shielded to minimize
glare and should complement the buildings architectural detailing.
(e) Commercial signage should be at a pedestrian scale.
(f) A comprehensive sign plan must be submitted with the Development Permit
application.
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11.A.9 Comprehensive Development Zone 9 – (CD09)
11.A.9 Intent
The intent of this zone is to provide for the establishment of a highway commercial oriented
mixed use development.
11.A.9.1 Uses Permitted

(1) The following principal uses, and no others are permitted:
(a) Automotive rentals
Removal of
Hotels and (b) Banks (including drive through)
Lodges and the
addition of (c) Beer and wine stores
Tourist
Accommodation (d) Offices
and Short Term
Rental as (e) Cafes and restaurants (including drive through)
Permitted Uses
Bylaw No. 2318 (f) Gasoline service stations and accessory buildings subject to the conditions
stated in Section 7.1.8(1)
(g) Licensed liquor and food establishments
(h) Local convenience stores not to exceed 250 square m.
(i) Public transportation depots
(j) Highway retail
(k) Travel information centres and related tourist offices
(l) Health club
(m) Day cares
(n) Automobile, snowmobile, or other recreational vehicle storage and
maintenance facilities
(o) Uses permitted in the High Density Residential Zone – R4.
(p) Short term rental
(q) Tourist Accommodation
11.A.9.2 Accessory Uses Permitted

(1) Accessory buildings and structures and the following accessory uses are
permitted:
(a) Retail sales of tourist and recreation related items and services
(b) Parking garages – above and below grade
(c) Helipad
(d) Public assembly, entertainment uses, and recreation uses, not including
casino gaming
11.A.9.3 Floor Area Ratio

(1) The total floor area ratio within the CD-09 Zone shall not exceed 1.0. Subject to
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this limitation, there shall not be a limit on the floor area ratio for any individual
building within the CD-09 Zone.
11.A.9.4 Minimum Lot Size

(1) The minimum lot area is 278.7 square m.
(2) The minimum lot width is 7.62 m.
11.A.9.5 Height of Buildings

(1) Residential buildings and hotels are permitted to a maximum height of thirty-six
(36) m.
(2) Other principal use buildings are permitted to a maximum height of eighteen (18)
m.
(3) Accessory buildings are permitted to a maximum height of eighteen (18) m.
11.A.9.6 Setbacks of Structures and Uses

(1) Front Yard: The minimum front yard shall be three (3.0) m for properties fronting
the Trans Canada Highway, the minimum front yard shall be four point five (4.5)
m.
(2) Side Yard: The minimum side yard shall be three (3.0) m. from any abutting
residential zone not including the CD-09 zone, and two (2.0) m from any flanking
street.
(3) Rear yard: The minimum rear yard shall be three (3.0) m.
11.A.9.7 Usable Open Space

Usable open space shall be provided for all residential buildings according to the following
ratios:
(1) 20.0 square m for each dwelling unit containing more than one bedroom.
(2) 15.0 square m for each dwelling unit containing one bedroom unit.
(3) 10.0 square m for each bachelor unit.
11.A.9.8 Landscaping
(1) All portions of any lot on which any building or structure is being erected,
enlarged, or increased in capacity within the CD-09 Zone that are not covered by
buildings, structures, driveway or walkway areas, or parking spaces shall be
landscaped; provided however that landscaping shall cover not less than two
percent (2%) of the lot.
(2) A continuous landscaping strip not less than one (1.0) m in width shall be
provided along the developed portion of each side of the lot which abuts a public
highway. This landscaping strip may be interrupted at boulevard crossings, or to
provide pedestrian access for entering a building or for viewing shop windows.
Addition of item 11.A.9.9 Short Term Rental in Residential Buildings

11.A.9.9
Bylaw No. 2318 (1) The use of a dwelling unit or self-contained portion of a dwelling unit for the
provision of short term rental services in an apartment or other residential
building to accommodate transient members of the public as if the building were
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a hotel is permitted.

11A.10 Intent
The intent of this zone is to provide for the establishment of a single family residence on Lot 1
Section 34 TWP 23 R2 W6M Kootenay District Plan 12289.

11A.10.2 Lot Area and Width

(1) The lot must be serviced by both a community water and community sewer
system. The lot shall have an area of not less than 214.2 square m and a width
of not less than 7.0 m.
11.A.10.3 Lot Coverage

(1) The maximum lot coverage shall be forty percent (40%).

(1) The maximum height of buildings shall not exceed 10 m.
11.A.10.5 Minimum Yard Requirements

(1) A front and rear yard shall be provided of not less than 3.5 m in depth.
(2) A side yard shall be provided of not less than 1.5 m in width. The side yard that
abuts the lane may be reduced to 0.0 m. All projections or overhangs shall be
contained within the building envelope.
11.A.10.6 Parking
(1) All parking shall be located on site.
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11A.11 Intent
The Intent of this zone is to provide for a multi-family residential development.

The following uses, and no others, are permitted:
Replacement of (1) Apartment buildings
11A.11.1 (3) in
its entirety (2) Accessory uses
Bylaw No. 2318
(3) Short term rental
11A.11.2 Conditions of Uses

The following guidelines apply to the use of all land and structures within the CD-11 zone
(1) The apartment building shall contain no more than 8 units.
(2) Each individual garage and storage area shall be associated with an individual
dwelling unit within the building for the unit resident or owner’s exclusive personal
use.
(3) All landscaping areas depicted in Schedule A shall be provided in accordance
with a Landscaping Plan submitted to and approved by the Director of Planning.
The Landscaping Plan shall contain adequate measures to maintain the
landscaping provided.
(4) All development shall reflect a high quality of design in accordance with the
guidelines contained within Development Permit Area D-2 (Townley Street
Linkage).

(1) The maximum height of buildings shall not exceed 9 m.
11A.11.4 Minimum Yard Requirements

(1) A front and rear yard shall be provided of not less than 6 m each in
depth.
(2) A minimum side yard on one side of not less than 1.21 m in depth and a total of
both side yards to be not less than 4.26 m.
11A.11.5 Floor Area Ratio

(1) The maximum floor area ratio shall be 0.8.

All buildings, structures, and uses will be in substantial compliance with the size, shape and
siting as depicted on the approved comprehensive development plan which shall be attached to,
and form part of, this bylaw as Schedule A.
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11A.11.7 Short Term Rental Regulations
Replacement (1) Short term rental is permitted as the licensed use of a dwelling unit as temporary
of 11A.11.7 in lodging (less than 30 days at any one time) for paying guests.
its entirety
Bylaw No. (2) Short term rental use is restricted to no more than 120 days per calendar year.
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(3) Maximum occupancy shall be based on two adults per licensed bedroom with a
total maximum of two licensed bedrooms per dwelling unit.
(4) No signage is permitted.
(5) Property owners are required to provide a contact number for themselves or
representative located within the City and available 24 hours a day.
(6) The contact number is to appear on the Business License posted in the short
term rental unit.
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11A.12 Intent
The intent of this zone is to provide for the establishment of a residential oriented mixed use
development.
11.A.12.1 Uses Permitted

(1) Uses Permitted in the High Density Residential Zone – R4
Replacement
of 11A.12.1 (2) Assisted living residence
(5)
Bylaw No. (3) Community care facility
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(4) Seniors apartments
(6) Day cares
11.A.12.2 Accessory Uses Permitted

(1) Accessory building and structures and the following accessory uses are
permitted:
(a) Parking Garages – above and below grade
11.A.12.3 Floor Area Ratio

(1) The total floor area ratio within the CD-12 Zone shall not exceed 1.0. Subject to
this limitation, there shall not be a limit on the floor area ratio for any individual
building within the CD-12 Zone.
11.A.12.4 Minimum Lot Size

(1) The minimum lot area is 278.7 square m.
(2) The minimum lot width is 7.62 m.

(1) Residential buildings are permitted to a maximum height of thirty six (36) m.
(2) Other principal use buildings are permitted to a maximum height of eighteen (18)
m.
(3) Accessory buildings are permitted to a maximum height of eighteen (18) m.
11.A.12.6 Setbacks of Structures and Uses

(1) Front Yard: The minimum front yard shall be three (3.0) m. For properties fronting
the Trans Canada Highway, the minimum front yard shall be four point five (4.5)
m.
(2) Side Yard: The minimum side yard shall be three (3.0) m from any abutting
residential zone not including the CD-12 zone, and two (2.0) m from any flanking
street.
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(3) Rear yard: The minimum rear yard shall be three (3.0) m.
11.A.12.7 Usable Open Space

Usable open space shall be provided for all residential buildings according to
the following ratios:
(1) 20.0 square m for each dwelling unit containing more than one
bedroom.
(2) 15.0 square m for each dwelling unit containing a one bedroom
unit.
(3) 10.0 square m for each bachelor unit.
11.A.12.8 Landscaping
(1) All buildings or structures being erected, enlarged, or increased in capacity shall
make provision for landscaping as hereinafter set forth:
(a) All portions of any lot on which any building or structure is being erected,
enlarged, or increased in capacity within the CD-12 Zone that are not
covered by buildings, structures, driveways, or walkway areas, or parking
spaces shall be landscaped; provided however that landscaping shall cover
not less than two percent (2%) of the lot.
(b) A continuous landscaping strip not less than one (1.0) m in width shall be
provided along the developed portion of each side of the lot which abuts a
public highway. This landscaping strip may be interrupted at boulevard
crossings, or to provide pedestrian access for entering a building.
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Repealed
and 11A.13 Intent
Replaced
CD-13 The intent of this zone is to provide for a multi-family residential development.
Bylaw No.
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The following principal uses, and no others, are permitted:
(1) Row housing
(3) Secondary suites
11A.13.2 Conditions of Uses

The following conditions apply to the use of all land and structures within the CD-13 zone:
(1) Each individual garage and storage area shall be associated with an individual
dwelling unit within the building for the unit resident or owner’s exclusive personal
use.
(2) The floor space of each unit shall be designed to provide interconnected, free
flowing space between each floor where there is no secondary suite.
All development shall reflect a high quality of design in accordance with the guidelines
contained within the Multi-Family Residential and Mixed Use Development Permit Area.
11A.13.3 Maximum Density

(1) There shall be no more than four principle dwelling units.
(2) There shall be no more than two principle dwelling units that contain a secondary
suite.

The height of a building shall not exceed 12 metres (39.37 feet).

(1) The minimum front, side and rear yards shall be provided for of not less than 2.1
metres (6.89 feet).
11A.13.6 Landscaping
(1) There shall be a minimum of a 2.0 m (6.56 feet) wide landscape buffer between
the dwellings, visitor parking area, and Downie Street.
(2) There shall me a minimum of one tree per 170.0 square meters (1,829.8 square
feet) of gross site area.
(3) There shall be a minimum of one shrub per 5.0 square meters (53.8 square feet)
of gross site area.
(4) All trees shall have a minimum caliper of 50mm.
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(5) All areas to be sod or seed require a minimum of 150mm topsoil depth.
11A.13.7 Usable Open Space

There shall be a minimum of 20.0 m2 of usable open space per dwelling unit.
11A.13.8 Parking
(1) Unless otherwise specified, all parking requirements shall be in accordance with
the provisions contained within this bylaw.
(2) One access per dwelling unit and visitor parking area is permitted from the
laneway.
(3) A minimum of 1 visitor parking stall shall be provided.
(4) Visitor parking stalls are permitted within the required front yard setback area.
11A.13.9 Other Regulations

(1) Encroachments into the minimum yard requirements are permitted in accordance
with Section 5.9 of this bylaw.
(2) Notwithstanding Section 11A.13.9(1), balconies, decks and porches are not
permitted to encroach more than 1.0 meter (3.28 feet.) into the required front and
rear yard setback area.
(3) All lighting shall be dark sky compliant to mitigate impacts of light pollution.

All buildings, structures, and uses will be in substantial compliance with the size, shape and
siting as depicted on the approved comprehensive development plan which shall be attached to,
and form part of this CD Zone as Schedule A.
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Schedule A
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11A.14.1 Intent
The intent of this zone is to provide for an affordable housing development permitting a variety
of housing forms.
11A.14.2 Permitted Uses

(1) Single family dwellings
(2) Two family dwellings
(3) Row house dwelling
(4) Stacked row house dwelling
(5) Apartment buildings, including but not limited to, assisted living residences and
seniors’ apartments
(6) Common areas

(1) All lots shall be served by a community water system and a community sewer
system.
(2) Accessory buildings shall be a maximum of 10.7 m² (115.0 ft²), except common
use accessory buildings for apartment buildings.

The minimum lot area and lot width shall be set out in the following table.
Minimum Maximum
Permitted Use Minimum Lot Area
Lot Width Lot Area
250.0 m² (2,691.0 ft²),
except 200 m² (2,152.8 10.0 m (32.8 300 m²
ft²) when abuts a ft) (3,229.2 ft²)
common area
150 m² (1,614.6 ft²) per
Row house dwelling and unit, except 100 m²
5.0 m (16.4 ft) 180 m²
stacked row house (1,076.4 ft²) per unit
per unit (1,937.5 ft²)
dwelling (non-corner lot) when abuts a common
area
Two family dwelling and 187.5 m² (2,018.2 ft²)
row house dwelling and per unit, except 150
7.5 m (24.6 ft) 225 m²
stacked row house dwelling m²(1,614.6 ft²) per unit
per unit (2,421.9 ft²)
(end of building unit or when abuts a common
corner lot) area
20.0 m (65.6
Apartment building 1,000.0 m² (10,763.0 ft²) n/a
ft)
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11A.14.5 Density
The maximum density shall be set out in the following table.
Permitted Use Maximum Density
Single family dwelling 1.0 dwelling unit per lot
Two family dwelling 2.0 dwelling units per lot
Row house dwelling and 60.0 dwelling units /
stacked row house dwelling hectare
200.0 dwelling units /
Apartment building hectare

(1) Site servicing requirements including roads, sanitary sewer, water supply and
electrical/gas/telephone distribution works shall be provided in accordance with
the standards set out in the City of Revelstoke Subdivision, Development and
Servicing Bylaw No. 1846.
11A.14.7 Lot Coverage

The maximum lot coverage shall be set out in the following table.
Maximum Lot
Permitted Use
Coverage
Single family dwelling 40%
Single family dwelling 50%
when abuts a common
area
Two family dwelling 65%
Row house dwelling 65%
and stacked row
house dwelling
Row house dwelling and 75%
stacked row house
dwelling when abuts a
common area
Apartment building 80%
Common Areas 10%

For row house dwellings, stacked row house dwellings, and apartment buildings, the minimum
usable open space for each dwelling unit shall be set out in the following table.
Number of bedrooms Minimum Usable Open Space
More than one bedroom 20.0 m² (215.3 ft²)
One bedroom 15.0 m² (161.0 ft²)
Bachelor unit 10.0 m² (107.0 ft²)

(1) The minimum yard requirements shall be as set out in the following table.
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(2) In the case where a lot abuts a common amenity area the abutting lot line shall
be designated as the front year. In any other case, the adjacent road shall
determine the front yard.
(3) In no case shall a front yard exceed 4m (13.3 ft) as measured from the lot line to
the dwelling's foundation.
(4) In the case of a two family dwelling or row house dwelling on a lot subdivided for
the purpose of allowing side by side units, an interior side yard between units
shall not be required.
Minimum Rear
Minimum Yard Minimum Front
Minimum Side Yard if common
Permitted Use facing a street Yard facing a
Yard area is not
(Front Yard) common area
provided
1.5 m (4.9 ft),
except 2.5 m
Single family (8.2 ft) when
2.5 m (8.2 ft) 2.5 m (8.2 ft) 6.0 m (19.7 ft)
dwelling abuts a road,
lane, or
pedestrian path
Two family
dwelling, row
house dwelling
2.5 m (8.2 ft) 2.5 m (8.2 ft) 2.5 m (8.2 ft) 6.0 m (19.7 ft)
or stacked
row house
dwelling
Apartment
building over 6.0 m (19.7 ft) 10.0 m (32.8 ft) 6.0 m (19.7 ft) 6.0 m (19.7 ft)
12m in height
Front of Front of
Accessory Use principal 1.2 m (3.9 ft) principal 1.2 m (3.9 ft)
building building
11A.14.10 Building Height

(1) The maximum height of buildings shall be set out in the following table and apply
to buildings and structures in Area 1 on Schedule A1.
Permitted Use Maximum Building Height
Single family dwelling 10.0 m (32.8 ft)
Two family dwelling 10.0 m (32.8 ft)
Row house dwelling or
stacked row house 10.0 m (32.8 ft)
dwelling
Apartment building 10.0 m (32.8 ft)
4.0 m (13.1 ft), except where
Accessory building a pitched roof is to be
constructed, 6.0 m (19.7 ft)
(2) The maximum height of buildings shall be set out in the following table and apply
to buildings and structures in Area 2 on Schedule A1.
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Permitted Use Maximum Building Height
Single family dwelling 10.0 m (32.8 ft)
Two family dwelling 10.0 m (32.8 ft)
stacked row house 12.0 m (39.3 ft)
dwelling
Apartment building 16.0 m (52.4 ft)
4.0 m (13.1 ft), except where a
Accessory building pitched roof is to be
constructed, 6.0 m (19.7 ft)
11A.14.11 Off Street Parking

(1) The minimum number of off-street parking spaces shall be set out in the following
table.
Minimum Number of
Permitted Use Parking Variances
Parking Spaces
Single family dwelling 1.0 per dwelling unit n/a
Two family dwelling 1.0 per dwelling unit n/a
Secondary suite 1.0 per dwelling unit n/a

stacked row house 1.0 per dwelling unit n/a
dwelling
50% reduction for
assisted living residences
or senior's apartments or
Apartment building 1.0 per dwelling unit
proof of reduced demand
through car-share
program / co-op vehicles.
(2) Required off street parking spaces shall be located on the same legal lot as the
use which they serve, except that parking spaces may be located on a private
property within 300 m (984.2 ft) of the property the use of which they serve in a
common parking area dedicated for such use.
(1) For row house dwellings, stacked row house dwellings and apartment buildings,
all portions of a lot not covered by buildings, structures, parking areas, driveways
or sidewalks shall contain landscaping.
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11A.15 Intent
This zone provides for the accommodation of recreation oriented service commercial, light
industrial and storage uses with limited residential uses.
11.A.15.1 Permitted Uses

(1) The following uses, and no others, are permitted:
(a) Automobile, boat, trailer, and recreation vehicle sales, rental and storage
(b) Prefabricated house and building dealers and mobile home sales lots
(c) Automotive and truck repair shops, including body repair and painting
(d) Light manufacturing, processing, finishing, and packaging
(e) Accessory buildings and accessory uses
(f) Residence - accessory to or in conjunction with a principal use
11.A.15.2 Conditions of Use

(1) Residential units shall be restricted to one per lot with a maximum floor area not
greater than 45% of the total building floor area on the lot.
(2) No use shall produce dust, or other emissions except standards set by provincial
legislations, without written authorization from the appropriate provincial agency.
(3) No use shall produce odour, glare, or noise that creates a nuisance.
(4) Outdoor storage shall be screened from view of adjacent properties and streets.
11.A.15.3 Lot Area and Width

(1) Minimum lot width is 20.0m.
(2) Minimum lot area is 3900sq. m.

(1) The maximum lot coverage shall be 50% of the lot area and the maximum
impermeable surface site coverage shall be 80%.

(1) The maximum height of buildings or structure shall not exceed 12.0m.

(1) The minimum front yard setback shall be 6.0m.
(2) The minimum side yard setback shall be 3.0m.
(3) The minimum rear yard setback shall be 3.0m.
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11.A.15.7 Landscaping Requirements
(1) Adjacent to the front property line shall be a minimum 3.0m landscape buffer
(2) Landscape buffers are to include the following:
(a) Trees - 1 per 10.0m of property frontage. Deciduous trees are to be a
minimum 6.0cm caliper and 1.5m clear stem, conifer trees are to be a
minimum height of 2.5m.
(b) Shrubs / Perennials – 1 per 1.0m of property frontage. Growth form and size
is to be appropriate to the shrub location and is not to create conflict with
adjacent parking, access, amenities, and services. Minimum #2 pot size.
(c) All trees, shrubs and perennials shall be irrigated by an automated drip
irrigation system.
(d) All trees, shrubs and perennials are to be appropriate for the region and the
location proposed.
(e) Ground Cover – Decorative rock or coarse bark mulch may be used in
conjunction with professional grade landscape fabric, material must fully
cover landscape fabric. Fine mulch ground cover materials may be used
without landscape fabric, material depth shall be a minimum of 12.0cm.
(f) All landscape areas must be edged with durable edging materials.
(g) All landscaping is to be installed and maintained according to the B.C
Landscape Standards.
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11A.16 Intent
This zone provides for service commercial, light industrial and storage uses with limited
recreation commercial accommodation.

(1) Automobile, boat, trailer, and recreation vehicle sales, rental and storage
(2) Automotive and truck repair shops, including body repair and painting
(3) Welding, machine, and blacksmith shops
(4) Cartage, delivery, and express facilities
(5) Offices, storage buildings, workshops and yards for general contractors and trade
contractors
Replacement
of 11A.16.1 (6) Sale, rental and repair of tools and small equipment
(9) in its
entirety and (7) Light manufacturing, processing, finishing, and packaging
adding Short
Term Rental (8) Storage buildings, warehousing and wholesale establishments, packing and
to the list of
Permitted
crating, cold storage
Uses
Bylaw No. (9) Caretaker’s residence - accessory to or in conjunction with a principal use. Must
2318 be located within a principal building, only one unit permitted per lot, maximum
size of 70sq. m
(11) Amusement and recreation services, including bowling alleys and billiard parlours

(1) No use shall result in nuisance in the surrounding areas by reason of
Replacement unsightliness, the emission of odours, liquid effluents, dust, fumes, smoke
of 11A.16.2
(5) in its vibration, noise, or glare.
entirety and
adding items (2) No use shall produce dust, or other emissions except standards set by provincial
(6) through legislations, without written authorization from the appropriate provincial agency.
(10)
Bylaw No. (3) No use shall produce odour, glare, or noise that creates a nuisance.
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(4) Outdoor storage shall be screened from view of adjacent properties and streets.
(5) Short term rental units must be owned, leased and / or rented along with the
conjoining area of principal use.
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(6) Short term rental units must be accessory to or in conjunction with a
principle use.
(7) Short term rental units must be located within a principle building and
be adjacent to the area of the principle use.
(8) Short term rental maximum occupancy per licensed bedroom is two,
and the maximum amount of bedrooms is three.
(9) Short term rental units cannot exceed 70 sq. m in area, and are
restricted to a maximum occupancy of 120 days per calendar year.
(10) Property owners are required to provide a contact number for
themselves or a representative located within the City and available 24 hours a
day, and the contact number is required to appear on the Business License
posted in the short term rental unit.


The maximum lot coverage shall be 60% of the lot area and the maximum impermeable
surfaces site coverage shall be 90%.

The maximum height of buildings or structure shall not exceed 12.0m.

(2) The minimum side yard setback shall be 3.0m.
11A.16.7 Landscaping Requirements

(1) Adjacent to the front property line shall be a minimum 3.0m landscape buffer.
minimum 6.0cm caliper and 1.5m clear stem, conifer trees are to be a
minimum height of 2.5m.
(b) Shrubs / Perennials – 1 per 1.0m of property frontage. Growth form and
size is to be appropriate to the shrub location and is not to create conflict
with adjacent parking, access, amenities, and services. Minimum #2 pot
size.
irrigation system.
location proposed.
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(e) Ground Cover – decorative rock or coarse bark mulch may be used but
must be used in conjunction with professional grade landscape fabric,
material must fully cover landscape fabric. Fine mulch ground cover
materials may be used without landscape fabric, material depth shall be a
minimum of 12.0 cm.
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11.A.17.1 Intent
This zone provides for a mixed use and residential development including a series of sub-areas.
11.A.17.2 Sub-Area A
Intent:
A mixed use area with adaptable building types that are suitable for both neighbourhood
commercial, tourist commercial and residential uses on the ground level with residential or
tourist commercial uses on the upper floors.
PERMITTED USES (GROUND FLOOR)

(1) Neighbourhood commercial (small service and retail shops limited to 200sq. m.
max.) including the following uses:
Replacement
of references
(a) Cafes and restaurants
to Vacation
Rental with (b) Neighbourhood pubs
Short Term
Rental (c) Local convenience store
Bylaw No.
2318 (d) Neighbourhood Retail Services
(e) Retail store
(f) Day care
(g) Dog day care
(h) Personal service establishments that may include but is not limited to
barber shops, beauty parlours, health clubs and spas, dry cleaning
establishments, laundries, and launderettes.
(2) Apartment building
(3) Apartment House
(4) Multifamily dwelling
(5) Live/Work Units
(6) Townhouse
(7) Short term rental unit
PERMITTED USES (UPPER FLOORS)

(1) Apartments
(2) Short term rental unit
SECONDARY USES
(1) Accessory buildings and uses
(3) Office
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Sub-Area A REGULATIONS:
MATTER REGULATED PROPOSED REGULATION

Principal Building
(a) Minimum setback from:
i. Front 0.0m min., 3.5m max.
ii. Interior side 0.0m min., 3.5m max.
iii. Side street/civic space 0.0m min., 3.5m max.
iv. Rear 1.0m min.
(b) Building Height
ii. Overall Height (Top of roof) 13.5m max.
iii. 4th storey setback 4.5m min.
(c) Unit width 6.0m min.
Accessory Building
i. Front 12m max. from rear lot
line
ii. Side 0.0m min.
iii. Rear 0.0m min.
(b) Building Height
Density
(a) Commercial Floorspace** 3,000 sq. m. max.
(b) Residential Density*** 400 units/hectare max., ~300
units
With a Housing Agreement the maximum density shall be 440 units/hectare max.
*Fourth storey only allowed if underground parking is provided
** Does not include short term rentals
*** Includes short term rentals
11.A.17.3 Sub-Area B
Intent:
A mixed use area with adaptable building types that are suitable for both neighbourhood service
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commercial, tourist commercial and residential uses on the ground level with residential or
tourist commercial uses on the upper floors.
PERMITTED USES GROUND FLOOR)

(1) Neighbourhood service commercial (small service and retail shops limited to
200sq. m. max.) including the following uses:
(a) Day care
(b) Dog day care
(c) Personal service establishments which may include but is not limited to
barber shops, beauty parlours, health clubs and spas, dry cleaning
establishments, laundries, and launderettes.
(3) Apartment House
(5) Live/Work Units
(6) Townhouse
(7) Short term rental units
PERMITTED USES (UPPER FLOORS)

(1) Apartments
SECONDARY USES
Sub-Area B REGULATIONS:

Principal Building
iv. Rear 1.0m min.
(b) Building Height
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Accessory Building
line
ii. Side 0.0m min.
iii. Rear 0.0m min.
(b) Building Height
Density
(a) Residential Density*** 400 units/hectare max., ~300
units
** Includes short term rentals
11.A.17.4 Sub-Area C
Intent:
A high-density residential zone with primarily apartment style residences.
PERMITTED USES:
(2) Apartment House
(4) Townhouse
SECONDARY USES
Sub-area C REGULATIONS:

Principal Building
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iv. Rear 1.0m min.
(b) Building Height
Accessory Building
line
ii. Side 0.0m min.
iii. Rear 0.0m min.
(b) Building Height
Density
(a) Residential Density** 200 units/hectare max., ~600
units
** Includes Short term rentals
11.A.17.5 Sub-Area D
Intent:
A medium-density residential zone with primarily row houses, fourplexes and sixplexes.
PERMITTED USES
(1) Apartment House
(2) Duplex, side-by-side
(3) Duplex, stacked
(4) Duplex, front-and-back
(6) Townhouse
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SECONDARY USES
(2) Carriage House
Sub-Area D REGULATIONS:
MATTER REGULATED PROPOSED

Principal Building
iv. Rear 1.0m min.
(b) Building Height
Accessory Building
i. Front 3.0m min.
ii. Side 0.0m min.
iii. Side street/civic space 1.0m min.
iv. Rear 0.0m min.
(b) Building Height
Parcel and Footprint
(a) Maximum lot coverage 70% max.
(b) Lot width 9.0m, 60m max.
(c) Lot depth 25m min.
Density
(a) Residential Density* 65 units/hectare max., ~280
units
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* Includes Short term rentals
11.A.17.6 Sub-Area E
Intent:
A medium-density residential zone with primarily row houses, fourplexes and sixplexes that
provides a visual buffer between adjacent single family & two family residential zones.
Residential units will mimic a single and two family zone character while providing higher
density.
PERMITTED USES
(1) Apartment House
(2) Duplex, side-by-side
(3) Duplex, stacked
(4) Duplex, front-and-back
(6) Townhouse
SECONDARY USES
(1) Accessory buildings & Uses
(2) Carriage House
Sub-Area E REGULATIONS:

Principal Building
ii. Interior side 1.5m min., 3.0m max.*
iv. Rear 1.0m min.
(b) Building Height
Accessory Building
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i. Front 3.0m min.
ii. Side 0.0m min.
iv. Rear 0.0m min.
(b) Building Height
Density
units
** Includes Short term rentals
11.A.17.7 Sub-Area F
Intent:
A medium- to low-density residential zone with primarily single family & two family houses. This
sub area will buffer surrounding single family housing from higher density housing towards the
middle of the lot.
PERMITTED USES
SECONDARY USES
(2) Carriage House
(4) Secondary suites
Sub-Area F REGULATIONS:

Principal Building
ii. Interior side 1.5m min., 3.0m max.*
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iv. Rear 1.0m min.
(b) Building Height
Accessory Building
i. Front 3.0m min.
ii. Side 0.0m min.
iv. Rear 0.0m min.
(b) Building Height
Parcel and Footprint
(a) Maximum lot coverage 70% max.
(b) Lot width 9.0m min., 20m max.
(c) Lot depth 25m min.
Density
units
* Duplexes can have a 0.0m side setback if units are on subdivided lots
** Includes short term rentals
11.A.17.8 CD – 17 Zone Definitions

APARTMENT means a residential unit sharing a building and a lot with other units and/or
uses; may be for long-term rental, Short Term Rental, or for sale as a condominium.
APARTMENT HOUSE means a building type that is a medium-to-large-sized structure that
consists of four to 12 side-by-side and/or stacked dwelling units, typically with one shared entry.
This Type has the appearance of a medium to large single family home and is appropriately
scaled to fit in sparingly within primarily single family neighborhoods or into medium-density
neighborhoods.
CARRIAGE HOUSE means an accessory dwelling unit to a primary dwelling on the same site.
A carriage house provides on the ground floor or above a garage, permanent provisions for
living, sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation. A carriage house may only be located on a
subdivided lot and must have street access via alley or driveway.
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DUPLEX means a building with two attached dwelling units on one lot or parcel. Said units may
be attached front-to-back, side-to-side or stacked one atop the other. 1. Front-to-Back: An
attached building type with two independent living units with one unit placed behind the other
and sharing a common or party wall. 2. Side-by-side: An attached building type with two side–
by-side independent living units sharing a common or party wall. 3. Stacked: An attached
building type with two independent living units stacked one on top of the other.
DOG DAY CARE means a residential facility where dog(s) are boarded during which, the dog(s)
are socialized with other dog(s) in an open (meaning without barriers), controlled and secure
setting and typically the dog(s) are not kept in individual kennels and runs. The dogs boarded in
a dog day care are typically boarded for short periods of time and during the majority of the
dog’s stay the dogs are socializing and playing with other dog(s), but does not include, a
kennel as defined herein, or a location where four (4) or less dog(s) are kept, and the dogs are
licensed and owned by the person residing at that property.
LIVE / WORK UNIT means an integrated housing unit and working space, occupied, and
utilized by a single household in a structure, either single family dwelling or multifamily dwelling,
that has been designed or structurally modified to accommodate joint residential occupancy and
work activity, and which includes: 1. Complete kitchen space and sanitary facilities; and 2.
Working space reserved for and regularly used by one or more occupants of the unit.
NEIGHBOURHOOD RETAIL SERVICES means retail services that accommodate daily
convenience shopping needs of the surrounding neighbourhood but does not include food
products.
TOWNHOUSE means a building containing three or more dwelling units with a separate exterior
entrance at grade that shares no more than two party walls with adjacent dwelling units and
occupies the full frontage line. No part of any dwelling shall be placed over another in part or
whole and every dwelling shall have a separate, individual, direct access to grade. May contain a
secondary suite.
Section 11A.17.9 – Short Term Rental Regulations

(1) Short term rental is permitted as the licensed use of a residential dwelling or a
Addition of
Item 11A.17.9
secondary suite as temporary lodging for paying guests.
Bylaw No.
2318
(2) The maximum occupancy shall be calculated based on two adults per licensed
bedroom with a total maximum occupancy of ten people.
(3) No signage is permitted.
(4) The property owner is required to provide a contact number for themselves or a
representative located within the City and available 24 hours a day. The contact
number is to appear on the Business License posted in the short term rental unit.
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DEVELOPMENT AREA A
11.A.18.1 Intent
A destination hotel accommodation area consisting of main buildings and self contained
accommodation units to attract four-season tourism to Revelstoke.

Replacement (1) Accommodation pods
of Item
11A.18.2 (3) (2) Hostels
Bylaw No.
2318 (3) Tourist accommodation
11A.18.3 Secondary Uses

(2) Cafes and restaurants
(3) Helipad
(4) Personal services
(5) Recreation facilities
(6) Trails

(1) A minimum of 10% of all accommodation pods will be wheelchair accessible.
(2) Accommodation pods will provide a minimum of one parking space per unit.
(3) Additional 1.5 storey will be granted for building height if used for underground
parking.
(4) For any underground structure, the maximum projection permitted in all yards shall
be 0.5 m minimum required setback from the nearest property line.
(5) Surface parking areas containing more that 12 parking spaces shall be screened
from any street, using landscaping, berms, fences or buildings.
11A.18.5 Regulations
Development Area A
5.4 Hectares
Lot
(a) Minimum lot area 590m2
(b) Minimum lot width 15m
(c) Maximum lot coverage 35%*
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Floor Area Ratio
(a) Maximum Total Floor Area Ratio (entire 1.25*

Development Area A)
Principal Building
(a) Maximum setback from:
i. Front 3.0m min.
ii. Side 1.5m min.
iii. Rear 3.0m min.
(b) Building Height
i. Storeys 4 storeys max.*
ii. Overall Height 21m max.*
Accessory Building
i. Front 6.0 min.
ii. Side 3.0 min.
iii. Rear 3.0 min.
(b) Overall Building Height 6.0 max.
Bonusing*
(a) If all required parking stalls are provided
underground, the following bonusing would apply:
i. Maximum lot coverage 50%
ii. Maximum total floor area ratio 2.0
(entire Development Area A)
iii. Number of storeys 5.5 max.
iv. Overall height 24m max.
(1) All portions of any lot on which any building or structure is being erected, enlarged,
or increased in capacity within the CD-18 Zone that are not covered by buildings,
structures, driveway or walkway areas, or parking spaces shall be landscaped;
provided however that landscaping shall cover not less than two (2%) percent of the
lot.
(2) A continuous landscaping strip not less than two (2.0) metres (6.5 feet) in width
shall be provided along the developed portion of each side of the lot which abuts a
public highway. This landscaping strip may be interrupted to provide pedestrian
access for entering a building.
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(3) Loading areas, garbage containers and recycling bins shall be screened from view
by a landscaping screen, a solid decorative fence, or a combination of both to a
minimum height of 2.5 metres (8.2 feet).
DEVELOPMENT AREA B
11A.18.7 Intent
To provide park space for users of the accommodation area.

(1) Accessory buildings
(2) Open space
(3) Park
(4) Trails
11A.18 9 Regulations
Development Area B
1.8 Hectares

Accessory Building
i. Front 6.0 min.
ii. Side 6.0 min.
iii. Rear 6.0 min.
(b) Overall Building Height 6.0 max.
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11.A.19.1 Intent
The CD19 Zone provides for commercial hostel use.

(1) Hostels
(3) Caretaker’s residence – accessory to or in conjunction with a principal use

(1) Caretaker residence unit shall be restricted to one per lot with a maximum floor
area not greater than 45% of the total building floor area on the lot.

11.A.19.5 Floor Area Ratio and Lot Coverage

(1) The maximum lot coverage shall not exceed 50% of the area of the lot.

(1) The maximum height of buildings or structure shall not exceed 10.5m.

(2) The minimum side yard setback shall be 3.0m, except if directly adjacent to an
Urban Residential (R) Zone the minimum side yard setback shall be increased to
6.0m.
11A.19.8 Landscaping Requirements

(1) Adjacent to the front lot line and side lot lines shall be a minimum 3.0 m landscape
buffer.
minimum 6.0cm calliper and 1.5m clear stem, conifer trees are to be a
minimum height of 2.5m
(b) Shrubs / Perennials – 1 per 1.0m of property frontage. Growth form and size
is to be appropriate to the shrub location and is not to create conflict with
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adjacent parking, access, amenities, and services. Minimum #2 pot size.
irrigation system.
location proposed.
(e) Ground Cover – Decorative rock or coarse bark mulch may be used in
conjunction with professional grade landscape fabric, material must fully cover
landscape fabric. Fine mulch ground cover materials may be used without
landscape fabric, material depth shall be a minimum of 12.0cm.
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11A.20.1 Intent
The purpose of this residential zone is to provide for a comprehensively designed residential
development that includes single family, two family and ground oriented multi-family units
located within sub-zones as specified. This zone provides for different density rules, one
applicable generally for the zone and the other to apply if the owner of the lots of land in the
zone enters into the City’s standard housing agreement (a certified copy of which may be
inspected in the office of the City’s Corporate Officer) before a building permit is issued in
relation to the lots. The density applicable generally is not more than one Single family dwelling
unit for each Residential Sub Zone. The other density applicable if the housing agreement
condition is met as set out in Section 11A.20.4.
11A.20.2 Residential Sub Zones

(1) Residential Sub Zones are shown in Figure 1, contained within subsection
11A.20.7 of this zone.
11A.20.3 Uses Permitted in Residential Sub Zones

(1) Primary and Secondary uses permitted in Single Family Dwelling Residential
Sub Zone A are as listed below:
Single Family Dwelling Residential Sub Zone A
Permitted Uses
(a) The following principal uses and no others, are permitted:

i. Single family dwellings
ii. Public Parks and playgrounds
(b) The following secondary uses and no others, are permitted:

i. Accessory buildings
ii. Home occupations
iii. Secondary suites
(2) Primary and secondary uses permitted in Single or Two Family Residential Sub
Zone B are as listed below:
Single or Two Family Dwelling Residential Sub Zone B
Permitted Uses

i. Single family dwellings
ii. Two family dwellings, including stacked duplexes
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iii. Public Parks and playgrounds

iii. Secondary suites (in single family dwelling units only)
(3) Primary and secondary uses permitted in Row Housing Residential Sub Zone C
are as listed below:
Row Housing Residential Sub Zone C
Permitted Uses

i. Two family dwellings
ii. Row house dwelling
iii. Public Parks and playgrounds

11A.20.4 Lot Size, Lot Density, Lot Coverage, Building Size and Siting
(1) Development Regulations for Single Family Dwelling Residential Sub Zone A
Single Family Dwelling Residential Sub Zone A
Lot Size
(a) Lot Size, minimum Single family dwelling: 400 m2

(interior lot)
425 m2 (corner lot)
(b) Lot width, minimum Single family dwelling:

13.0 m (interior lot)
14.5 m (corner lot)
(c) Lot depth, minimum 25.0 m
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Lot Density
(d) Single family dwelling, maximum per lot 1 unit
(e) Secondary suite, maximum per lot 1 unit
(f) Total number of Single family dwelling 25 units

units, maximum per Sub Zone A
Lot Coverage
(g) Lot coverage, building and structures, 55%

maximum
(h) Lot coverage, building and structures plus 65%

impermeable surfaces, maximum
Building Size
(i) Single family dwelling, maximum height 10 m
(j) Single family dwelling, minimum width 6m
Siting of Principal Buildings
(k) Front yard setback, minimum, measured 4.5 m (principal building)

from the front of the building, including from
6.0 m (attached garage)
porches, stairs, bay windows and other
projecting features of the building, excluding
eaves and gutters which may project 0.75 m
into the required setback area
(l) Interior side yard setback, minimum 1.5 m
(m) Flanking street side yard setback, minimum 3.0 m
(n) Rear yard setback, minimum 6.0 m
(2) Development Regulations for Single or Two Family Residential Sub Zone B are
as listed below:
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Single Family or Two Family Residential Sub Zone B
Lot Size
(a) Lot Size, minimum Single family dwelling: 350 m2

(interior lot) 375 m2 (corner lot)
Two family dwelling: 450 m2
Party Wall Subdivision: 225 m2
(b) Lot width, minimum Single family dwelling:

10.5 m (corner lot)
Two family dwelling:
16.5 m (corner lot)
Party Wall Subdivision:
9.0 m (corner lot)
Lot Density
(d) Single family dwellings, maximum per lot 1 unit
(e) Two family dwellings, maximum per lot 2 units, separated by a common
wall
(f) Two family dwellings with party wall 1 unit per party wall subdivided lot
subdivision, maximum
(g) Total number of single family dwelling and 16 units

two family dwelling (with party wall
subdivision) dwelling units, maximum per Sub
Zone B
Lot Coverage
(h) Lot coverage, buildings and 55%

structures, maximum
(i) Lot coverage, buildings and structures 75%

plus impermeable surfaces, maximum
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Building Size
(j) Single family dwelling or Two family 10 m

dwelling, maximum height
(k) Single family dwelling or Two family 6.0 m

dwelling, minimum width
(l) Front yard setback, minimum, measured from 4.5 m (principal building)
the front of the building, including from
eaves and gutters which may project up to
0.75 m into the required setback area
(m) Interior side yard setback, minimum 1.5 m

0.0 m (party wall
subdivision)
(n) Flanking street side yard setback, minimum 3.0 m
(o) Rear yard setback, minimum 6.0 m
(3) Development Regulations for Row Housing Residential Sub Zone C are as listed
below:
Row Housing Residential Sub Zone C
Lot Size
a) Lot Size, minimum Two family dwelling: 450 m2

Row house dwelling: 525 m2
Party Wall Subdivision (Two family
dwelling): 225 m2 (interior lot) 235
m2 (corner lot)
Party Wall Subdivision (Row
Housing):
150 m2 (interior lot) 200 m2
(corner lot)
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(b) Lot width, minimum Two family dwelling:
16.5 m (corner lot)
Row house dwelling:
22.5 m (corner lot)
Party Wall Subdivision:
9.0 m (corner lot)
Lot Density
(d) Two family dwellings, maximum per lot 2 units, separated by a common
wall
(e) Two family dwellings and row house 1 unit per party wall subdivided lot
dwelling with party wall subdivision,
maximum
(f) Row housing, maximum per lot 9 units
(g) Total number of two family dwelling (with 19 units

party wall subdivision) and row house
dwelling (with party wall subdivision)
dwelling units, maximum per Sub Zone C
Lot Coverage
(h) Lot coverage, buildings and 70%

structures, maximum
(i) Lot coverage, buildings and structures 90%

plus impermeable surfaces, maximum
Building Size
(j) Row house dwelling, maximum height 12 m
(k) Row house dwelling, minimum width 6m
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(l) Front yard setback, minimum, measured 4.5 m (principal building)

from the front of the building, including from
eaves and gutters which may project up to
0.75 m into the required setback area

0.0 m (party wall
subdivision)
(o) Rear yard setback, minimum 6.0 m

1.2 m (attached carport)
11A.20.5 Off Street Parking and Loading

(1) Off-street parking and loading shall be provided and maintained in accordance
with Sections 13 and 14 respectively, unless otherwise specified.
(2) Each row house dwelling unit shall provide 0.25 visitor parking spaces.
(3) Tandem parking spaces in all sub zones is permitted.

(1) Where development has access to a rear lane, then vehicular access is only
permitted from the rear lane.
(2) Siting of all buildings and structures shall be undertaken in such a manner that
minimizes disturbance to the existing vegetation in accordance with an approved
Landscape Plan for the site.
(3) Siting and size of accessory buildings shall be as regulated in Section 5.4.
(4) The maximum number of accessory buildings shall not exceed the total number
of units (excluding secondary suites) per lot.
(5) Unless otherwise specified in this Comprehensive Development Zone, all other
regulations shall apply.
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11A.20.7 Figure 1 Sub Zones
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11A.21.1 Intent
The purpose of this zone is to provide for a comprehensively designed residential development
that includes ground oriented multi-unit dwellings located within sub-zones as specified.
11A.21.2 Residential Sub zones Added

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(1) Residential Sub Zones are shown in Figure #2, contained within subsection Bylaw No.
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11A.21.3 Uses Permitted in Residential Sub Zones

(1) Primary and Secondary Uses permitted in Duplex / Walk Up Residential Sub
Zone A are as listed below:
Subzone A
Permitted Uses
(a) The following primary uses and no others, are permitted:

i. Two family dwellings
ii. Multifamily dwelling
iii. Public Parks and Playgrounds
(b) The following Secondary Uses and no others, are permitted:

i. Accessory buildings (Maximum 1 per lot)
ii. Attached garage
iii. Home occupations
(2) Primary and Secondary Uses permitted in Row House Residential Sub Zone B
Subzone B
Permitted Uses
(a) The following primary uses and no others, are permitted:

i. Row houses
ii. Public Parks and Playgrounds
(b) The following Secondary Uses and no others, are permitted:

i. Accessory buildings (Maximum 1 per lot)
11A.21.4 Lot Size, Lot Density, Lot Coverage, Building Size and Siting
(1) Development Regulations for Duplex / Walk Up Residential Sub Zone A are as
listed below:
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Subzone A
Lot Size
(a) Lot size, minimum Two Family Dwelling / Dwelling,

Multifamily:
510 m2 (interior lot)
530 m2 (corner lot)
Two Family Dwelling with Party

Wall Subdivision:
275 m2 (corner lot)
(b) Lot width, minimum Two Family Dwelling / Dwelling,

Multifamily:
19.5 m (corner lot)
Two Family Dwelling with Party

Wall Subdivision:
10.0 m (corner lot)
Lot Density
(c) Two family dwellings, maximum per lot 2 units, separated by a common wall
Two family dwellings with party wall 1 unit per party wall subdivided lot
subdivision, maximum per lot
Multifamily dwelling, maximum per lot 3 units, separated by a common wall
Row house dwelling with party wall 1 unit per party wall subdivided lot
subdivision, maximum per lot
Accessory building(s), maximum 1 per party wall subdivided lot

1 per multifamily dwelling lot
1 per row house or two family
dwelling unit
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Lot Coverage
(d) Lot coverage, building and structures, 60%

maximum
(e) Lot coverage, building and structures plus 70%

Building Size
(f) Principal dwelling height, maximum 10.0 m
(g) Two family dwelling and multifamily dwelling, 6.7 m

with common wall or party wall subdivision,
minimum dwelling unit width
(h) Front yard setback, minimum 4.5 m
(i) Interior side yard setback, minimum 1.5 m

0.0 m (party wall subdivision)
(j) Flanking street side yard setback, minimum 3.0 m
(k) Rear yard setback, minimum 6.0 m
Siting of Accessory Buildings or Structures
(l) Front yard setback, minimum Not Permitted

0.0 m (party wall subdivision or
shared common wall)
(o) Rear yard setback 4.5 m min. and 6.0m max.
(2) Development Regulations for Row House Residential Sub Zone B are as listed
below:
Subzone B
Lot Size
(a) Lot size, minimum Row House Dwelling:

150
735 m2 (corner lot)
Row House Dwelling with Party

Wall Subdivision:
221 m2 (corner lot)
(b) Lot width, minimum

Row House Dwelling:
24.6 m (corner lot)
Row House Dwelling with Party

Wall Subdivision:
8.2 m (corner lot)
Lot Density
(c) Row house dwelling, maximum per lot 6 units, separated by a common wall
(d) Row house dwelling with party wall 1 unit per party wall subdivided lot
subdivision, maximum
(e) Accessory building, maximum 1 per row house dwelling unit
Lot Coverage
(f) Lot coverage, building and structures, 60%

maximum
(g) Lot coverage, building and structures plus 70%

Building Size
(h) Principal dwelling height, maximum 10.0 m
(i) Row house dwelling with common wall or party 6.7 m

wall subdivision, minimum dwelling unit width
(j) Front yard setback, minimum 4.5 m
(k) Interior side yard setback, minimum 1.5 m

0.0 m (party wall subdivision)
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(l) Flanking street side yard setback, minimum 3.0 m
(m) Rear yard setback, minimum 6.0 m
Siting of Accessory Buildings or Structures
(n) Front yard setback, minimum Not Permitted
(o) Interior side yard setback, minimum 1.5 m

0.0 m (party wall subdivision or
shared common wall)
(p) Flanking street side yard setback, minimum 3.0 m
(q) Rear yard setback 4.5 m min. and 6.0m max.
11A.21.5 Off Street Parking and Loading

(1) Unless otherwise specified in this Comprehensive Development Zone, off-street
parking and loading shall be provided and maintained in accordance with the
provisions of this bylaw.

(1) For the purpose of this Bylaw, the front yard shall be established along
Newlands Road.
(2) Vehicular access is not permitted from Newlands Road.
(3) Unless otherwise specified in this Comprehensive Development Zone, siting and
size of accessory buildings shall be as regulated in accordance with the
supplementary regulations of this bylaw.
(4) Notwithstanding the supplementary regulations as contained within this bylaw,
accessory buildings or structures shall permit the following regulations:
(a) A maximum building height of 6.0 m provided it does not:
i. Exceed the building height of the principal building.
(b) The height of first storey shall not exceed the height of first storey of
principal building.
(c) The accessory building or structure roof pitch shall match the principal
building.
(d) Accessory buildings and structures may share a common wall or party wall
subdivision.
(e) Accessory buildings and structures may be attached to the principal
building only through a breezeway.
(f) Shall have a continuous building façade of not more than 15.0 m.
(5) Notwithstanding the supplementary regulations of this bylaw, fences, walls or
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hedges shall not be located closer to the rear property line than the Accessory
Building.
(6) Attached garages shall comply with the following regulations:
(a) Permitted in the rear yard only.
(b) Only permitted up to 1 space per unit.
(c) Must be located along a party wall subdivision or common wall.
(d) Must include 1 tandem surface parking space.
(e) Must not be greater than 60% of the building width.
(7) All detached garages shall be required to provide 1.5 m of inward building
articulation so as not to exceed 15.0 m of continuous building face as shown in
Section 11A.21.7.
11A.21.7 Figure # 1 – Example of Continuous Building Face
11A.21.8 Figure #2 - Sub Zones
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Added 11A.22.1 Intent
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Bylaw No. The purpose of this zone is to provide for rental accommodation in the form of high density
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multi-family dwellings with compatible commercial and secondary uses.
11A.22.2 Primary Uses Permitted

(1) Apartment buildings
(3) Row housing
(4) Stacked row housing
(5) Seniors apartments
11A.22.3 Secondary Uses Permitted

(2) Animal clinic, minor
(3) Assisted living residence
(4) Cafes
(5) Care centre minor
(6) Community care facility
(7) Day care
(8) Group home
(9) Health centres and clinics
(11) Local convenience store
(12) Personal service establishments
(13) Professional service establishments
(14) Neighbourhood pubs
(15) Neighbourhood retail services
(16) Offices of municipal, provincial and federal governments
(17) Restaurant (excluding drive-in) and delicatessen
(18) Retail sales including grocery store and market
(19) Retail store

(1) Minimum lot area 750 m²
(2) Minimum lot area for party wall subdivision shall be 220 m²
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(3) Minimum lot width is 15.0 m, except it is 17.0 m for a corner lot
(4) Minimum lot width for party wall subdivision shall be 5.0 m, except it is 7.0 m for
a corner lot
11A.22.5 Floor Area Ratio

11A.22.6 Development Regulations

(1) Maximum lot coverage is 80%
(2) Minimum building setback along Fourth Street, Downie Street, and Edward
Street is 3.5 m
(3) Minimum side yard setback for shared interior party walls is 0.0 m
(4) Minimum setback for buildings abutting an Urban Residential (R) zones is 5.0 m
(5) The required setbacks / landscaping buffer may be used for a shared garden,
snow storage, a dog run, parking (loading) and drive aisles
(6) The maximum building height is 16.2 m
11A.22.7 Off-Street Parking and Loading

(1) Parking spaces shall be designed in accordance with the parking regulations of
this bylaw, with the exception that the minimum number of parking spaces must
be in accordance with the following:
Use Minimum Parking Requirement
Row Housing or Stacked Row Housing 1.5 stalls per unit
0.6 stalls per studio unit

Apartment Building or Multi Family 0.8 stalls per 1-bedroom unit
Housing 1.0 stalls per 2-bedroom unit
1.2 stalls per 3-bedroom unit
Senior Apartments 1 for each 5 dwelling units
5% of the total minimum parking

Visitor Parking requirements for each residential use
shall be provided as visitor parking
Commercial / Institutional 1 per 50m2 of gross floor area
Loading No loading stalls shall be required
Bike Parking 0.15 bike stalls / dwelling unit

(1) There shall be a minimum of 10.0m² of useable open space per bachelor
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dwelling unit.
(2) There shall be a minimum of 15.0m² of useable open space per one-bedroom
dwelling unit.
(3) There shall be a minimum of 20.0m² of useable open space per dwelling unit
with two or more bedrooms.
(4) The usable open space requirement per unit may be transferred to a shared
garden, courtyard or public open space.

(1) Retaining walls required to support the parking, pedestrian and vehicle
circulation areas fronting Edward Street are permitted up to 2.2 m in height.
(2) Retaining walls and landscaping with a height of 2.2 m are permitted within the
vision clearance area up to 4.0 m from the intersection at Edward and Fourth
Streets.
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SECTION 12 – AIRPORT ZONES
12.1 Airport Zone – A1
12.1 Purpose
The intent of this zone is to provide for the operation of an airport or heliport.

Principal uses:
Airport
Heliports

12.1.3 Lot Coverage


Yard Setback
Front 10.0 m or 40.0 m from the centre line of a
controlled access highway which ever is
greater
Rear 10.0 m
Side 10.0 m or 40.0 m from the centre line of a
greater
12.1.5 Height
The maximum height of buildings or structures shall not exceed 12.0 m.
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12.2 Airport Zone – A2
12.2 Purpose
The intent of this zone is to provide for airport related or dependent uses.

Principal uses:
Industrial activities associated with aircraft and airports and shall include the following, or
similar, activities:
Commercial school
Manufacturing or processing - aircraft and aircraft parts
Offices
Warehousing

12.2.3 Lot Coverage


Yard Setback
Front 10.0 m or 40.0 m from the centre line of a
greater
Rear 10.0m
Side 10.0 m or 40.0 m from the centre line of a
greater
12.2.5 Height
The maximum height of buildings or structures shall not exceed 12.0 m.
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SECTION 13 - OFF-STREET PARKING
When any development takes place on any lot, off-street parking shall be provided and
maintained in accordance with the regulations contained in this Section, or otherwise provided
within a specific zone of this bylaw.
The number of spaces required includes allowance for employees, customers, and visitors, but
does not include any allowance for other company vehicles, or for loading facilities, which are
subject to Section 14 of this Bylaw.
13.1 Units of Measurement

(1) Where floor area is used as a measurement for calculating parking space
requirements, the calculation shall be based off the usable floor space of the
proposed building.
(2) Where the number of employees is used as a unit of measurement it shall mean
the greatest number of persons at work, at any time of the day or night in a
particular building or for a particular use during any season of the year.
(3) Where seating accommodation is used as a unit of measurement, and such
accommodation consists of benches, pews, booths, and the like, each 0.5 m of
width of such seating accommodation shall be counted as one seat.
(4) When the calculation of parking requirements results in a fraction parking space,
rounding shall be in accordance with Section 4.3.
13.2 Required Off-Street Parking

(1) Off-street vehicular parking or garage spaces shall be provided in accordance
with the standards in this section. In the case of a use not specifically mentioned,
the required off-street parking spaces shall be the same as for a similar use.
(2) Where a use is subject to a requirement associated with its location in addition to
a requirement associated with its nature, the more stringent requirement shall
apply.
Use Required Parking Spaces

Residential Uses
Accessory Dwelling Unit 1 per dwelling unit
Caretaker Residences
Gross floor area of 70 sq. m. 1 per dwelling unit
or less
Gross floor area greater than 2 per dwelling unit
70 sq. m.
1 parking space per sleeping unit in addition to the
parking spaces required for the home. No more than
Bed and Breakfast
two parking spaces are permitted within the front yard
setback area
Boarding, lodging, or rooming 2 per boarding house plus 1 for each 2 rented sleeping
houses units
Employee Housing 0.5 per unit
Multifamily dwellings / 1.5 per dwelling unit
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apartments / mixed use building
Single family dwelling, two family
dwelling
1 per dwelling unit
lots 370 sq m and less
2 per dwelling unit
lots over 370 sq m
Row house dwelling / stacked row 2 per dwelling unit
house dwelling
Senior citizens housing 1 per 5 dwelling units
1 parking space per licensed bedroom within the short
Short term rentals
term rental, up to a maximum of four parking spaces.
1 visitor space per 5 row house dwelling units / stacked
Residential Visitor parking row house dwelling units / multifamily dwelling units /
mixed use building dwelling units
Institutional Uses
Ambulance Station 1 per 50 sq. m. of floor area
Churches 1 per 10 seats
Government Offices 1 per 50 sq. m. floor area
Community care facilities 1 per 2 employees plus 1 per 5 beds
Hospitals 1 per 2 employees plus 1 per 5 beds
1 per 50 sq m plus 1 for each 10 sq. m. of floor area
Museum and Public Libraries
intended for public assembly
1 per 10 seat or 1 per 10 sq. m. floor area where there
Public assembly
is no fixed seating
1 per 50 sq. m. of floor area plus 0.5 for each seat
Recreational uses
provided for spectators
Schools
• Elementary and Jr. 1 per staff member
Secondary
• Sr. Secondary 1 per staff member plus 1 per 10 students
Commercial Uses
Auction house 1 per 10 sq. m. of floor area
Auto sales and repairs 1 per 70 sq. m. of floor area
1 per 2 employees plus 1 per 100 sq. m. of covered
Boat sales and repair
display area
Removal of Building supply retail 1 per 2 employees plus 1 per 200 sq. m. of floor area
Hotels, Clubs Commercial Recreation facilities
and Lodges,
Recreational
Billiard and Pool Halls 1 per table
Commercial Theater 1 per 4 seats
Accommodation Bowling Alley 2 per lanes
and Motels and
associated Gas and / or service station 1 per 2 employees plus 2 per service bay
parking Hostels 1 per 5 beds plus 1 per employee
requirements
for those uses. Laundromat 1 per 4 washing machines
Bylaw No. 2318 1 per 100 sq. m. of floor area plus 1 per 12 sq m for
Microbreweries
tasting room
Personal service establishment 1 per 50 sq. m. of floor area
Professional service establishment 1 per 50 sq. m. of floor area
Retail store, cafe 1 per 30 sq. m. of floor area
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Addition of Restaurants, lounges, beer parlors 1 per 12 sq. m. of floor area
Tourist
Accommodation
Shopping center 1 per 30 sq. m. of floor area
and associated 1 per sleeping unit, except within the C1 and C2 zones
parking where 0.5 per sleeping unit is required
requirements
Bylaw No. 2318 Industrial Uses
Craft distillery 1 per 100 sq. m. of floor area
Contractors yard 1 per 2 employees
Machinery / Equipment sales and 1 per 2 employees plus 100 sq. m. of floor area
repair
Manufacturing or processing, light / 1 per 2 employees
heavy
Tire repair 1 per 2 employees plus 1 per bay
Warehousing and storage 1 per 2 employees
13.3 Provision of Parking Facilities

(1) Required parking spaces must be located on the same lot as the use which they
serve, subject to the condition that for commercial and mixed use parking
spaces may be located on a property within 50 m (98.4 ft.) of the use which they
serve.
(2) Required parking spaces for separate commercial uses may be provided
collectively if the total number of spaces provided is not less than the sum of the
separate requirements for each use and provided that all regulations governing
location of parking spaces in relation of the use are adhered to.
(3) Parking requirements can be waived where cash in lieu of parking is paid to a
Municipal Reserve Fund, where the following is achieved:
(a) Minimum 30% of parking must be provided on site; and
(b) At least 1 EV electric vehicle charging station is installed for every 20
spaces required.
(4) In multifamily dwellings and mixed use building developments where:
(a) Uses are within 500 m of bus stop, pharmacy, and grocery store; and
(b) One bike stall/ unit is provided in a dedicated secure storage area that may
or may not be located within the dwelling unit
Parking may be reduced to 0.5 spaces / bachelor and one bedroom unit, and 1
space / two and three or more bedroom unit.
(5) The monies referred to in Section 13.3(3) are due and payable:
(a) At the time of issuing a Building Permit; or
(b) When the use that requires the extra parking begins.
(6) The monies referred to in Section 13.3(3) shall be the amount stated in City of
Revelstoke Fee and Charges Bylaw, as amended from time to time, per parking
space required.
13.4 Use of Parking

Required off-street parking spaces shall not be used for off-street loading, driveways,
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commercial repair work, display sale or storage of goods of any kind.
13.5 Location and Siting of Parking Facilities

(1) No parking area shall be located within a required front yard setback area,
except:
(a) When the parking area is intended to service a single family dwelling or two
family dwelling as permitted in the applicable zone; or
(b) In a Highway Commercial (C4) Zone, Victoria Road Commercial (C6) Zone,
Service Commercial (C7) Zone, Local Commercial (C8) Zone, or a Light /
General / Heavy Industrial (M1 / M2 / M3) Zone:
i. Where parking may be located in a required front yard setback area
subject to the condition that any parking area shall be separated from
an abutting street or, when the lot directly abuts a lot in an Urban
Residential (R) Zone, the parking area shall be separated by a fully
landscaped strip of not less than 2 m in width.
ii. For the Local Commercial (C8) Zone, parking shall be permitted in the
front yard setback area only if the area is paved and provided with
appropriate drainage.
(2) No parking area shall be located within the following setback areas:
i. A flanking side yard setback area which abuts a street on a corner lot
in a Single and Two Family Residential (R2) Zone, Special Low
Density Residential (R2A) Zone, or Medium Density Multi-Family
Residential (R3) Zone; or
ii. Any required setback area in a Light/General/Heavy Industrial
(M1/M2/M3) Zone which abuts a lot in an Urban Residential (R) Zone.
(3) No parking area in any required rear yard shall be located closer to any side
street than is permitted in the side yard which flanks the same street.
(4) For residential buildings, the parking facilities for all residents shall be wholly
provided on the same lot as the building required to be served.
(5) Two-space tandem parking is permitted for residential uses when provided for
the same dwelling unit and for commercial / industrial uses when provided for
employees of a business, but shall not be permitted for visitor or customer
parking.
(6) No part of any parking area shall be located closer than 3.5 m to any multifamily
dwelling.
13.6 Development and Maintenance Standards

(1) The location of all points of ingress and egress to a parking area shall be subject
to the approval of the Administrator of this Bylaw.
(2) All off-street parking spaces shall have a clear length of not less than 5.5 m, a
clear width of not less than 2.5 m, and a clear height of not less than 2.2 m.
When a parking space abuts a fence or structure over 0.3 m in height, the width
of the parking space shall be increased by 0.3 m on the side or sides which abut
such fence or structure to enable the opening of vehicular doors.
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(3) Notwithstanding Section 13.6(2), a parking area may have a maximum of 30%
small car parking spaces. All small car parking spaces shall have a clear length
of 5.0 m and a clear width of 2.4 m.
(4) A minimum of 1 mobility challenged parking space shall be provided for every 10
spaces to a maximum of 8 spaces. All mobility challenged spaces shall have a
clear length of 6.0 m and a clear width of 3.9 m. A minimum of 1 mobility
challenged space shall be provide in all parking areas. The spaces must be
located close to an accessible pathway to the building front.
(5) Adequate provision shall be made for individual ingress or egress by vehicles to
all parking spaces at all times by means of unobstructed maneuvering aisles.
Maneuvering aisles of not less than the following widths shall be provided:
90 DEGREE 60 DEGREE 45 DEGREE
Figure 3: Parking Angle Diagram
Parking Angle in Degrees Width of Aisle

90 7.3 m
60 5.2 m
45 or less 3.7 m
(6) All parking areas shall be provided with adequate curbs in order to retain all
vehicles within such permitted parking area, and to ensure that required fences,
walls, hedges, or landscaped areas, as well as any buildings, will be protected
from parked vehicles.
(7) All parking areas for more than 4 vehicles shall be surfaced with an asphalt,
concrete or similar material so as to provide a surface that is durable and dust-
free, and shall be so graded and drained as to properly dispose of all surface
water.
(8) Any lighting used to illuminate any parking area or parking garage shall be so
arranged that all direct rays of light are reflected upon such parking area or
parking garage, and not on any abutting premises.
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SECTION 14 - OFF-STREET LOADING
When any development takes place on any lot, off-street loading shall be provided and
maintained in accordance with the regulations contained in this section.
14.1 Unit of Measurement

(1) Where floor area is used as a measurement for calculating loading space
requirements, the calculation shall be based off the usable floor space of the
proposed building.
14.3 Required Off-Street Loading Spaces

(1) On every site used as a retail store, business, industry, warehousing, or other
similar use, the minimum number of spaces shall be as follows:
Total Floor Area of Building(s) Spaces Required

(a) Less than 465 sq. m. 1
(b) 465 square m to 2300 sq. m. 2
(c) Greater than 2300 sq. m. 3
(2) On every site used as an office building, place of public assembly, hospital,
institution, hotel, club or lodge, auditorium, public utility, school or other similar
use, the minimum number of spaces shall be as follows:
Total Floor Area of Building(s) Spaces Required

(a) Less than 2800 sq. m. 1
(b) Greater than 2800 sq. m. 2
(3) In the case of mixed uses, the total requirements for off-street loading facilities
shall be the sum of the requirements for the various uses computed separately.
14.4 Location and Siting of Loading Facilities

(1) Off-street loading spaces and facilities shall be located on the same lot as the
use served, but not within the required front or side yard setback area nor closer
than 7.5 m to the nearest point of intersection of any two street allowances.
14.5 Development Standards

(1) The location of all points of ingress and egress to a loading area shall be subject
to the approval of the Administrator of this Bylaw.
(2) All off-street loading and unloading spaces shall be of adequate size and with
adequate access thereto, to accommodate the types of vehicles which will be
loading and unloading, but in no case shall they be insufficient to accommodate
a vehicle 9 m (29.5 ft) in length, 2.5 m (8.2 ft) in width and 3.5 m (11.5 ft) in height.
(3) All loading areas shall be provided with adequate curbs in order to retain all
vehicles within such permitted loading areas, and to ensure that required fences,
walls, hedges, or landscaped areas, as well as any buildings, will be protected
from parked vehicles.
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(4) Each loading space shall be surfaced with an asphalt, concrete, or similar
pavement so as to provide a durable, dust-free surface, and shall be so graded
and drained as to properly dispose of all surface water.
(5) Any lighting used to illuminate any loading area shall be so arranged that all
direct rays of light are reflected upon the loading area, and not on any abutting
premises.
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SECTION 15 - ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
15.1 Administration
This Bylaw shall be administered by an official as appointed by Council.
15.2 Permits & Licenses

The Administrator of this Bylaw shall not issue any permit or licence for a building, structure or
use which violates any provisions of this Bylaw.
15.3 Utilities Required Before Commencement

No building shall be constructed, erected, or occupied on any lot until:
(1) A sufficient supply of pure and wholesome drinking water is present, as required
by the Sanitary Regulations pursuant to the Health Act;
(2) An access permit other than a provisional permit has been granted by the
Ministry of Transportation, Communication and Highways; and
(3) On any lot not serviced by a community sewer system, a permit is issued under
provisions of the Sewage Disposal Regulations.
15.4 Inspection
The Administrator of this Bylaw or any other official of the City who may be appointed by
Council, is hereby authorized to enter, at all reasonable times, upon any property or premises to
ascertain whether the provisions of this Bylaw are being obeyed.
15.5 Enforcement
(1) Every person who violates any provision of the Bylaw or who causes, suffers, or
permits any contravention of its regulations, shall be deemed to be guilty of an
infraction thereof and shall be liable to the penalties herein imposed.
(2) Where the administrator of this Bylaw is of the opinion that an infraction exists
and has confirmed his opinion by inspection of the property, he shall give to the
Owner, Agent or the responsible person written notice specifying the violation
and ordering the cessation thereof.
(3) In the event or failure to comply with the notice within the time specified, the
person shall be given an opportunity to demonstrate to the Council that the failure
was due to other than wilful negligence and the Council shall determine whether
to seek penalties and costs by due process of law.
15.6 Penalties
Every person who violates any provision of this Bylaw, or who permits any act or thing to be
done in contravention of this Bylaw, or who fails to do any act or thing required by this Bylaw, or
fails to comply with any order, direction or notice given under this Bylaw shall be deemed to
have committed an offence against this bylaw and liable;
(1) To a fine set out in the Municipal Ticket Information System Bylaw, as amended
time-to-time; or
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(2) To a fine set out in the Bylaw Enforcement Notice and Adjudication Bylaw; or
(3) Upon summary conviction by way of Offence Act prosecution to a:
(a) Minimum fine no less than $3000
(b) Maximum fine not exceeding $50,000, and / or
(c) Imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, and / or
(d) The cost of prosecution.
15.7 Severability
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause of phrase of this Bylaw is for any reason held to be
invalid by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the
validity of the remaining portions of this Bylaw.
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SECTION 16 – DEFINITIONS
All words or phrases shall have their normal or common meaning except where this is
changed, modified, or expanded by the definitions set forth in this section or where definitions
are provided within the comprehensive development zones.
ABUT or ABUTTING means to directly border on, touch the edge along, or to share a common
boundary with, and with respect to lots, does not include those that are separated by a
roadway.
ACCESSORY BUILDING means:

(1) A detached building, the use or intended use of which is ancillary to that of a
principal building situated on the same lot and excludes use for residential
purposes, or
(2) A detached building which is ancillary to a principal use being made of the lot
upon which such building is located, provided always that no building directly
used in the practice of farming shall be construed to be an accessory building.
ACCESSORY USE means:

(1) A use which is ancillary to a principal building, or use of a principal building,
situated on the same lot, or,
(2) A use which is ancillary to a principal use being made of the lot upon which such
accessory use is located.
ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT means a subordinate dwelling unit attached to, within, or
detached from a principal dwelling unit, where both dwelling units are located on the same lot.
This includes a secondary suite, carriage suite, and garden suite.
ACCOMMODATION PODS means a detached building used for tourist accommodation for the
temporary accommodation for the traveling public.
AFFORDABLE HOUSING DWELLING UNIT means a dwelling unit under a Housing Agreement
with the City of Revelstoke as per Section 483 of the Local Government Act.
AGRICULTURE means the cultivating the soil, growing crops, and raising livestock. It includes
the preparation of plant and animal products for people to use and their distribution to markets.
AMBULANCE STATION see “EMERGENCY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES”.
ANIMAL CLINICS, MAJOR means those premises where livestock, domestic pets, animals, and
birds are given medical and surgical care by a veterinarian and may include outdoor space as
deemed necessary for the operation of the clinic. This use also includes ANIMAL CLINIC,
MINOR.
ANIMAL CLINICS, MINOR means those premises where domestic pets, animals and birds are
treated inside a building and kept for medical or surgical purposes and are directly or indirectly
under the care of a veterinarian. This use also includes animal grooming, training, and domestic
animal daycare, and may include outdoor space as deemed necessary for the operation of the
clinic, but does not include kennels. Animals are to be kept overnight only when required for
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medical supervision.
ANIMAL SHELTER (pound) means the use of a premise for the housing and care of homeless,
lost or abandoned domestic animals; primarily but not limited to dogs and cats.
APARTMENT BUILDING see “DWELLING, MULTIFAMILY”.
AIRPORT means a facility for:

(1) Aircraft take-off and landing,
(2) Aircraft hangars,
(3) Aircraft storage and maintenance,
(4) Aircraft fuel storage and sale,
(5) Airport administrative offices, and,
(6) Airport terminal including facilities for the processing of people and goods for
trans-shipment by air and auxiliary commercial activities contained with the
terminal building,
but excludes a heliport.
ARCHERY RANGE means an indoor or outdoor facility for the practice or competitive shooting
of bow and arrows.
ASSEMBLY HALL means a building or portion of a building in which facilities are provided for
public or membership groups to gather for civic, educational, political, religious, or social
purposes.
ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENCE means a multiple-unit residential building or part thereof in

which a person provides care to 3 or more persons who are not related by blood or marriage to
the person and is registered as an “Assisted Living Residence” under the Community Care and
Assisted Living Act, which may or may not be for financial gain. A not-for-profit assisted living
residence is subject to a housing agreement, pursuant to Section 483 of the Local Government
Act, between the City of Revelstoke and the building owner, which states:
(1) The facility is registered as an “Assisted Living Residence” under the Community
Care and Assisted Living Act,
(2) The building shall not be strata-titled or further subdivided,
(3) The building shall be occupied by seniors or people who require care due to
mental or physical disability, and
(4) The rental or lease prices that may be charged, and the rate at which these may
be increased over time.
AUTO BODY REPAIR SHOP means a building or part thereof used for the painting or repairing
of automobile bodies, but does not include a wrecking or salvage yard
AUCTIONS means a facility for the storage, display and sale of property, including items and
collectables, to the highest bidder.
AUTOMOBILE, MOBILE HOME OR BOAT SALES OR RENTAL LOT means an open area
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used for the display, sale, or rental of new or used passenger motor vehicles, mobile homes,
boats, or recreation vehicles in operable condition, and where no repair work is done except
minor incidental repair vehicles to be displayed, sold, or rented on the premises.
AUTOMOBILE WRECKING YARD means an area outside of an enclosed building where motor
vehicles are disassembled, dismantled, or junked or where vehicles not in operable condition or
used parts of motor vehicles are stored.
AUTOMOBILE REPAIR SHOP means a building used or intended to be used for major repairs
to motor vehicles, trailers, and parts thereof, but shall not include motor vehicle manufacture,
assembly, or body building.
AVERAGE NATURAL GRADE means the average ground level recorded at the outermost
corners of a building or proposed building site, determined by survey and referenced benchmark
prior to site preparation as shown below.
Figure 4: Average Natural Grade Diagram
BACHELOR UNIT means a dwelling unit having no rooms used or intended to be used solely as
a bedroom.
BACKYARD HEN KEEPING means the keeping of hens as defined in the Animal Control and
Licensing Bylaw, and as permitted in this bylaw, except wherein authorized in farming use.
BALCONY means an extension of floor projecting from the wall to a building and enclosed by a
parapet or railing.
BASEMENT means that portion of a building between two floor levels which is partly
underground. The height measured between floor and ceiling surfaces shall not be less than 2
m (6.6 ft).
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BED AND BREAKFAST means the licensed use of a single family dwelling unit by a resident of
the dwelling unit for the provision of temporary lodging of paying guests in not more than four
guest rooms in the dwelling and the serving of a morning meal to such guests and includes the
use of common living and dining areas in the dwelling by such guests. Bed and breakfast use is
prohibited in conjunction with a Secondary suite.
BEDROOM when used as a unit of measurement for determining minimum suite floor area or
usable open space requirements, includes dens, libraries, recreation rooms, sewing rooms or
other rooms of like character or kind.
BOARDING, LODGING OR ROOMING HOUSE means a dwelling in which more than 2

sleeping units are rented, with or without meals being provided, to more than 2 and not
exceeding 5 persons, other than members of the family of the lessee, tenant, owner, and
excludes the preparation of meals within the rented suites.
BUILDING means a structure located on the ground, which is designed, erected, or intended for
the support, enclosure or protection of persons or property. When a structure is separated by
party walls located upon lot lines, then each portion of such structure shall be deemed a
separate building.
BUILDING, FRONT LINE OF means the extended line of the wall of the building (or of any
projecting portion of the building, except balconies, steps, sills, cornices, eaves, fire escapes,
and unroofed porches) which faces the rear lot line.
BUILDING, TEMPORARY (TEMPORARY BUILDING) means a sales office, construction office,

or a structure in which tools or equipment are stored during construction of a building or other
structure.
BUILDING SUPPLY RETAIL means a store where builders and the public can purchase
building materials, household hardware and building construction supplies and related
mechanise.
BUILDING HEIGHT see “HEIGHT OF BUILDINGS”.
BULK FUEL STORAGE DEPOT means an establishment, including lands, buildings and
containers or tanks involved in the bulk storage and supply of petroleum, gasoline, fuel oil,
propane, oxygen, flammable liquid, or fluid.
BUS DEPOT means a facility for the parking and storage of passenger buses, and the loading
and unloading of passengers or parcels.
CAFÉ means a small restaurant limited to the serving of beverages, snacks, and light meals.
CAMPGROUND means a site operated and occupied as temporary accommodation not

exceeding one month for holiday makers in tents and recreation vehicles; but a campground is
not a mobile home park, motel, or hotel.
CANNABIS means a cannabis plant, and anything referred to in Schedule 1 of Bill C-45, the
Cannabis Act.
CANNABIS PRODUCTION FACILITY means a federally-licensed business or service growing,
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cultivating germinating, producing, storing, warehousing, or packaging any product or thing
containing cannabis.
CANNABIS RETAIL SALES means a public or private business that sells cannabis but excludes
the sale of cannabis for medical purposed where that sale is made in accordance with the
federal Access to Cannabis for Medical Purposes Regulations.
CARETAKER'S RESIDENCE means a detached subordinate dwelling unit, or a suite

constructed within the principal building, used to accommodate a caretaker or watchperson.
CARPORT means a detached accessory building, or a portion of a principal building used solely
for the parking or temporary storage of private motor vehicles. The carport structure shall
consist of a roof supported by posts, with no front, side, or rear walls.
CARRIAGE SUITE means a detached, subordinate dwelling unit that contains a garage or
similar storage space on a ground floor, with a dwelling unit on an upper floor, located on a
permanent, continuous foundation.
CARTAGE, DELIVERY AND EXPRESS FACILITY means a building or property used as an

origin or destination point from which trucks are dispatched for the local delivery or pick-up of
goods and which may include necessary warehousing space for the transitory storage of such
goods.
CARWASH means a building containing equipment for washing cars or other vehicles and may
include equipment for self services cleaning or automatic vehicle washing.
CASINO GAMING means a commercial facility where patrons wager money on the outcome of
a game, including but not limited to a card game or a slot machine but does not include bingo
facilities or charity events.
CEMETERY / CREMATORIUM means lands or property that is used as a place for the
interment of the dead, or in which human bodies have been buried, within the meaning of the
Cremation, Interment and Funeral Services Act, and which may include a crematorium
consisting of a building or structure with a furnace for the cremation of bodies to ashes.
CHURCH means a place of public worship. It includes but is not limited to churches, chapels,
mosques, temples, and synagogues. Residential uses associated with churches shall include
residences for religious order or individuals of a religious profession. It includes but is not limited
to covenants, monasteries, manses, or rectories.
CLEAN METAL RECYCLING FACILITY means a facility or operation that receives, processes,
and transfers recyclable metals but excludes junk yards and automobile wrecking yards.
CLUB means a building or establishment used by an association or organization for fraternal,

social, or recreational purposes which may include limited private sleeping unit accommodation
without private cooking facilities, and which shall be operated for use of club members and their
guests only.
COMMERCIAL VEHICLE means a vehicle engaged in carrying or which is designated to carry

goods, wares, or merchandise and which is licenced as a commercial vehicle under the
appropriate municipal or provincial laws or regulations.
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COMMON AREA means land within a development, not individually owned, or dedicated for
public use, which is designed and intended for the common use or enjoyment of the residents of
the development. Common areas may include complementary buildings, structures, and
improvements, including but not limited to storage buildings, laundry facilitates and meeting
places.
COMMON WALL means a continuous, unbroken wall of which at least one half the height and
length subdivides a building, or a combination of walls and floors having the effect of such a
wall.
COMMUNITY CARE FACILITY means a multiple-unit residential building or part thereof in

which a person provides care to 3 or more persons who are not related by blood or marriage to
the person and is registered as a “Community Care Facility” under the Community Care and
Assisted Living Act, which may or may not be for financial gain. A not-for-profit community care
facility is subject to a housing agreement, pursuant to Section 483 of the Local Government Act,
between the City of Revelstoke and the building owner, which states:
(1) The facility is registered as a “Community Care Facility” under the Community
Care and Assisted Living Act,
(3) The building shall be occupied by seniors or people who require care due to
mental or physical disability, and
(4) The rental or lease prices that may be charged, and the rates at which these may
be increased over time.
CONTRACTORS YARD means a yard, buildings, or part thereof, including office area and
structures for any building trade or contractor, where equipment, materials, tools, and machinery
are stored, and includes a shop or related assembly work, but specifically excludes the storage
or repair of any industrial equipment, machinery, or motor vehicles, excluding recreational
vehicles, with a rated gross vehicle weight of more than 10,000 kilograms.
COUNCIL means the Municipal Council of the City of Revelstoke.
CRAFT DISTILLERY means a commercial operation manufacturing and selling liquor with a
maximum annual production of 50,000 liters and licensed by the Liquor Control and Licensing
Branch.
CURB LEVEL means the level of the established curb in front of a building, measured at the
centre of such front. When no curb has been established, the administrator of this Bylaw may
establish such curb level of its' equivalent, for the purpose of this Bylaw.
DAY CARE means a building or part thereof intended or used for the care of children in a group
setting permitted under the Community Care and Assisted Living Act as amended from time to
time.
DEVELOPMENT means any of the following associated with or resulting from the local
government regulation or approval of residential, commercial, or industrial activities or ancillary
activities to the extent that they are subject to local government powers under Part 14 of the
Local Government Act:
(1) Removal, alteration, disruption, or destruction of vegetation;
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(2) Disturbance of soils;
(3) Construction or erection of buildings and structures;
(4) Creation of non-structural impervious or semi-impervious surfaces;
(5) Flood protection works;
(6) Construction of roads, trails, docks, wharves, and bridges;
(7) Provision and maintenance of sewer and water services;
(8) Development of drainage systems;
(9) Development of utility corridors; or
(10) Subdivision as defined in Section 506 of the Local Government Act.
DISPLAY YARD means an open area used for the display of new or used passenger
automobiles, motor vehicles, trailers, trucks, truck trailers, equipment, machinery, or boats in
operable condition, which are continually available for sale or rental, and where no repair work
is done except of a minor or incidental nature. A display yard shall also include an open area
where samples of the finished products can be assembled or constructed from the materials
(new only) available for sale upon the premises.
DRIVE IN THEATRE means development specifically designed for the showing of motion
pictures on an outdoor screen for viewing by patrons from within their motor vehicles.
DWELLING, MULTIFAMILY (MULTIFAMILY DWELLING) means any building consisting of

three or more dwelling units, each of which is occupied as the permanent home or residence of
one family that is characterized by multiple self contained units within a multi storey building and
may contain central shared corridors for access for each unit.
DWELLING, ROW HOUSING (ROW HOUSE DWELLING) means a block of at least three and
not more than eight side by side family dwelling units, with each dwelling unit having separate
yard space and attached o its neighbour at its side and in which side family dwelling unit shall
be separated from each other by a common wall.
DWELLING, SINGLE FAMILY (SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING) means a permanent home or

structure on a permanent, continuous foundation used as a place of residence of not more than
one family, where such place of residence is completely detached from the place of any other
family.
DWELLING, STACKED ROW HOUSE (STACKED ROW HOUSE DWELLING) means a row
house dwelling, except that dwellings may be arranged two deep, either horizontally so that
dwellings may be attached at the rear as well as the side, or vertically so that dwellings may be
placed over others. Each dwelling will have an individual access to outside, not necessarily at
grade, provided that no more than two units share a corridor, steps or path.
DWELLING, TWO FAMILY (TWO FAMILY DWELLING) means any semi-detached building,
divided by a common wall into two dwelling units, each of which is occupied or intended to be
occupied as the permanent home or residence of one family.
DWELLING UNIT means one or more integrally connected habitable rooms containing cooking
facilities, eating, living, and sleeping areas and bathroom facilities, and occupied or constructed
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to be occupied by a person or persons living together as a single household unit.
EMERGENCY HEALTH SERVICES FACILITIES means facilities providing immediate, interim

medical care, including but not limited to ambulance stations and first aid posts.
EMERGENCY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES means a public facility used by fire protection,
police, ambulance, or other such services as a base of operations.
ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE means a bowling centre, billiards centre, video arcade,

discotheque, roller rink, bingo centre, gaming centre, casino gaming, or similar establishment.
EQUIPMENT SALES AND REPAIR, LIGHT means the retail sale, wholesale, lease, or rental of
new or used tools and equipment, machinery, or motor vehicles with a rated gross vehicle
weight of less than 10,000 kilograms (22,045 pounds), the maintenance, repair or storage of
such equipment, machinery or motor vehicles, and the sale of related parts and accessories.
EQUIPMENT SALES AND REPAIR, HEAVY means the retail sale, wholesale, lease, or rental
of new or used industrial equipment, machinery, or motor vehicles with a rated gross vehicle
weight of more than 10,000 kilograms (22,045 pounds), the maintenance, repair or storage of
such equipment, machinery or motor vehicles, and the sale of related parts and accessories.
EQUIPMENT SALES, RENTAL, AND STORAGE means a business establishment specializing

in the sales and leasing of equipment and machinery and includes facilities for the indoor and
outdoor storage as well as the repair and service of such.
FAIR GROUNDS means areas and facilities for events, exhibitions, fairs, rodeos, and activities
for active participation or public viewing.
FIRING RANGE means an indoor or outdoor facility for the practice or competitive shooting of
firearms, including bow and arrows pistols, shotguns, and rifles.
FLOOR AREA, GROSS (GROSS FLOOR AREA) means the total area of all the floors,
measured to the extreme outer limits of the building, including all suites or dwelling units and all
areas giving access thereto such as corridors, hallways, landings, foyers, staircases, and
stairwells. Enclosed balconies and mezzanines, enclosed porches or verandas and elevator
shafts shall also be included.
FLOOR SPACE, USABLE (USABLE FLOOR SPACE) means the total area of all floors,
measured from the inner walls of the building. All areas used for access including but not limited
to corridors, hallways, landings, foyers, staircases, stairwells, and elevator shafts shall not be
included. All undeveloped areas that serve as ancillary functions including but not limited to
storage for the principal use shall not be included as usable floor space.
FLOOR AREA RATIO means the figure obtained when the gross floor area of all the buildings
on a lot is divided by the area of the lot except that the following shall not be included as gross
floor area for the purpose of computing floor area ratio:
(1) Any portion of a storey used for parking purposes unless such parking is a
principal use.
(2) Any portion of a storey used for laundry purposes, unless laundry is a principal
use.
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(3) Any portion of a basement containing heating, laundry, recreational or storage
facilities, but excluding areas used for habitable accommodation, and necessary
access to habitable accommodation.
(4) Architectural features which are permitted as projections into setback areas in
Section 5.9 of this Bylaw.
(5) Swimming pools and open sun deck.
FOOD TRUCK means a restaurant that is operated out of a motorized, mobile, self-contained
vehicle that is equipped to cook, prepare and/or serve food or beverages.
FORESTRY means the harvesting, storage, sorting and grading of primary forest materials as
well as silviculture activities. Forestry activities are site specific and shall not include forest
material from other sites.
FRUIT STAND means an open-air business venue that sells seasonal fruit and
many fruit products from local growers. It might also sell vegetables and various processed
items derived from fruit.
FUNERAL PARLOR means a facility for the preparation and display of the deceased, including
rituals or ceremonies therewith, prior to burial or cremation.
GARAGE PRIVATE means a detached accessory building or a portion of a principal building

used solely for the parking or temporary storage of private motor vehicles and in which there are
no facilities for repairing or servicing such vehicles.
GARDEN SUITE means a detached, subordinate dwelling unit, typically on a ground floor,
located on a permanent, continuous foundation.
GASOLINE SERVICE STATION means any building or land used or intended to be used for the
retail sale of motor fuels and lubricants and may include the servicing and minor repairing of
motor vehicles and the sale of automotive accessories.
GOLF COURSE means a tract of land for playing golf, such tract shall include not less than nine
tees, greens and full length or par three fairways, and may include a clubhouse and additional
practice fairways, but a golf course is not a golf driving range, pitch and putt or miniature golf
establishment. For the purpose of this definition only and without prejudice to more restrictive
regulations which may be promulgated pursuant to the Agricultural Land Commission Act,
clubhouse means a principal building containing office and using the golf course; where lounge
or dining facilities are included they maybe operated independently of a standard (average par
four) golf course, provided parking and loading requirements for such lounge or dining facilities
are computed separately from those of the golf course itself.
GRADE OR GRADE LEVEL “See average grade”
GREENHOUSE means a building made of glass or other transparent material used to grow
plants that need protection from cold weather.
GROUP HOME means a residence occupied by non-related people acting as a household for
the purpose of care or support in daily living.
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HABITABLE ROOM means a room designed for living, sleeping, eating or food preparation,
including a living room, dining room, bedroom, or kitchen.
HEALTH CENTRE means an establishment primarily engaged in furnishing medical, surgical, or

other services to individuals, including the offices of physicians, dentists and other health
practitioners, medical and dental laboratories, out-patient care facilities, blood banks, and
oxygen and miscellaneous types of medical supplies and services. Services may be of a
preventative, diagnostic, treatment, therapeutic, rehabilitative, or counselling nature.
HEALTH CLUB means a facility where members or non-members use equipment or space for
the purpose of physical exercise.
HEIGHT OF BUILDINGS means the vertical distance from the average natural grade to the
highest point of the roof surface if a dome or flat roof; the deck line of a mansard roof; and to the
mean height level between the eaves and ridge of a peaked, pitched, gable, hip, or gambrel
roof.
Figure 5: Building Height Calculation Diagram

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Figure 6: Building Roof Type Diagram
HELI-SKI FACILITIES means a building containing facilities for the use of passengers using
helicopters to access ski trails or areas such as personal lockers, change rooms, lounges, and
restaurants, and does not include facilities for fueling, maintenance, repair, or storage of
helicopters.
HELIPAD means a constructed pad or other area designated for use as a helicopter landing
area and used for the purpose of picking up and discharging passenger or cargo, and does not
include facilities for fueling, maintenance, repair, or storage of helicopters.
HELIPORT means a constructed pad or other area designated for use as a helicopter landing
area and used for the purpose of picking up and discharging passenger or cargo, including
facilities for fueling, maintenance, repair, or storage of helicopters.
HIGHWAY RETAIL means a retail establishment catering to the travelling public.
HOME OCCUPATION means the operation of a business or occupation within a dwelling unit
and/or its accessory building(s), or on a lot on which a dwelling unit is located, that is secondary
to the residential use of a lot, including but not limited to the office or studio of a professional
person, the operation of a child care facility, or minor agriculture pursuits.
HOSPITAL means an institution whether private or public for the reception and treatment of
persons suffering from physical illness or disability, convalescing from, or being rehabilitated
after illness or injury or requiring extended care and licensed under the Hospital Act.
HOSTEL means the use of a single family dwelling by a resident of the dwelling unit as a
temporary place of lodging containing one or more dormitories and containing common
washroom facilities and common areas for preparing and eating meals.
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HORTICULTURE means the cultivation of the ground for the purpose of growing fruits,
vegetables, plants, or flowers, including non-soil bound operations such as hydroponics but
shall exclude the growing of cannabis.
HOTEL means a building used exclusively for the temporary lodging of the general public in
rooms or suites which may have kitchen facilities, wherein payment for occupancy is on a daily
or weekly basis, and which contains a lobby and a restaurant or public dining room and may
also contain licensed beverage facilities, banquet rooms, retail stores, personal services use,
and indoor recreation, entertainment, and conference facilities.
HOTEL, MOTOR (MOTOR HOTEL) means a building in which there are more than six sleeping
units wherein accommodation without private cooking facilities is provided, occupied, or
intended to be occupied primarily by transient motorists, and having a public dining room or
care. Each sleeping unit shall be self contained with its own parking space conveniently located
on the lot.
HOUSEKEEPING UNIT means two or more rooms, used, or designed to be used together as
living quarters for not more than one family and containing at least one living room, one kitchen
or kitchenette and one bathroom; and equipped with at least one water closet, one basin, one
sink and one bath or shower.
INFORMATION CENTRE means a public and/or private facility designed to promote the public
interest and distribute information about the community, including the retail sale of souvenirs
and items of interest to the travelling public.
JUNK YARD means an area outside of an enclosed building where junk, waste, used building
materials, used industrial materials, scrap metal, used, discarded or salvage materials are
bought, sold, exchanged, stored, baled, packed, disassembled, or handled. A junk yard shall not
be construed to include establishments for the sale, purchase, or storage of used furniture, used
cars in operable condition, or the processing of used, discarded, or salvaged materials as a
minor part of manufacturing operations.
KENNEL means any building, structure, compound, group of pens or cages or property in which
or where three or more dogs or cats are or are intended to be trained, cared for, bred, boarded,
or kept for any purpose whatsoever, and shall specifically include any building or part thereof in
which two or more dogs are kept for breeding purposes. A dog or cat means a member of the
canine or feline species which is two or more months of age.
LANDSCAPING means any combination of trees, bushes, shrubs, plants, flowers, lawns, bark
mulch, decorative gravel, decorative paving, planters, decorative fences, and the like, tastefully
arranged and maintained so as to enhance and embellish the appearance of a property, or
where necessary to effectively screen a property, and shall not include paved parking areas,
sidewalks, uncleared natural bush, undergrowth or weed growth.
LANE means a public thoroughfare or way which affords only a secondary means of access to a
lot, at the side or rear.
LIBRARY means a public facility where books and related materials are kept for viewing or short
term borrowing.
LIQUOR PRIMARY ESTABLISHMENT refers to an establishment that holds a British Columbia
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Liquor Licence where the service of liquor, as opposed to food, is the primary focus of the
business.
LOCAL CONVENIENCE STORE means a retail establishment for the convenience shopping of
persons residing in the adjacent residential areas and is intended to satisfy those limited basic
shopping needs which occur daily or frequently and therefore require shopping facilities in close
proximity to places of residence.
LODGE means a hotel without a restaurant or public dining room.
LOT means an area of land designated as a separate and distinct parcel on a legally recorded
subdivision plan or description filed in the Land Registry Office and having a principal frontage
upon a public street or place.
LOT AREA means the total horizontal area within the lot lines of a lot.
LOT COVERAGE means is expressed as a percentage of the combined footprints of all

buildings and structures on a lot divided by the area of the lot itself.
LOT DEPTH means the mean horizontal distance between the front and rear lot lines.
LOT WIDTH means the mean horizontal distance between side lot lines measured at right
angles to the lot depth.
LOT, CORNER (CORNER LOT) means a lot at the intersection or junction of two or more
streets.
LOT, INTERIOR means a lot other than a corner lot.
LOT, THROUGH (THROUGH LOT) means a lot that abuts two parallel or approximately parallel
streets.
LOT LINE, FRONT (FRONT LOT LINE) means the boundary line of the lot and the street on
which the lot abuts. In the case of a corner lot, the shortest line abutting the street shall be the
front lot line. In the case of a through lot, the lot lines that abut the two streets shall both be
considered as front lot lines.
LOT LINE, REAR (REAR LOT LINE) means the lot line furthest from and opposite to the front
lot line.
LOT LINE, SIDE (SIDE LOT LINE) means a lot line marking the boundary between two lots, or
between a lot and a lane, or between a lot and a public street in the case of a corner lot; of
which one or both ends intersect a front lot line.
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Figure 7: Lot Line Diagram
MANUFACTURING OR PROCESSING, LIGHT means those operations which are a necessary

part of, and clearly related to, the production of the articles or goods specified but excludes
sawmills and planing mills, production of asphalt, concrete products, and ready-mix concrete,
and rock, sand, and gravel. For the purposes of this Bylaw the term "manufacturing" may also
include the sales and repairing of the items specified.
MANUFACTURING OR PROCESSING, HEAVY means those operations which are a

necessary part of, and clearly related to, the production of the articles or goods specified such
as sawmills and planing mills, production of asphalt, concrete products, and ready-mix concrete,
and aggregated processing.
MICROBREWERY means a facility at which malt beverages fermented on he premises are

packaged and sold for distribution, retail, or wholesale. The maximum brewing capacity shall not
exceed 15,000 hectoliters per year. The facility may include retail sales, tours, and tastings.
MINI-STORAGE means a building or structure, or part thereof containing separate, individual,

and private storage spaces of various sizes, leased, or rented on individual leases for varying
periods of time.
MINOR AGRICULTURE means an ancillary agricultural operation to a principal use, and may
include activities such as sale of produce, but does not include any form of animal agriculture
except hen keeping as may be permitted by this Bylaw.
MIXED-USE BUILDING means any building that includes combination a two or more principal
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uses and includes a multifamily use.
MOBILE HOME means a single family dwelling, factory built as a unit or units, suitable for year
round occupancy, and capable of being drawn or moved from place to place.
MOBILE HOME LOT means an area of land located within a mobile home park occupied or
intended to be occupied by one mobile home.
MOBILE HOME PARK means a mobile home development of mobile home spaces under single
ownership managed by a mobile home park operator. Mobile home space may be rented.
MOBILE HOME SKIRTING means a wall of lumber of metal construction extending from the
underside of the mobile home to the ground level, completely enclosing the space beneath the
mobile home.
MOBILE HOME SUBDIVISION means a mobile home development registered as a subdivision

containing lots under either freehold or leasehold tenure.
MOBILE HOME, SINGLE WIDE (SINGLE WIDE MOBILE HOME) means a mobile home equal
to or less than 4.5 m in width.
MOBILE HOME, DOUBLE WIDE (DOUBLE WIDE MOBILE HOME) means a mobile home
equal to or greater than 6.0 m in width.
MODULAR HOME means finished section(s) of a complete dwelling built in a factory for
transport to the site for installation. Finished means fully enclosed on the exterior and interior
but need not include interior painting, taping, installation of cabinets, floor covering, fixtures,
heating systems, and exterior finishes. Modular homes conform to the National Building Code of
Canada or British Columbia Building Code where mandated and contain a CSA Modular home
label.
MOTEL means a group of two or more detached or semi-detached buildings providing separate
sleeping or dwelling units, occupied, or intended to be occupied primarily by transient motorists,
and each unit having its own parking space conveniently located on the lot and each sleeping
unit being self-contained and having its own bathroom with a water closet, wash basin and bath
or shower.
NATURAL BOUNDARY means the visible high-water mark of any lake, river, stream, or other
body of water where the presence and action of the water are so common and usual, and so
long continued in all ordinary years, as to mark upon the soil of the lake, river, stream or other
body of water, a character distinct from that of the banks thereof in respect to vegetation as well
as in respect to the nature of the soil itself.
NATURAL GROUND LEVEL see “AVERAGE NATURAL GRADE”.
NEIGHBOURHOOD PUB means a liquor primary establishment licensed as such under the
Liquor Control and Licensing Act with or without restaurant facilities.
NOISE SCREENING means the attenuation of noise by means of naturally occurring, planted or
fabricated barriers or by means of physical separation between noise generators and noise
receptors.
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NON-CONFORMING BUILDING OR USE means any building or use which does not conform
with all the regulations of the Bylaw, or any amendment thereto for the zone in which such
building or use is located.
NON-RESIDENTIAL when used in reference to a building, structure or use, means designed,

intended, or used for purposed other than those of a residential use building.
NURSERY means a building or structure or part thereof for the growing, display, wholesale or
retail sale of flowers, fruits, vegetables, plants, shrubs, trees, or similar vegetation, and may
include the sale of other goods, products and equipment normally associated with gardening
and landscaping.
OFFICE means a building or part thereof, designed, intended, or used for the practice of a
profession, the carrying on of a business, the conduct of public administration or, where not
conducted on the site thereof, the administration of an industry but shall not include a retail
commercial use, any industrial use, clinic, financial institution or place of amusement or place of
assembly.
OUTDOOR RECREATION means activities and facilities for driving ranges, mini golf, facilities
for canoeing, hiking skiing and similar outdoor activities excluding campgrounds and
recreational complexes.
PARKING AREA means an open area of land, other than a street, used for the parking of
vehicles or clients, customers, employees, members, residents, or tenants.
PARKING SPACE means a space within a building or parking area, for the parking of one vehicle,
excluding driveways, ramps, columns, office, and work areas.
New PERMANENT RESIDENT means, in respect of any dwelling unit or lot or use thereof, a person
Definition who normally resides in the dwelling unit as their permanent, primary residence, and for these
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purposes, within residentially zoned areas, a person cannot normally reside at more than one
location within the City.
PERSONAL SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT means a business establishment wherein personal

services are performed, including a barber shop, hair or beauty salon, shoe repairs, tailor shop,
photographic studio, or other similar uses, but specifically excludes massage parlors or escort
services.
PLAYGROUND means a publicly owned area for active play and recreation that includes play
apparatus, courts, or fields, intended primarily for children.
POLICE STATION see “EMERGENCY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES”
POST OFFICE means a building used to send, received and sort which mail, from which it is
may be dispatched and distributed, and at which stamps are sold or other services rendered.
PRINCIPAL USE means the main or primary use of a premise that is provided for in the list of
permitted uses in the zones of this Bylaw.
PRINCIPAL BUILDING means a building in which the principal use of the lot on which the
building is located is conducted.
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT means the use of buildings for the provision of
professional, management, administrative, consulting, financial and health services and
includes but is not limited to the offices of lawyers, accountants, engineers, architects, doctors
and dentists and offices for the provision of health services of a preventative, diagnostic,
treatment, therapeutic or counselling nature, but does not include premises for the provision of
veterinary services.
PUBLIC ASSEMBLY means facilities or places such as cultural and recreational facilities,
including armouries, art galleries, arenas, auditoriums, community centres, cultural
centres (art, drama, and music), museums, but exclude recreational facilities.
PUBLIC WORKS YARD means the use of a lot for the storage of equipment, materials and
Delete supplies used for maintaining works owned or operated by the Municipality or its contractors or
Recreational
Commercial another public agency or its contractors, and for the repair and maintenance of related vehicles,
Accommodation machinery, facilities and works.
Definition
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RECREATION FACILITIES means the use of land, buildings and structures for recreational
services including but not limited to gyms, outdoor swimming pools, hot pools, playgrounds,
picnic areas.
RECREATIONAL COMPLEX means a complex, facility or place designed and equipped for the
conduct of sports and leisure-time activities including, but not necessarily limited to athletic
fields, tennis courts, racquetball or squash courts, badminton or volleyball courts, bowling
greens, arenas, or stadiums.
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE means a vehicle requiring a licence and designed to be used for
temporary living and travel, recreation or vacationing and includes such vehicles commonly
known as travel trailers, camper trailers, truck camper, motor homes, boats, snowmobiles, or
other similar vehicles but does not include a manufactured home.
New RESIDENTIAL USE means the use of a building or portion thereof as a dwelling unit by persons
Definition as a primary residence for a period of more than thirty (30) consecutive days in a calendar year,
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from which they are absent only as part of an ordinary domestic routine, including but not limited
to work, vacation and recreation.
RESIDENTIAL USE BUILDING means a dwelling, boarding, lodging, or rooming house.
RESORT EMPLOYEE means an individual either employed or self-employed in the CD-8 zone,
and includes, for a period not exceeding 6 months, an individual who has ceased employment
or self-employment in the CD-8 zone after having been so employed or self-employed for at
least five of the six years prior to ceasing employment.
RESORT EMPLOYEE HOUSING UNITS means housing located in the City of Revelstoke that
is charged by a covenant under s.219 of the Land Title Act in favour of the City of Revelstoke
and subject to a housing agreement between the owner and the City of Revelstoke under
Section 483 of the Local Government Act, each of which restricts the occupancy of the unit to a
resort employee and individuals related to the resort employee by blood, adoption, foster
parenthood, or marriage, including common law marriage, and cohabiting with the resort
employee in a single household.
RESTAURANT means an eating establishment where food is sold to the public for immediate
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consumption within the premises, but where no provision is made for the consuming of food in
motor vehicles which are parked on the site.
RIDING ACADEMY means a facility designed and used primarily for recreational riding, training,
and instruction purposes, and allowing both on-site boarding or trailering of horses to the facility.
SAWMILL means a manufacturing facility for the sawing, dressing, packaging, and shipment of
lumber products from raw logs.
SMALL EQUIPMENT AND APPLIANCE REPAIR means sale and repair of equipment such as
chain saws, lawn and garden equipment motorbikes, outboard motors and similar equipment and
may include but not limited to appliance such as refrigerators, deep freezers, and stoves.
SECONDARY USE means those uses in the list of secondary uses in the zones of this Bylaw that
exists in conjunction with a principal use. A secondary use is to be ancillary to the principal use;
or be a lesser function by square footage on the property than the principal use.
SCHOOL, PUBLIC means an establishment licensed under the School Act as amended from
time to time and (a) a body of students that is organized as a unit for educational purposes
under the supervision of a principal, vice principal or director of instruction, (b) the teachers and
other staff members associated with the unit, and (c) the facilities associated with the unit and
includes a Provincial resource program and a distributed learning school operated by a board.
SCHOOL, COMMERCIAL (COMMERCIAL SCHOOL) means an establishment, other than that

defined as a Public or Private School, used for training, instruction and certification in a specific
trade, skill, or service for which the service is intended for the owner’s financial gain. Typical
uses include but are not limited to secretarial, business, hairdressing, dancing, music or driving
schools.
SCHOOL, PRIVATE means (a) a body of students that is organized as a unit for educational
purposes under the supervision of a principal, vice principal or director of instruction, (b) the
teachers and other staff members associated with the unit, and (c) the facilities associated with
the unit which are privately owned and operated.
SCREENING means a continuous fence, wall, compact evergreen hedge or combination

thereof, supplemented with landscape planting that would effectively screen the property which
it encloses, and is broken only by access drives and walks.
SECONDARY SUITE means a dwelling unit which is accessory to a single family dwelling, two
family dwelling, or row house dwelling residential use and is contained within the principal
building that is a single real estate entity.
SENIORS APARTMENT means a multiple unit residential building designed for and occupied
by senior citizens, which may or may not be intended for financial gain. Such facilities may
include a congregate meals program in a common dining area or a social support system to
residents but exclude medical or nursing care and are distinguished from a “Community Care
Facility” or “Assisted Living Residence”. Not-for-profit seniors’ apartments are subject to a
housing agreement, pursuant to Section 483 of the Local Government Act, between the City of
Revelstoke and the building owner, which states:
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(2) The building shall be occupied by seniors or people who require care due to mental
or physical disability, and
(3) The rental or lease prices that may be charged, and the rates at which these may be
increased over time.
SETBACK means the required minimum distance between a building or use and each of the
respective lot lines including the front lot line, side lot line, and / or rear lot line.
SETBACK AREA means the required area of land as measured between the setback
requirement and perpendicular lot line expressed as a measurement of area, and includes the
front yard setback area, side yard setback area, and / or the rear yard setback area.
Figure 8: Setback Area Diagram
New SHORT TERM RENTAL means the use of a dwelling unit on a temporary basis for the financial
Definition benefit of the property owner to provide accommodation to the traveling public within a
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residential or mixed-use building.
SHOPPING CENTER means a group of retail stores in one or more buildings designed as an
integrated unit.
SINGLE REAL ESTATE ENTITY means a dwelling unit that is a single, separate legal title,
whether that be fee simple or strata, and contains no more than one dwelling unit.
SKI LIFTS means chair lifts, surface lifts, gondolas or cable cars provided for the purpose of
transporting people to designated areas or trails for downhill skiing, cross-country skiing,
snowshoeing, cycling, or hiking.
SLEEPING UNIT means one or more habitual rooms used or intended to be used for sleeping,
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or sleeping and living purposes, but not including a sink or cooking facilities. A bathroom
containing a water closet, wash basin and bath or shower may be shared.
SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL SITE (landfill) means a place to dispose of refuse and other waste
material by burying it and covering it over with soil, especially as a method of filling in or extending
usable land.
STORAGE YARD means an area outside of the enclosed building where contractors or
construction materials and equipment, solid fuels, lumber and new building materials,
monuments and stone products, public services and utility equipment, or other materials, goods,
products, vehicles, equipment, or machinery are stored, baled, piled, handled, sold, or
distributed, whether a principal or an accessory use. A storage yard shall not be construed to
include an automobile wrecking yard, a display yard, or a junk yard.
STORE, RETAIL (RETAIL STORE) means a building where goods, wares, merchandise,
substances, articles, or things are offered or kept for sale at retail and includes storage on or
about the store premises of limited quantities of such goods, wares, merchandise, substances,
articles, or things, sufficient only to service such stores, but does not include any retail outlet
otherwise classified or defined in this Bylaw.
STREAM includes any of the following that provides fish habitat:

(1) A watercourse, whether it usually contains water or not;
(2) A pond, lake, river, creek, or brook;
(3) A ditch, spring or wetland that is connected by surface flow to something referred
to in paragraph (a) or (b).
STREET means a public highway, road or thoroughfare which affords the principal means of
access to abutting lots.
STRUCTURE means anything constructed or erected, the use of which requires location on the
ground or attachment to something having location on the ground but shall not include fences
and walls that are less than the maximum fence height permitted in any zone.
TAXI DISPATCH means a 24-hour active call center with a dispatcher whose purpose is to
receive transportation requests and route taxi vehicles to requested locations and may include
facility for the parking and storage of taxis.
TEMPORARY means not greater than 30 days.
New
TOURSIT ACCOMMODATION means one or more buildings containing one or more habitable
Definition rooms or dwelling units that are used primarily to provide temporary accommodation for the
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is not limited to hotels, motels, lodges, motor hotels, and guest cabins. This use does not include
short term rental, bed and breakfast, or hostel.
TRAVEL TRAILER see “RECREATIONAL VEHICLE”.
TRAILER means an unpowered vehicle towed by another vehicle generally used for the
transportation of goods or materials.
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USABLE OPEN SPACE means a private outdoor area or a common area for recreation,
outdoor living or landscaping designed for the benefit of residents but excluding parking areas,
driveways, loading, storage, or service areas. A private outdoor area shall have no dimension
less than 1.5 m and a public area shall have no dimension less than 3.0 m.
USE means the purpose for which any lot, parcel, tract of land, building or structure is designed,
arranged, or intended, or for which it is occupied or maintained.
UTILITIES, MINOR (MINOR UTILITIES) means water, sewage, storm water, electrical, or solid
waste disposal systems and their appurtenances, which are likely to have a minor impact only
on the environment or adjacent land uses by virtue of their appearance, noise, size, traffic
generation or operational characteristics. These include but are not limited to telephone
exchanges, electrical kiosks, generators, minor pump stations, reservoirs, lift station buildings,
pressure reducing stations, and pump houses.
UTILITIES, MAJOR (MAJOR UTILITIES) means water, sewage, storm water, electrical or solid
waste disposal systems and their appurtenances, which are likely to have a greater impact on
the environment or adjacent land uses than minor utilities. These include but are not limited to
land fills, sewage treatment plants, water treatment plants, major pump houses, water towers or
tanks, sewage lagoons, snow dumping sites, garbage transfer and compacting stations, power
terminal and distributing stations, power generating stations, cooling plants, district heating
plants, incinerators, and waste recycling plants.
VACANT means not occupied for business purposes for the period of thirty (30) days and where
there is no visible evidence of retail trade and the premises are not open for business purposes
during normally accepted business hours.
WATERCOURSE is any natural or man-made depression with well-defined banks and a bed of
0.6 m (2 ft.) or more below the surrounding land serving to give direction to a current of water at
least six months of the year or having a drainage area of one square mile or more, or as
required by a designated official of the Ministry of the Environment.
WAREHOUSING means an establishment, including buildings and structures, used for the
storage and distribution of goods, wares, merchandise, materials, and commodities and may
include ancillary office space but excludes retail sales unless otherwise specified herein.
WHOLESALE means a business establishment devoted to wholesale sales, being the sale of
goods, commodities, and merchandise to retail distributors; to other wholesale distributors; to
industrial, commercial, institutional, or professional business users; or acting as agents or
brokers and buying or selling goods, commodities and merchandise for incorporation and
assembly into other products.
WRECKING YARD means a business that primary purpose is the dismantling of

decommissioned vehicles and their usable parts are sold for use in operating vehicles, while the
unusable metal parts, known as scrap metal parts, are sold to metal-recycling companies.
YARD, FRONT SETBACK AREA (FRONT YARD SETBACK AREA) means the setback area,
measured between the front lot line and front yard setback requirement, expressed as a
measurement of area. In the case of a through lot, there shall be two front yard setback areas.
YARD, REAR SETBACK AREA (REAR YARD SETBACK AREA) means the setback area, as
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measured between the rear lot line and rear yard setback requirement, expressed as a
measurement of area.
YARD, SIDE SETBACK AREA (SIDE YARD SETBACK AREA) means the setback area, as
measured between the side lot line and required side yard setback, expressed as a
measurement of area, but doesn’t include the front yard setback area or rear yard setback area.
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SECTION 17 – BIG EDDY DEVELOPMENT AREA
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SECTION 18 – SHORT TERM RENTAL AREA
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SCHEDULE B – OFFICIAL ZONING MAP
Schedule B, the City of Revelstoke Official Zoning Map, consists of a map of the City of
Revelstoke depicting all zones and is contained under a separate cover.
Full-Zoning-Map (revelstoke.ca)
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CONSOLIDATED FOR CONVENIENCE

ZONING BYLAW NO. 2299

(CONSOLIDATED COPY – Includes Amendments

CONSOLIDATED FOR CONVENIENCE

Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2348 January 10, 2023

Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2335 July 27, 2022

Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2331 July 12, 2022

Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2330 June 28, 2022

Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2312 April 12, 2022

Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2320 April 12, 2022

Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2318 March 25, 2022

Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2295 March 25, 2022

Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2285 March 25, 2022

Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2287 March 22, 2022

Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2315 February 22, 2022

Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2301 February 22, 2022

Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2314 February 22, 2022

Being a Bylaw to Repeal and Replace Zoning Bylaw No. 1264,

AND WHEREAS Council has deemed it desirable to establish an updated bylaw to

READ A FIRST TIME THE 28th DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2021.

READ A SECOND TIME THE 28th DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2021.

PUBLIC HEARING HELD THE 23rd DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2021.

READ A THIRD TIME THE 7th DAY OF DECEMBER, 2021.

APPROVED BY THE MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE,

ADOPTED THIS 13th DAY OF JANUARY, 2022.

Manager of Corporate Services Mayor

Certified a true copy this day of .

SECTION 2 – PURPOSE ........................................................................................................... 1

SECTION 3 – ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONES ........................................................................... 1

SECTION 4 – BASIC PROVISIONS .......................................................................................... 3

SECTION 5 – SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS .................................................................. 4

SECTION 6 – RESIDENTIAL ZONES (R and RR) ...................................................................18

SECTION 7 - COMMERCIAL ZONES (C) ................................................................................41

SECTION 8 - INDUSTRIAL ZONES (M) ...................................................................................65

SECTION 9 - PUBLIC USE ZONES (P)....................................................................................71

SECTION 10 - URBAN RESERVE ZONE (UR) ........................................................................76

SECTION 11A - COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT ZONES ...............................................77

SECTION 12 – AIRPORT ZONES ..........................................................................................157

SECTION 13 - OFF-STREET PARKING ................................................................................159

SECTION 14 - OFF-STREET LOADING ................................................................................164

SECTION 15 - ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT ....................................................166

SECTION 17 – BIG EDDY DEVELOPMENT AREA ...............................................................190

SCHEDULE B – OFFICIAL ZONING MAP ......... 192

SECTION 3 - ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONES

Amendment to Residential Tourist Accommodation 1 RTA1

3.2 Official Zoning Map

SECTION 4 - BASIC PROVISIONS

4.2 Conformity with Agricultural Land Commission Act

4.3 Metric Units and Rounding

4.5 Use Permitted in all Zones

SECTION 5 - SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS

5.2 Height Exceptions of Buildings and Structures

5.3 Height of Regulations Near Airports

5.4 Accessory Buildings and Structures

5.6 Home Occupations

5.7 Accessory Dwelling Units

5.7.1 Secondary Suites

5.7.2 Carriage Suites

5.7.3 Garden Suites

5.8 Irregular Shaped Lots

Figure 1: Irregular Shape Lots