RM5 zone in Penticton
Urban Residential. Medium to high density multiple housing with lock-off flex units (small commercial space or extra dwelling), up to four storeys, around the edge of downtown (s.10.7 purpose).
43lots in this zone on the map
429 m²median lot size (4,618 ft²)
265–855 m²smallest to largest lot
15 mmaximum height (49 ft)
The rules
| Name | Urban Residential |
|---|---|
| Homes allowed | No unit cap; 2.0 FAR (apartments, townhouses, duplexes, with flex units) |
| Floor space ratio | 2 |
| Floor space notes | Max 2.0 FAR (s.10.7.2.4). Flex units max 40% of the principal dwelling's net floor area, up to 150 m2, not separately titled (s.10.7.3.2, 8.4.1); flex-unit commercial uses limited to artisan craft, office, personal service. |
| Height | 15 m (49 ft) · 4 (per zone purpose) storeys |
| Height notes | Max 15 m (s.10.7.2.5). |
| Lot coverage | 100% |
| Coverage notes | Max 100% (s.10.7.2.3). |
| Setbacks | front 2.5 m (8 ft), side 0 m (0 ft), rear 0 m (0 ft), flank 2.5 m (8 ft) |
| Setback notes | Front 2.5 m; interior side 0.0 m; exterior side 2.5 m; rear 0.0 m (s.10.7.2.6-9). Stairs/balconies/projections up to 25% of the front face may project 2.5 m into front or exterior side yard (s.10.7.3.3). Lane access required where a lane exists. |
| Bonus density | TOA override (s.4.16) if the lot is in a TOA (2.5 FAR / 6 storeys in Area 1). |
| Bylaw sections | s.10.7, 8.4 |
What you can use it for
ApartmentTownhouseDuplexDwelling unitFlex unit (artisan craft, office, personal service)Minor home occupationShort term rentalAccessory buildings
Example lots in RM5
No addressed lots in this zone on the map.
Other zones in Penticton
Read from City of Penticton Zoning Bylaw No. 2024-22 (adopted 2024-06-18; office consolidation 'Consolidated Package October 2026', most recent amendment included Bylaw 2026-35 effective 2026-10-20) ↗, checked 2026-10-23. Summaries are our reading of the bylaw: confirm with Penticton before buying or designing. Page rebuilt October 25, 2026.