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RU1 zone in Summerland
Residential Urban Infill Zone. Single detached, multi-unit and duplex housing on compact, narrow urban lots with full urban services, preferably with lane access; OCP Low Density Residential (s.10.1.1).
The rules
| Name | Residential Urban Infill Zone |
|---|---|
| Homes allowed | 4 dwellings per lot (multi-unit housing of 2-4 units, duplex, house + suite + carriage house) |
| Floor space notes | No FAR in RU1. Single detached housing floor area max 200 m2 (s.10.1.5(c)). Multi-unit housing = a building of 2 to 4 dwellings divided by party walls, each with its own entrance (s.2.1). Secondary suite one per dwelling and no larger than the principal dwelling (s.7.3.1). Carriage house no larger than the principal dwelling(s), min 11 m2, parking up to 46 m2 excluded, needs sewer and water (s.7.4.1). |
| Height | 11 m (36 ft) · 3 storeys |
| Height notes | Principal lesser of 11.0 m or 3 storeys; accessory lesser of 7.5 m or 2 storeys (s.10.1.6). Carriage house 7.5 m, and on lots under 1,000 m2 not taller than the principal dwelling (s.7.4.1(h)). Height from average building grade to top of flat roof or midpoint of sloping roof (s.2.1). |
| Lot coverage | 50% |
| Coverage notes | 50% (s.10.1.5(a)). Lot coverage counts accessory buildings, carports, covered patios and decks over 23 m2, on net lot area (s.2.1). |
| Setbacks | front 3 m (10 ft), side 1.2 m (4 ft), rear 3 m (10 ft), flank 3 m (10 ft) |
| Setback notes | Principal: front 3.0 m, rear 3.0 m, interior side 1.2 m (one side 3.0 m where there is no rear vehicle access and no attached garage/carport; 0 m at a party-wall lot line), exterior side 3.0 m; garage door facing a street 6.0 m; facing a lane 1.5 m or more than 6.0 m. Accessory: front 3.0 m, rear 1.5 m, side 1.5 m, exterior side 3.0 m (s.10.1.6). Carriage house at least 3.0 m from the principal dwelling (s.7.4.1(i)). |
| Bylaw sections | s.10.1, 7.3, 7.4, 2.1 |
What you can use it for
Single detached housingMulti-unit housingDuplex housingManufactured housing - type 1Secondary suiteCarriage houseChild care centre, minorGroup home, minorHome occupation type 1 or 2Short-term rental
What BC law allows on these lots
- 4 homes (lots over 280 m²)365 lots
- 3 homes (lots up to 280 m²)140 lots
Our estimate per lot under BC's Bills 44 and 47, from lot size, transit distance and the urban boundary.
Example lots in RU1
No addressed lots in this zone on the map.
Other zones in Summerland
Read from Summerland Zoning Bylaw 2000-450, Schedule 'A' (adopted 2011-09-12; consolidated to March 3, 2026 per file name and amendment list - the cover page misprints 'March 3, 2025'). Bill 44 rewrite: Amendment Bylaw No. 2024-011 (2024-06-11). ↗, checked 2026-10-23. Summaries are our reading of the bylaw: confirm with Summerland before buying or designing. Page rebuilt October 25, 2026.