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R1 zone in West Kelowna

Single Detached and Duplex Residential. Low density single detached and duplex residential use on parcels 550 m2 and larger (s.10.4.1).

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9,489lots in this zone on the map
972 m²median lot size (10,463 ft²)
51–161,833 m²smallest to largest lot
11 mmaximum height (36 ft)

The rules

NameSingle Detached and Duplex Residential
Homes allowed4 per parcel on parcels > 280 m2 (3 on parcels <= 280 m2); only 2 (1 house + 1 suite or carriage house) where the parcel is outside the OCP Growth Boundary, not on City water or sewer, or larger than 4,050 m2. Within that: 1 duplex or 1 single detached dwelling, up to 2 secondary suites (1 per house, carriage house or duplex half) and 1 carriage house (single detached only)
Floor space notesNo FAR; density set by unit counts (s.10.4.5(c)/(d)).
Height11 m (36 ft) · 3 storeys
Height notesPrincipal buildings 11.0 m to max 3 storeys; carriage house 8.0 m; accessory 5.0 m (s.10.4.5).
Lot coverage50%
Coverage notes50% (s.10.4.5).
Setbacksfront 4.5 m (15 ft), side 1.5 m (5 ft), rear 3 m (10 ft), flank 4.5 m (15 ft)
Setback notesFront 4.5 m (front-entry garage 6.0 m, or 4.5 m if 6.2 m is kept from back of curb/sidewalk); rear 3.0 m; interior side 1.5 m (3.0 m from a private access easement); exterior side 4.5 m (6.0 m side-entry garage) (s.10.4.5(g)). s.10.4.5(d)ii reads 'a minimum of 1 secondary suite' where the sibling zones say 'maximum' - apparent drafting error in the bylaw. Minimum usable parcel area 330 m2.
Bylaw sectionss.10.4 (Bill 44 unit rows)

What you can use it for

DuplexSingle detached dwellingSecondary suiteCarriage houseShort-term rental (bed and breakfast)

What BC law allows on these lots

  • 4 homes (lots over 280 m²)8,811 lots
  • 3 homes (lots up to 280 m²)512 lots
  • 6 homes (near frequent transit)45 lots

Our estimate per lot under BC's Bills 44 and 47, from lot size, transit distance and the urban boundary.

Example lots in R1

No addressed lots in this zone on the map.

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Read from City of West Kelowna Zoning Bylaw No. 0320, 2024 (adopted 2025-04-22; replaced Bylaw No. 0265, 2022). Consolidated for convenience, including amendments 0320.02, .03, .07, .08, .10, .11, .14, .15 and .16 (latest effective dates 2026-07-14 and 2026-07-28). Integrates Bills 26, 44 and 47. ↗, checked 2026-10-23. Summaries are our reading of the bylaw: confirm with West Kelowna before buying or designing. Page rebuilt October 26, 2026.