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R3 zone in West Kelowna

Low Density Multiple Residential. Lower-density ground-oriented multiple residential housing outside Urban or Neighbourhood Centres (s.10.9.1).

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935lots in this zone on the map
20,802 m²median lot size (223,911 ft²)
71–90,615 m²smallest to largest lot
11 mmaximum height (36 ft)

The rules

NameLow Density Multiple Residential
Homes allowedNo unit cap (FAR-controlled)
Floor space ratio1.25
Floor space notes1.0 FAR with surface parking; 1.25 FAR with 100% non-surface parking (value shown = max) (s.10.9.5(d)).
Height11 m (36 ft) · 3 storeys
Height notes11.0 m to max 3 storeys; accessory 5.0 m (s.10.9.5(f)).
Lot coverage40%
Coverage notes40% (s.10.9.5(e)).
Setbacksfront 4.5 m (15 ft), side 3 m (10 ft), rear 7.5 m (25 ft), flank 4.5 m (15 ft)
Setback notesFront 4.5 m (6.0 m front-entry garage); rear 7.5 m; interior side 3.0 m; exterior side 4.5 m (6.0 m side-entry garage) (s.10.9.5(g)). Minimum usable parcel area 700 m2.
Bonus densityNon-surface parking raises FAR from 1.0 to 1.25.
Bylaw sectionss.10.9 (amended 0320.15)

What you can use it for

TownhouseDuplexCare facility, major (townhouse form)Child care, majorGroup home

Example lots in R3

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.