R1Residential

Low density residential zone

It apply to all new and redeveloped uses within R1.

Permitted (2)

  • Single family house

    For Single Family only

  • Home occupation

    For residential use

Prohibited (3)

  • Industrial uses

    For the purpose of manufacturing

  • Major infrastructure

    No highways,airports,irrigation plants

  • Apartments

    For suite rooms

Conditional (8)

  • Restaurants,Guest house.B&B,Hotels

    Incl.its ancillary uses

  • Commercial retail facilities

    When allowed by O-C2 Overlay

  • Accessory Residential Units

    Small,Independent residential dwelling unit

  • Public facilities

    When suggested by Public facilities Overlay

  • Guard house

    To accomodate a guard

  • Semi detached

    house that are attached to others

  • Multifamily houses

    More than one house

  • Public facilities when suggested by Public Facilities Overlay

    Public facilities when suggested by Public Facilities Overlay

Other Residential zones

R1A

Low density residential densification zone

R1B

Rural residential zone

R2

Medium density residential - Improvement zone

R3

Medium density residential - Expansion zone

R4

High density residential zone

RS

Rural settlement site

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