How Many Units Can You Build on a Peachland Lot?
Peachland folded its old R2 and R3 zones into R1, and R1 needs both municipal water and sewer for 4 units. RM2 doesn't carry that condition at all. Off a serviced corner or through lot, those 4 units come as a house or duplex with suites, not townhouses.
Peachland's small-scale housing rules arrived through Bylaw 2422, which folded the District's old R2 and R3 zones into a single R1. R1 now allows up to 4 dwelling units, but only where the lot is connected to both municipal water and municipal sewer; without both, R1 is held at 2 units.
RM2 (Multi-Unit Infill Residential) allows the same 4-unit ceiling, but carries no servicing condition of its own, a genuine difference between the two zones that a lot's zoning designation, not its address, decides.
| Situation | Units | Condition |
|---|---|---|
| R1, water and sewer confirmed | 4 units | Both services required |
| R1, no sewer or water main nearby | 2 units | Unverified servicing still shows 4 |
| RM2 | 4 units | No servicing condition in this zone |
Four R1 units are usually a house or duplex with suites, not townhouses
A handful of R1 lots sit in the Agricultural Land Reserve
Peachland has a small number of R1-zoned properties that are also inside the Agricultural Land Reserve. Provincial ALR rules outrank the municipal zoning there, so those lots are capped at 2 units regardless of servicing. A narrow pre-1972, under-2-acre exemption can apply to some ALR parcels under the Agricultural Land Commission Act; where it might apply, ZoneScout flags it as a possibility to confirm rather than an entitlement to count on.
Most Peachland zones have no floor area ratio, and none have a transit tier
- Bylaw 2400 sets a floor area ratio only in RM3 (0.6) and RM4 (0.75). R1, RM2 and the agricultural and rural zones have no FAR at all; their building bulk is controlled by coverage, height and setbacks instead.
- There is no Transit-Oriented Area and no frequent-transit provision anywhere in Peachland's bylaw, so no lot in the District carries a 6-unit small-scale tier.
Other Peachland residential zones
A1 (Agricultural, ALR) and A2 (Rural, Non-ALR), along with RR1 (Rural Residential) and RR2 (Country Residential), all allow 2 units: one principal dwelling plus a secondary suite. RM1 (Manufactured Home Park) sets its density as a rate, 25 units per hectare, rather than a fixed per-lot count. RM3 and RM4 are floor-area-ratio zones for cluster and medium-density multi-unit projects, without a fixed small-scale ceiling.
The Peachland zones that carry small-scale housing
| Zone | Name | Dwelling units |
|---|---|---|
| R1 | Low Density Residential | Up to 4 |
| RM2 | Multi-Unit Infill Residential | Up to 4 |
R1 and RM2 both run to roughly 9 to 10 m at 40% coverage. What differs is whether servicing gates the count at all, and whether the fourth unit can be a townhouse or has to be a house or duplex with suites.
Every Peachland zoning district, A to Z
Peachland Bill 44 FAQ
How many units can I build on my lot in Peachland?
Up to 4 dwelling units in the R1 and RM2 zones. R1 needs both municipal water and municipal sewer confirmed to reach 4; without both it is held at 2. RM2 carries no servicing condition and allows 4 either way.
Can I build a fourplex in Peachland's R1 zone?
Only on a serviced corner or through lot of at least 800 m², where townhouses are permitted. On an ordinary interior R1 lot, the four units are a single detached house or duplex with secondary suites, not townhouses.
Does the Agricultural Land Reserve affect Peachland's small-scale housing?
Yes, for the small number of R1 lots that also sit in the ALR. Provincial ALR rules cap those lots at 2 units regardless of servicing. A narrow pre-1972 exemption can apply to some smaller ALR parcels; confirm it with the District if it might affect your lot.
Does Peachland have a 6-unit transit tier?
No. There is no Transit-Oriented Area and no frequent-transit provision anywhere in Peachland's Zoning Bylaw 2400.
What is the floor area ratio in Peachland?
Most zones have none. Bylaw 2400 sets an FAR only in RM3 (0.6) and RM4 (0.75). R1, RM2 and the agricultural and rural zones control building bulk through coverage, height and setbacks instead of a floor area ratio.
What is the difference between R1 and RM2 in Peachland?
R1's 4-unit ceiling depends on confirmed municipal water and sewer; without both it drops to 2. RM2 (Multi-Unit Infill Residential) allows 4 units with no servicing condition attached.
Next steps for your lot
- Run your address for the exact permitted unit count and buildable envelope.
- Peachland Bill 44 map
- Peachland zoning districts
- See what Summerland lots allow
- See what Kelowna lots allow
Last reviewed September 2026.