RU-M Zoning in Lake Country - Single Family Housing Mobile Home
RU-M: Single Family Housing Mobile Home is a residential zoning district in the District of Lake Country. Provides for one mobile or manufactured home.
On a typical RU-M-zoned lot you can expect up to 1 dwelling unit, a maximum height of 7.6 m (1 storeys), and site coverage up to 40%. Exact figures vary with lot size, frontage, and form of development, so look up your specific address to confirm.
Intent of the RU-M district
Provides for one mobile or manufactured home.
RU-M at a glance
| Max dwelling units | 1 |
|---|---|
| Max height | 7.6 m |
| Max storeys (by right) | 1 |
| Site coverage | 40% |
| Zone category | Residential |
Density tiers in RU-M
| Tier | Min lot area | Max units | FSR | Max height |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single Family Housing Mobile Home | 400 m² | 1 | - | 7.6 m |
Permitted uses in RU-M
- mobile home
- manufactured home
RU-M zoning FAQ
What is RU-M zoning in Lake Country?
RU-M (Single Family Housing Mobile Home) is a residential zoning district in the District of Lake Country. Provides for one mobile or manufactured home.
What can you build on RU-M-zoned land in Lake Country?
Permitted uses in RU-M include mobile home, manufactured home. Permitted uses are allowed outright; conditional uses may require Development Permit Board approval.
How tall can a building be in RU-M?
RU-M permits a maximum building height of 7.6 m, generally about 1 storeys. Height can be affected by view corridors, setbacks, and the specific form of development.
How many units are allowed in RU-M zoning?
RU-M allows up to 1 dwelling unit on an eligible lot. Under the Province's Bill 44 Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing rules, most standard residential lots in Lake Country now permit multiple units outright. The exact number depends on lot size and whether rental tenure is secured.
Other residential zones in Lake Country
- RLP - Rural Large Parcel
- RLPO - Rural Large Parcel Oyama Road
- RM2 - Low Density Row Housing
- RM3 - Residential Ground-Oriented
- RM4 - Low Density Multiple Housing
- RM5 - Medium Density Multiple Housing
- RM7 - Mobile Home Park
- RR1 - Rural Residential 1
Look up a specific address in Lake Country
Source: official Lake Country zoning bylaw (PDF) · updated September 2026