RU1 Zoning in Lake Country - Small-Scale Multiple Housing
Tracked amendment November 4, 2025: 12036 Pretty Road moves from RU1 to RM4. Zoning Amendment (Z0000263) Bylaw 1300, 2025. See Lake Country zoning changes
RU1 zoning in Lake Country allows up to 4 units on a qualifying lot.
RU1: Small-Scale Multiple Housing is a residential zoning district in the District of Lake Country. Provides single dwelling and qualifying small-scale multiple housing use.
On a typical RU1-zoned lot you can expect up to 4 dwelling units, a maximum height of 9.5 m (2.5 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 RU1 district
Provides single dwelling and qualifying small-scale multiple housing use.
RU1 at a glance
| Max dwelling units | 4 |
|---|---|
| Max height | 9.5 m |
| Max storeys (by right) | 2.5 |
| Site coverage | 40% |
| Zone category | Residential |
Density tiers in RU1
| Tier | Min lot area | Max units | Base FSR | Bonus FSR | Max height |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small-Scale Multiple Housing | 500 m² | 4 | - | - | 9.5 m |
Permitted uses in RU1
- minor group homes
- single dwelling housing
- small-scale multiple housing
RU1 zoning FAQ
What is RU1 zoning in Lake Country?
RU1 (Small-Scale Multiple Housing) is a residential zoning district in the District of Lake Country. Provides single dwelling and qualifying small-scale multiple housing use.
What can you build on RU1-zoned land in Lake Country?
Permitted uses in RU1 include minor group homes, single dwelling housing, small-scale multiple housing. Permitted uses are allowed outright; conditional uses may require Development Permit Board approval.
How tall can a building be in RU1?
RU1 permits a maximum building height of 9.5 m, generally about 2.5 storeys. Height can be affected by view corridors, setbacks, and the specific form of development.
How many units are allowed in RU1 zoning?
RU1 allows up to 4 dwelling units 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 October 2026