City of Nelson Zoning Bylaw
1 zone definitions. 1 with development rules (height, FAR, setbacks).
The City of Nelson Zoning Bylaw designates one residential zone (R1) for the municipality located in the West Kootenay region. The R1 Residential zone permits buildings with a maximum height of 10.0 metres and a floor area ratio of 0.5, with front setbacks of 6.0 metres, rear setbacks of 7.5 metres, and side setbacks of 1.5 metres. Secondary suite permissions and additional zone categories are not indicated in the available zone data. Nelson is situated in southeastern British Columbia between the Arrow Lakes and Kootenay Lake.
Region: West Kootenay
| Zone Code | Zone Name | Category | Max Height | FAR | Front Setback | Rear Setback | Side Setback | Secondary Suite | Bylaw |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R1 | Residential | residential | 10.0m | 0.5 | 6.0m | 7.5m | 1.5m | -- | Bylaw |
Zoning data extracted from municipal bylaw documents. Development rules may not reflect the most recent amendments. Always verify with City of Nelson before making decisions.