R4, High Density Residential Zone - City of Nelson

SUMMARY SHEET: R4, High Density Residential Zone
(Previously: High Density Residential Zone, R-6)
Purpose of Zone:
The purpose is to provide a zone for higher-density, multi-unit residential developments located
in areas in or adjacent to the downtown core and waterfront and institutional uses such as
colleges or hospitals.
Relationship to Official Community Plan
Relates to the Multi Unit Residential Land Use Designation.
Policies support provision of a variety of housing types, densities, and tenures that are
geographically distributed throughout the City. Multi unit residential development is
encouraged where there are supporting amenities located nearby.
Care Services such as group homes, transition homes, hospice or other care services
requiring a residential setting are supported in all residential areas.
Overview of Significant Changes
Apartment Residential Zone, R-4 and High Density Residential Zone, R-6 merged.
Permitted uses updated to reflect the purpose of the zone, which is to provide multi-unit
residential use. For this reason, single-family and two-family have been removed as
permitted uses.
For new lots created by subdivision: changed minimum lot size from 463 sq.m. to 1,000
sq.m. and minimum lot width from 15 m to 30 m.
Density:
o Increase maximum density from 60 (or 74 if underground parking is provided)
dwelling units per gross hectare to 160 (or 200 if underground parking is
provided) dwelling units per gross hectare.
o This density matches that of the current R-6 zone.
Required Setbacks:
o Increase interior side setback from 1.5 m to 4.5 m.
o Provides a better buffer between adjacent uses and allows for landscaping.
SUMMARY SHEET – R4, HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONE

Changes to Permitted Uses
Current Zones: High Density Residential, R-6
Proposed Zone: R4, High Density Residential
Permitted Uses
Bylaw No. 2243
Single-Family, Residential
Two-Family, Residential
Apartment, Residential
Multi-Family Residential
Parks, Playgrounds and Public Recreation Uses
Schools - Public
Schools - Private
Churches
R-6
Group Homes
Day Care Facility
Senior Citizen Homes
Home Occupation
Public Utility
Bed and Breakfast
Satellite Dishes
Buildings and Structures Accessory to the Uses Permitted
Draft Bylaw
Permitted in
all Zones
R4
Public parks
Trails
Playgrounds
Community Gardens
Child Care Facilities
Electric Railway
Public Utility
Care Services
Multi-Unit Residential
Legend
Use no longer permitted
New permitted use