Guide to Accessory Buildings IN THE COLUMBIA SHUSWAP REGIONAL DISTRICT
PRINCIPAL USE BUILDING
ACCESSORY BUILDING
WH AT IS A N ACCES S O RY BUILDI N G? An accessory building supports the residents living on a property. The most common is a detached garage, but accessory buildings also include a secondary dwelling unit (i.e. a suite above a garage), garden sheds, green houses (for personal use), and workshops (for personal use). www.csrd.bc.ca/559/Secondary-DwellingsAccessory-Buildings
ACCESSORY BUILDING
Things to consider... • How large of a building can I have? - Building Height - Floor area gross / net - Property setbacks - Property Coverage • Building Permits • Development Permits • Floodplain regulations • Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) PHONE: 250-832-8194
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