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District of Ucluelet
Zoning Bylaw
No. 1160, 2013
Unofficial consolidated version incorporating
amendments up to and including Bylaw 1388
(Adopted January 2026)
(Updated February 2026)
Zoning Bylaw No. 1160, 2013 (unofficial consolidation up to Bylaw 1388, 2025)
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FOR REFERENCE PURPOSES,
THIS IS A CONSOLIDATION OF:
BYLAW
NUMBER
ADOPTION DATE
BRIEF DESCRIPTION
1160
October 16, 2014
Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw
1179
February 24, 2015
Rezone from CD-2A to VR-1 for Lot 4, District
Lot 281, Plan VIP76214, PID 025-812-700
1180
April 14, 2015
Amends CD-3 to add single family dwelling as
only permitted principal use for Lot 34, Plan
VIP79602, PID 026-432-382
1183
September 8, 2015
Adds 'Personal Services' as a permitted use to
CS-7
1188
March 22, 2016
Rezone from CD-3 to R-4 for Lot 29, Plan
VIP79602, PID 026-432-331
1190
April 26, 2016
Rezone from CD-1 to VR-1 for Lot 5, Plan
VIP76227, PID 025-814-460
1191
April 26, 2016
Remove multiple family residential uses to
enable rezoning to GH for Lot 50, DL282, Plan
VIP79602
1194
May 24, 2016
Microbrewery definition added to section 103
Microbrewery added as permitted principle
use to CS-1.1
1202
September 13, 2016 Rezone from CS-2 to R-2 for Lot 2, Block A,
Plan VIP29119, PID 001-423-975
1203
March 28, 2017
Removes commercial and mixed
commercial/residential use from the lands and
rezones to R-2 for Lot 33, DL282, Plan
1208
November 22, 2016
Pocket Neighbourhood Residential definition
added.
Removal of Multiple Family Residential use
from the lands and addition of Pocket
Neighbourhood Residential as a principle
permitted land use for Lot 2, Plan VIP80044,
PID 026-514-702
1212
January 10, 2017
Rezone from R-2 to GH for Lot 6, Plan
VIP76238, PID 025-815-083
1214
March 28, 2017
Rezone from CD-5C.1.1 to CD5C.1.4 for Lot 45,
Plan VIP86134, PID 027-784-771
1216
May 9, 2017
Replaces the annotation at the bottom of
Section 306.2
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BYLAW
NUMBER
ADOPTION DATE
BRIEF DESCRIPTION
1219
February 13, 2018
CS-5 Reef Point smaller side yard setbacks
recognised
1224
June 26, 2018
Amendments to CD-2B Subzone - Black Rock
1225
November 27, 2018 Amendment to CD-3B Subzone - District Lot
281 (Remainder)
1228
June 12, 2018
Clarification of definitions of cannabis sales
and production
1233
August 7, 2018
New subsection R-1,7 added to R-1 Single
Family Residential zone permitting a
secondary suite use for Lot 1, Plan VIP86443,
1068 Helen Road
1234
September 25, 2018 New subsection 204 Temporary Use Permits
1239
January 8, 2018
Amends CS-1.1.3 to permit residential use on
the first storey of buildings also containing
commercial use
1241
May 28, 2019
Amendments to Vacation Rental VR-2
1253
October 22, 2019
Rezone from CS-2 to R-2 for Lot 2, District Lot
282, Plan 33084, PID 000-226-467, 1557 Larch
Road
1244
November 24, 2019
Zoning map amendment to change the zoning
designation of Lot B, District Lot 286,
Clayoquot District, Plan VIP79908, 221 Minato
Road from RU Rural Residential to CG
Campground, GH Guest House and P-1 Public
Institutional
1256
August 18, 2020
Definitions added to Section 103 for Camping
Space, Camping Unit and Recreational Vehicle.
New supplemental section adding 407
Campground. Additional requirements for
campgrounds added to Section 505.1
1259
February 25, 2020
Amendment to add Accessory Residential
Dwelling Unit as a permitted secondary use for
Lot 13, Section 21, Clayoquot District, Plan
VIP64737 (1178 Coral Way)
1261
February 25, 2020
Rezone 1639, 1641, 1671 and 1673 Holly
Crescent from R-1 Single Family Residential to
R-2 Medium Density Residential
1262
August 18, 2020
Rezone 2088 Peninsula Road from CS-2
Commercial to R-3 High Density Residential
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BYLAW
NUMBER
ADOPTION DATE
BRIEF DESCRIPTION
1263
August 18, 2020
Amendment to add Accessory Residential
Dwelling Unit as a secondary use to the
principal Single Family Dwelling for Lot 16,
District Lot 283, Clayoquot District, Plan
VIP84686 (799 Marine Drive)
1267
January 26, 2021
Rezone Lot 8, District Lot 283, Clayoquot
District, Plan VIP84686, PID 027-473-481, 796
Marine Drive, from CD-5E(VR-1) Vacation
Rental to GH Guest House. Amend uses to
permit Secondary Suite as a secondary use and
prohibit Guest House as a principal use.
1269
April 28, 2020
Addition of R-5 - Compact Single-Family
Residential Zone. Change zoning designation
of Lot 13 Marine Drive from CD-5C.1.2
Affordable Housing to R-5 Compact Single
Family Residential. Updated definition of
Gross Floor Area. Add new zone R-5 to list of
residential zones where Section 306.3(7)
applies.
1282
August 17, 2021
Change the zoning designation of 316 and 330
Reef Point Road from R-1: Single Family
Residential and GH: Guest House to CS-5:
Tourist Commercial
1284
November 09, 2021 Zoning amendments for the proposed
development of Lot 16 Marine Drive
1287
April 27, 2021
Areas used for parking may be excluded from
gross floor area in the R-1: Single Family
Residential zone
1291
June 15, 2021
Amendment to secondary uses permitted at
829 Rainforest Drive
1293
September 09, 2021
Zoning amendments to the RU: Rural
Residential zone and to areas of CD-5A:
Wyndandsea / Signature Circle and CD-6:
Olsen Bay zoned lands
1299
January 25, 2022
Update to change maximum floor area ratio for
312 Pass of Melfort
1303
September 20, 2022
Update to permitted uses on Lot 17 District Lot
284 Clayoquot District Plan VIP76147 (354
Forbes Road)
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BYLAW
NUMBER
ADOPTION DATE
BRIEF DESCRIPTION
1309
November 15,2022
Zoning amendments to define and allow a
Health Care Office in specific circumstances
within the community
1310
September 06, 2022
Zoning amendments to replace Bed & Breakfast
with Accessory Residential Dwelling Unit uses in
most residential zones
1312
January 10, 2023
Zoning amendments for the proposed
development of 221 Minato Road - Lot B, Plan
VIP79908 Clayoquot District, District Lot 286
1319
January 10, 2023
To update permitted uses and maximum floor
area of Lot B, Plan VIP77503, District Lot 282,
Clayoquot Land District (1683 Larch Road)
1320
January 10, 2023
To update lot coverage area for Strata Lot 20,
Section 1, Barclay District, Strata Plan VIS5896
(327 Pass of Melfort)
1324
March 14, 2023
Zoning amendment to allow for Moderate Level
Support Services Housing development on Lot
34 Section 21 Clayoquot District Plan VIP82303
(1300 Peninsula Road)
1326
May 16, 2023
Addition of Daycare Centre use to CS-2 zone
and a cleanup of Section 403 in regard to B&B
uses.
1327
May 16, 2023
To update definition and regulations for
Tourist Accommodation Suite and permitted uses
with respect to Lot 22, District Lot 282
Clayoquot Land District Plan VIP76147 (2108
Peninsula Road) designated as Industrial
Residential CD-1.1.5
1328
May 16, 2023
Rezoning of Lot 22 District Lot 282 Clayoquot
Land District Plan VIP30931 (1633 Holly
Crescent) from R-1 Single Family Residential to
R-2 Medium Density Residential
1332
March 12, 2024
Changes to Maximum Allowable Floor Area
Ratio and Lot Coverage for Lot 18, Plan
VIP30931, District Lot 282, Clayoquot Land
District (1626 Larch Road)
1335
February 27, 2024
Rezoning of the westernmost 9.59 metres of
Lot 10, Clayoquot Land District Plan VIP11923
(256 Matterson Drive) from R-1 Single Family
Residential to R-6 Infill Single Family
Residential
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BYLAW
NUMBER
ADOPTION DATE
BRIEF DESCRIPTION
1336
16 April, 2024
Amendments to Zoning Map and Bylaw to
allow for Food Bank Use on Forbes Road
1341
11 June, 2024
Lot size changes to CD-5C zone - OceanWest
Phase 5
1342
09 July, 2024
Zoning amendment for Lot 1, District Lot 282,
Clayoquot Land District, Plan EPP124154 (1567
Imperial Lane)
1344
11 June, 2024
Amendments to the regulation of Bed and
Breakfast uses
1345
11 June, 2024
Amendments to create a new R-1H Single-
Family Residential Housing zone
1346
11 June, 2024
Zoning amendments to bring the Ucluelet
Zoning Bylaw into alignment with sections
481.3 and 582.1 of the Local Government Act
relating to the provision of Small-Scale Multi-
Unit Housing
1354
11 February 2025
Zoning amendment for Lot 16, District Lot 284,
Clayoquot Land District, Plan VIP31775, PID:
001-128-493 (1959 Cynamocka Road)
1355
10 December 2024
Change to Minimum Lot Size allowed on Lot 2,
Section 21, Clayoquot District, Plan EPP117265
(The Cabins Strata) in CS-5 Zone - Tourist
Commercial
1356
10 December 2024
Changes to zoning designation from CS-2
Service Commercial to CS-1 Village Square
Commercial for part of Lot 6, Plan VIP5190,
District Lot 282, Clayoquot Land District (PID:
005-952-115) at 1768 Peninsula Road
1359
10 December 2024
Amendment to Vacation Rental (VR-1) zone to
permit Accessory Residential Dwelling Unit as
a secondary use on PID 018-515-371, Lot 1,
District Lot 284, Clayoquot District, Plan
VIP57627 (1983 Athlone Road)
1367
06 August 2025
Deletion of existing section CD-6 - Minato
Road and adding new Comprehensive
Development zone CD-6 - Minato Road
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BYLAW
NUMBER
ADOPTION DATE
BRIEF DESCRIPTION
1369
29 April 2025
Amendments to R-1 Single Family Residential
Zone for PID 005-569-567, Lot 18, Block 1,
Section 21, Clayoquot Land District, Plan
VIP9200 (1351 Eber Road)
1383
27 January 2026
Amendment to Zone R-3 High Density
Residential for PID 004-280-237, Lot 2, Plan
VIP14846 (1910 Bay Street, Alliance Holdings)
1386
13 January 2026
Amendment to Division 400 - Supplemental
Regulations
Amendments to R-2 Medium Density
Residential Zone.
Rezoning of specific properties on Yew Street
and Larch Road from R1 Zone - Single Family
Residential to R-2 Zone - Medium Density
Residential
1387
13 January 2026
Amendments to Division 400 - Supplemental
Regulations and VR-1 Vacation Rental Zone
1388
27 January 2026
Amendments to R-2 Zone - Medium Density
Residential Sub-Zone R-2-R for specific parcels
at 1332 Eber Road, 1398 Helen Road and 1450
Short Road
(Updated February 2026)
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Disclaimer: This is an unofficial document of the District of Ucluelet and is
consolidated for convenience purposes only. It is not to be relied upon in making
financial or other commitments, and the original bylaws govern. The District of
Ucluelet does not warranty the accuracy of this consolidated information nor will
it accept responsibility for errors or omissions. The District of Ucluelet reserves
the right to alter or update this information without notice.
For further information, please contact the District of Ucluelet Planning
Department and check the originals of Zoning Bylaw #1160 and the amendment
bylaws.
(Updated February 2026)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
DIVISION 100 - ENACTMENT AND INTERPRETATION ...............................................12
DIVISION 200 - CREATION OF ZONING DISTRICTS .....................................................32
DIVISION 300 - GENERAL PROHIBITIONS & REGULATIONS ....................................37
DIVISION 400 - SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS .........................................................47
DIVISION 500 - OFF-STREET PARKING AND OFF-STREET LOADING ....................63
DIVISION 600 - LANDSCAPING AND SCREENING ..........................................................72
DIVISION 700 - ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT ..........................................74
SCHEDULE A - ZONING MAP OF THE DISTRICT OF UCLUELET .............................. A-1
SCHEDULE B - THE ZONES .................................................................................................. B-1
Residential Zones:
MH ZONE - MANUFACTURED HOME PARK .................................................................. B-2
R-1 ZONE - SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL .................................................................... B-4
R-1H ZONE - SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL HOUSING ............................................. B-7
R-2 ZONE - MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL .............................................................. B-9
R-3 ZONE - HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL .................................................................. B-12
R-4 ZONE - SMALL LOT SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ........................................ B-16
R-5 ZONE - COMPACT SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ........................................... B-18
R-6 ZONE - INFILL SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ................................................. B-20
RU ZONE - RURAL RESIDENTIAL ................................................................................... B-23
Commercial and Mixed Commercial Accommodation Zones:
CS-1 ZONE - VILLAGE SQUARE COMMERCIAL .......................................................... B-26
CS-2 ZONE - SERVICE COMMERCIAL ............................................................................ B-30
CS-3 ZONE - SERVICE STATION COMMERCIAL ......................................................... B-33
CS-4 ZONE - NEIGHBOURHOOD PUB COMMERCIAL .............................................. B-35
CS-5 ZONE - TOURIST COMMERCIAL........................................................................... B-36
CS-6 ZONE - TOURIST COMMERCIAL WATERFRONT ............................................ B-39
CS-7 ZONE - TOURIST COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL .......................................... B-41
CG ZONE - CAMPGROUND ............................................................................................... B-43
GH ZONE - GUEST HOUSE ................................................................................................ B-45
HS ZONE - HOSTEL ............................................................................................................ B-48
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VR-1 ZONE - VACATION RENTAL (VR-1) .................................................................... B-50
Industrial Zones:
I-1 ZONE - INDUSTRIAL ................................................................................................... B-52
I-2 ZONE - SERVICE INDUSTRIAL ................................................................................. B-54
Institutional Zones:
P-1 ZONE - PUBLIC INSTITUTIONAL ........................................................................... B-56
P-2 ZONE - LIMITED INSTITUTIONAL ......................................................................... B-58
P-3 ZONE - VILLAGE SQUARE INSTITUTIONAL ....................................................... B-60
Marine Zones:
M-1 ZONE - SMALL CRAFT HARBOUR MARINE........................................................ B-62
M-2 ZONE - COMMUNITY DOCK MARINE ................................................................... B-64
M-3 ZONE - MARINE COMMERCIAL ............................................................................. B-66
M-4 ZONE - MARINE INDUSTRIAL ................................................................................ B-68
M-5 ZONE - MARINE RECREATION & PROTECTION ............................................... B-70
Comprehensive Development Zones:
CD-1 ZONE - ECO-INDUSTRIAL PARK ......................................................................... B-71
CD-2 ZONE - BIG BEACH .................................................................................................. B-79
CD-2A SUBZONE - DISTRICT LOT 281 (LOT 1) ........................................................ B-80
CD-2B SUBZONE - BLACK ROCK .................................................................................... B-88
CD-3 ZONE - RAINFOREST .............................................................................................. B-90
CD-3A SUBZONE - DISTRICT LOT 282 ........................................................................ B-92
CD-3B SUBZONE - DISTRICT LOT 281 (REMAINDER) ........................................... B-99
CD-4 ZONE - WHISKEY LANDING ................................................................................ B-101
CD-5 ZONE - FORMER WEYCO FOREST LANDS ...................................................... B-104
CD-5B SUBZONE (DEVELOPMENT AREA #2) CENTRAL PARK .......................... B-107
CD-5C SUBZONE (DEVELOPMENT AREA 3) - OCEANWEST ............................... B-114
CD-5D SUBZONE (DEVELOPMENT AREA 4) OCEANWEST HOTELS ................. B-121
CD-5E SUBZONE (DEVELOPMENT AREA #5) OCEANWEST ................................ B-124
CD-6 ZONE - MINATO ROAD ......................................................................................... B-130
SCHEDULE C - ZONING BYLAW OFFENCES AND FINES ............................................. C-1
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DIVISION 100 - ENACTMENT AND INTERPRETATION
101 TITLE AND REPEAL
101.1 This bylaw may be cited as the "District of Ucluelet Zoning Bylaw No.
1160, 2013" or "Zoning Bylaw #1160".
101.2 The "District of Ucluelet Zoning Bylaw No. 800, 1999" and all its
amendments, and all previous zoning bylaws, are hereby repealed.
102 SCHEDULES
102.1 The following schedules are attached to and form a part of this Bylaw:
Schedule A - Zoning Map
Schedule B - The Zones
Schedule C - Offences and Fines
103 DEFINITIONS
103.1 In this bylaw, the following terms have the following meanings:
A
"Accessory" means customarily associated with and ancillary but clearly
incidental and subordinate to a lawfully established, conforming principal use on
the same lot;
"Accessory Building" means a detached building, the use or intended use of which
is accessory to that of the principal use and building on the same lot;
"Accessory Residential Dwelling Unit" (ADU) means one accessory building used
as a dwelling unit, for residential purposes only, accessory to a single family dwelling
on the same lot, and may be occupied by the property owners, their family
members, caretakers, residential rental tenure tenants or non-paying guests; [Zoning
Amendment Bylaw No. 1310, 2022]
"Accessory Retail Sales and Administration Office" means the accessory use of a
minor portion of the gross floor area of permitted principal commercial, industrial
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or institutional use for retail sales or office directly related to the principal use in
the same building;
"ACMPR" means the Access to Cannabis for Medical Purposes Regulations,
SOR/2016-230 under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, S.C. 1996, c.19, or
successor legislation; [Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1228, 2018]
"Affordable Housing" means residential housing under the terms of a housing
agreement with the District pursuant to section 905 of the Local Government Act;
"Auto Repair Shop" means the use of land and one principal building for the
repair and servicing of automobiles and recreational vehicles, specifically
excluding service station;
B
"Basement" means the lowest level of a building that is located below or at grade,
and used for utilities, accessory laundry, accessory parking, accessory storage or
similar non-habitable space, or no use, and specifically excluding residential use
and commercial use;
"Bed and Breakfast" or "B&B" means the accessory use of a single family dwelling
where up to a maximum of three bedrooms are used or designated for use as guest
rooms, provided in accordance with Section 404 of this Bylaw;
"Bedroom" means a room used or designated for use for sleeping purposes in
which there is no kitchen or cooking facilities;
"Bistro/Café" means a small-scale restaurant, with or without some food prepared
off-site and pre-packaged, with a maximum gross floor area of 93 m2 (1,000 ft2) or
with seating at tables or counters (or both) not exceeding a total of 20 seats;
"Boat Building and Repair" means the use of land, buildings or structures for the
manufacturing, servicing or repair of watercraft;
"Boutique Retail" means a small-scale retail specialty shop with a maximum gross
floor area of 185 m2 (2,000 ft2);
"Building" means any structure that is used or intended to be used for sheltering
a use or occupancy;
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C
"Campground" means the use of land for commercial tourist accommodation of a
recreation nature only, in tents, campers and motorized recreational vehicles,
specifically excluding Park Models and other buildings, structures and vehicles that
are or appear permanent or residential in nature;
"Camping Space" means a measure of land that one camping unit will occupy;
[Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1256, 2019]
"Camping Unit" means a tent, tent trailer, truck camper, travel trailer, fifth wheel,
recreational vehicle, motor home and any other conveyance designed to travel on
a publicly maintained road, which is constructed and intended or equipped to be
used as a non-residential, daily or short-term (not acceding 30 days)
accommodation. Camping unit does not include park model trailers, park model
mobile homes, or tiny homes sited on a permanent foundation; [Zoning Amendment
Bylaw No. 1256, 2019]
"Cannabis" means any part of the cannabis plant, and includes its preparations
and derivatives and any substance that is identical to any phytocannabinoid
produced by, or found in, such a plant, but does not include: a non-viable seed of
a cannabis plant; a mature stalk of a cannabis plant, without any leaf, flower, seed
or branch, and fiber derived from such stalks; and the roots or any part of the root
of a cannabis plant; [Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1228, 2018]
"Cannabis Sales" means the retail or wholesale sale of cannabis, and includes an
operation which provides referrals or facilitates access to cannabis not physically
sold on the premises, but does not include:
a) sales of cannabis by a British Columbia Registered Pharmacist in a British
Columbia regulated Pharmacy; or
b) authorized distribution by a Licenced Producer under Part 1 of the ACMPR
by means other than retail sale; [Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1228, 2018]
"Cannabis Production" means the use of any land, building or structure for the
growing, production, processing, destruction, storage or distribution of Cannabis,
including by one or more persons under one or more registrations under Part 2 of
the ACMPR, but does not include:
a) Cannabis Sales; or
b) Non-commercial activities by a registrant or designated person under Part
2 of the ACMPR; [Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1228, 2018]
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"Carport" means a roofed structure open on a minimum of three sides, other than
the necessary supporting posts, or columns attached to the principal building, not
higher than the first storey of the principal building and not exceeding 7 m (23 ft) in
length by 3.7 m (12 ft) in width, and used for the undercover parking of vehicle(s);
"Commercial Entertainment" means the commercial use of a building by which
the public is entertained or amused including an amusement arcade, bingo hall,
dance hall, cabaret, theatre, or movie theatre, specifically excluding commercial
recreation;
"Commercial Recreation" means the commercial use of a building for sports and
leisure activities and rentals, including a billiard/pool hall, bowling alley, indoor
mini-golf or other games court, and bicycle/kayak rentals;
"Commercial Tourist Accommodation" means the non-residential, daily or short-
term (not exceeding 30 consecutive days) accommodation of paying guests,
transient motorists, tourists or vacationers, as commonly associated with hotels,
motels, resorts, vacation rentals, guest houses, hostels, bed and breakfasts, and
campgrounds;
"Community Care Facility" means the use of land and a building for the care of
three (3) or more persons and licensed pursuant to the Community Care and Assisted
Living Act;
"Community Use" means the use of land and buildings to provide primarily non-
commercial social, social enterprise, education, administration, recreation and
other public services to the community;
"Convenience Store" means a small-scale retail store, with a maximum gross floor
area of 140 m² (1,507 ft²), with particular emphasis of books, magazines, food and
beverage household staples, accessories and items regularly used by residential
uses;
D
"Daycare Centre" means the provincially-licensed use of land and principal
building for care and supervision of children through a prescribed program;
"Duplex Dwelling" (or "Duplex") means a building that contains two dwelling
units (specifically excluding secondary suite), both for residential use only unless
commercial tourist accommodation is specifically permitted in accordance with the
vacation rental (VR-1) provisions of Section 406 of this Bylaw;
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"Dwelling Unit" means a self-contained set of contiguous habitable rooms,
consisting of at least kitchen, sanitary (bathroom), living and sleeping rooms and
facilities, in the same building;
"Drive-Through Use" means a land use configured to accommodate users
remaining in their vehicles while receiving food, services or goods from a use
otherwise permitted on the lot;
E
"Emergency Services" means the non-commercial use of land, buildings or
structures for a fire hall, police station, ambulance headquarters, tsunami relief
stations and similar essential on-call or relief services;
F
"Financial Institution" means a bank, credit union, acceptance corporation, trust
company, finance company, pay-day loans, or similar establishment;
"First Storey" means the storey of a building directly above the basement, or where
there is no basement, the lowest storey of a building;
"Food Bank" means the use of buildings or lands for a non-profit organization
that operates with the exclusive intent of feeding the hungry; [Zoning Amendment
Bylaw No. 1336, 2024]
"Front Face" means the portion of the building facing and closest to the front lot
line, but where there is more than one front lot line, the portion of the building facing
and closest to the frontage;
"Frontage" means the length of the front lot line which provides primary access;
G
"Garage" means an accessory building, or a portion of a principal building,
designated and used solely for the parking or temporary storage of private vehicles
and where there are no facilities for repairing or servicing of such vehicles;
"Gross Floor Area" means the total area of all floors of a building(s) or use within
a building (as the case may be) on a lot, measured to the exterior walls of the
building, specifically excluding only non-habitable portions of a basement; [Zoning
Amendment Bylaw No. 1269, 2020]
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"Guest Cottage" means an accessory detached dwelling unit built on a full and
continuous foundation on the same lot as the principal use of a guest house or single
family dwelling, and is used for commercial tourist accommodation;
"Guest House" means the accessory use of a single family dwelling where a
minimum of three and up to a maximum of six bedrooms are for use as guest rooms,
if provided in accordance with Section 405 of this Bylaw;
"Guest Room" means a room used or designated for use for sleeping purposes,
with or without an en suite bathroom and cooking facilities limited to:
(a) kettle,
(b) coffee maker,
(c) toaster (not including a toaster-oven), and
(d) microwave (excluding convection/microwave combination),
and is used for commercial tourist accommodation;
H
"Health Care Office" means use of a building or buildings by professions in which
persons exercise skill or judgement or provide service related to the preservation
or improvement of the physical, mental, or emotional health of individuals, or the
treatment or care of individuals who are injured, sick, disabled or infirm, including
chiropractors, dentists, optometrists, physicians, surgeons, dental hygienists,
dental technicians, denturists, dietitians, licensed practical nurses, massage
therapists, midwives, naturopathic physicians, nurses (registered), nurse
practitioners,
occupational
therapists,
opticians,
physical
therapists,
psychologists, registered psychiatric nurses, traditional medicine practitioners,
and acupuncturists, and other health care and social service practitioners
including counsellors and herbalists. [Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1309, 2022]
"Heavy Equipment Display" means the use of land, buildings or structures for the
display, sale or rental of manufactured homes, industrial vehicles and machinery
including sales and accessory repair or servicing of such equipment, vehicles or
machinery;
"Height" means:
(a) the shortest vertical distance from the average elevation of the natural
grade of the lot measured at the base of the building or structure, to the
highest point of that building or structure; or
(b) in the Marine (M) Zones,
(i) for a floating building, structure or floathome stationary for more
than 30 days, the shortest vertical distance from the water level to
the highest point of that building, structure or floathome;
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(ii) for a building or structure affixed to a dock or built on pilings, the
shortest vertical distance from high high tide to the highest point of
that building or structure;
"Highway" includes a public street, road, path, lane, walkway, trail, bridge,
viaduct, thoroughfare and any other way, but specifically excludes private rights
of way on private property;
"High Level Support Services Housing" means the use of an otherwise residential
duplex or multiple family residential building to include housing that is fully operated
by a third party service provider that requires full support, such as emergency
shelters, 24/7 care for people requiring assistance with mental illness, or people
that have addictions to drugs or alcohol;
"Home Occupation" means the accessory use of a residential dwelling unit for the
purposes of a commercial occupation, profession or craft conducted by its full-
time resident, and in accordance with the regulations contained in Section 402 of
this Bylaw;
"Hostel" means the use of a building, which building is at least 100 m2 (1,076 ft2) in
gross floor area, for commercial tourist accommodation in the form of one or more
dormitories for sleeping facilities and common bathrooms, kitchen, dining and
social facilities, specifically excluding private guest rooms and dwelling units;
"Hotel" means the use of one or more buildings providing four (4) or more separate
guest rooms or complete dwelling units, or combination, with separate entrances to
a common hallway or walkway for commercial tourist accommodation use, only
functioning collectively from an on-site office and staffed lobby, and may include
any one or more of the following uses if accessory:
(a) commercial entertainment,
(b) commercial recreation,
(c) recreational services,
(d) restaurant,
(e) spa, and
(f) pub/lounge, provided that the hotel contains at least 50 guest
rooms/dwelling units and provides dining and meeting room facilities;
I
"Industry, Light" means the use of land, buildings or structures for:
(a) wholesale trade,
(b) warehousing, including packing and crating and mini-storage, and
(c) light manufacturing or servicing of an article, substance, material, fabric
or compound;
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"Industry, Medium" means the use of land, buildings or structures for:
(a) assembling, processing, manufacturing, servicing or repairing of a
product, article, substance, material, fabric or compound,
(b) moving, crushing, washing, screening, processing or storage of soil,
(c) high technology uses and industries, and
(d) recycling facility and transfer station;
"Industry, Service" means the use of land, buildings or structures for:
(a) wholesale trade,
(b) warehousing, including packing and crating and mini-storage,
(c) preparation of food products, including bakery but excluding fish
processing, and
(d) testing, servicing, repairing or maintenance of an article or substance,
including artisan shops;
J
K
"Kennel" means the use of land, building or structure for the keeping, grooming,
breeding, training and boarding of five or more dogs or cats which are more than
four (4) months of age, plus their offspring, and may include accessory veterinary
services;
L
"Landscaping" means any combination of trees, bushes, plants, flowers, lawns
and other vegetation, including combined with bark mulch, decorative boulders
and gravel, decorative paving, planters, sculptures, fences and the like, all fully
and suitably arranged and maintained so as to enhance the appearance of a
property, or where required, to effectively screen a building, lot, portion of a lot,
storage or other use. Landscaping does not include parking areas, sidewalks,
uncleared undergrowth or weed growth;
"Lane" means a highway not exceeding 8 m (26 ft) in width, intended to provide
only secondary access to a lot;
"Loading Space" means a space for the loading and unloading of a vehicle, either
outside or inside a building or structure, but specifically excludes maneuvering
aisles and other areas providing access for the space;
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"Lot" means a parcel of land registered in the Land Title Office Registry and
includes parcels and strata lots created by bare land strata subdivision, specifically
excluding areas dedicated as road or park on a plan of subdivision, and:
(a) "corner lot" means a lot which abuts two or more intersecting highways;
(b) "through lot" means a lot abutting two parallel or approximately
parallel highways or any combination of highway common property access
route and a body of water;
"Lot Coverage" means the total horizontal area of all buildings or parts thereof, as
measured from the outermost perimeter of all buildings on the lot, and expressed
as a percentage of the total area of the lot;
"Lot Line" means the property boundary lines of a lot, as identified by survey or
other description as registered in the Land Title Office Registry where such records
are current and accurate, and
(a) "front lot line" means the property boundary line of the lot and the
highway it abuts and gains primary access from, however:
(i) in the case of a corner lot, means the shortest lot line abutting the
highway;
(ii) in the case of a panhandle lot, means the lot line or lines common
to a lot and an abutting highway and the lot line approximately
parallel to such line at the end of the panhandle access strip;
(iii) in the case of a through lot, means both the lot lines abutting two
parallel or approximately parallel highways or combination of
highway, common property access route or the water;
(iv) in the case of a lot that gains access other than from an abutting
highway, means the lot line from which it gains access, be that
easement area, private road, forest service road or water;
(b) "rear lot line" means the lot line furthest from, and opposite to, the front
lot line, and, in the case of a triangular shaped lot, a line 3 m (10 ft) in length
entirely within the lot, parallel to and at a maximum distance from the front
lot line;
(c) "side lot line" means the exterior side lot line or the interior side lot line or
both;
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(d) "exterior side lot line" means the lot line(s) common to the lot and an
abutting highway (other than a path, lane, walkway, trail), that is not the front
lot line;
(e) "interior side lot line" means the lot line(s) connecting the front and rear
lot lines, common to the lot and another lot or lane;
"Lot Width" means the length of a straight line perpendicular to a straight line
connecting the mid-point of the front lot line and rear lot line, except:
(a) in the case of a panhandle lot, the front lot line is the portion at the end of
the panhandle access strip, not abutting the highway;
(b) in the case of a through lot, the measurement is at mid-point of the two
front lot lines; and
(c) in the case of a lot on the rounded portion of cul-de-sac, the measurement
is taken 7.5 m (25 ft) back from the centre-point of the front lot line;
M
"Major Road" means a highway designated an arterial or collector road, other than
a minor collector road, pursuant to District bylaws and transportation plans;
"Manufactured Home" means a building containing a dwelling unit, certified under
Canadian Standards Association (CSA) standard Z-240 or CSA standard A-277 (as
updated from time to time), designed to be moved from time to time, which arrives
at the lot complete and ready for occupancy except for placing on suitable
foundations, connection to utilities, and incidental assembly, and is used only for
residential purposes, specifically excluding recreational vehicles;
"Manufactured Home Park" means the residential use of land for the purpose of
providing pads for two or more manufactured homes, each within its own
manufactured home space, and accessory useable open space not less than 5% of the
lot area, all in accordance with the provisions of the MH Zone, and subject to
compliance with the District's Mobile Home Park Bylaw;
"Manufactured Home Space" means an area of land within a manufactured home
park designated for the exclusive use of one manufactured home, the total horizontal
area of which home plus all additions, accessory buildings and structures is not to
occupy more than 50% of the space;
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"Marina" means the use of land, buildings or structures for the commercial or non-
commercial moorage of watercraft, excluding permanent storage, and may
include any or all of the following as accessory uses only:
(a) Sale or rental of watercraft,
(b) Marine-related charters and tours,
(c) Marine fueling station,
(d) Marine-related retail supplies and equipment,
(e) Boat Building and Repair,
(f) Restaurant,
(g) Bistro/Café,
(h) Marina management office,
(i) One Accessory Residential Dwelling Unit;
"Marine Recreation" means non-commercial leisure or recreational activities on
or in the water, such as fishing, swimming, boating and water skiing;
"Microbrewery" means a Neighbourhood Pub that manufactures up to 6,000
hectolitres of beer per year for on-site consumption and for sale on-site or to an
off-site licensed establishment and/or liquor store within the local distribution
area. [Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1194, 2016]
"Mixed Commercial/Residential" means the use of a building containing a
combination of:
(a) commercial uses that are otherwise permitted within the Zone on any
storey, including commercial tourist accommodation uses not on the first storey,
and
(b) residential uses located exclusively at the second storey or higher,
unless otherwise specified in a particular Zone;
"Mixed Commercial/Resort Condo" means the use of a building containing a
combination of:
(a) commercial uses that are otherwise permitted within the Zone, excluding
commercial tourist accommodation uses, on any storey; and
(b) commercial tourist accommodation uses located exclusively at the second
storey or higher;
"Mixed Industrial/Residential" means the use of a building containing a
combination of:
(a) industrial uses that are otherwise permitted within the Zone, and
(b) residential uses located exclusively at the second storey or higher;
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"Mobile Vending" means the provision of merchandise, services, or food, while
temporarily stationary but primarily on foot, bicycle, vehicle or any other means of
transportation or with any type of mobile receptacle, including but not limited to
carts, tables, and wagons, other than a delivery vehicle owned and operated by a
licensed retailer or wholesaler within the District, and specifically excluding
hawkers, hucksters and peddlers;
"Moderate Level Support Services Housing" means the use of an otherwise
residential duplex or multiple family residential building to include housing that has
the option to provide services within the dwelling units for people that require
social service assistance, for people that are victims of abuse, assisted living units
with medical need, or disabilities;
"Motel" means a building, or group of buildings on the same lot, providing four (4)
or more separate guest rooms or dwelling units with the entrance to each room being
to the outside of the building, for commercial tourist accommodation use only,
functioning from an on-site staffed office, and with on-site parking in close
proximity to each guest room or dwelling unit;
"Multiple Family Residential" (or "MFR") means a building, or group of buildings
on the same lot, each containing three or more dwelling units, for residential use only
and specifically excluding commercial tourist accommodation, on a lot which includes
a minimum useable outdoor recreation/ amenity space of:
(a) 16 m2 per bedroom when in the R-2 Zone;
(b) 20 m2 per bedroom when in the R-3 Zone;
(c) 8 m2 per bedroom when in all other Zones (including the residential
component of the mixed residential/commercial and mixed residential/industrial
uses);
N
"N/A" means not applicable, in the sense that a specific regulation under the
provision noted is not specifically identified in this Bylaw, however the
calculations of other regulations may effectively result in a limitation under that
provision. (For example, gross floor area for a principal building may have an N/A symbol
yet the maximum available would be limited by the combined application of floor area ratio,
lot coverage, height and other regulations.) "N/A" does not mean zero or unlimited,
as the case may be.
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"Natural Boundary" means the visible high water mark of any ocean, lake,
watercourse or other body of water where the presence and action of water are so
common and usual, and so long continued in ordinary years, as to mark on the
soil of the bed of the body of water a character distinct from that of its banks, in
vegetation as well as in the nature of the soil itself, and if shown, shall be deemed
to be that surveyed and identified on a plan registered with the Land Title Office
within the previous six (6) months;
"Neighbourhood Pub" means an establishment operating as a neighbourhood
public house under a "D" type licence issued pursuant to the Liquor Control and
Licensing Act;
O
"Outdoor Recreation" means the commercial or non-commercial use of land, with
or without accessory buildings and structures, for a recreational activity undertaken
where the outdoor setting and landscape is a significant element in the activity,
and the density of recreational users is not a significant element, and includes park
or open space, playing field, botanical garden, arboretum, and outdoor exhibits,
excluding golf courses;
"Outdoor Sales" means the use of land, buildings and structures for the retail sale
or rental of items that are of such a size or quantity so as to typically and primarily
be displayed outdoors, such as:
(a) lumber and building products,
(b) nurseries, soils and garden supplies,
(c) recreational vehicles, automobiles and boats,
and includes accessory indoor retail and accessory administration office.
P
"Park" means land for public use or intended for primarily non-commercial
outdoor recreational purposes, and includes archeological, historical or natural
sites;
"Parking Lot" means the principal use of land for parking spaces and maneuvering
aisles for the short-term parking of vehicles, and specifically excluding overnight
parking or storage;
"Parking Space" means the space for the parking of one vehicle either outside or
inside a building or structure, including garage or carport, excluding maneuvering
aisles and areas providing access to the space;
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"Permitted Use, Principal" means the permissible purpose for which land,
buildings or structures may be used, with or without establishment of other uses;
"Permitted Use, Secondary" means the permissible purpose for which land,
buildings or structures may be used, only permitted in conjunction with a principal
permitted use;
"Personal Services" means the use of a building for the provision of professional
or personal services, with or without the accessory sale of goods, wares,
merchandise, articles, or things directly related to such services, and includes a
barber shop, beauty salon and aesthetics, health care office, tattoo parlour, shoe
repair shop, dry cleaning shop, and launderette, specifically excluding financial
institutions, commercial entertainment and offices; [Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1309,
2022]
"Place of Worship" means the use of a building used for religious worship and
accessory assembly, entertainment and educational purposes and one accessory
residential dwelling unit;
"Pocket Neighbourhood Residential" means a multiple family residential
development in which four or more small Single Family Dwellings are grouped
around a shared central green space, connected by walkways, served by shared
parking areas and includes a minimum usable outdoor recreation / amenity space
of 20 m2 per bedroom; [Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1208, 2016]
"Principal Residence - Non-Property Owner" means the dwelling where an
individual lives, makes their home, and conducts their daily affairs including,
without limitation, paying bills and receiving mail and is generally the dwelling
unit with the residential address used on documentation related to billing,
identification, taxation and insurance purposes, including, without limitation,
income tax returns, Medical Services Plan documentation, driver's licences,
personal identification, vehicle registration and utility bills; [Zoning Amendment
Bylaw No. 1310, 2022]
"Principal Residence - Property Owner" means the dwelling where an individual
lives and is the property where the person claims the provincial home owner
grant; [Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1310, 2022]
"Public Administration & Utility" means the use of land, buildings or structures
for non-commercial management of public resources and provision of public
services to the community, and includes parks, hospitals, cemetery, community
centres, emergency services, libraries, museums, law courts and the municipal hall;
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"Public Assembly" means the use of land, buildings or structures for primarily
non-commercial exhibits, special events, or meetings and includes an auditorium,
place of worship, museum, community centres, fraternal lodge, youth centre or
senior citizens complex, specifically excluding commercial entertainment and
commercial recreation;
Q
R
"Recreational Services" means the commercial use of land, buildings or structures
for sports and leisure activities and services, both on and off shore, and includes
tours, charters, a health club, spa or swimming pool, specifically excluding a
fairground;
"Recreational Vehicle (RV)" means any camper, travel trailer, fifth wheel or
motor home with a maximum width of 2.6m in transit mode which can be used to
provide sleeping accommodation and which is capable of being licensed for
highway use pursuant to the Motor Vehicle Act or any subsequent Act or Acts
which may be enacted in substitution therefore; [Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1256,
2019]
"Rental Multiple Family" means a building, or a group of buildings on the same
lot, each containing three or more dwelling units for residential use only under a
long-term residential rental tenure. [Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1312, 2022]
"Residential" means the occupancy or use of a building or part thereof as a dwelling
unit, as the residence and domicile of a person or family who intend to return when
absent, and excludes commercial tourist accommodation;
"Residential Rental Tenure" means the occupation of a dwelling unit for residential
purposes under a tenancy agreement according to the Residential Tenancy Act for a
period of at least 4 months, and excludes occupation of a dwelling by the owner.
[Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1312, 2022]
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"Resort Condo" means a building, or group of buildings, providing two or more
separate dwelling units, for commercial tourist accommodation use only, without the
accessory uses commonly associated with or specifically permitted with hotels or
motels. The building(s) must be on the same lot or within the strata plan, except
for the parcels within the CS-5 Zone along Peninsula Road, as illustrated below
("Reef Point"), in which case there may be only one unit per lot:
"Restaurant" means an eating establishment where food is prepared and served,
in a building on the same lot, to the public for consumption primarily at tables
within the building or on a patio on the same lot, specifically excluding drive-
through uses, neighbourhood pubs and establishments that have a liquor primary
licence;
"Retail" means the business of selling goods, wares or merchandise to the ultimate
consumer for personal consumption or household use, and not for resale
purposes, including boutique retail but specifically excluding personal services,
outdoor sales, convenience store and mobile vending;
S
"School" means the use of land, buildings or structures for the provision of
education to children or adults, and includes pre-school, kindergarten,
elementary, middle, secondary and post-secondary institutions, as well as
language and other professional or technical education;
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"Screening" means a continuous fencing, wall, compact hedge or combination
thereof, supplemented with landscaping, that effectively provide a visual
separation or enclosure for a building, lot, portion of a lot, storage or other use, and
is broken only by limited access drives and walks;
"Secondary Suite":
(a) in all instances other than a Vacation Rental (VR-1) designation, means
one separate accessory dwelling unit, for residential use only, located within a
single family dwelling, in accordance with Section 403 of this Bylaw; or
(b) in a building with a Vacation Rental (VR-1) or a Vacation Rental (VR-2)
designation, means one or two separate accessory dwelling units used for
either residential use or commercial tourist accommodation in accordance with
Section 406 of this Bylaw; [Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1241, 2019]
"Service Station" means the use of land, buildings and structures for the retail sale
of motor fuels and lubricants, including alternative energy for vehicles, and which
may include any or all of the following as accessory uses only:
(a) auto repair shop;
(b) towing service;
(c) retail sale of automobile accessories; and
(d) convenience retail not exceeding 50 m² (540 ft²) of gross floor area;
"Single Family Dwelling" (or "SFD") means a detached principal building
(including a manufactured home) that consists of one dwelling unit, and may contain
a second dwelling unit in the form of a secondary suite where specifically permitted,
all used for residential use only unless commercial tourist accommodation is
specifically permitted and established in accordance with:
(a) the bed and breakfast provisions of Section 404 of this Bylaw;
(b) the guest house provisions of Section 405 of this Bylaw; or
(c) the vacation rental provisions of Section 406 of this Bylaw;
"Staff Housing" means the accessory residential use associated with but
subordinate to, and occupied by the current employees of, one or more principal
permitted uses on the lot on which it is located, or, in the case of comprehensive
development Zones in accordance with the conditions under the CD Zone, and
noting:
(a) Staff Housing may be provided under the terms of a housing agreement
with the District pursuant to section 905 of the Local Government Act;
(b) accessory residential use, for the purposes of this definition, means any
combination of accessory residential dwelling units or bedrooms in a
communal facility with common bathrooms, kitchen, dining and social
facilities (not exceeding 6 bedrooms per communal facility), each bedroom
considered one (1) "staff housing unit";
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"Storey" means that part of a building situated between the top of any floor and
the top of the floor next above it, and if there is no floor above it, that portion
between the top of such floor and the ceiling above, not including a basement or
unused and non-habitable attic;
"Studio" means primarily commercial use of a building for the production and sale
of photographs, paintings, sculptures, jewelry, crafts and similar art, specifically
excluding residential use unless in accordance with a mixed residential/commercial
use designation;
"Structure" means anything that is constructed, fixed to, supported by or sunk
into land or water;
T
"Take Out Food Services" means an eating establishment where food is prepared
in a building on the same lot, without table service or seating and sold to the public
primarily for consumption off-site;
"Tourist Accommodation Suite" means the accessory use of a portion of a single
family dwelling where a single bedroom is used as a guest room, provided in
accordance with Section 409 of this Bylaw; [Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1327, 2023]
U
V
"Vacation Rental" means the use of an otherwise residential dwelling unit for
commercial tourist accommodation, provided in accordance with Section 406 of this
Bylaw;
"Vehicle" means a vehicle licensed pursuant to the Motor Vehicle Act, with any
vehicle which has not been licensed for a period of one (1) year and which is not
stored in a building shall be deemed a derelict vehicle;
W
"Watercourse" means any natural or man-made drainage course or source of
water, intermittent or not, including any lake, river, creek, spring, ravine, swamp,
or source or ground or surface water, or as designated by the Ministry of
Environment;
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"Wholesale Trade" means the commercial use of land, buildings or structures for
the purpose of:
(a) selling merchandise to retailers;
(b) selling merchandise to industrial, commercial, institutional, or
professional business users;
(c) selling merchandise to other wholesalers; or
(d) acting as agents or brokers and buying merchandise for or selling
merchandise to such individuals or companies;
X
Y
"Yard" means that portion of a lot where the siting of buildings or structures is
prohibited by the minimum setback regulations of this Bylaw, and includes:
(a) "front yard" means that part of a lot measured perpendicularly from the
front lot line a distance of the front yard minimum setback and extending
across the full width of the lot parallel to the front lot line;
(b) "rear yard" means that part of a lot measured perpendicularly from the
rear lot line a distance of the rear yard minimum setback and extending
across the full width of the lot parallel to the rear lot line;
(c) "side yard" means those parts of a lot extending from the front yard to
the rear yard and lying between:
(i) the interior side lot line(s) and the distance measured
perpendicularly from the interior side minimum setback(s), and, if
any,
(i) the exterior side lot line(s) and the distance measured
perpendicularly from the exterior side minimum setback(s);
Z
"Zone" means an area of land established under Division 200 and the Schedules
of this Bylaw and subject to regulation in accordance with this Bylaw;
103.2 Defined terms are italicized in this Bylaw (other than headings and most
tables) for convenience purposes only, and the above definitions apply
whether a term is italicized or not.
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104 MEASUREMENTS
104.1 All regulations and measurements are in metric. Imperial equivalents are
provided for convenience only and have no force or effect.
105 SEVERABILITY
105.1 Any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this Bylaw, which is
for any reason held to be invalid by the decision of any Court of competent
jurisdiction, may be severed from the balance of this Bylaw without
affecting the validity of the remaining portions of this Bylaw.
105.2 For greater certainty, for Zones that include density-bonusing provisions,
should any measure of density, condition or amenity be held to be invalid
by the decision of any Court of competent jurisdiction, that measure of
density, condition or amenity may be severed without affecting the
validity of the density-bonusing scheme and other measures of density,
conditions or amenities.
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DIVISION 200 - CREATION OF ZONING DISTRICTS
201 THE ENTIRE DISTRICT IS DIVIDED INTO ZONES
201.1 The District of Ucluelet is divided into the following Zones:
(1) as shown on the plan entitled "Zoning Map of the District of Ucluelet"
attached as Schedule "A"; and
(2) as detailed with prohibitions, regulations and requirements in the Zones
attached as Schedule "B":
Map
Symbol
Zone Category and Zone Name
Residential Zones
MH
Manufactured Home Park
R-1
R-1H
Single Family Residential
Single Family Residential Housing
R-2
Medium Density Residential
R-3
High Density Residential
R-4
R-5
R-6
Small Lot Single Family Residential
Compact Single-Family Residential
Infill Single Family Residential
RU
Rural Residential
Commercial & Mixed Commercial Accommodation
Zones (also includes CD-2B, CD-3B, CD-4, CD-5E and
parts of CD-5A CD-5B, CD-5D, CD-6)
CS-1
Village Square Commercial
CS-2
Service Commercial
CS-3
Service Station Commercial
CS-4
Neighbourhood Pub Commercial
CS-5
Tourist Commercial
CS-6
Tourist Commercial Waterfront
CS-7
Tourist Commercial & Residential
GH
Guest House
HS
Hostel
VR-1
Vacation Rental (VR-1)
Industrial Zones (also includes CD-1)
I-1
Industrial
I-2
Service Industrial
Institutional Zones
P-1
Public Institutional
P-2
Limited Institutional
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P-3
Village Square Institutional
Marine Zones
M-1
Small Craft Harbour Marine
M-2
Community Dock Marine
M-3
Marine Commercial
M-4
Marine Industrial
M-5
Marine Recreation & Protection
Comprehensive Development Zones
CD-1
Eco-Industrial Park
CD-2A
Big Beach - District Lot 281 (Lot 1)
CD-2B
Big Beach - Black Rock
CD-3A
Rainforest - District Lot 282
CD-3B
Rainforest - District Lot 281 (Remainder)
CD-4
Whiskey Landing
CD-5B
Former Weyco Forest Lands - Development Area #2
(Central Park)
CD-5C
Former Weyco Forest Lands - Development Area #3
(OceanWest)
CD-5D
Former Weyco Forest Lands - Development Area #4
(OceanWest Hotels)
CD-5E
CD-6
Former Weyco Forest Lands - Development Area #5
(OceanWest)
Minato Road
(3) For greater certainty, the Zone names and grouping into categories
reflects the predominant uses for the respective Zones, but mixed uses
and uses from other categories may be permitted in accordance with the
detailed listing and regulations in each respective Zone and this Bylaw.
201.2 The prohibitions, regulations and requirements of each Zone in this Bylaw
are applicable to the areas designated on the Zoning Map with the
corresponding alphabetical or alpha-numeric "Map Symbol".
201.3 For greater certainty, the entirety of the District, including marine (ocean)
areas, are regulated by this bylaw and the boundaries of Marine Zones
extend to the jurisdictional boundary of the District as determined by
letters patent, despite scaling on the Zoning Map. All marine areas are
zoned M-5 Marine Recreation & Protection Zone unless otherwise noted
on the Zoning Map.
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202 ZONE BOUNDARIES
202.1 Except as shown on the Zoning Map,
(1) where a Zone boundary is designated as following a highway or a
watercourse, the centerline of the highway or the watercourse is the Zone
boundary;
(2) where a Zone boundary does not follow a legally defined line, and where
distances are not specifically indicated, the location of the boundary is
determined by the electronic version of the Zoning Map to the centre of
each zoning line; and
(3) the natural boundary of the marine (ocean) shoreline is a Zone boundary.
202.2 Where a lot is divided by a Zone boundary, the areas created by such
division are deemed to be separate lots for the purpose of determining the
regulations and requirements of this Bylaw, except that setbacks between
the Zones are not required unless the lot is capable of being subdivided
along that Zone boundary.
203 COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT ZONES
The provisions in this section are provided for historical reference, interpretation and
informational purposes only:
203.1 CD Zone designations originally included large undeveloped or forested
areas, intended to be developed according to the master plan included
with each Zone, generally to include a mixture of uses at a maximum
density of 5 units per hectare based on the following equivalencies table,
except where otherwise noted. The maximum density may have been
increased to a maximum of 25 units per hectare upon provision of
additional public open space and other public amenities, with a
combination of different land uses accommodated in a Comprehensive
Development Area based on the following density equivalency table:
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0.5 single family dwelling unit/manufactured home
0.3 small lot single family residential lots (3,800 - 7,000 ft²)
0.3 vacation rental lots (1,000 - 1,300 m2)
0.5 vacation rental lots (1,300 - 1,600 m2)
0.7 vacation rental lots (>1,600 m2)
0.3 guest house lots (minimum lot size ½ acre - 1 acre)
1.0 multiple family residential dwelling unit
0.8 resort condo units
2.0 hotel rooms in a hotel with restaurant
3 motel units with kitchen facilities
3 motel units or camping spaces without kitchen facilities
2 recreational vehicle pads
30 square metres of gross floor area for environmentally friendly
industrial uses
30 square metres of gross floor area of a restaurant
40 square metres of gross floor area of retail commercial, personal
services
40 square metres of gross floor area of a public assembly or
recreational use.
203.2 The base density of 5 units per hectare assumed dedication of 5% of the CD
Area for public open space or parkland. This base density may have been
increased in the following manner:
Open Space Dedication/
Amenity Contribution
Maximum Density Allowed
5%
5 units/ha
15%
10 units/ha
25%
15 units/ha
35%
20 units/ha
40%
25 units/ha
203.3 For greater certainty, the regulations of each CD Zone are solely applicable
and the provisions of this section are intended only to inform the basis for
such density bonusing and to inform future potential zoning amendments.
One
"Planning"
Unit
=
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204 TEMPORARY USE PERMITS [Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1234, 2018]
204.1 In accordance with Section 492 of the Local Government Act, all properties
within the District of Ucluelet are designated as an area where Temporary
Use Permits may be issued to allow for short-term land uses and
development opportunities.
204.2 Objectives
(1) Provide flexibility to achieve short-term economic and social goals.
(2) Ensure long-term public policy for the area is not changed.
(3) Balance public and private interests.
(4) Maintain a reasonable level of compatibility with surrounding
development.
204.3 Permit Guidelines
(1) Permits can be issued for any period up to three years and could be
considered for renewal once for any further period up to three years.
(2) No public health and safety problems or environmental degradation
shall be created.
(3) Where warranted, environmental protection, post-development site
restoration and nuisance abatement measures, including noise
abatement, duration of operation hours and season, duration of
permitted use, traffic management, parking, performance security, and
establishing buffers and screens, may be required.
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DIVISION 300 - GENERAL PROHIBITIONS & REGULATIONS
301 GENERAL COMPLIANCE
301.1 No person shall use, occupy or permit any person to use or occupy any
land or building in contravention of this Bylaw.
301.2 Nothing contained in this Bylaw shall relieve any person from the
responsibility to seek and comply with other legislation applicable to that
use, activity or other matter regulated under this Bylaw.
301.3 Every use of land, building and structure permitted in each Zone shall
conform to all the regulations of the applicable Zone and all other
regulations of this Bylaw.
302 GENERAL PROHIBITIONS
302.1 No land, building or structure may be used or occupied, or left with no use,
except in conformity with this Bylaw.
302.2 No building or structure may be placed, constructed, sunk into, erected,
moved, sited, altered or enlarged:
(1) except in conformity with this Bylaw; or
(2) so as to cause any existing building or structure on the same lot to violate
the provisions of this Bylaw.
302.3 No subdivision may be approved:
(1) except in conformity with this Bylaw; or
(2) so as to cause any existing building or structure to violate the provisions
of this Bylaw.
303 PERMITTED AND PROHIBITED USES
303.1 No land, building or structure may be used for a use that is not specifically
listed under the heading "Permitted Uses" in the Zone that the land,
building or structure is located, and no building or structure may be placed,
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constructed, sunk into, erected, moved, sited, altered or enlarged for any
use other than a specifically permitted use in that Zone. For greater
certainty:
(1) A use listed under the "Secondary" subcategory of "Permitted Uses" is
only permitted if a use from the "Principal" subcategory is lawfully
established and ongoing.
(2) A use not specifically permitted in a Zone is prohibited from that Zone.
(3) A use not specifically permitted in this Bylaw is prohibited from the
District unless authorized by a Temporary Use Permit approved by the
District Council. [Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1234, 2018]
303.2 Despite Subsection 303.1, the following uses are permitted:
(1) in all Zones,
(a) utilities use provided that any associated building must not exceed a
gross floor area of 5 m2 (53.8 ft2);
(b) parks available daily for primarily non-commercial public use,
including accessory playground equipment, and recreational
facilities, and accessory parking areas;
(c) accessory buildings and accessory structures in accordance with Section
401;
(d) accessory off-street parking in accordance with Division 500;
(2) in Zones in which a residential use is permitted as a principal use, the
temporary use of camper, trailer or other recreational vehicle for
habitation during construction of the principal dwelling unit portion of a
single family dwelling or duplex on the same lot where:
(a) a building permit has been taken out to construct a principal dwelling
unit on the parcel;
(b) the building permit has been endorsed for a temporary shelter in
accordance with the District of Ucluelet's Building Bylaw;
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(c) the owner actively proceeds with the work to complete the principal
dwelling unit; and
(d) such use is for a period of time not longer than the lesser of:
(i) one year from issuance of the building permit for the principal
dwelling unit; or
(ii) fifteen (15) days following issuance of an occupancy permit for
the principal dwelling unit;
(3) in Zones in which a residential use is permitted as a principal use,
(a) affordable housing;
(b) staff housing;
(4) in Zones in which a single family dwelling is a principal permitted use, one
community care facility, in accordance with and so long as permitted by
section 20 of the Community Care and Assisted Living Act, S.B.C. 2002 c.7,
being either:
(a) a daycare centre for no more than 8 children in care; or
(b) a residence for no more than 10 persons, not more than 6 of whom
are persons in care.
303.3 Without limiting the generality of Subsection 303.1, the following uses are
prohibited in all Zones:
(1) the use of a tent, camper, trailer or other recreational vehicle, or any
structure for habitation purposes, except as noted in Subsection 303.2(2)
or unless specifically permitted within a Zone;
(2) the parking, storing, assembling or dismantling, for a total of thirty (30)
or more consecutive days of any of the following:
(a) more than one (1) unlicensed or derelict vehicle which is not in a
garage or carport;
(b) detached vehicle parts unless fully concealed within a building or
structure;
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(c) unlicensed or derelict vehicle, commercial vehicle, truck, bus,
container or contractor's equipment within a front yard;
(3) auto wrecking,
(4) salvage or scrap metal yards;
(5) drive-through uses;
(6) Cannabis Production or Cannabis Sales, except as expressly permitted
elsewhere in this Bylaw; [Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1228, 2018]
(7) the storage or other keeping of household or business garbage or waste
material, and their associated receptacles or containers, anywhere other
than within a principal building, except on the day of collection, unless
kept in:
(a) an accessory building or garage, or
(b) an animal-proof enclosure that is:
(i) fully enclosed on all sides, and has a roof, door(s) and a self-
latching device of a design and strength sufficient to prevent
access by animals, as per the criteria listed in Section 7 of the
District of Ucluelet Garbage Collection & Regulation Bylaw No. 960,
2004;
(ii) fully and suitably screened and landscaped on all sides except a
portion of one side facing the principal building for the purposes
of access; and
(iii) sited in accordance with the most restrictive setback
requirements for accessory buildings or structures for the Zone in
which the lot is located, despite any siting exceptions in the
Bylaw.
303.4 Without limiting the generality of Subsection 303.1, the following uses are
prohibited in all Marine Zones (M-1 through M-5):
(1) Commercial or recreational aquaculture;
(2) Boat, vessel or aircraft storage buildings; and
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(3) Landfills/ garbage dumps.
303.5 Where a Zone includes a "Minimum Lot Size", "Minimum Lot Frontage",
"Minimum Lot Depth" and "Minimum Lot Width", then a lot that does
not satisfy all minimum requirements for the regulated use may not be
used for that use, unless:
(1) the lot was created prior to the adoption of this Bylaw and no other
permitted use is available for the lot; or
(2) the regulation(s) which is not satisfied has been varied by Council or the
Board of Variance.
304 DENSITY REGULATIONS
304.1 Where a Zone includes a regulation entitled "Maximum Lot Coverage",
the lot coverage of all buildings and structures on the lot must not exceed the
percentage specified for the Zone in which the lot is located.
304.2 Where a Zone includes a regulation entitled "Maximum Floor Area Ratio",
the gross floor area of all buildings, including accessory buildings, on the lot
divided by the total area of the lot must not exceed the ratio identified for
the Zone in which the lot is located.
Floor Area Ratio = Gross Floor Area
Total Lot Area
304.3 Where a Zone includes a regulation entitled "Maximum Density" with:
(1) an absolute number of units figure, no lot may be subdivided and no lot
may be developed with more than the number of lots or units identified
for the Zone, and development area in the context of comprehensive
development (CD) Zones, in which the lot is located;
(2) a units/hectare figure, no lot may be subdivided and no lot may be
developed with more than the number of lots or units per hectare as
determined by applying the figure for the Zone in which the lot is located
to the area of the lot;
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(3) a square metre (m2) figure, no lot may be developed with more than the
square footage noted for the Zone, or development area in the context of
comprehensive development (CD) Zones, in which the lot is located to
the area of the lot.
304.4 For greater certainty,
(1) where more than one of the above density regulations apply to any
particular lot, the most restrictive governs; and
(2) in the context of comprehensive development (CD) Zones, the above
regulations may apply to either a lot or a development area or both, as
further specified in that CD Zone.
304.5 The density bonusing provisions of the Local Government Act are
incorporated into this Bylaw as follows:
(1) for Comprehensive Development (CD) Zones, in accordance with Section
203, with a "Base Density" of 5 units/hectare, and a "Bonus Density"
according to the Zone; and
(2) for all other Zones, where noted with the labels "Base Density" and
"Bonus Density", the latter only applicable upon the satisfaction of the
conditions noted (e.g. amenities and/or housing).
305 BUILDINGS & STRUCTURES - NUMBER, SIZE AND HEIGHT
305.1 Not more than one principal building may be sited on one lot, except as
expressly otherwise specified in a definition or a Zone.
305.2 Where a Zone includes a regulation entitled "Maximum Number" in
relation to a building or structure, no lot may contain more buildings and
structures (combined) than the number specified for the Zone in which the
lot is located.
305.3 Where a Zone includes a regulation entitled "Maximum Height", no
building or structure may be placed, constructed, sunk into, erected,
moved, sited, altered or enlarged in a manner that exceeds the height
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specified for the Zone, or development area in the context of
comprehensive development (CD) Zones, in which the building or structure
is located.
(1) For greater certainty, maximum height in a Zone may vary according to
the use of the building or structure, as specified in the Zone.
(2) Despite Subsection 305.3, the following may exceed the maximum height
regulations provided that such structures collectively cover no more
than five percent (5%) of the lot, and no more than five percent (5%) of
the roof area of a principal building:
(a) spires or belfries for Places of Worship,
(b) domes,
(c) monuments,
(d) fire and hose towers,
(e) observation towers,
(f) stadiums,
(g) aerials, transmission towers or radio towers,
(h) silos,
(i) chimneys,
(j) flag poles,
(k) masts,
(l) water tanks,
(m) solar panels and photovoltaic cells,
(n) cooling towers.
306 BUILDINGS & STRUCTURES - SETBACKS AND SITING
306.1 Where a Zone includes a regulation entitled "Minimum Setbacks", no
building or structure may be placed, constructed, sunk into, erected,
moved, sited, altered or enlarged nearer to the lot line than the distance
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specified for the Zone in which the building or structure is located, and for
greater certainty:
(1) setbacks may vary according to any combination of use, building,
structure or location within a Zone or adjacent Zone, or by lot dimensions,
or to a specific highway, and the provisions of this Bylaw must be
interpreted accordingly;
(2) any portion of a building or structure located below finished grade is
subject to all setbacks for the Zone in which the building or structure is
located.
306.2 In addition to minimum setback requirements of other parts of this Bylaw:
(1) No building or structure may be placed, constructed, sunk into, erected,
moved, sited, altered or enlarged within
(a) 7.5 m (25 ft) on the upland side of the natural boundary of the ocean,
(b) 30 m (98.5 ft) of the natural boundary of any other natural watercourse
or source of water supply,
except as expressly otherwise specified in a Zone, or in a registered
covenant under section 219 of the Land Title Act in favour of the District
or the Province. [Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1216, 2017]
(2) For purposes of vision clearance,
(a) no fence, wall, building or structure, other than a permitted principal
building, may be placed, constructed, sunk into, erected, moved,
sited, altered or enlarged to a height exceeding 1.2 m (4 ft), and
(b) no hedge, bush, shrub, tree or other growth may be maintained or
allowed to grow,
so as to obstruct vision in the area bounded triangularly by extending a
minimum 6 m (20 ft) boundary along the lot lines from the point of the
exterior corner intersection of the lot lines and a line connecting these
two points, as illustrated below:
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306.3 Despite Subsection 306.1, the following are permitted despite minimum
setback requirements but subject to the conditions noted in Subsection
306.2, other requirements of this Bylaw and below:
(1) one fence along each property line;
(2) steps;
(3) eaves and gutters, cornices, sills, bay windows, chimneys or other
similar features, provided that such projections do not project more than
0.6 m (2 ft) into the setback area;
(4) open porches, marquees, canopies, balconies, and sun shades provided
that such projections do not project more than 1.2 m (4 ft) into the setback
area;
(5) arbors and trellises, fishponds, ornaments, flagpoles or similar garden
features;
(6) an uncovered and fully open patio at or within 61 cm (24 inches) of the
ground in any Zone;
(7) an uncovered patio or terrace, which may be open or enclosed, in a RU,
R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, R-5, R-6 or MH Zone or on a lot with the principal use
of a single family dwelling or duplex dwelling in a CD Zone. [Zoning
Amendment Bylaw No. 1269, 2020] Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1284, 2021]
Lot
Lot
Lot
Lot
Street
Centreline
Street
Centreline
Lot
Lot
6m
6m
Street
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307 SUBDIVISION - CREATION OF LOTS
307.1 Where a Zone includes a regulation entitled "Minimum Lot Size", no lot
may be created by subdivision that has an area less than the figure
specified for the Zone in which the lot is located.
307.2 No lot may be created by subdivision that has a frontage less than 15 m (50
ft), however:
(1) despite 307.2, the minimum lot frontage for a lot on the rounded portion
of a cul-de-sac or a curved street is 9 m (30 ft), measured at a point 7.5 m
(25 ft) back from the front lot line radial from the street centre of
curvature;
(2) despite 307.2 and 307.2(1), where a Zone includes a regulation entitled
"Minimum Lot Frontage", either for the Zone or according to use
permitted within that Zone, then no lot for that use may be created by
subdivision that has a frontage less than the figure specified for that use
within the Zone.
307.3 Where a Zone includes a regulation entitled "Minimum Lot Width", no lot
may be created by subdivision that has lot width less than the figure
specified for the Zone in which the lot is located.
307.4 For all Zones, no panhandle lot may be created by subdivision unless the
panhandle (access strip) is a minimum width of:
(1) 20 m (66 ft), where further subdivision of the lot is possible under the
provisions of this Bylaw; or
(2) 6 m (20 ft), where further subdivision is not possible, unless back to back
(abutting) panhandles are created, in which case each panhandle shall
have a minimum width of 3.5 m (11.5 ft).
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DIVISION 400 - SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS
401 ACCESSORY BUILDINGS & STRUCTURES
401.1 Accessory buildings and accessory structures are permitted on any lot subject
to compliance with the more restrictive of:
(1) the prohibitions, restrictions and regulations of the Zone in which the lot
is located; and
(2) all the provisions of this Section.
401.2 No accessory buildings or accessory structure may be placed, constructed,
sunk into, erected, moved, sited, altered or enlarged unless:
(1) the principal permitted use is being carried out on the lot; or
(2) the principal building for such use is under construction with a valid and
current building permit.
401.3 No accessory building or accessory structure may contain a dwelling unit or
be used for the purposes of habitation, except for a guest cottage or accessory
residential dwelling unit in a Zone that lists such as a permitted use. [Zoning
Amendment Bylaw No. 1259, 2019]
401.4 No accessory building or accessory structure may be located in a front yard,
except:
(1) a garage or carport in accordance with all of the following conditions:
(a) topographical reasons of the lot prevent or significantly hinder the
garage or carport to be located in other parts of the lot, as certified by
a professional engineer;
(b) the garage or carport is located in an excavation in as little of the front
yard as possible, such that no part of the garage, apart from its roof,
or carport may:
(i) extend more than 1.2 m (4 ft) above the surface of the finished
grade at any point other than the driveway, and
(ii) be less than 3 m (10 ft) from the front lot line.
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(2) on the waterfront portion of a through lot,
(a) a guest cottage in a Zone that lists such as a permitted use,
(b) a boathouse or similar accessory building or structure related to use of
the marine areas.
(c) an accessory residential dwelling unit in a Zone that lists such as a
permitted use. [Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1310, 2022]
(3) an accessory residential dwelling unit in a Zone that lists such as a permitted
use. [Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1310, 2022]
401.5 Any building (such as garage) is deemed to be an accessory building unless it
is attached to and shares a foundation and wall with opening, common
services and functional use and integration, with the principal building for
at least 15% of the total perimeter of the principal building.
402 HOME OCCUPATIONS
402.1 Where a Zone specifically includes home occupation as a permitted use, all
the following conditions must be satisfied for the establishment and
continued use and operation of the home occupation:
(1) Only one home occupation per dwelling unit is permitted and must be
conducted from within the dwelling unit or accessory building on the same
lot, or combination.
(2) For single family dwellings, only one home occupation is permitted per lot,
either from the principal dwelling unit or a secondary suite, if permitted.
(3) A home occupation is not permitted in a guest house, guest cottage, vacation
rental, resort condo or other commercial tourist accommodation.
(4) The home occupation
(a) must be solely operated by one or two persons who are full-time and
present residents of the dwelling unit, and
(b) may involve the employment of one additional person who is a non-
resident.
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(5) The maximum gross floor area of the home occupation must not exceed 40%
of the gross floor area of the dwelling unit (or secondary suite if operating
from a secondary suite).
(6) Only goods manufactured, produced or assembled within the home
occupation portion of the dwelling unit or accessory buildings may be sold
from the dwelling unit or accessory buildings.
(7) Exterior Appearance:
(a) Not more than one non-illuminated sign not exceeding 0.18 m2 (2 ft2)
in total area may be posted per home occupation, either on the dwelling
unit or in a window, freestanding or on a fence, but at all times in
accordance with and subject to more restrictive regulations and
requirements under the District's Sign Bylaw.
(b) Otherwise, there must be no external indication of the existence of
the home occupation, whether by displays, floodlighting, storage of
materials, alteration of the appearance of building(s) or by any other
means.
(8) Home occupations must not discharge or emit the following across lot
lines:
(a) dust, odorous, toxic or noxious matter or vapours;
(b) heat, glare, electrical interference or radiation;
(c) recurring ground vibration;
(d) noise levels exceeding 55 decibels.
(9) A valid District of Ucluelet Business Licence is required for a home
occupation use.
(10) Off-street parking must be provided in accordance with Division 500.
402.2 For greater certainty, Bed & Breakfasts, Vacation Rentals or other commercial
tourist accommodation may not be conducted as a home occupation under this
Section.
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403 SECONDARY SUITES
403.1 Where a Zone specifically includes Secondary Suite as a permitted use, all
the following conditions must be satisfied for the establishment and
continued use and operation of the secondary suite:
(1) Secondary Suites are only permitted:
(a) in the Zones where single family dwelling or vacation rental is listed as
a principal permitted use and secondary suite is identified as a secondary
permitted use;
(b) accessory to a permanent residential use and administered by the full-
time and present resident;
(c) within one single family dwelling per lot; and
(d) within a building and on a lot that does not include a Daycare Centre
or other Community Care Facility.
(2) A Secondary Suite must not have more than 2 bedrooms.
(3) The gross floor area of the secondary suite must not exceed the lesser of:
(a) 90 m2 (969 ft2); or
(b) 35% of the habitable area of the single family dwelling in which it is
located.
(4) A Secondary Suite must comply with all relevant provisions of the BC
Building Code.
(5) Deleted by [Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1310, 2022]
(6) Off-street parking must be provided in accordance with Division 500.
403.2 For greater certainty, notwithstanding other provisions of this Bylaw,
Secondary Suites:
(1) must not contain a home occupation if the principal dwelling unit contains
a home occupation;
(2) must not be established or operate in a single family dwelling that is used
as a Guest House. [Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1326, 2023]
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404 BED & BREAKFASTS [Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1310, 2022]
404.1 One bed and breakfast use is permitted within a single family dwelling if all
the following conditions are satisfied for the establishment and continued
use and operation of the bed and breakfast:
(1) Bed and Breakfasts are only permitted:
(a) in the Zones where single family dwelling is listed as a principal
permitted use and bed and breakfast is identified as a secondary permitted
use;
(b) accessory to a permanent residential use and must be administered by
an occupant of the single family dwelling for whom the single family
dwelling is their principal residence;
(c) within one single family dwelling per lot; and
(d) within a building and on a lot that does not include a Daycare Centre
or a Community Care Facility.
(2) A maximum of three (3) guest rooms may be used for the bed and breakfast
with a maximum occupancy of two (2) guests per room.
(3) The gross floor area devoted to the bed and breakfast use must not exceed
35% of the habitable area of the single family dwelling in which it is
located.
(4) The area designated for Bed and Breakfast use (including guest rooms and
any common room provided outside of the residential occupant's
personal area) must not contain the following.
(a) Cooking facilities or appliances, with the exception of a microwave,
toaster, kettle and/or coffee maker;
(b) 220-volt supply which could be used for larger appliances;
(c) Refrigerators in excess of 5.0 cubic feet capacity
(5) A valid District of Ucluelet Business Licence is required in order to
register a bed and breakfast.
(6) Off-street parking must be provided in accordance with Division 500.
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(7) [Deleted by Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1344, 2024]
(8) [Deleted by Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1344, 2024]
(9) [Deleted by Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1344, 2024]
(10) [Deleted by Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1344, 2024]
404.2 For greater certainty, notwithstanding other provisions of this Bylaw, Bed
and Breakfasts:
(1) must not be combined with Guest House, Vacation Rentals, Resort Condo
or other commercial tourist accommodation;
(2) must not be combined with Guest Cottage use unless guest cottage is a
specifically permitted use for the Zone in which the Bed & Breakfast is
located; and
(3) must not be combined with or located, in whole or in part, in a duplex,
multiple family residential building, mixed commercial/ residential building, or
mixed industrial/residential building;
(4) must not be located in an accessory residential dwelling unit, in a secondary
suite or in the area of a single family dwelling which was formerly a
secondary suite.
405 GUEST HOUSES & GUEST COTTAGES
405.1 Where a Zone specifically includes Guest House as a permitted use, one
guest house use is permitted within a single family dwelling if all the
following conditions are satisfied for the establishment and continued use
and operation of the guest house:
(1) Guest Houses are only permitted:
(a) in the GH and CD Zones where Guest House is listed as a permitted
use;
(b) as accessory to a permanent residential use and administered by the
full-time and present resident;
(c) within one building per lot;
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(d) within a building and on a lot that does not include a Daycare Centre
or other Community Care Facility.
(2) The number of guest rooms may vary according to Zone and lot size, and
unless otherwise specified in a Zone, a minimum of three (3) guest rooms
must, and a maximum of six (6) guest rooms may, be used for the Guest
House.
(3) The area designated for Guest House use (including guest rooms and any
common room provided outside of the residential occupant's personal
area) must not contain the following:
(a) Cooking Facilities, with the exception of:
(i) Kettle
(ii) Coffee maker
(iii) Toaster (not including a toaster-oven)
(iv) Microwave (excluding convection/microwave combination)
(b) 220 volt supply which could be used for larger appliances;
(c) Refrigerators in excess of 6.0 cubic feet capacity
(4) A valid District of Ucluelet Business Licence is required in order to
register a Guest House.
(5) Off-street parking must be provided in accordance with Division 500.
405.2 Where a Zone specifically includes Guest Cottage as a permitted use, all the
following conditions must be satisfied for the establishment and continued
use and operation of the guest cottage:
(1) Guest Cottages are only permitted:
(a) in the GH and CD Zones where Guest Cottage is listed as a permitted
use;
(b) in conjunction with a guest house or single family dwelling;
(c) as accessory to a permanent residential use and administered by the
full-time and present resident occupying the principal Single Family
Dwelling or Guest House; [Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1267, 2020]
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(2) Guest Cottages must not be attached to each other and must exist as
separate independent buildings;
(3) The number of guest cottages may vary according to Zone and lot size,
and unless otherwise specified in a Zone, a maximum of four (4) guest
cottages may be permitted per lot.
(4) A valid District of Ucluelet Business Licence is required in order to
register a Guest Cottage.
(5) Off-street parking must be provided in accordance with Division 500.
405.3 For greater certainty, notwithstanding other provisions of this Bylaw:
(1) Guest House must not be combined with Bed and Breakfast, Vacation
Rentals, Resort Condo or other commercial tourist accommodation,
(2) Guest Cottage must not be combined with Vacation Rentals, Resort Condo
or other commercial tourist accommodation, except Bed and Breakfast, and
(3) Guest House or Guest Cottage uses must not be combined with or located,
in whole or in part, in a duplex, multiple family residential building, mixed
commercial/residential, mixed industrial/residential, or in a secondary suite.
[Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1310, 2022]
(4) A Guest House may or may not provide meals to its overnight occupants.
406 VACATION RENTALS
406.1 Where a Zone specifically includes Vacation Rental (VR-1) or Vacation Rental
(VR-2) as a permitted use, all the following conditions must be satisfied for
the establishment and continued use and operation of the vacation rental:
(1) The "VR-1" designation restricts the commercial tourist accommodation as:
(a) accessory to a permanent residential use and administered by the full-
time and present resident; [Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1387, 2025]
(b) occupying a maximum of two (2) dwelling units; [Zoning Amendment
Bylaw No. 1387, 2025]
(c) [deleted by Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1387, 2025]
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(2) The "VR-2" designation permits the commercial tourist accommodation as:
[Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1241, 2019]
(a) accessory to a permanent residential use and administered by the full-
time and present resident.
(b) occupying the principle dwelling or a maximum of two (2) secondary
suites or a combination of those dwelling units as long as one of the
dwelling units within the principle building is occupied by a
permanent and present residential use.
(c) in no case shall the secondary suite component of the principle
building occupy less than fifteen percent (15%) of the principle
building on the lot, and in no part of an accessory building.
(d) in no case shall the principle dwelling component of the principle
building occupy less than sixty (60%) of the principle building on the
lot, and in no part of an accessory building.
(3) A Vacation Rental must not be located within a building or on a lot that
includes a Daycare Centre or other Community Care Facility.
406.2 For greater certainty, notwithstanding other provisions of this Bylaw:
(1) VR-1 uses are permitted within single family dwellings, accessory residential
dwelling units and duplexes (including their secondary suites), but are not
permitted in multiple family residential buildings; [Zoning Amendment Bylaw
No. 1387, 2025]
(2) VR-2 uses are permitted within single family dwellings only, but are not
permitted in duplexes, or multiple family residential buildings, or the
secondary suite(s) of a single family dwelling; and
(3) Bed and Breakfasts, Guest Houses, Guest Cottages, Guest Rooms, Hostels,
Hotels, Motels, Mixed Commercial/Residential, and Resort Condo are, or may
include, other commercial tourist accommodation and are regulated
separately under this Bylaw.
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406.3 A valid District of Ucluelet Business Licence is required in order to register
a vacation rental.
406.4 Off-street parking must be provided in accordance with Division 500.
407 CAMPGROUND [Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1256, 2019]
407.1 Where a Zone specifically includes a Campground as a permitted use, all the
following conditions must be satisfied for the establishment and continued
use and operation of the Campground:
(1) The campground layout shall promote the conservation and management
of habitat, wetlands and steep slopes. The layout shall take advantage
of existing clearings and open areas. The layout shall maintain and
promote natural systems connectivity.
(2) A naturally landscape buffer shall be located between each camping space
with a minimum width of 2 m (6 ft).
(3) Only one camping unit and parking associated with such unit shall be
allowed in a single camping space.
(4) No camping units shall be located elsewhere than in a camping space.
(5) No buildings of any type are permitted on camping spaces and no
additions to any RV, travel trailer or other camping unit shall be
permitted in any camping spaces.
(6) Each Camping Space is to be on a well-drained site that is at all times free
of stagnant pools and is graded for rapid drainage.
(7) Campground Washroom facilities:
(a) Campgrounds shall provide a minimum of one centrally located
washroom facility.
(b) Washroom facility(s) for un-serviced Camping Spaces are to be
equipped with a minimum of one (1) toilet and half (.5) a shower stall
per five (5) Camping Spaces.
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(c) Washroom facility(s) for fully serviced Camping Spaces (camping
spaces equipped with a sewer and water connection) are to be
equipped with a minimum of one (1) toilet and one half (.5) shower
stall per eight (8) Camping Spaces.
(d) Each washroom facility must contain an accessible washroom in
conformance with the BC Building Code.
(8) Servicing:
(a) A potable water connection shall be provided in all recreational
vehicle camping spaces and in centralized locations in all
campgrounds.
(b) A sanitary sewer connection shall be provided on 50% of recreational
vehicle camping spaces.
(c) A centralized and winterized sewage disposal facility (dump station)
shall be provided for the remainder of RV camping spaces. These
facilities must be easily accessible and separated from the
recreational vehicle stalls and any amenity spaces.
(9) Each camping space shall have:
(a) a clearly identifiable number and a permanent campground location
map must be located at the entrance to the campground.
(b) a camping area of grass or compacted gravel, which is otherwise well
maintained.
(c) visible and clearly defined space boundaries marked on the ground
by permanent flush stakes or markers.
(10) The campground shall:
(a) comply with all Provincial regulations relating to health, sanitation,
fire, fire protection, and other matters.
(b) develop a fire safety plan that must include details on how to manage
fire pits and campfires if permitted especially during provincial fire
bans.
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(c) have a Wildlife Attractant strategy with animal proof collection bins
provided throughout the campground.
(d) ensure all lighting of internal roads and pedestrian paths are fully
shielded fixtures that minimize glare in the nighttime environment
in accordance with the International Dark Sky Association (IDA)
standards and best practices.
(11) Minimum road width requirements shall be as follows:
(a) all two-lane access roads to and from a campground shall have a
minimum width of 6.0 m.
(b) internal campground roads shall be one way, and shall have a
minimum width of 3.66 m.
(c) dead end roadways shall have a hammerhead turnaround or cul-de-
sac with a turning circle minimum radius of 12 m.
407.2 For greater certainty, notwithstanding of provisions of this bylaw:
(1) No camping unit shall be permitted on any camping space continuously
for a period of more than 30 days. No camping unit may reoccupy any
camping space in the same campground for a period of not less than 60
days from the date of departure.
407.3 Off-street parking must be provided in accordance with Section 505.1 of
this Bylaw.
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408 ACCESSORY RESIDENTIAL DWELLING UNIT (ADU) [Zoning
Amendment Bylaw No. 1310, 2022]
408.1 Where a Zone specifically includes an Accessory Residential Dwelling Unit
as a permitted secondary use, one Accessory Residential Dwelling Unit use is
permitted if all the following conditions are satisfied for the establishment
and continued use of the Accessory Residential Dwelling Unit.
(1) Accessory Residential Dwelling Units are only permitted in the Zones where
single family dwelling is listed as a principal permitted use and Accessory
Residential Dwelling Unit is identified as a secondary permitted use.
(2) The gross floor area of the Accessory Residential Dwelling Unit must not
exceed 90 m2. [Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1386, 2025]
(3) The gross floor area of the Accessory Residential Dwelling Unit can be
excluded from the calculation of maximum size for accessory buildings
in the regulations specific to each zone.
(4) A minimum outdoor space equal to the gross floor area of the Accessory
Residential Dwelling Unit shall be provided as a dedicated space for the
use by residents of the Accessory Residential Dwelling Unit.
(5) An Accessory Residential Dwelling Unit must not have more than 2
bedrooms.
(6) A clear pathway with a minimum width of 1.0m shall be provided from
the sidewalk or street to the front door of the Accessory Residential
Dwelling Unit.
(7) Cantilevered balconies are not permitted on the interior side or rear faces
of an Accessory Residential Dwelling Unit.
(8) An Accessory Residential Dwelling Unit is only permitted where the owner
of the lot has registered a covenant under section 219 of the Land Title Act
against the title of the lot, in favour of the District of Ucluelet and
satisfactory in its form and priority of registration, providing that the
Accessory Residential Dwelling Unit must not be subdivided from the lot
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containing the principal building, whether pursuant to the Strata
Property Act, the Land Title Act, or otherwise.
(9) Off-street parking must be provided in accordance with Division 500.
(10) An Accessory Residential Dwelling Unit must be located a minimum of 4m
from the principal dwelling. [Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1346, 2024]
(11) Despite subsection (1) Accessory Residential Dwelling Units are also
permitted in some Industrial and Commercial zones according to the
regulations of those zones.
408.2 Notwithstanding the maximum height specified in other sections of this
bylaw, the maximum height for an accessory building containing an
Accessory Residential Dwelling Unit is 8.0m. [Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1346,
2024]
408.3 For greater certainty, notwithstanding other provisions of this Bylaw, an
Accessory Residential Dwelling Unit:
(1) Must not contain a home occupation if the principal single family dwelling
contains a home occupation.
(2) Must not contain any type of commercial tourist accommodation use, except
in the VR-1 Zone - Vacation Rental (VR-1) zone. [Zoning Amendment Bylaw
No. 1387, 2025]
(3) Must not be established or operate in addition to the maximum number
of dwelling units in the form of Guest Cottages on a property in the GH -
Guest House zone.
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409 TOURIST ACCOMMODATION SUITE [Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1327,
2023]
409.1 One tourist accommodation suite is permitted within a single family dwelling
if all the following conditions are satisfied for the establishment and
continued use and operation of the tourist accommodation suite:
(1) Tourist Accommodation Suites are only permitted:
(a) In the Zones where single family dwelling is listed as a principal
permitted use and tourist accommodation suite is identified as a
secondary permitted use;
(b) accessory to a permanent residential use and must be administered by
an occupant of the single family dwelling for whom the single family
dwelling is their principal residence;
(c) occupying a maximum of one tourist accommodation suite as long as
the principal dwelling and a minimum of one (1) secondary suite in the
single family dwelling are occupied by permanent and present
residential uses; and
(d) within one single family dwelling per lot.
(2) A maximum of one (1) guest room may be used for the tourist
accommodation suite with a maximum of two (2) guests per room.
(3) The gross floor area devoted to the tourist accommodation suite use must
not exceed 20% of the habitable area of the single family dwelling in which
it is located, or a maximum of 45 m2, whichever is less.
(4) The area designated for tourist accommodation suite use (including guest
room and any common room provided outside of the residential
occupant's personal area) must not contain the following:
(a) Cooking facilities or appliances, with the exception of a microwave,
toaster, kettle and/or coffee maker;
(b) 220-volt supply which could be used for larger appliances;
(c) Refrigerators in excess of 5.0 cubic feet capacity
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(5) A valid District of Ucluelet Business Licence is required in order to
register a tourist accommodation suite.
(6) Off-street parking must be provided in accordance with Division 500.
409.2 For greater certainty, notwithstanding other provisions of this Bylaw,
Tourist Accommodations Suites:
(1) must not be located in an accessory residential dwelling unit, in a secondary
suite or in the area of a single family dwelling which was formerly a
secondary suite.
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DIVISION 500 - OFF-STREET PARKING AND OFF-STREET LOADING
501 OFF-STREET PARKING & OFF-STREET LOADING REQUIREMENTS
501.1 For all uses, buildings and structures identified in this Division and the
Zones, off-street parking and off-street loading must be provided and
maintained in accordance with the regulations of this Bylaw. For greater
certainty:
(1) The regulations and requirements of this Division are cumulative.
(2) To computing the number of off-street parking spaces and off-street
loading spaces, any fraction must be rounded up to the nearest whole
number.
(3) An off-street loading space is not considered as an off-street parking space,
and vice versa.
(4) If a use, building or structure is not listed in the off-street parking
requirements table or the off-street loading requirements table, the
respective number of required spaces is calculated on the basis of the
most similar use, building or structure that is listed.
501.2 For existing uses, buildings and structures lawfully established, the number
of off-street parking spaces and off-street loading spaces is the lesser of:
(1) the number of respective spaces existing on the lot at the date of adoption
of this Bylaw, provided such satisfied the applicable regulations when
the uses, buildings or structures were established, or
(2) the number of spaces required by applying the regulations set out in this
Division to the existing uses, buildings and structures.
501.3 For additions to existing buildings or structures, or for changes or additions
to an existing use, the numerical requirement for off-street parking spaces
and off-street loading spaces is determined by applying the regulations of
this Division to those changes or additions, but must not result in the loss
of any existing spaces.
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501.4 The location and design standard regulations and requirements of Sections
503 and 504 of this Bylaw apply fully to off-street parking spaces and off-
street loading spaces provided in excess of Bylaw requirements.
502 USE
502.1 All required off-street parking spaces may only be used for the purpose of
accommodating the vehicles of clients, customers, employees, members,
residents, tenants or visitors who make use of the principal building or use
for which the parking area is provided.
502.2 Without limiting the generality of the forgoing, and for greater certainty:
(1) all required off-street parking areas must not be used for off-street
loading, driveways, highway access or egress, commercial repair work,
display, or sale or storage of any kind;
(2) off-street parking spaces provided in excess of this Bylaw's requirements
may be used for temporary accessory displays, events or sales if otherwise
permitted on that lot.
503 LOCATION
503.1 All required off-street parking spaces and off-street loading spaces must be
located on the same lot as the uses, buildings or structures for which the
spaces are provided, subject to the following limited exceptions for uses
other than residential dwelling units:
(1) Off-street parking spaces may be provided and used collectively by two
or more uses, buildings or structures on the same lot, provided that the
total number of parking spaces when used in conjunction is not less than
the sum of the required parking spaces for each individual use;
(2) Off-street parking spaces may be located on a lot within 150 m (492 ft) of
the lot containing the use, building or structure requiring the parking
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spaces, if access is secured by written agreement and use of area on the
lot containing the spaces is restricted to parking by means of covenant
registered under section 219 of the Land Title Act.
503.2 Off-street parking space(s) must not be located:
(1) within 3 m (10 ft) of the lot line which abuts a highway;
(2) within 1.5 m (5 ft) of all other lot lines;
(3) so as to require the backing out of vehicles onto a highway, other than for
residential dwelling units.
504 OFF-STREET PARKING DESIGN STANDARDS
504.1 All off street parking spaces must contain a clear minimum rectangular
dimension of:
(1) for standard spaces, 6 m (20 ft) in length by 2.5 m (8 ft) in width,
(2) for small spaces, 5.2 m (17 ft) in length by 2.5 m (8 ft) in width,
(3) for spaces parallel to a maneuvering aisle, 7 m (23 ft) in length by 2.5 m
(8 ft) in width,
(4) for spaces designated for disabled persons, 6 m (20 ft) in length by 3.7 m
(12 ft) in width,
(5) for any of the above spaces that abuts a wall or structure over 0.3 m (1 ft)
in height, the above widths shall be increased by 0.3 m (1 ft).
504.2 A minimum of 70% of required off-street parking spaces must be standard
spaces.
504.3 All off-street parking spaces must provide for individual access and egress
by vehicles at all times by means of unobstructed maneuvering aisles, with
minimum widths based on parking angle as follows:
(1) For 90 degree parking angle, a minimum aisle width of 7.5 m (25 ft);
(2) For 60 degree parking angle, a minimum aisle width of 5.5 m (18 ft);
(3) For 45 degree parking angle, a minimum aisle width of 4.5 m (15 ft);
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504.4 All off-street parking spaces that abut a building, fence, wall, hedge or
landscaped area must include a solid and durable (e.g. concrete) barrier
curb located:
(1) no less than 1 m (3.3 ft) from the end of the parking stall so abutting, and
(2) in such a manner as to prevent vehicular damage to landscaping or vehicle
valances.
504.5 All off-street parking spaces must:
(1) be surfaced with asphalt, concrete, or crushed 19 mm minus gravel or
rock, so as to provide a trafficable surface which is durable and
serviceable;
(2) be properly graded to shed incident surface water to suitable discharge
locations, being a public storm sewer system if available, and if not
available then, to an approved planting area, bio-swale, rock pit or
private storm sewer system;
504.6 For greater certainty, variances to the surfacing and grading requirements
of the previous section may be considered in accordance with the authority
and procedures under the Local Government Act, and for such purposes, it
is the District's intent that:
(1) spaces that collect water which is ultimately discharged to a sensitive
lake, watercourse or the sea, other measures may be taken to mitigate
erosion or contamination to the receiving environment;
(2) variance requests should be supported by a Stormwater Management
Plan, including an engineered drainage conveyance plan;
(3) a pervious pavement structure may be permissible instead of hard
surfacing in areas;
(a) where traffic will not be channelized (i.e. in one lane),
(b) that will not receive repeated heavy traffic loads such as delivery
trucks garbage dumpster pick-up heating oil and the like,
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(c) that will not result in the creation of a public nuisance, including
from pothole formation or gravel being washed or pushed onto
highways;
(4) the provisions of this subsection are for information purposes only and
do not limit the matters which may be considered by the District or fetter
its discretion in any manner.
504.7 Off-street parking areas on a lot serving Single Family Dwelling, Duplex
Dwelling, Secondary Suite, Accessory Dwelling Unit and/or Bed &
Breakfast uses shall be accessed by no more than two driveways from a
public road with a maximum total combined driveway crossing width at
property line of 7m, except for a corner lot which may be accessed by no
more than one driveway from each of the fronting and flanking streets,
with maximum driveway crossing widths at property line of 7m and 3m,
respectively. [Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1310, 2022]
505 OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS
505.1 Off-street parking spaces must be provided for each use, building and
structure on each lot, calculated in accordance with the following
requirements: [Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1224, 2018] [Zoning Amendment Bylaw
No. 1256, 2019] [Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1327, 2023] [Zoning Amendment Bylaw
No. 1346, 2024]
Use, Building or Structure
Off-Street Parking Spaces Required
Single Family Dwelling
2 spaces for use of principal dwelling unit
Duplex Dwelling
1 space per dwelling unit
Multiple Family Residential
(including Affordable Housing)
1.5 spaces per dwelling unit,
Plus 1 Visitor Parking Space per 5 dwelling units
Staff Housing
1 space per staff housing unit
Residential above Commercial
1 space per dwelling unit,
Accessory Residential Dwelling
Unit
1 space per dwelling unit,
Secondary Suite
1 space per suite
Single-Family Dwelling plus
Secondary Suite and/or
1 space per dwelling unit
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Use, Building or Structure
Off-Street Parking Spaces Required
Accessory Residential Dwelling
Unit
Home Occupation
1 space per non-resident
Bed & Breakfast
1 space per bedroom or guest room for B&B use
Vacation Rental
1 space per unit
Guest House
1 space per guest room
Guest Cottage
1 space per cottage
Tourist Accommodation Suite
1 space per suite
Manufactured Home Park
1 space per manufactured home space
Hotel
Motel
Resort Condo
1 space per guest room or dwelling unit,
Plus 1 space per 40 m² gross floor area of accessory
administrative offices
Hostel
1 space per 15 m² of gross floor area used for
sleeping facilities
Campground
1 space per camping space plus 1 space per 10
camping spaces for visitor parking
Financial Institution
1 space per 30 m² gross floor area
Office
1 space per 40 m² gross floor area
Emergency Services
1 space
Restaurant
Bistro/Café
Pub
Lounge
Commercial Entertainment
1 space per 4 seats,
- Except in OCP designation of Village Square, then
the lesser of 1 space per 4 seats or 1 space per 30 m²
gross floor area
- Except if directly accessed from Peninsula Road,
then 1 space per 3 seats
Take Out Food Services
1 space per 40 m² gross floor area
Retail
Boutique Retail
1 space per 30 m² gross floor area
- Except if directly accessed from Peninsula Road,
then 0.75 spaces per 10 m² of gross floor area, or
6.5 space per 100 m² of lot area if in shopping
centre/ plaza/ supermarket format
Convenience Store
1 space per 40 m² gross floor area
Accessory Retail Sales &
Administrative Offices
1 space per 40 m² gross floor area
Outdoor Sales
1 space per 70 m² of outdoor sales area
plus 1 space per 15 m² gross floor area covered retail
Mobile Vending
No Parking Required
Public Market
No Parking Required
Kennel
2 spaces
Personal Services
1 space per 30 m² gross floor area
- Except if directly accessed from Peninsula Road,
then 0.75 spaces per 10 m² of gross floor area
Art Gallery
Museum
Marine Museum
Aquarium
Library
1 space per 40 m² gross floor area
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Use, Building or Structure
Off-Street Parking Spaces Required
Studio
Tourist Information Booth
2 spaces
Commercial Recreation
- Billiard/ Pool Hall
- Bowling Alley
- Other
- 2 spaces per table
- 3 spaces per bowling lane
- 1 space per 40 m² gross floor area
Recreational Services
1 space per 40 m² gross floor area
Outdoor Recreation
1 space per 70 m² commercial recreation area
Golf Course
40 spaces for 9 hole course
75 spaces for 18 hole course
Public Assembly
Place of Worship
Community Use
1 space per 10 seats
Community Care Facility
1 space per 3 beds,
plus 1 space per 3 employees
Daycare Centre
1 space per 5 children
School
- Pre-school
- Kindergarten/ Elementary
- Secondary
- Other
1 space per 5 children
2 spaces per classroom
3 spaces per classroom
3 spaces per classroom
Service Station
1 space per 40 m² gross floor area
Auto Repair Shop
1 space per 40 m² gross floor area
Light Industry
1 space per 70 m² gross floor area
Medium Industry
1 space per 70 m² gross floor area
Service Industry
1 space per 70 m² gross floor area
Wood Processing
1 space per 70 m² gross floor area
Shipping Yard
1 space per 70 m² gross floor area
Heavy Equipment Display
1 space per 70 m² gross floor area
Boat Building and Repair
1 space per 70 m² gross floor area
Marina
- Commercial or Recreational
Wharf
1 space per 4 moorage berths
505.2 Where ten (10) or more off-street parking spaces are required, collectively
for all the uses, buildings and structures on the lot, a minimum one (1%)
percent of those parking spaces must be designed, sited, designated and
reserved for disabled persons as follows:
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(1) the parking space(s) must be located closest to the building entrance, or
where there is no building, then closest to the use or structure requiring
the parking;
(2) the parking space(s) must be clearly marked and signed for use by
disabled persons only with the international symbol of Accessibility for
the Disabled;
(3) the parking space(s) must be a minimum design standards for disabled
persons identified in other parts of this Division.
506 CASH-IN-LIEU OF PARKING SPACES
506.1 An owner or occupier of a lot within the OCP designation of Village Square
may pay cash-in-lieu in the amount of $8,000 per space, of up to fifty
percent (50%) of the required off-street parking spaces.
507 OFF-STREET LOADING DESIGN STANDARDS
507.1 All off street loading spaces must contain a clear minimum rectangular
dimension of 9 m (30 ft) in length by 3 m (10 ft) in width, and a vertical
clearance of 4.3 m (14 ft).
507.2 All off-street loading spaces must provide for individual access and egress
by vehicles at all times by means of unobstructed maneuvering aisles, with
minimum width of 6 m (20 ft).
507.3 All off-street loading spaces must:
(1) be surfaced with asphalt, concrete, or similar surface, so as to provide a
trafficable surface which is durable and serviceable;
(2) be properly graded to shed incident surface water to suitable discharge
locations, being a public storm sewer system if available, and if not
available then, to an approved planting area, bio-swale, rock pit or
private storm sewer system;
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(3) if lit, have the lighting placed in such a manner so as to minimize light
falling on abutting properties.
508 OFF-STREET LOADING SPACE REQUIREMENTS
508.1 Every lot containing at least one use, building or structure of a commercial,
industrial or institutional nature, or other use that requires or receives
supplies by truck transport, must provide one off-street loading space for
each 1900 m² (20,450 ft²) of gross floor area.
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DIVISION 600 - LANDSCAPING AND SCREENING
601 SEPARATION OF RESIDENTIAL USES
601.1 For all Zones, a lot which contains a single family dwelling as the principal
building and residential as the principal use without any commercial tourist
accommodation, or a manufactured home park:
(1) may, but is not required to be, fully and suitably landscaped and
screened with existing trees maintained where possible; and
(2) must not have a fence of a height exceeding:
(a) 1.4 m (4.6 ft) in the required front yard, and
(b) 2 m (6.6 ft) to the rear of the required front yard.
601.2 For the R-2, R-3, R-4, VR-1 GH, CS-1, CS-2, CS-3, CS-4, CS-5, CS-6, CS-7, I-
1 and I-2 Zones and all CD Zones, any lot containing any commercial
(including home occupation or commercial tourist accommodation), industrial
or multiple family residential use must be fully and suitably landscaped and
screened from adjacent uses as follows:
(1) along every lot line that abuts a lot containing a lawful residential use
(zoned or non-conforming), with:
(a) continuous landscaping not less than 1.5 m (5 ft) in width and 1.5 m
(5 ft) in height; and
(b) a solid decorative fence not less than 1.5 m (5 ft) in height and a
maximum of 2 m (6.6 ft) in height; and
(2) along every other lot line that abuts a highway, with continuous
landscaping not less than 1.5 m (5 ft) in width, except only for access
points to the abutting highway(s).
602 SEPARATION OF OUTDOOR STORAGE AND OPEN USES
602.1 For all Zones, any of the following uses that are not within a principal or
accessory building or a fully enclosed structure must be fully and suitably
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landscaped and screened from all adjacent lots and uses by a solid
decorative fence or continuous landscaping not less than 1.8 m (6 ft) in height
and 1.8 m (6 ft) in width:
(1) garbage containers and receptacles,
(2) outdoor storage yards,
(3) utilities,
(4) recycling facilities, and
(5) transfer station.
603 SEPARATION OF PARKING LOT USE
603.1 Parking Lots must be fully and suitably landscaped and screened from all
adjacent uses as follows:
(1) along every lot line that abuts a lot containing a lawful residential use
(zoned or non-conforming), with continuous landscaping not less than
1.8m (6 ft) in width and 1.2 m (4 ft) in height; and
(2) along every other lot line, with continuous landscaping not less than 1.8m
(6 ft) in width, except only for access points to abutting highway(s).
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DIVISION 700 - ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
701 DESIGNATED OFFICIALS & INSPECTION
701.1 Unless supplemented by other District bylaws, the following are
designated Bylaw Enforcement Officers with the authority to administer
this Bylaw:
(1) District's Chief Administrative Officer;
(2) District's Bylaw Enforcement Officer;
(3) District's Director of Planning;
(4) District's Building Inspector;
(5) Royal Canadian Mounted Police ("RCMP") officers.
701.2 The designated Bylaw Enforcement Officer or any other official appointed
for the purpose of inspection by Council, and their deputies, may enter on
to premises or lands that are subject to the regulations of this Bylaw in
accordance with section 16 of the Community Charter, S.B.C. 2003, c. 26 and
all amendments thereto and any other applicable legislation.
701.3 No person shall prevent or obstruct, or attempt to prevent or obstruct, the
designated Bylaw Enforcement Officer.
702 ORDERS AND DIRECTIONS
702.1 District officials designated Bylaw Enforcement Officers, or such other
person as is authorized by resolution of Council, may order or direct any
person:
(1) to discontinue or refrain from proceeding with any work or using or
occupying any land or building or doing anything that is in contravention
of this Bylaw; and
(2) to carry out any work or do anything to bring any land or building into
conformity with this Bylaw.
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702.2 An order or direction pursuant to this Section that is to be given to a person
who is an owner of property shall be sufficiently served if sent by
registered mail to the owner at the owner's address as it appears on the
records of the Assessment Authority of British Columbia.
702.3 This section does not apply to lawfully conforming uses and siting
governed by section 911 of the Local Government Act.
703 TICKETING
703.1 Violation tickets issued for offences against this Bylaw shall be in
accordance with District bylaws, including Schedule "C" "Zoning Bylaw
Offences and Fines" until such time as it is repealed and replaced with
alternate bylaw.
704 PENALTIES
704.1 Any person who violates any provisions of this Bylaw, or who causes or
permits any act in contravention of this Bylaw, or who neglects to do or
refrains from doing any act or thing to be done or thing which is required
to be done by any provisions of this Bylaw, commits an offence against this
Bylaw and is
(1) liable to the penalties imposed under this Bylaw; or
(2) punishable upon summary conviction:
(a) in accordance with the procedure set out in the Offence Act, R.S.B.C.
1996, c. 338 and all amendments thereto and is liable to a fine not
exceeding $10,000, or
(b) where information is laid by means of a violation ticket, in
accordance with the procedure set out in the Offence Act, a fine that
is stipulated by bylaw,
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and, in either case, costs including legal fees and disbursements for each
offence.
704.2 If a corporation violates any provision of this Bylaw, each director,
manager and secretary of the corporation who has assented to the
commission of the violation is a party to that violation.
704.3 Each day that a violation is permitted to exist shall constitute a new and
separate offence.
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READ A FIRST TIME this 25th day of June, 2013
FIRST READING RESCINDED, BYLAW UPDATED AND AMENDED
FOLLOWING PUBLIC COMMENT AND PREPARATION OF MAPS &
PLANS AND READ ANEW A FIRST TIME AND READ A SECOND TIME
this 10th day of June, 2014
OPEN HOUSE held the 24th day of July, 2014.
SECOND READING RESCINDED, UPDATED AND AMENDED AND
READ ANEW A SECOND TIME this 12th day of August, 2014.
PUBLIC HEARING held this 9th day of September, 2014
READ A THIRD TIME this 14th day of October, 2014
APPROVED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 52 OF THE
TRANSPORTATION ACT this 16th day of October, 2014
ADOPTED this 16th day of October 2014
CERTIFIED A TRUE AND CORRECT COPY of "District of Ucluelet Zoning
Bylaw No. 1160, 2013."
[This is an Unofficial Consolidation - See Original for Signatures]
_____________________________
____________________________
Bill Irving
Andrew Yeates
Mayor
Chief Administrative Officer
THE CORPORATE SEAL of the
District of Ucluelet was hereto
affixed in the presence of:
[This is an Unofficial Consolidation - See Original for Signatures]
_____________________________
Andrew Yeates
Chief Administrative Officer
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SCHEDULE A - ZONING MAP OF THE DISTRICT OF UCLUELET
In accordance with Division 200 and Schedule B of this Bylaw, the District is
divided into Zones, as shown on the Zoning Map attached to this Bylaw on
adoption. This paper copy represents the official version of the location and extent
of the zones on adoption, but the electronic version on file at the District municipal
offices will be the official version for legal interpretation purposes and future
updating, noting:
1. Where there is a conflict between the electronic version and the attached
paper version as of the date of adoption of this Bylaw, the paper version
prevails;
2. The base or underlying layers of unofficial information (e.g. subdivisions,
road layouts, etc.) on the Zoning Map may be updated to reflect
development without further amendment to this Bylaw; but
3. The location and extent of Zones may only be updated in accordance with
official amendments to this Bylaw, adopted by bylaw.
[Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1179, 2015]
[Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1335, 2024]
[Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1188, 2016]
[Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1336, 2024]
[Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1190, 2016]
[Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1354, 2024]
[Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1191, 2016]
[Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1356, 2024]
[Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1202, 2016]
[Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1383, 2026]
[Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1203, 2016]
[Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1386, 2025]
[Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1208, 2016]
[Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1388, 2025]
[Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1212, 2017]
[Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1214, 2017]
[Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1253, 2019]
[Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1244, 2019]
[Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1261, 2020]
[Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1262, 2020]
[Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1267, 2020]
[Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1269, 2020]
[Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1282, 2020]
[Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1284, 2021]
[Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1293, 2021]
[Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1303, 2022]
[Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1312, 2022]
[Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1324, 2023]
[Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1328, 2023]
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SCHEDULE B - THE ZONES
For all Zones, unless specifically exempted, the regulations of all other Divisions
of the District of Ucluelet Zoning Bylaw No. 1160, 2013 are applicable.
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MH Zone - MANUFACTURED HOME PARK
This Zone is intended for residential use of manufactured home parks in accordance with
the District's related bylaws.
MH.1 Permitted Uses
MH.1.1
The following uses are permitted, but secondary permitted uses are
only permitted in conjunction with a principal permitted use:
(1) Principal:
(a) Manufactured Home Park
(2) Secondary:
(a) Home Occupation
MH.2 Lot Regulations
MH.2.1
Minimum Lot Size:
8,094 m2 (2 acres)
MH.2.2
Minimum Lot Frontage:
N/A
MH.2.3
Minimum Lot Width:
N/A
MH.2.4
Minimum Lot Depth:
N/A
MH.3 Density:
MH.3.1
Maximum Density:
20 manufactured home spaces per
hectare
MH.3.2
Maximum Floor Area Ratio:
0.2
MH.3.3
Maximum Lot Coverage:
50%
MH.4 Maximum Size (Gross Floor Area):
MH.4.1
Principal Building:
N/A
MH.4.2
Accessory Buildings:
60 m2 (645 ft2) combined total
MH.5 Maximum Height:
MH.5.1
Principal Buildings & Structures:
7.5 m (25 ft)
MH.5.2
Accessory Buildings & Structures:
5.5 m (18 ft)
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MH.6 Minimum Setbacks:
MH.6.1
The following minimum setbacks apply, as measured from the front
lot line, rear lot line and side lot lines(s), respectively, of the manufactured home
park:
(a) Front Yard
Setback
(b) Rear Yard
Setback
(c) Side Yard -
Interior Setback
(d) Side Yard -
Exterior Setback
(1) Principal
7.5 m (25 ft)
7.5 m (25 ft)
7.5 m (25 ft)
7.5 m (25 ft)
(2) Accessory
7.5 m (25 ft)
7.5 m (25 ft)
7.5 m (25 ft)
7.5 m (25 ft)
MH.6.2
The following minimum setbacks apply, as measured from the front
(internal access road), rear and side lot lines(s) of each manufactured home
space, respectively:
(a) Front (Internal Access Road)
(b) Rear
(c) Sides
(1) Principal
3 m (10 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
(2) Accessory
3 m (10 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
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R-1 Zone - SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
This Zone is intended for traditional low density single family residential development,
with accessory uses providing a minimal impact on the surrounding residential
neighbourhood.
R-1.1 Permitted Uses
R-1.1.1
The following uses are permitted, but secondary permitted uses are
only permitted in conjunction with a principal permitted use:
(1) Principal:
(a) Single Family Dwelling
(2) Secondary:
(a) Bed and Breakfast
(b) Home Occupation
(c) Secondary Suite
(d) Accessory Residential Dwelling Unit [Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1310,
2022]
(3) Deleted by [Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1310, 2022]
R-1.2 Lot Regulations
R-1.2.1
Minimum Lot Size:
650 m2 (7,000 ft2)
R-1.2.2
Minimum Lot Frontage:
18 m (60 ft)
R-1.2.3
Minimum Lot Width:
N/A
R-1.2.4
Minimum Lot Depth:
N/A
R-1.3 Density:
R-1.3.1
Maximum Density:
1 single family dwelling per lot
R-1.3.2
Maximum Floor Area Ratio:
0.35
(a) Notwithstanding the Density Regulations in Section 304.2, on lots
within the R-1 zone, up to 56m2 (600 ft2) of building area designated
and used solely for the parking or temporary storage of private
vehicles may be excluded from the gross floor area used in the
calculation of floor area ratio. [Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1287, 2021
R-1.3.3
Maximum Lot Coverage:
35%
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R-1.4 Maximum Size (Gross Floor Area):
R-1.4.1
Principal Building:
N/A
R-1.4.2
Accessory Buildings:
60 m2 (645 ft2) combined total
R-1.5 Maximum Height:
R-1.5.1
Single Family Dwelling:
11 m [Zoning Amendment Bylaw No.
1346, 2024]
R-1.5.2
Accessory Buildings & Structures:
5.5 m (18 ft)
R-1.6 Minimum Setbacks: [Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1346, 2024]
R-1.6.1
The following minimum setbacks apply, as measured from the front
lot line, rear lot line and side lot lines(s), respectively:
(a) Front Yard
Setback
(b) Rear Yard
Setback
(c) Side Yard -
Interior Setback
(d) Side Yard -
Exterior Setback
(1) Principal
7.5 m (25 ft)
6 m (20 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
5 m (16.5 ft)
(2) Accessory
7.5 m (25 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
5 m (16.5 ft)
(3) Accessory
Residential
Dwelling Unit
6 m
1.5 m
1.2 m
R-1.6.2
In addition, the side yards combined must not be less than 20% of the
lot width.
R-1.7 Other Regulations: [Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1233, 2018]
R-1.7.1
Notwithstanding other regulations in this bylaw, on the lands legally
described as Lot 1, District Lot 543 Native Island, Clayoquot District, Plan
VIP86443, P.I.D. 027-856-194 (1068 Helen Road), the following regulations
apply:
(1) Maximum Floor Area Ratio: 0.43
(2) A secondary suite is a permitted use in a single family dwelling which also
contains a Bed and Breakfast use.
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R-1.7.2
Notwithstanding other regulations in this bylaw, on the lands legally
described as Lot 18, Plan VIP30931, District Lot 282, Clayoquot Land
District, PID 001-197-835 (1626 Larch Road) the following regulations
apply: [Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1332, 2024]
(1) Maximum allowable Floor Area Ratio:
0.42
(2) Maximum allowable Lot Coverage:
44%
R-1.7.3
Notwithstanding other regulations of this bylaw, on the lands legally
described as PID 005-569-567, Lot 18, Block 1, Section 21, Clayoquot Land
District, Plan VIP9200, (1351 Eber Road) the following regulations apply:
[Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1369, 2025]
(1) Maximum allowable Floor Area Ratio:
0.857
(2) Maximum allowable Lot Coverage:
48.3%
(3) A secondary suite is permitted to have a floor area occupying up to 50%
of the habitable area of the single family dwelling.
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R-1H Zone - SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL HOUSING
[Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1345, 2024]
This Zone is intended for traditional low density single family residential development,
with accessory residential uses and no short-term vacation rentals.
R-1H.1
Permitted Uses
R-1H.1.1
The following uses are permitted, but secondary permitted uses are
only permitted in conjunction with a principal permitted use:
(1) Principal:
(a) Single Family Dwelling
(2) Secondary:
(a) Secondary Suite
(b) Accessory Residential Dwelling Unit
(c) Home Occupation
R-1H.2
Lot Regulations
R-1H.2.1
Minimum Lot Size:
650 m2 (7,000 ft2)
R-1H.2.2
Minimum Lot Frontage:
18 m (60 ft)
R-1H.2.3
Minimum Lot Width:
N/A
R-1H.2.4
Minimum Lot Depth:
N/A
R-1H.3
Density:
R-1H.3.1
Maximum Density:
1 single family dwelling per lot
R-1H.3.2
Maximum Floor Area Ratio:
0.35
(a) Notwithstanding the Density Regulations in Section 304.2, on lots
within the R-1H zone, up to 56m2 (600 ft2) of building area designated
and used solely for the parking or temporary storage of private
vehicles may be excluded from the gross floor area used in the
calculation of floor area ratio.
R-1H.3.3
Maximum Lot Coverage:
35%
R-1H.4
Maximum Size (Gross Floor Area):
R-1H.4.1
Principal Building:
N/A
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R-1H.4.2
Accessory Buildings:
60 m2 (645 ft2) combined total
R-1H.5
Maximum Height:
R-1H.5.1
Principal Buildings & Structures:
11 m (36 ft) or 3 storeys
R-1H.5.2
Accessory Residential Dwelling:
8.0 m (26 ft) or 2 storeys
R-1H.5.3
Accessory Buildings & Structures:
5.5 m (18 ft)
R-1H.6
Minimum Setbacks:
R-1H.6.1
The following minimum setbacks apply, as measured from the front
lot line, rear lot line and side lot lines(s), respectively:
(a) Front Yard
Setback
(b) Rear Yard
Setback
(c) Side Yard -
Interior Setback
(d) Side Yard -
Exterior Setback
(1) Principal
6 m (20 ft)
6 m (20 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
5 m (16.5 ft)
(2) ADU
6 m (20 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
1.2 m (4ft)
5 m (16.5 ft)
(3) Accessory
6 m (25 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
5 m (16.5 ft)
R-1H.6.2
In addition, the side yards combined must not be less than 20% of the
lot width.
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R-2 Zone - MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
[Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1328, 2023]
This Zone is intended for low to medium density residential uses in a variety of housing
types.
R-2.1 Permitted Uses:
R-2.1.1
The following uses are permitted, but secondary permitted uses are
only permitted in conjunction with a principal permitted use:
(1) Principal:
(a) Single Family Dwelling
(2) Secondary:
(a) Bed and Breakfast
(b) Home Occupation
(c) Secondary Suite
(d) Accessory Residential Dwelling Unit [Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1310,
2022]
R-2.1.2
The following uses are permitted, but secondary permitted uses are
only permitted in conjunction with a principal permitted use:
(1) Principal:
(a) Duplex Dwelling
(b) Multiple Family Residential
(i) Despite the above, Multiple Family Residential is not permitted on
Lots 3, 4, 5 and 6 of Plan VIP76238.
(2) Secondary:
(a) Home Occupation
(b) Secondary Suite [Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1386, 2025]
(c) Accessory Residential Dwelling Unit [Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1386,
2025]
R-2.1.3
The following uses are permitted, with no secondary permitted uses:
(1) Principal:
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(a) Moderate Level Support Services Housing
R-2.1.4
[Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1388, 2025] Uses permitted in the R-2 Zone
are also permitted in the R-2-R SubZone, provided that Multiple Family
Residential uses with more than five (5) dwelling units on a parcel are Rental
Multiple Family, except that:
(a) one (1) dwelling unit may be used for the residential purposes of the
landlord; and
(b) one (1) dwelling unit may be used for a caretaker.
R-2.2 Lot Regulations for Subdivision [Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1386, 2025]
R-2.2.1
Minimum Lot Size:
650 m2 (7000 ft2)
R-2.2.2
Minimum Lot Frontage:
18 m (60 ft)
R-2.3 Density: [Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1386, 2025]
R-2.3.1
Maximum Density:
(1) Base density:
3 dwelling units per lot or 30 units/hectare per lot,
whichever is greater.
(2) Bonus Density - Level 1: 4 dwelling units per lot or 40 units/ hectare per
lot, whichever is greater, on the provision of a minimum of 70% of the
required off-street parking being provided underground or concealed
within buildings on the lot.
(3) Despite the above, four (4) units are permitted for a "Moderate Level
Support Services Housing" development on PID: 002-407-299 Lot 11,
District Lot 282, Clayoquot District, Plan 26711 (1686 Bay Street).
(4) Despite the above, five (5) units are permitted located in one tri-plex
building and one duplex building, for a "Moderate Level Support
Services Housing" development on PID: 026-919-788 Lot 34 Section 21,
Clayoquot District, Plan 82303 (1300 Peninsula Road).
R-2.3.2
Maximum Floor Area Ratio:
0.70
R-2.3.3
Maximum Lot Coverage:
40%
R-2.4 Maximum Size (Gross Floor Area): [Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1386, 2025]
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R-2.4.1
Accessory Buildings: 60 m2 (645 ft2) combined total, not including
Accessory Residential Dwelling Units
R-2.5 Height: [Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1386, 2025]
R-2.5.1
Maximum Height
(1) Principal Buildings & Structures:
11 m
(2) Accessory Buildings & Structures:
5.5 m (18 ft)
(3) Accessory Residential Dwelling Units:
8.0 m
R-2.5.2
Accessory Buildings & Structures:
5.5 m (18 ft)
R-2.6 Minimum Setbacks: [Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1346, 2024] [Zoning Amendment
Bylaw No. 1386, 2025]
R-2.6.1
The following minimum setbacks apply, as measured from the front
lot line, rear lot line and side lot lines(s), respectively:
(a) Front Yard
Setback
(b) Rear Yard
Setback
(c) Side Yard -
Interior Setback
(d) Side Yard -
Exterior Setback
(1) Principal
SFD/ Duplex
7.5 m (25 ft)
6 m (20 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
5 m (16.5 ft)
(2) Principal
Other
6 m (20 ft)
6 m (20 ft)
6 m (20 ft)
6 m (20 ft)
(3) Accessory
7.5 m (25 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
5 m (5 ft)
(4) Accessory
Residential
Dwelling Unit
6 m
1.5 m
1.2 m
3.0 m (4 ft)
R-2.6.2
[Deleted by Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1386, 2025]
R-2.6.3
Despite the above, the minimum front and side yard setback may be
reduced to 1.5m (5ft) and the minimum rear yard setback may be reduced
to 3.0m (10ft) for a Moderate Level Support Services Housing development on
Lot 34, Section 21, Clayoquot District, Plan VIP82303, PID: 026-919-788
(1300 Peninsula Road). [Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1386, 2025]
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R-3 Zone - HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
This Zone is intended for a mixture of medium to high density residential uses.
Please note that the numbering is inconsistent for this zone and will be corrected
in future bylaws.
R-3.1 Permitted Uses:
R-3.1.1
The following uses are permitted, but secondary permitted uses are
only permitted in conjunction with a principal permitted use:
(1) Principal:
(a) Multiple Family Residential
(i) Despite the definition of Multiple Family Residential in section 103
of this bylaw, on Lot 8, District Lot 284, Clayoquot Land District,
Plan VIP58757, [PID 018-743-668; 2088 Peninsula Road] a
Multiple Family Residential use may be in a building or group of
buildings containing one or more dwelling units for residential use.
[Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1262, 2020]
(2) Secondary:
(a) Home Occupation
R-3.2 Lot Regulations
R-3.2.1
Minimum Lot Size:
1,000 m2 (¼ acre)
R-3.2.2
Minimum Lot Frontage:
18 m (60 ft)
R-3.2.3
Minimum Lot Width:
N/A
R-3.2.4
Minimum Lot Depth:
N/A
R-3.3 Density:
R-3.3.1
Maximum Density:
Multiple Family Residential
(1) Base Density:
65 units/ hectare per lot
(2) Bonus Density - Level 1:
75 units/ hectare per lot on the
provision of minimum 70% of the required off-street parking being
provided underground or concealed within the building on the lot;
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(3) Bonus Density - Level 2:
85 units/ hectare per lot on the
provision of minimum 30 % of the dwelling units as affordable housing
units.
(4) Bonus Density - Level 3:
95 units/ hectare per lot on the
provision of:
(a) minimum 70% of the required off-street parking being provided
underground or concealed within the building on the lot; and
(b) minimum 30 % of the dwelling units as affordable housing units.
R-3.3.2
Maximum Floor Area Ratio:
1.5
R-3.3.3
Maximum Lot Coverage:
50%
R-3.4 Maximum Size (Gross Floor Area):
R-3.4.1
Principal Building:
N/A
R-3.4.2
Accessory Buildings:
70 m2 (750 ft2) combined total
R-3.5 Maximum Height:
R-3.5.1
Principal Buildings & Structures:
11 m (36 ft)
R-3.5.2
Accessory Buildings & Structures:
5.5 m (18 ft)
R-3.6 Minimum Setbacks:
R-3.6.1
The following minimum setbacks apply, as measured from the front
lot line, rear lot line and side lot lines(s), respectively:
(a) Front Yard
Setback
(b) Rear Yard
Setback
(c) Side Yard -
Interior Setback
(d) Side Yard -
Exterior Setback
(1) Principal
6 m (20 ft)
6 m (20 ft)
6 m (20 ft)
6 m (20 ft)
(2) Accessory
7.5 m (25 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
5 m (16.5 ft)
R-3.6.2
In addition, accessory buildings and structures must be located:
(1) to the rear of the front face of the principal building, and
(2) at least 3 m (10 ft) from the principal building(s).
R-3.8 Other Regulations [Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1284, 2021]
R-3.8.1
Notwithstanding other regulations in this bylaw, on the R-3 zoned
portions of the lands legally described as Lot 16, District Lot 281, Clayoquot
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District, Plan VIP76214 except part in plans VIP80735, VIP83067 and VIP86140:
PID 025-812-823 (Lot 16 Marine Drive), the following regulations apply:
(1) on proposed Lot 'A' (Apartment site) subject to registration of a Housing
Agreement to the satisfaction of the District restricting the use of
multiple family residential dwelling units to rental tenancy and
prohibiting strata conversion;
(a) the lot is exempt from the minimum useable outdoor recreation
space requirement found in the definition of multiple family residential
in section 103 and,
(b) the maximum density is 48 units (83 units per hectare).
(2) on proposed Lot 'A' the minimum setbacks for principal buildings from
adjacent lot lines shall be as follows:
(a) from Matterson Drive:
8 m (26 ft)
(b) from Marine Drive:
10 m (33 ft)
(c) from all other lot lines:
6 m (20 ft)
(3) on proposed Lot 'A' the maximum floor area of an individual multiple
family dwelling unit is 77 m2 (825 ft2)
(4) on proposed lot 'B' (Townhome site) the maximum density is 28 units
(20 units per hectare)
(5) on proposed Lot 'B' the minimum setbacks for principal buildings from
external lot lines shall be 15m (49 ft)
R-3.8.2
[Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1383, 2026] Notwithstanding other
regulations in this bylaw, the lands legally described as Lot 2, Plan
VIP14846, District Lot 282, Clayoquot Land District, [PID 004-280-237; 1910
Bay Street], the following regulations apply:
(1) A Multiple Family Residential use may be in a building or group of buildings
containing one or more dwelling units for residential use.
(2) The Maximum Density of dwelling units is 16.
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(3) The Maximum Size (Gross Floor Area) of an Accessory Building is 60m2 per
dwelling unit to a combined total of 960m2.
(4) One Home Occupation use per dwelling unit is allowed as a secondary
use.
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R-4 Zone - SMALL LOT SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
This Zone is intended to facilitate smaller single family dwellings on smaller lots, with
some exceptions for The Pass of Melfort (Wild Pacific Cove) subdivision.
R-4.1 Permitted Uses
R-4.1.1
The following uses are permitted, but secondary permitted uses are
only permitted in conjunction with a principal permitted use:
(1) Principal:
(a) Single Family Dwelling
(2) Secondary:
(a) Bed and Breakfast
(b) Home Occupation
(c) Secondary Suite
(d) Accessory Residential Dwelling Unit [Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1310,
2022]
R-4.2 Lot Regulations
R-4.2.1
Minimum Lot Size:
360 m2 (3,875 ft2)
R-4.2.2
Minimum Lot Frontage:
10 m (33 ft)
R-4.2.3
Minimum Lot Width:
N/A
R-4.2.4
Minimum Lot Depth:
N/A
R-4.3 Density:
R-4.3.1
Maximum Density:
1 single family dwelling per lot
R-4.3.2
Maximum Floor Area Ratio:
0.2, except with respect to the
following:
(1) 0.35 for lands legally described as Strata Lots 2, 4-9, 13-15, 18, 22, 24 and
25, all of Section 1, Barclay District, Strata Plan VIS5896; [Zoning
Amendment Bylaw No. 1299, 2021] [Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1320, 2022]
(2) 0.39 for lands legally described as Strata Lot 1, Section 1, Barclay District,
Strata Plan VIS5896;
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(3) 0.5 for lands legally described as Strata Lot 21, Section 1, Barclay District,
Strata Plan VIS5896;
(4) 0.66 for lands legally described as Strata Lot 17, Section 1, Barclay
District, Strata Plan VIS5896;
(5) 0.67 for lands legally described as Strata Lot 16, Section 1, Barclay
District, Strata Plan VIS5896.
(6) 0.375 for lands legally described as Strata Lot 3, Section 1, Barclay
District, Strata Plan VIS5896; [Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1299, 2021]
(7) 0.51 for lands legally described as Strata Lot 20, Section 1, Barclay
District, Strata Plan VIS5896. [Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1320, 2022]
R-4.3.3
Maximum Lot Coverage: 45%
R-4.4 Maximum Size (Gross Floor Area):
R-4.4.1
Principal Building:
N/A
R-4.4.2
Accessory Buildings:
50 m2 (535 ft2) combined total
R-4.5 Maximum Height:
R-4.5.1
Single Family Dwelling:
11 m [Zoning Amendment Bylaw No.
1346, 2024]
R-4.5.2
Accessory Buildings & Structures:
5.5 m (18 ft)
R-4.6 Minimum Setbacks: [Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1346, 2024]
R-4.6.1
The following minimum setbacks apply, as measured from the front
lot line, rear lot line and side lot lines(s), respectively:
(a) Front Yard
Setback
(b) Rear Yard
Setback
(c) Side Yard -
Interior Setback
(d) Side Yard -
Exterior Setback
(1) Principal
4.5 m (15 ft)
6 m (20 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
2.5 m (8 ft)
(2) Accessory
4.5 m (15 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
2.5 m (8 ft)
(3) Accessory
Residential
Dwelling Unit
6 m
1.5 m
1.2 m
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R-5 Zone - COMPACT SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
[Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1269, 2020]
This Zone is intended for more affordable, compact, single-family residential infill
development with low-impact accessory uses.
R-5.1 Permitted Uses
R-5.1.1
The following uses are permitted, but secondary permitted uses are
only permitted in conjunction with a principal permitted use:
(1) Principal:
(a) Single Family Dwelling
(2) Secondary:
(a) Home Occupation
(b) Secondary Suite
R-5.2 Lot Regulations
R-5.2.1
Minimum Lot Size:
150 m2 (1,615 ft2)
R-5.2.2
Minimum Lot Frontage:
7.5 m (25 ft)
R-5.3 Density:
R-5.3.1
Maximum Floor Area Ratio:
0.5
R-5.3.2
Maximum Lot Coverage:
50%
R-5.4 Maximum Size (Gross Floor Area):
R-5.4.1
Principal Building:
140 m2 (1,500 ft2)
R-5.4.2
Accessory Buildings:
10 m2 (107 ft2) combined total
R-5.5 Maximum Height:
R-5.5.1
Principal Buildings & Structures:
5 m (16.4 ft)
R-5.5.2
Accessory Buildings & Structures:
3.5 m (11.5 ft)
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R-5.6 Minimum Setbacks:
R-5.6.1
The following minimum setbacks apply, as measured from the front
lot line, rear lot line and side lot lines(s), respectively:
(a) Front Yard
Setback
(b) Rear Yard
Setback
(c) Side Yard -
Interior Setback
(d) Side Yard -
Exterior Setback
(1) Principal
3 m (9.8 ft)
3 m (9.8 ft)
1.2 m (4 ft)
3 m (9.8 ft)
(2) Accessory
0 m
0 m
0 m
R-5.6.2
In addition, no accessory building or access to a parking space may be
located between the front face of the principal building and the street.
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R-6 Zone - INFILL SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
[Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1284, 2021]
This Zone is intended for single-family residential development providing for a mix of
compact lot sizes and housing options, with additional accessory residential dwelling unit
uses on the larger lots.
R-6.1 Permitted Uses
R-6.1.1
The following uses are permitted, but secondary permitted uses are
only permitted in conjunction with a principal permitted use:
(1) Principal:
(a) Single Family Dwelling
(2) Secondary: [Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1346, 2024]
(a) either a Secondary Suite or an Accessory Residential Dwelling Unit
(b) Home Occupation
R-6.2 Lot Regulations
R-6.2.1
Minimum Lot Size:
360 m2 (3,875 ft2)
R-6.2.2
Maximum Average Lot Size:
480 m2 (5,167 ft2)
R-6.2.3
Maximum Lot Size:
600 m2 (6,458 ft2)
R-6.2.4
Minimum Lot Frontage:
10 m (33 ft)
R-6.3 Density:
R-6.3.1
Maximum Floor Area Ratio:
0.35
R-6.3.2
Maximum Floor Area Ratio with secondary suite or accessory residential
dwelling unit
0.5
R-6.3.3
Maximum Lot Coverage:
45%
R-6.4 Maximum Size (Gross Floor Area):
R-6.4.1
Principal Building:
n/a
R-6.4.2
Accessory Buildings:
90 m2 (968 ft2) combined total
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R-6.5 Maximum Height:
R-6.5.1
Single Family Dwelling:
11 m [Zoning Amendment
Bylaw No. 1346, 2024]
R-6.5.2
Accessory Buildings & Structures:
5.5 m (18 ft)
R-6.5.3
Accessory Residential Dwelling Unit:
7.5 m (25 ft)
R-6.6 Minimum Setbacks:
R-6.6.1
The following minimum setbacks apply, as measured from the front
lot line, rear lot line and side lot lines(s), respectively:
(a) Front Yard
Setback
(b) Rear Yard
Setback
(c) Side Yard -
Interior Setback
(d) Side Yard -
Exterior Setback
(1) Principal
3 m (9.8 ft)
3 m (9.8 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
2.5 m (8.2 ft)
(2) Garage face
6 m (19.6 ft)
n/a
n/a
n/a
(2) Accessory
3 m (9.8 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
2.5 m (8.2 ft)
R-6.6.2
In addition, no accessory building may be located between the front
face of the principal building and the street.
R-6.7 Other Regulations [Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1335, 2023]
R-6.7.1
Notwithstanding other regulations in this bylaw, on the lands legally
described as the westernmost 9.59 metres of Lot 10, Clayoquot Land District
Plan VIP11923, PID: 000-510-599 (256 Matterson Drive), the following
regulations apply:
(1)
The following additional secondary uses are permitted:
i.
Secondary Suite; or,
ii.
Accessory Residential Dwelling Unit
R-6.7.2
Notwithstanding other regulations of this bylaw, on the lands legally
described as Lot 16, District Lot 284, Clayoquot Land District, Plan
VIP31775, PID: 001-128-493 (1959 Cynamocka Road), the following
regulations apply: [Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1354, 2024]
(1) Lot B, as identified in the Future Subdivision Map at the bottom of this
section, has a maximum allowable Floor Area Ratio of 0.485.
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Future Subdivision Map
(Updated February 2026)
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RU Zone - RURAL RESIDENTIAL
This Zone is intended for large landholdings with minimal residential uses and associated
or accessory uses suited to larger parcels.
RU.1 Permitted Uses:
RU.1.1
The following uses are permitted, but secondary permitted uses are
only permitted in conjunction with a principal permitted use:
(1) Principal:
(a) Single Family Dwelling
(2) Secondary:
(a) Kennel
(b) Bed and Breakfast
(c) Home Occupation
(d) Secondary Suite
(e) Accessory Residential Dwelling Unit [Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1310,
2022]
RU.2 Lot Regulations
RU.2.1
Minimum Lot Size:
10 hectares (24.7 acres)
RU.2.2
Minimum Lot Frontage:
60 m (196 ft)
RU.2.3
Minimum Lot Width:
N/A
RU.2.4
Minimum Lot Depth:
N/A
RU.3 Density:
RU.3.1
Maximum Density:
2 single family dwellings per lot
RU.3.2
Maximum Floor Area Ratio:
0.50
RU.3.3
Maximum Lot Coverage:
3%
RU.4 Maximum Size (Gross Floor Area):
RU.4.1
Principal Building:
N/A
RU.4.2
Accessory Buildings:
100 m2 (1,076 ft2) combined total
RU.5 Maximum Height:
RU.5.1
Principal Buildings & Structures:
8.5 m (28 ft) or 2 ½ storey
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RU.5.2
Accessory Buildings & Structures:
5.5 m (18 ft)
RU.6 Minimum Setbacks:
RU.6.1
The following minimum setbacks apply, as measured from the front
lot line, rear lot line and side lot lines(s), respectively:
(a) Front Yard
Setback
(b) Rear Yard
Setback
(c) Side Yard -
Interior Setback
(d) Side Yard -
Exterior Setback
(1) Principal
10 m (33 ft)
10 m (33 ft)
10 m (33 ft)
15 m (50 ft)
(2) Accessory
10 m (33 ft)
10 m (33 ft)
10 m (33 ft)
15 m (50 ft)
RU.7 Supplementary Regulations (Signature Circle): [Zoning Amendment Bylaw No.
1293, 2021]
RU.7.1
In relation to Strata Lots 1 through 30, Plan VIS6504, District Lot 473,
Clayoquot Land District (the "Signature Circle Land"), the following
regulations shall prevail, but otherwise the Signature Circle Land shall be
subject to the regulations of this RU Zone, and any generally applications
of this Bylaw:
(1) The sole principal use shall be Single Family Dwelling;
(2) Home Occupation is permitted as a secondary use in conjunction with a
principal permitted use;
(3) The following regulations shall apply:
(i) Maximum Density:
1 single family dwelling per lot
(ii) Maximum Size (Gross Floor Area):
(A)
Principal Building:
100 m2 (1,076 ft2)
(B)
Accessory Buildings:
100 m2 (1,076 ft2) combined total
(iii) The following minimum setbacks apply, as measured from the
front lot line, rear lot line and side lot lines(s), respectively:
(a) Front Yard
Setback
(b) Rear Yard
Setback
(c) Side Yard -
Interior Setback
(d) Side Yard -
Exterior Setback
(1) Principal
10 m (33 ft)
10 m (33 ft)
5 m (16 ft)
15 m (49 ft)
(2) Accessory
10 m (33 ft)
10 m (33 ft)
5 m (16 ft)
15 m (49 ft)
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(iv) The minimum setback from the natural boundary of the sea for
all buildings and structures is 30m (98 ft).
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CS-1 Zone - VILLAGE SQUARE COMMERCIAL
This Zone is intended for a mixture of commercial, residential, tourist commercial
accommodations and personal services uses in the downtown core harbour front business
area with pedestrian oriented shops and offices. Generally corresponding to the Village
Square designation in the District Official Community Plan, it is intended to provide a
vibrant social and cultural centre of the District with a mix of community uses, public
amenity spaces and a strong pedestrian emphasis.
CS-1.1 Permitted Uses:
CS-1.1.1
The following uses are permitted, but secondary permitted uses are
only permitted in conjunction with a principal permitted use:
(1) Principal:
(a) Hotel
(b) Mixed Commercial/Residential
(c) Retail
(d) Personal Services
(e) Office
(f) Tourist Information Booth
(g) Art Gallery
(h) Financial Institution
(i) Neighbourhood Pub
(j) Restaurant
(k) Bistro/Café
(l) Take Out Food Services
(m) Commercial Recreation
(n) Commercial Entertainment
(o) Public Assembly
(p) Community Use
(q) Daycare Centre
(r) Studio
(s) Boat Building and Repair
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(2) Secondary:
N/A
CS-1.1.2
For Peninsula Road and Main Street, and for properties fronting
either, Mobile Vending is also a principal permitted use.
CS-1.1.3
On the following properties, residential use is also permitted on the
first storey provided the building or part thereof also contains commercial
use(s) otherwise permitted in this Zone in accordance with the condition
so noted below: [Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1239, 2018]
(1) PID 007-073-267 Lot 9, District Lot 282, Clayoquot District, Plan 1686 [286
Main Street], the exclusively commercial use on the majority of that first
storey and fully occupying the front of the building.
(2) PID 005-117-861 Lot 13, District Lot 282, Clayoquot District, Plan 11055
[1766 Cypress Road], the exclusively commercial use measuring an area
not less than 9.7 m2 (11 ' x 9.5') at the front of the building.
(3) PID 006-167-926 Lot D, District Lot 282, Clayoquot District Plan VIP4011
[1672 Cedar Road], the exclusively commercial use measuring an area
not less than 28m2 (15' x 20') on the first storey at the front of the building.
[Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1239, 2018]
CS-1.1.4
On the following properties, Single Family Dwelling is also permitted
as a principal permitted use and Bed and Breakfast, Home Occupation and
Secondary Suite as related secondary permitted uses only permitted in
conjunction with a Single Family Dwelling, and subject to the stricter
regulations under this zone and the R-1 Zone - Single Family Residential:
(1) PID: 005-117-496: Lot 3, District Lot 282, Clayoquot District, Plan 11055
(2) PID: 005-117-470: Lot 1, District Lot 282, Clayoquot District, Plan 11055
(3) PID: 001-483-978: Lot 2, District Lot 282, Clayoquot District, Plan 11055
(4) PID: 001-357-221: Lot A, District Lot 282, Clayoquot District, Plan 29748
(5) PID: 024-481-386: Lot A, District Lot 282, Clayoquot District, Plan
VIP68634
(6) PID: 025-505-092: Lot A, District Lot 282, Clayoquot District, Plan 11055
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(7) PID: 005-117-828: Lot 12, District Lot 282, Clayoquot District, Plan 11055
(8) PID: 005-118-069: Lot 17, District Lot 282, Clayoquot District, Plan 11055
(9) PID: 006-167-918: Lot C, District Lot 282, Clayoquot District, Plan 4011.
(10) PID: 031-828-345, Lot 1, District Lot 282, Clayoquot Land District, Plan
EPP124154 [Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1342, 2024]
CS-1.1.5
PID 006-240-852, Lot A, Plan VIP3550, District: 09 [1601 Peninsula
Road], Microbrewery is also permitted as a principal use. [Zoning Amendment
Bylaw No. 1194, 2016]
CS-1.2 Lot Regulations
CS-1.2.1
Minimum Lot Size:
200 m2 (2,150 ft2)
CS-1.2.2
Minimum Lot Frontage:
15 m (50 ft)
CS-1.2.3
Minimum Lot Width:
N/A
CS-1.2.4
Minimum Lot Depth:
N/A
CS-1.3 Density:
CS-1.3.1
Maximum Floor Area Ratio:
2.0
CS-1.3.2
Maximum Lot Coverage:
85%
CS-1.4 Maximum Size (Gross Floor Area):
CS-1.4.1
Principal Building:
N/A
CS-1.4.2
Accessory Buildings:
N/A
CS-1.5 Maximum Height:
CS-1.5.1
Principal Buildings & Structures:
11 m (36 ft) or 3 storey
CS-1.5.2
Accessory Buildings & Structures:
5.5 m (18 ft)
CS-1.6 Minimum Setbacks:
CS-1.6.1
The following minimum setbacks apply, as measured from the front
lot line, rear lot line and side lot lines(s), respectively:
(a) Front Yard
Setback
(b) Rear Yard
Setback
(c) Side Yard -
Interior Setback
(d) Side Yard -
Exterior Setback
(1) Principal
0 m (0 ft)
4 m (13 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
(2) Accessory
1.5 m (5 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
7.5 m (25 ft)
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CS-1.6.2
In addition, the minimum yard setback of 4.5 m (15 ft) applies to all
lot lines abutting Peninsula Road.
CS-1.7 Other Regulations [Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1356, 2024]
CS-1.7.1
Notwithstanding other regulations in this bylaw, on the lands legally
described as northeastern most 50l.6m2 of Lot 6, Plan VIP5190, District Lot
282, Clayoquot Land District (PID: 005-952-115 at 1768 Peninsula Road),
the minimum lot frontage is 13.72m.
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CS-2 Zone - SERVICE COMMERCIAL
This Zone is intended for convenient shopping opportunities for those travelling in vehicles
and those commercial uses which, due to their service nature, may require larger lot areas.
Vibrancy is added with mixed uses including residential and tourist commercial
accommodation.
CS-2.1 Permitted Uses:
CS-2.1.1
The following uses are permitted, but secondary permitted uses are
only permitted in conjunction with a principal permitted use:
(1) Principal:
(a) Hotel
(b) Motel
(c) Mixed Commercial/Residential
(d) Mixed Commercial/Resort Condo
(e) Office
(f) Tourist Information Booth
(g) Retail, including supermarket
(h) Convenience Store
(i) Restaurant
(j) Bistro/Café
(k) Take Out Food Services
(l) Personal Services
(m) Commercial Recreation
(n) Studio
(o) Community Use
(p) Daycare Centre [Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1326, 2023]
(2) Secondary:
(a) Accessory Residential Dwelling Unit
CS-2.1.2
For Peninsula Road and Main Street, and for properties fronting
either, Mobile Vending is also a principal permitted use.
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CS-2.1.3
Despite other sections of this bylaw, PID 026-025-787, Lot B, Plan
VIP77503, District Lot 282, Clayoquot Land District [1683 LARCH RD],
Multiple Family Residential is the only permitted principal use within the
front half of the property and the only permitted principal uses within the
rear half of the property are Multiple Family Residential and Resort
Condo. [Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1319, 2022]
CS-2.2 Lot Regulations
CS-2.2.1
Minimum Lot Size:
(1) Hotel:
1,000 m2 (¼ acre)
(2) Motel:
1,000 m2 (¼ acre)
(3) All other uses:
800 m2 (8,600 ft2)
CS-2.2.2
Minimum Lot Frontage:
15 m (50 ft)
CS-2.2.3
Minimum Lot Width:
N/A
CS-2.2.4
Minimum Lot Depth:
N/A
CS-2.3 Density:
CS-2.3.1
Maximum Number
(1) Mixed Commercial/Residential:
4 residential dwelling units per
1,000 m2 (¼ acre) lot area
(2) Accessory Residential Dwelling Unit: 1 per 250 m2 (2,700 ft2) non-residential
gross floor area
CS-2.3.2
Maximum Floor Area Ratio:
0.60
CS-2.3.3
Maximum Lot Coverage:
50%
CS-2.3.4
Despite other sections of this bylaw, PID 026-025-787, Lot B, Plan
VIP77503, District Lot 282, Clayoquot Land District [1683 LARCH RD],
may have a Maximum Floor Area Ratio of 0.616. [Zoning Amendment Bylaw
No. 1319, 2022]
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CS-2.4 Maximum Size (Gross Floor Area):
CS-2.4.1
Principal Building:
(1) Restaurant:
40 seats or 167 m2 (1,800 ft2)
(2) Other:
N/A
CS-2.4.2
Accessory Buildings:
N/A
CS-2.4.3
Despite any other section of this Bylaw, an Accessory Residential
Dwelling Unit in this Zone must not be less than 42 m2 (450 ft2) gross floor
area and must not exceed 90 m2 (970 ft2).
CS-2.5 Maximum Height:
CS-2.5.1
Principal Buildings & Structures:
8.5 m (28 ft) or 2 ½ storey
CS-2.5.2
Accessory Buildings & Structures:
5.5 m (18 ft)
CS-2.6 Minimum Setbacks:
CS-2.6.1
The following minimum setbacks apply, as measured from the front
lot line, rear lot line and side lot lines(s), respectively:
(a) Front Yard
Setback
(b) Rear Yard
Setback
(c) Side Yard -
Interior Setback
(d) Side Yard -
Exterior Setback
(1) Principal
0 m (0 ft)
3 m (10 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
3 m (10 ft)
(2) Accessory
15 m (50 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
3 m (10 ft)
CS-2.6.2
In addition, the minimum yard setback of 4.5 m (15 ft) applies to all
lot lines abutting Peninsula Road.
CS-2.7 Other Regulations [Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1356, 2024]
CS-2.7.1
Notwithstanding other regulations in this bylaw, on the lands legally
described as the southwestern most 731.6 m2 of Lot 6, Plan VIP5190,
District Lot 282, Clayoquot Land District (PID: 005-952-115 at 1768
Peninsula Road), the following regulations apply:
(1) minimum lot size: 731.6m2
(2) minimum lot frontage: 13.72m
(3) a Mixed Commercial / Resort Condo use is permitted, with the Resort Condo
component limited to either one or two units.
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CS-3 Zone - SERVICE STATION COMMERCIAL
This Zone is intended for the principal use of a service station with accessory uses to
service the needs of vehicular traffic in harmony with surrounding development.
CS-3.1 Permitted Uses:
CS-3.1.1
The following uses are permitted, but secondary permitted uses are
only permitted in conjunction with a principal permitted use:
(1) Principal:
(a) Service Station
(b) Auto Repair Shop
(2) Secondary:
(a) Accessory Car Wash
(b) Accessory Residential Dwelling Unit
CS-3.2 Lot Regulations
CS-3.2.1
Minimum Lot Size:
1,200 m2 (12,917 ft2)
CS-3.2.2
Minimum Lot Frontage:
18 m (60 ft)
CS-3.2.3
Minimum Lot Width:
N/A
CS-3.2.4
Minimum Lot Depth:
N/A
CS-3.3 Density:
CS-3.3.1
Maximum Number
(1) Accessory Residential Dwelling Unit:
1 per lot (non-strata only)
CS-3.3.2
Maximum Floor Area Ratio:
0.35
CS-3.3.3
Maximum Lot Coverage:
35%
CS-3.4 Maximum Size (Gross Floor Area):
CS-3.4.1
Principal Building:
N/A
CS-3.4.2
Accessory Buildings:
N/A
CS-3.5 Maximum Height:
CS-3.5.1
Principal Buildings & Structures: 8.5 m (28 ft) or 2 ½ storey
CS-3.5.2
Accessory Buildings & Structures:
5.5 m (18 ft)
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CS-3.6 Minimum Setbacks:
CS-3.6.1
The following minimum setbacks apply, as measured from the front
lot line, rear lot line and side lot lines(s), respectively:
(a) Front Yard
Setback
(b) Rear Yard
Setback
(c) Side Yard -
Interior Setback
(d) Side Yard -
Exterior Setback
(1) Principal
7.5 m (25 ft)
3 m (10 ft)
3 m (10 ft)
7.5 m (25 ft)
(2) Accessory
7.5 m (25 ft)
3 m (10 ft)
3 m (10 ft)
7.5 m (25 ft)
CS-3.6.2
In addition, the minimum yard setback of 7.5 m applies to all lot lines
abutting a RU, R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, VR-1 or MH Zone or a single family
dwelling or duplex dwelling in a CD Zone.
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CS-4 Zone - NEIGHBOURHOOD PUB COMMERCIAL
This Zone is intended to provide for the use of a Neighborhood Pub in harmony with its
surrounding neighbourhood uses.
CS-4.1 Permitted Uses:
CS-4.1.1
The following uses are permitted, with no secondary permitted uses:
(1) Principal:
(a) Neighbourhood Pub
(2) Secondary:
N/A
CS-4.2 Lot Regulations
CS-4.2.1
Minimum Lot Size:
750 m2 (8,073 ft2)
CS-4.2.2
Minimum Lot Frontage:
15 m (50 ft)
CS-4.2.3
Minimum Lot Width:
N/A
CS-4.2.4
Minimum Lot Depth:
N/A
CS-4.3 Density:
CS-4.3.1
Maximum Floor Area Ratio:
N/A
CS-4.3.2
Maximum Lot Coverage:
35%
CS-4.4 Maximum Size (Gross Floor Area):
CS-4.4.1
Principal Building:
300 m2 (3,225 ft2)
CS-4.4.2
Accessory Buildings:
N/A
CS-4.5 Maximum Height:
CS-4.5.1
Principal Buildings & Structures:
8.5 m (28 ft)
CS-4.5.2
Accessory Buildings & Structures:
5.5 m (18 ft)
CS-4.6 Minimum Setbacks:
CS-4.6.1
The following minimum setbacks apply, as measured from the front
lot line, rear lot line and side lot lines(s), respectively:
(a) Front Yard
Setback
(b) Rear Yard
Setback
(c) Side Yard -
Interior Setback
(d) Side Yard -
Exterior Setback
(1) Principal
7.5 m (25 ft)
7.5 m (25 ft)
7.5 m (25 ft)
7.5 m (25 ft)
(2) Accessory
7.5 m (25 ft)
7.5 m (25 ft)
7.5 m (25 ft)
7.5 m (25 ft)
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CS-5 Zone - TOURIST COMMERCIAL
This zone is intended to provide for tourist commercial accommodations and other related
recreational and primarily tourist commercial uses outside the District's Village Square
and its residential areas, but in proper relationship to major thoroughfares and
surrounding uses.
CS-5.1 Permitted Uses:
CS-5.1.1
The following uses are permitted, but secondary permitted uses are
only permitted in conjunction with a principal permitted use:
(1) Principal:
(a) Hotel
(b) Motel
(c) Resort Condo
(d) Mixed Commercial/Resort Condo
(e) Campground
(f) Restaurant
(g) Bistro/Café
(h) Commercial Recreation
(i) Marina
(j) Art Gallery
(k) Public Assembly
(l) Tourist Information Booth
(2) Secondary:
(a) Accessory Residential Dwelling Unit
CS-5.1.2
On the following properties, residential use of existing units is also
permitted provided the existing building(s) contain primarily commercial
tourist accommodation uses:
(1) Strata Plan VIS4943 [Water's Edge - 1971 Harbour Drive].
CS-5.2 Lot Regulations
CS-5.2.1
Minimum Lot Size:
(1) Tourist Information Booth:
N/A
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(2) All other uses:
1,000 m2 (¼ acre)
CS-5.2.2
Minimum Lot Frontage:
15 m (50 ft)
CS-5.2.3
Minimum Lot Width:
N/A
CS-5.2.4
Minimum Lot Depth:
N/A
CS-5.3 Density:
CS-5.3.1
Maximum Number
(1) Accessory Residential Dwelling Unit:
1 per lot (non-strata only)
(2) Despite subsection (1) above, a maximum of two (2) Accessory Residential
Dwelling Units are permitted on Lot 37, Section 21, Clayoquot Land
District, Plan VIP64737 (316 Reef Point Road) [Zoning Amendment Bylaw No.
1282, 2020]
CS-5.3.2
Maximum Floor Area Ratio:
0.70
CS-5.3.3
Maximum Lot Coverage:
40%
CS-5.4 Maximum Size (Gross Floor Area):
CS-5.4.1
Principal Building:
N/A
CS-5.4.2
Accessory Buildings:
N/A
CS-5.5 Maximum Height:
CS-5.5.1
Principal Buildings & Structures:
12 m (39 ft)
CS-5.5.2
Accessory Buildings & Structures:
5.5 m (18 ft)
CS-5.6 Minimum Setbacks:
CS-5.6.1
The following minimum setbacks apply, as measured from the front
lot line, rear lot line and side lot lines(s), respectively:
(a) Front Yard
Setback
(b) Rear Yard
Setback
(c) Side Yard -
Interior Setback
(d) Side Yard -
Exterior Setback
(1) Principal
6 m (20 ft)
3 m (10 ft)
3 m (10 ft)
6 m (20 ft)
(2) Accessory
6 m (20 ft)
3 m (10 ft)
3 m (10 ft)
6 m (20 ft)
CS-5.6.2
In addition, the minimum yard setback of 6 m (20 ft) applies to all lot
lines abutting a RU, R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, VR-1 or MH Zone or a single family
dwelling or duplex dwelling in a CD Zone.
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CS-5.6.3
[Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1219, 2017] On the following properties the
minimum interior side yard setback shall be reduced to 1.2m (4'): VIS4490
Lots 1-31; VIS5200 Lot B; VIS5496 Lot 3; VIS5583 Lot 1; VIS5843 Lots 1 and
2; VIS6122 Lots A and B; VIS6124 Lots A and B; VIS6125 Lots A and B;
VIS6131 Lot 4; VIS6132 Lot 2; VIP66186 Lots 18, 20, and 22.
CS-5.7 Other Regulations: [Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1355, 2024]
CS-5.7.1
Notwithstanding other regulations of this bylaw, the lands legally
described as Lot 2, Section 21, Clayoquot District, Plan EPP117265 and
labeled "Lot C" on the Future Subdivision Map below, the Minimum Lot
Size is 680m2.
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CS-6 Zone - TOURIST COMMERCIAL WATERFRONT
This Zone is intended as a variation of the Tourist Commercial CS-5 Zone, with similar
purposes but in a waterfront context and therefore with greater emphasis on marine-
oriented uses.
CS-6.1 Permitted Uses:
CS-6.1.1
The following uses are permitted, but secondary permitted uses are
only permitted in conjunction with a principal permitted use:
(1) Principal:
(a) Hotel
(b) Motel
(c) Resort Condo
(d) Mixed Commercial/ Resort Condo
(e) Office
(f) Restaurant
(g) Bistro/Café
(h) Take Out Food Services
(i) Marina
(j) Fish Buying and Selling Station
(k) Boat Building and Repair
(l) Art Gallery
(m) Tourist Information Booth
(n) Aquarium
(o) Museum
(2) Secondary:
(a) Accessory Residential Dwelling Unit
CS-6.2 Lot Regulations
CS-6.2.1
Minimum Lot Size:
(1) Tourist Information Booth:
N/A
(2) All other uses:
1,000 m2 (¼ acre)
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CS-6.2.2
Minimum Lot Frontage:
N/A
CS-6.2.3
Minimum Lot Width:
N/A
CS-6.2.4
Minimum Lot Depth:
N/A
CS-6.3 Density:
CS-6.3.1
Maximum Number
(1) Accessory Residential Dwelling Unit:
1 per lot (non-strata only)
CS-6.3.2
Maximum Floor Area Ratio:
N/A
CS-6.3.3
Maximum Lot Coverage:
70%
CS-6.4 Maximum Size (Gross Floor Area):
CS-6.4.1
Principal Building:
N/A
CS-6.4.2
Accessory Buildings:
N/A
CS-6.5 Maximum Height:
CS-6.5.1
Principal Buildings & Structures:
12 m (39 ft)
CS-6.5.2
Accessory Buildings & Structures:
5.5 m (18 ft)
CS-6.6 Minimum Setbacks:
CS-6.6.1
The following minimum setbacks apply, as measured from the front
lot line, rear lot line and side lot lines(s), respectively:
(a) Front Yard
Setback
(b) Rear Yard
Setback
(c) Side Yard -
Interior Setback
(d) Side Yard -
Exterior Setback
(1) Principal
3 m (10 ft)
3 m (10 ft)
3 m (10 ft)
3 m (10 ft)
(2) Accessory
3 m (10 ft)
3 m (10 ft)
3 m (10 ft)
3 m (10 ft)
CS-6.6.2
In addition, the minimum yard setback of 6 m (20 ft) applies to all lot
lines abutting a RU, R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, VR-1 or MH Zone or a single family
dwelling or duplex dwelling in a CD Zone.
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CS-7 Zone - TOURIST COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL
This Zone is intended as a variation of the Tourist Commercial CS-5 Zone, with similar
purposes but including optional residential, for areas closer to Village Square or
transitional areas to residential neighbourhoods or tourist accommodation enclaves. It
allows a broader range or commercial and office uses without detracting from the focus and
top of the "hierarchy" of Village Square and permits residential uses if combined with
commercial or commercial tourist accommodation uses.
CS-7.1 Permitted Uses: [Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1183, 2015]
CS-7.1.1
The following uses are permitted, but secondary permitted uses are
only permitted in conjunction with a principal permitted use:
(1) Principal:
(a) Hotel
(b) Motel
(c) Resort Condo
(d) Mixed Commercial/Residential
(e) Mixed Commercial/Resort Condo
(f) Boutique Retail
(g) Convenience Store
(h) Office
(i) Bistro/Café
(j) Art Gallery
(k) Daycare Centre
(l) Public Assembly
(m) Personal Services
(2) Secondary:
(a) Accessory Residential Dwelling Unit
CS-7.2 Lot Regulations
CS-7.2.1
Minimum Lot Size:
1,000 m2 (¼ acre)
CS-7.2.2
Minimum Lot Frontage:
15 m (50 ft)
CS-7.2.3
Minimum Lot Width:
N/A
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CS-7.2.4
Minimum Lot Depth:
N/A
CS-7.3 Density:
CS-7.3.1
Maximum Number
(1) Hotel:
1 guest room or dwelling unit per 95 m2 (1,025 ft2) lot area
(2) Motel:
1 guest room or dwelling unit per 95 m2 (1,025 ft2) lot area
(3) Resort Condo:
1 dwelling unit per 250 m2 (2,700 ft2) lot area
(4) Residential component of Mixed Commercial/Residential use:
1 dwelling unit per 250 m2 (2,700 ft2) lot area
(5) Accessory Residential Dwelling Unit:
1 per lot (non-strata only)
CS-7.3.2
Maximum Floor Area Ratio:
0.70
CS-7.3.3
Maximum Lot Coverage:
40%
CS-7.4 Maximum Size (Gross Floor Area):
CS-7.4.1
Principal Building:
N/A
CS-7.4.2
Accessory Buildings:
N/A
CS-7.5 Maximum Height:
CS-7.5.1
Principal Buildings & Structures:
12 m (39 ft)
CS-7.5.2
Accessory Buildings & Structures:
5.5 m (18 ft)
CS-7.6 Minimum Setbacks:
CS-7.6.1
The following minimum setbacks apply, as measured from the front
lot line, rear lot line and side lot lines(s), respectively:
(a) Front Yard
Setback
(b) Rear Yard
Setback
(c) Side Yard -
Interior Setback
(d) Side Yard -
Exterior Setback
(1) Principal
6 m (20 ft)
3 m (10 ft)
3 m (10 ft)
6 m (20 ft)
(2) Accessory
6 m (20 ft)
3 m (10 ft)
3 m (10 ft)
6 m (20 ft)
CS-7.6.2
In addition, the minimum yard setback of 6 m (20 ft) applies to all lot
lines abutting a RU, R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, VR-1 or MH Zone or a single family
dwelling or duplex dwelling in a CD Zone.
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CG Zone - CAMPGROUND
[Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1256, 2019]
This Zone is intended for commercial use of campgrounds, with an accessory residential
dwelling unit and accessory retail sales and administration, in accordance with the
District's related bylaws.
CG.1 Permitted Uses:
CG.1.1
The following uses are permitted, but secondary permitted uses are
only permitted in conjunction with a principal permitted use:
(1) Principal:
(a) Campground
(2) Secondary
(a) Accessory Residential Dwelling Unit
(b) Accessory Retail Sales and Administration Office
CG.2 Lot Regulations:
CG.2.1
Minimum Lot Size:
6,070 m2 (1.5 acres)
CG.2.2
Minimum Lot Frontage:
23 m (75 ft)
CG.2.3
Minimum Camping Space size:
90 m2 (969 ft2)
CG.2.4
Minimum Camping Space Width:
6 m (20 ft)
CG.2.5
Minimum Camping Space Depth:
(1) Tent - Camping Space:
11 m (36 ft)
(2) Recreation Vehicle - Camping Space:
16 m (52 ft)
CG.3 Density:
CG.3.1
Maximum Number:
(1) Camping Space:
10 spaces per acre
(2) Accessory Residential Dwelling Unit
1 per lot
CG.3.2
Maximum Floor Area Ratio:
0.023
CG.3.3
Maximum Lot Coverage:
2.3%
CG.4 Maximum Height:
CG.4.1
Principal Buildings & Structures:
7.5 m (25 ft)
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CG.4.2
Accessory Buildings & Structures
7.5 m (25 ft)
CG.5 Minimum Setbacks:
CG.5.1
Despite Section 306.1, the minimum setbacks listed in Section CG.5.2
below, shall also apply to camping spaces.
CG.5.2
The following minimum setbacks apply, as measured from the front
lot line, rear lot line and side lot line(s), respectively, of the Campground:
(a) Front Yard
Setback
(b) Rear Yard
Setback
(c) Side Yard -
Interior Setback
(d) Side Yard -
Exterior Setback
(1) Principal
7.5 m (25 ft)
7.5 m (25 ft)
7.5 m (25 ft)
7.5 m (25 ft)
(2) Accessory
7.5 m (25 ft)
7.5 m (25 ft)
7.5 m (25 ft)
7.5 m (25 ft)
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GH Zone - GUEST HOUSE
This Zone is intended for commercial tourist accommodation mixed with residential in the
form and appearance of traditional single family dwelling buildings, with or without small
scale guest cottages, generally on larger lots.
GH.1 Permitted Uses:
GH.1.1
The following uses are permitted, but secondary permitted uses are
only permitted in conjunction with a principal permitted use:
(1) Principal:
(a) Single Family Dwelling
(b) Guest House
(2) Secondary:
(a) Guest Cottage
(b) Accessory Residential Dwelling Unit [Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1310,
2022]
GH.1.2
Despite section GH.1.1 above, Secondary Suite is permitted as a
secondary use and a Guest House is not permitted as a principal use on the
following properties:
(a) PID 027-473-481, Lot 8, District Lot 283, Clayoquot District, Plan
VIP84686 [796 Marine Drive] [Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1267, 2020]
GH.2 Lot Regulations
GH.2.1
Minimum Lot Size:
2,000 m2 (½ acre)
GH.2.2
Minimum Lot Frontage:
24 m (80 ft)
GH.2.3
Minimum Lot Width:
N/A
GH.2.4
Minimum Lot Depth:
N/A
GH.3 Density:
GH.3.1
Maximum Density:
(1) 1 single family dwelling per lot or 1 guest house per lot, the latter with up to:
(a) 4 guest rooms if lot area between 2,000 m2 and 4,000 m2, or
(b) 6 guest rooms if lot area exceeds 4,000 m2 (1 acre); plus
(2) 2 guest cottages per lot if lot area between 2,000 m2 and 4,000 m2, or
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(3) 4 guest cottages per lot if lot area exceeds 4,000 m2 (1 acre).
GH.3.2
Maximum Lot Coverage:
40%
GH.4 Maximum Size (Gross Floor Area):
GH.4.1
Principal Building:
N/A
GH.4.2
Accessory Buildings:
(1) Guest Cottages:
37.2 m2 (400 ft2)
(2) Other Accessory Buildings:
(a) 93 m2 (1,000 ft2) combined total if lot area between 2,000 m2 and 4,000
m2, or
(b) 5% of lot area combined total if lot area exceeds 4,000 m2 (1 acre).
GH.5 Maximum Height:
GH.5.1
Single Family Dwelling:
11 m [Zoning Amendment Bylaw No.
1346, 2024]
GH.5.2
Guest Cottages & Other Accessory Buildings & Structures: 5.5m
(18ft)
GH.6 Minimum Setbacks: [Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1346, 2024]
GH.6.1
The following minimum setbacks apply, as measured from the front
lot line, rear lot line and side lot lines(s), respectively:
(a) Front Yard
Setback
(b) Rear Yard
Setback
(c) Side Yard -
Interior Setback
(d) Side Yard -
Exterior Setback
(1) Principal
7.5 m (25 ft)
6 m (20 ft)
4.6 m (15 ft)
7.5 m (25 ft)
(2) Accessory
Guest Cottage
7.5 m (25 ft)
4 m (13 ft)
7.5 m (25 ft)
7.5 m (25 ft)
(3) Accessory
Other
7.5 m (25 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
3.5 m (11.5 ft)
(4) Accessory
Residential
Dwelling Unit
6 m
1.5 m
1.2 m
GH.6.2
In addition, guest cottages and all other accessory buildings and
structures must be located:
(1) to the rear of the front face of the principal building, and
(2) at least 3 m (10 ft) from the principal building.
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GH.6.3
In addition, each guest cottage must be located at least 9 m (30 ft) from
every other guest cottage.
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HS Zone - HOSTEL
This Zone is intended for commercial tourist accommodation is the form of hostel
dormitory style use and building.
HS.1 Permitted Uses:
HS.1.1
The following uses are permitted, but secondary permitted uses are
only permitted in conjunction with a principal permitted use:
(1) Principal:
(a) Hostel
(2) Secondary:
(a) Accessory Residential Dwelling Unit
HS.2 Lot Regulations
HS.2.1
Minimum Lot Size:
2,000 m2 (½ acre)
HS.2.2
Minimum Lot Frontage:
23 m (75 ft)
HS.2.3
Minimum Lot Width:
N/A
HS.2.4
Minimum Lot Depth:
N/A
HS.3 Density:
HS.3.1
Maximum Density:
(1) 1 hostel per lot, with up to 50% of gross floor area dedicated for sleeping
facilities (areas excluding bathrooms, kitchen, dining and social facilities,
accessory and other areas not used for sleeping);
(2) 1 bed per 5 m2 (55 ft2) of gross floor area dedicated for sleeping facilities;
(3) 1 accessory residential dwelling unit.
HS.3.2
Maximum Lot Coverage:
N/A
HS.4 Maximum Size (Gross Floor Area):
HS.4.1
Principal Building:
500 m2 (5,375 ft2) combined total
HS.4.2
Accessory Buildings:
(1) 93 m2 (1,000 ft2) combined total if lot area between 2,000 m2 and 4,000 m2,
or
(2) 5% of lot area combined total if lot area exceeds 4,000 m2.
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HS.4.3
Despite any other section of this Bylaw, an Accessory Residential
Dwelling Unit in this Zone must not be less than 35 m2 (375 ft2) gross floor
area and must not exceed 90 m2 (970 ft2).
HS.5 Maximum Height:
HS.5.1
Principal Buildings & Structures: 11 m (36 ft) or 3 storey
HS.5.2
Accessory Buildings & Structures:
5.5 m (18 ft)
HS.6 Minimum Setbacks:
HS.6.1
The following minimum setbacks apply, as measured from the front
lot line, rear lot line and side lot lines(s), respectively:
(a) Front Yard
Setback
(b) Rear Yard
Setback
(c) Side Yard -
Interior Setback
(d) Side Yard -
Exterior Setback
(1) Principal
8.5 m (28 ft)
8 m (26 ft)
8.5 m (28 ft)
8.5 m (28 ft)
(2) Accessory
8.5 m (28 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
3.5 m (11.5 ft)
HS.6.2
In addition, all other accessory buildings and structures must be
located:
(1) to the rear of the front face of the principal building, and
(2) at least 3 m (10 ft) from the principal building.
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VR-1 Zone - VACATION RENTAL (VR-1)
This Zone is intended for commercial tourist accommodation accessory to traditional single
family residential use and appearance, though traditional residential use may occur.
VR-1.1 Permitted Uses
VR-1.1.1
The following uses are permitted, but secondary permitted uses are
only permitted in conjunction with a principal permitted use:
(1) Principal:
(a) Single Family Dwelling
(2) Secondary:
(a) Vacation Rental (VR-1)
(b) Home Occupation
(c) Secondary Suite
(d) Accessory Residential Dwelling Unit [Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1387,
2025]
VR-1.1.2
Despite section VR-1.1.1 (2) above, Accessory Residential Dwelling
Unit is permitted as a secondary use on the following lot: [Zoning Amendment
Bylaw No. 1359, 2024]
(1) PID 018-515-371, Lot 1, District Lot 284, Clayoquot District, Plan
VIP57627 [1983 Athlone Road]
VR-1.2 Lot Regulations
VR-1.2.1
Minimum Lot Size:
650 m2 (7,000 ft2)
VR-1.2.2
Minimum Lot Frontage:
18 m (60 ft)
VR-1.2.3
Minimum Lot Width:
N/A
VR-1.2.4
Minimum Lot Depth:
N/A
VR-1.3 Density:
VR-1.3.1
Maximum Density:
(1) 1 single family dwelling per lot;
(2) 1 secondary suite per single family dwelling. [Zoning Amendment Bylaw No.
1387, 2025]
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(3) (c) 1 Accessory Residential Dwelling Unit [Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1387,
2025]
VR-1.3.2
Maximum Floor Area Ratio:
0.5
VR-1.3.3
Maximum Lot Coverage:
45%
VR-1.4 Maximum Size (Gross Floor Area):
VR-1.4.1
Accessory Buildings:
60 m2 (645 ft2) combined total [Zoning
Amendment Bylaw No. 1387, 2025]
VR-1.4.2
[Moved to VR-1.4.1 by Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1387, 2025]
VR-1.5 Maximum Height:
VR-1.5.1
Single Family Dwelling:
11 m [Zoning Amendment Bylaw No.
1346, 2024]
VR-1.5.2
Accessory Buildings & Structures:
5.5 m (18 ft)
VR-1.5.3
Accessory Residential Dwelling Unit:
8.0 m (26 ft) [Zoning
Amendment Bylaw No. 1387, 2025]
VR-1.6 Minimum Setbacks: [Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1387, 2025]
VR-1.6.1
The following minimum setbacks apply, as measured from the front
lot line, rear lot line and side lot lines(s), respectively:
(a) Front Yard
Setback
(b) Rear Yard
Setback
(c) Side Yard -
Interior Setback
(d) Side Yard -
Exterior Setback
(1) Principal
7.5 m (25 ft)
6 m (20 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
5 m (16.5 ft)
(2) Accessory
7.5 m (25 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
5 m (16.5 ft)
(3) Accessory
Residential
Dwelling Unit
6 m (20 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
1.2 m (4 ft)
3 m (10 ft)
VR-1.6.2
[Deleted by Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1387, 2025]
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I-1 Zone - INDUSTRIAL
This Industrial Zone is intended for a range of light and medium industries which are not
dependent on accessory commercial uses and intended to have minimal conflict to
surrounding uses.
I-1.1 Permitted Uses:
I-1.1.1
The following uses are permitted, but secondary permitted uses are
only permitted in conjunction with a principal permitted use:
(1) Principal:
(a) Light Industry
(b) Medium Industry
(c) Bistro/Café
(d) Outdoor Sales
(e) Heavy Equipment Display
(f) Shipping Yard
(g) Wood Processing
(h) Auto Repair Shop
(2) Secondary:
(a) Accessory Residential Dwelling Unit
(b) Accessory Retail Sales and Administration Office
I-1.2 Lot Regulations
I-1.2.1
Minimum Lot Size:
2,000 m2 (½ acre)
I-1.2.2
Minimum Lot Frontage:
23 m (75 ft)
I-1.2.3
Minimum Lot Width:
N/A
I-1.2.4
Minimum Lot Depth:
N/A
I-1.3 Density:
I-1.3.1
Maximum Number:
(1) Accessory Residential Dwelling Unit: 1 per lot (non-strata only)
(2) Accessory Retail Sales and Administration Office: 1 per lot
I-1.3.2
Maximum Floor Area Ratio:
1.0
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I-1.3.3
Maximum Lot Coverage:
60%
I-1.4 Maximum Size (Gross Floor Area):
I-1.4.1
Principal Building:
(1) Accessory Retail Sales and Administration Office:
30% of gross floor
area
(2) Other:
N/A
I-1.4.2
Accessory Buildings:
N/A
I-1.4.3
Despite any other section of this Bylaw, an Accessory Residential
Dwelling Unit in this Zone must not be less than 32.5 m2 (350 ft2) gross floor
area and must not exceed 75 m2 (800 ft2).
I-1.5 Maximum Height:
I-1.5.1
Principal Buildings & Structures:
12 m (39 ft)
I-1.5.2
Accessory Buildings & Structures:
5.5 m (18 ft)
I-1.6 Minimum Setbacks:
I-1.6.1
The following minimum setbacks apply, as measured from the front
lot line, rear lot line and side lot lines(s), respectively:
(a) Front Yard
Setback
(b) Rear Yard
Setback
(c) Side Yard -
Interior Setback
(d) Side Yard -
Exterior Setback
(1) Principal
8 m (26 ft)
6 m (20 ft)
5 m (16.5 ft)
7.5 m (25 ft)
(2) Accessory
8 m (26 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
7.5 m (25 ft)
I-1.6.2
In addition, the minimum yard setback of 7.5 m applies to all side lot
lines abutting a RU, R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, VR-1 or MH Zone or a single family
dwelling or duplex dwelling in a CD Zone.
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I-2 Zone - SERVICE INDUSTRIAL
This Industrial Zone is intended for a variety of service and light industry uses in
conjunction with those recreational, commercial and public emergency uses which may be
better suited in a closer proximity to residential neighbourhoods.
I-2.1 Permitted Uses:
I-2.1.1
The following uses are permitted, but secondary permitted uses are
only permitted in conjunction with a principal permitted use:
(1) Principal:
(a) Light Industry
(b) Service Industry
(c) Restaurant
(d) Bistro/Café
(e) Take Out Food Services
(f) Outdoor Sales
(g) Commercial Recreation
(h) Emergency Services
(i) Motel
(2) Secondary:
(a) Accessory Residential Dwelling Unit
(b) Accessory Retail Sales and Administration Office
I-2.2 Lot Regulations
I-2.2.1
Minimum Lot Size:
1,500 m2 (16,150 ft2)
I-2.2.2
Minimum Lot Frontage:
23 m (75 ft)
I-2.2.3
Minimum Lot Width:
N/A
I-2.2.4
Minimum Lot Depth:
N/A
I-2.3 Density:
I-2.3.1
Maximum Number:
(1) Accessory Residential Dwelling Unit:
1 per lot (non-strata only)
(2) Accessory Retail Sales and Administration Office:
1 per business
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(3) Motel:
1 guest room or dwelling unit per 95 m2 (1,025 ft2) lot area
I-2.3.2
Maximum Floor Area Ratio:
0.60
I-2.3.3
Maximum Lot Coverage:
50%
I-2.4 Maximum Size (Gross Floor Area):
I-2.4.1
Principal Building:
(1) Accessory Retail Sales and Administration Office:
40% of gross floor
area
(2) Other:
N/A
I-2.4.2
Accessory Buildings:
N/A
I-2.4.3
Despite any other section of this Bylaw, an Accessory Residential
Dwelling Unit in this Zone must not be less than 32.5 m2 (350 ft2) gross floor
area and must not exceed 75 m2 (800 ft2)
I-2.5 Maximum Height:
I-2.5.1
Principal Buildings & Structures:
12 m (39 ft)
I-2.5.2
Accessory Buildings & Structures:
5.5 m (18 ft)
I-2.6 Minimum Setbacks:
I-2.6.1
The following minimum setbacks apply, as measured from the front
lot line, rear lot line and side lot lines(s), respectively:
(a) Front Yard
Setback
(b) Rear Yard
Setback
(c) Side Yard -
Interior Setback
(d) Side Yard -
Exterior Setback
(1) Principal
10 m (33 ft)
3 m (10 ft)
5 m (16.5 ft)
7.5 m (25 ft)
(2) Accessory
10 m (33 ft)
3 m (10 ft)
5 m (16.5 ft)
7.5 m (25 ft)
I-2.6.2
In addition, the minimum yard setback of 7.5 m applies to all side lot
lines abutting a RU, R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, VR-1 or MH Zone or a single family
dwelling or duplex dwelling in a CD Zone.
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P-1 Zone - PUBLIC INSTITUTIONAL
This Institutional Zone is intended for the governmental, administrative, educational
recreational, cultural and related uses which serve the District and its residents.
P-1.1 Permitted Uses:
P-1.1.1
The following uses are permitted, with no secondary permitted uses:
(1) Principal:
(a) School
(b) Public Administration & Utility
(c) Public Assembly
(d) Community Care Facility
(e) Outdoor Recreation
(f) Park
(2) Secondary:
N/A
P-1.1.2
Notwithstanding other regulations in this bylaw, on the lands
legally described PARCEL A, PLAN EPP132848, DISTRICT LOT 284,
CLAYOQUOT DISTRICT, Food Bank (for clarity, specifically excluding a
free store or thrift store) is a permitted principal use. [Zoning Amendment
Bylaw No. 1336, 2024]
P-1.2 Lot Regulations
P-1.2.1
Minimum Lot Size:
N/A
P-1.2.2
Minimum Lot Frontage:
N/A
P-1.2.3
Minimum Lot Width:
N/A
P-1.2.4
Minimum Lot Depth:
N/A
P-1.3 Density:
P-1.3.1
Maximum Floor Area Ratio:
1.0
P-1.3.2
Maximum Lot Coverage:
60%
P-1.4 Maximum Size (Gross Floor Area):
P-1.4.1
Principal Building:
N/A
P-1.4.2
Accessory Buildings:
N/A
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P-1.5 Maximum Height:
P-1.5.1
Principal Buildings & Structures:
10 m (33 ft)
P-1.5.2
Accessory Buildings & Structures:
5.5 m (18 ft)
P-1.6 Minimum Setbacks:
P-1.6.1
The following minimum setbacks apply, as measured from the front
lot line, rear lot line and side lot lines(s), respectively:
(a) Front Yard
Setback
(b) Rear Yard
Setback
(c) Side Yard -
Interior Setback
(d) Side Yard -
Exterior Setback
(1) Principal
7.5 m (25 ft)
7.5 m (25 ft)
7.5 m (25 ft)
7.5 m (25 ft)
(2) Accessory
7.5 m (25 ft)
7.5 m (25 ft)
7.5 m (25 ft)
7.5 m (25 ft)
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P-2 Zone - LIMITED INSTITUTIONAL
This Institutional Zone is intended as a variation of the P-1 Zone, with less administration
and more service uses generally to service the District and its residents.
P-2.1 Permitted Uses:
P-2.1.1
The following uses are permitted, with no secondary permitted uses:
(1) Principal:
(a) School
(b) Daycare Centre
(c) Place of Worship
(d) Community Care Facility
(2) Secondary:
N/A
P-2.2 Lot Regulations
P-2.2.1
Minimum Lot Size:
N/A
P-2.2.2
Minimum Lot Frontage:
N/A
P-2.2.3
Minimum Lot Width:
N/A
P-2.2.4
Minimum Lot Depth:
N/A
P-2.3 Density:
P-2.3.1
Maximum Number
(1) Principal Building:
N/A
(2) Accessory Buildings & Structures:
1 per lot
P-2.3.2
Maximum Floor Area Ratio:
0.5
P-2.3.3
Maximum Lot Coverage:
30%
P-2.4 Maximum Size (Gross Floor Area):
P-2.4.1
Principal Building:
N/A
P-2.4.2
Accessory Buildings:
N/A
P-2.5 Maximum Height:
P-2.5.1
Principal Buildings & Structures:
10 m (33 ft)
P-2.5.2
Accessory Buildings & Structures:
5.5 m (18 ft)
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P-2.6 Minimum Setbacks:
P-2.6.1
The following minimum setbacks apply, as measured from the front
lot line, rear lot line and side lot lines(s), respectively:
(a) Front Yard
Setback
(b) Rear Yard
Setback
(c) Side Yard -
Interior Setback
(d) Side Yard -
Exterior Setback
(1) Principal
7.5 m (25 ft)
7.5 m (25 ft)
7.5 m (25 ft)
7.5 m (25 ft)
(2) Accessory
7.5 m (25 ft)
7.5 m (25 ft)
7.5 m (25 ft)
7.5 m (25 ft)
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P-3 Zone - VILLAGE SQUARE INSTITUTIONAL
This Institutional Zone is intended for the social, education, administration, recreation
and other services for the community, both public and private, which enhance the Village
Square Development Area and underline the policies and objectives within the Official
Community Plan.
P-3.1 Permitted Uses:
P-3.1.1
The following uses are permitted, with no secondary permitted uses:
(1) Principal:
(a) Public Administration & Utility
(b) Public Assembly
(c) Mobile Vending
(d) Public Market
(e) Community Care Facility
(f) Outdoor Recreation
(g) Parking Lot
(h) Park
(2) Secondary:
N/A
P-3.2 Lot Regulations
P-3.2.1
Minimum Lot Size:
N/A
P-3.2.2
Minimum Lot Frontage:
N/A
P-3.2.3
Minimum Lot Width:
N/A
P-3.2.4
Minimum Lot Depth:
N/A
P-3.3 Density:
P-3.3.1
Maximum Floor Area Ratio:
1.0
P-3.3.2
Maximum Lot Coverage:
60%
P-3.4 Maximum Size (Gross Floor Area):
P-3.4.1
Principal Building:
N/A
P-3.4.2
Accessory Buildings:
N/A
P-3.5 Maximum Height:
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P-3.5.1
Principal Buildings & Structures:
10 m (33 ft)
P-3.5.2
Accessory Buildings & Structures:
5.5 m (18 ft)
P-3.6 Minimum Setbacks:
P-3.6.1
The following minimum setbacks apply, as measured from the front
lot line, rear lot line and side lot lines(s), respectively:
(a) Front Yard
Setback
(b) Rear Yard
Setback
(c) Side Yard -
Interior Setback
(d) Side Yard -
Exterior Setback
(1) Principal
7.5 m (25 ft)
7.5 m (25 ft)
7.5 m (25 ft)
7.5 m (25 ft)
(2) Accessory
7.5 m (25 ft)
7.5 m (25 ft)
7.5 m (25 ft)
7.5 m (25 ft)
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M-1 Zone - SMALL CRAFT HARBOUR MARINE
This Marine Zone is intended for active use of near land areas for Marina and related
commercial and community activities, generally to coincide with the District's prominent
small craft harbour.
M-1.1 Permitted Uses
M-1.1.1
The following uses are permitted, but secondary permitted uses are
only permitted in conjunction with a principal permitted use:
(1) Principal:
(a) Marina, except no sales of watercraft and no accessory residential dwelling
unit
(b) Fish Buying & Selling Stations
(c) Recreational Services
(d) Community Use
(e) Marine Recreation
(2) Secondary
(a) N/A
M-1.2 Lot Regulations
M-1.2.1
Minimum Lot Size:
N/A
M-1.2.2
Minimum Lot Frontage:
N/A
M-1.2.3
Minimum Lot Width:
N/A
M-1.2.4
Minimum Lot Depth:
N/A
M-1.3 Density:
M-1.3.1
Maximum Number:
N/A
M-1.3.2
Maximum Floor Area Ratio:
N/A
M-1.3.3
Maximum Lot Coverage:
N/A
M-1.4 Maximum Size (Gross Floor Area):
M-1.4.1
Principal Building:
N/A
M-1.4.2
Accessory Buildings:
N/A
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M-1.5 Maximum Height:
5.5 m (18 ft)
M-1.6 Minimum Setbacks:
N/A
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M-2 Zone - COMMUNITY DOCK MARINE
This Marine Zone is intended for a plethora of commercial, community and transportation
uses, including to facilitate public access and use of the foreshore and marine areas.
M-2.1 Permitted Uses
M-2.1.1
The following uses are permitted, with no secondary permitted uses:
(1) Principal
(a) Marina
(b) Fish Buying & Selling Stations
(c) Aquarium
(d) Public Assembly
(e) Public Market
(f) Mobile Vending
(g) Retail
(h) Commercial Entertainment
(i) Recreational Services
(j) Community Use
(k) Marine Recreation
(l) Water and Air Transportation
(2) Secondary
N/A
M-2.2 Lot Regulations
M-2.2.1
Minimum Lot Size:
N/A
M-2.2.2
Minimum Lot Frontage:
N/A
M-2.2.3
Minimum Lot Width:
N/A
M-2.2.4
Minimum Lot Depth:
N/A
M-2.3 Density:
M-2.3.1
Maximum Number:
N/A
M-2.3.2
Maximum Floor Area Ratio:
N/A
M-2.3.3
Maximum Lot Coverage:
N/A
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M-2.4 Maximum Size (Gross Floor Area):
M-2.4.1
Principal Building:
N/A
M-2.4.2
Accessory Buildings:
N/A
M-2.5 Maximum Height:
8.5 m (28 ft)
M-2.6 Minimum Setbacks:
N/A
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M-3 Zone - MARINE COMMERCIAL
This Marine Zone is intended for limited commercial, recreation and transportation uses
and development, unless in conjunction with an upland marina.
M-3.1 Permitted Uses
M-3.1.1
The following uses are permitted, with no secondary permitted uses:
(1) Principal
(a) Fish Buying & Selling Stations
(b) Recreational Services
(c) Marine Recreation
(d) Water and Air Transportation
(2) Secondary
N/A
M-3.1.2
For areas directly abutting an upland zone that permits Marina use,
Marina is also a principal permitted use.
M-3.1.3
On Water Lots Block B-DL 985 & Block B-DL 986, (Canadian
Princess) restaurant use and commercial tourist accommodation are also
principal permitted uses.
M-3.1.4
On Water Lot Block A-DL 199 (Jamie's Whaling Station):
(1) Retail uses are permitted for so long as consistent with and accessory to
existing upland uses
(2) Residential use and commercial tourist accommodation are also principal
permitted uses on the second storey only.
M-3.1.5
On Water Lot Block B-DL 199 (Pioneer Boat Works):
(1) Boat building and Repair and Retail uses are permitted for so long as
consistent with and accessory to existing upland uses; and
(2) Residential use and commercial tourist accommodation are also principal
permitted uses on the second storey only.
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M-3.2 Lot Regulations
M-3.2.1
Minimum Lot Size:
N/A
M-3.2.2
Minimum Lot Frontage:
N/A
M-3.2.3
Minimum Lot Width:
N/A
M-3.2.4
Minimum Lot Depth:
N/A
M-3.3 Density:
M-3.3.1
Maximum Number:
N/A
M-3.3.2
Maximum Floor Area Ratio:
N/A
M-3.3.3
Maximum Lot Coverage:
N/A
M-3.4 Maximum Size (Gross Floor Area):
M-3.4.1
Principal Building:
N/A
M-3.4.2
Accessory Buildings:
N/A
M-3.5 Maximum Height:
5.5 m (18 ft)
M-3.6 Minimum Setbacks:
N/A
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M-4 Zone - MARINE INDUSTRIAL
This Marine Zone is intended for commercial development and transportation
complementary to upland industrial uses.
M-4.1 Permitted Uses
M-4.1.1
The following uses are permitted, with no secondary permitted uses:
(1) Principal
(a) Boat Building and Repair
(b) Fish Buying & Selling Stations
(c) Recreational Services
(d) Marine Recreation
(e) Water and Air Transportation
(2) Secondary
N/A
M-4.1.2
For areas directly abutting an upland zone that permits Marina use,
Marina is also a principal permitted use.
M-4.1.3
For areas directly abutting an upland zone that permits an Industrial
use or zone, the same and accessory industrial uses are also a principal
permitted use.
M-4.2 Lot Regulations
M-4.2.1
Minimum Lot Size:
N/A
M-4.2.2
Minimum Lot Frontage:
N/A
M-4.2.3
Minimum Lot Width:
N/A
M-4.2.4
Minimum Lot Depth:
N/A
M-4.3 Density:
M-4.3.1
Maximum Number:
N/A
M-4.3.2
Maximum Floor Area Ratio:
N/A
M-4.3.3
Maximum Lot Coverage:
N/A
M-4.4 Maximum Size (Gross Floor Area):
M-4.4.1
Principal Building:
N/A
M-4.4.2
Accessory Buildings:
N/A
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M-4.5 Maximum Height:
8.5 m (28 ft)
M-4.6 Minimum Setbacks:
N/A
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M-5 Zone - MARINE RECREATION & PROTECTION
This Marine Zone is intended for minimal use and development.
M-5.1 Permitted Uses
M-5.1.1
The following uses are permitted, with no secondary permitted uses:
(1) Principal
(a) Marine Recreation
(b) Environmental Conservation
(2) Secondary
N/A
M-5.1.2
On Water Lot DL 2087 (BC Packers site), residential use is also
permitted but only as accessory to upland development.
M-5.1.3
On Water Lot DL 2098 (Gas Dock), marine fueling station, and marine-
related retail supplies and equipment uses are permitted for so long as
consistent with and accessory to existing upland uses.
M-5.1.4
For Imperial Lane properties, the area between the natural boundary
and Water Lot DL 1887 (52 Steps), residential use is also permitted for so
long as attached to and forming part of an existing upland residential
building.
M-5.2 Lot Regulations
M-5.2.1
Minimum Lot Size:
N/A
M-5.2.2
Minimum Lot Frontage:
N/A
M-5.2.3
Minimum Lot Width:
N/A
M-5.2.4
Minimum Lot Depth:
N/A
M-5.3 Density:
M-5.3.1
Maximum Number:
1 dwelling unit on Water Lot 2087
M-5.3.2
Maximum Floor Area Ratio:
N/A
M-5.3.3
Maximum Lot Coverage:
N/A
M-5.4 Maximum Size (Gross Floor Area):
93 m2 (1,000 ft2) on Water Lot 2087
M-5.5 Maximum Height:
5.5 m (18 ft)
M-5.6 Minimum Setbacks:
N/A
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CD-1 Zone - ECO-INDUSTRIAL PARK
In this Comprehensive Development Zone, and Industrial Zone, the densities identified
below were bonused and based on a 20% open space dedication/ amenity contribution
further to Section 203 of this Bylaw, with development at 5 units/hectare as the base
density if amenities were not provided.
2014 Update: The base density of 5 units/ hectare no longer applies as the amenities have
been provided. Parkland Exchange Bylaw No.838, 2000 exchanged land to create the
current park.
Save for the multiple-family residential portion of the CD-1 Comprehensive Development
Plan ("CD-1 Plan"), this zone has been largely subdivided and uses and density
allocated as detailed below. Future variations would require amendment of the Zoning
Bylaw.
Comprehensive Development ("CD-1 Zone") Plan - Updated
[Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1190, 2016]
[Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1327, 2023]
[Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1336, 2024]
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CD-1.1
Permitted Uses:
CD-1.1.1
The following uses are permitted in the area of the CD-1 Zone Plan
labeled "Single Family Residential", but secondary permitted uses are only
permitted in conjunction with a principal permitted use:
(1) Principal:
(a) Single Family Dwelling
(2) Secondary:
(a) Bed and Breakfast
(b) Home Occupation
(c) Secondary Suite
(d) Accessory Residential Dwelling Unit [Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1310,
2022]
CD-1.1.2
The following uses are permitted in the area of the CD-1 Zone Plan
labeled "Multi-Family Residential", but secondary permitted uses are only
permitted in conjunction with a principal permitted use:
(1) Principal:
(a) Duplex Dwelling
(b) Multiple Family Residential
(c) Community Care Facility
(2) Secondary:
(a) Home Occupation
CD-1.1.3
The following uses are permitted in the areas of the CD-1 Zone Plan
labeled "Industrial", but secondary permitted uses are only permitted in
conjunction with a principal permitted use:
(1) Principal:
(a) Single Family Dwelling
(b) Mixed Industrial/Residential
(c) Light Industry
(d) Medium Industry
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(e) Service Industry
(f) Service Station, with accessory car wash
(g) Auto Repair Shop
(h) Bistro/Café
(i) Outdoor Sales
(j) Heavy Equipment Display
(k) Wood Processing
(2) Secondary:
(a) Accessory Residential Dwelling Unit
(b) Accessory Retail Sales and Administration Office
(3) On Lot 17 District Lot 284 Clayoquot District Plan VIP76147 (PID: 025-
926-811, 354 Forbes Road) the following uses are permitted: [Zoning
Amendment Bylaw No. 1303, 2022]
Principal Uses:
(a) Recreational Services limited to marine-related guiding, tours or
charters;
(b) Light Industry;
(c) Staff Housing, subject to the terms of a Housing Agreement with the
District pursuant to section 483 of the Local Government Act;
Accessory Uses:
(a) Single-Family Residential;
(b) Commercial Tourist Accommodation is permitted as an accessory use
on the second and third levels of a mixed-use building on the area
of the Lot shaded in black on the site plan below, so long as marine-
related Recreational Services is active as the principal use of the
property:
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Limitation on ground-floor use of the rear of the property, adjacent to park:
(a) The ground-floor area of the Lot shaded in black on the site plan
below may only be used for Staff Housing, or left vacant:
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CD-1.1.4
The following uses are permitted in the area of the CD-1 Zone Plan
labeled "Park", but secondary permitted uses are only permitted in
conjunction with a principal permitted use:
(1) Principal
(a) Park
(b) Public Assembly
(2) Secondary
(a) Outdoor Recreation
CD-1.1.5
On Lot 22, District Lot 282, Clayoquot Land District Plan 76147 (PID:
025-926-861 at 2108 Peninsula Road) the following uses are permitted in
the area labeled "Industrial Residential", but secondary permitted uses are
only permitted in conjunction with a principal permitted use. [Zoning
Amendment Bylaw No. 1327, 2023]
(1) Permitted Uses:
(a) Single Family Dwelling
(b) Light Industry
(c) Service Industry
(d) Wood Processing
(2) Secondary Uses:
(e) Accessory Residential Dwelling Unit
(f) Accessary Retail Sales and Administration Office
(g) Secondary Suite
(h) Tourist Accommodation Suite
CD-1.2
Lot Regulations
CD-1.2.1
Minimum Lot Size:
(1) Single Family Dwelling:
(a) 600 m2 (6,450 ft2) in "Industrial" Area of CD-1 Plan
(b) 650 m2 (7,000 ft2) in "Single Family Residential" Area of CD-1 Plan
(2) Duplex Dwelling:
750 m2 (8,075 ft2)
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(3) Multiple Family Residential:
1,000 m2 (¼ acre)
(4) All other uses:
2,000 m2 (½ acre)
CD-1.2.2
Minimum Lot Frontage:
(1) Single Family Dwelling:
(a) 15 m (50 ft) in "Industrial" Area of CD-1 Plan
(b) 18 m (60 ft) in "Single Family Residential" Area of CD-1 Plan
(2) Duplex Dwelling:
20 m (66 ft)
(3) Multiple Family Residential:
23 m (75 ft)
(4) All other uses:
23 m (75 ft)
CD-1.2.3
Minimum Lot Width:
N/A
CD-1.2.4
Minimum Lot Depth:
N/A
CD-1.3
Density:
CD-1.3.1
Maximum Number:
(1) Single Family Dwelling:
1 per lot
(2) Duplex Dwelling:
1 per lot
(3) Multiple Family Residential:
30 dwelling units per hectare
(4) Accessory Residential Dwelling Unit: 1 per lot
CD-1.3.2
Maximum Floor Area Ratio:
(1) Single Family Dwelling:
0.50
(2) Duplex Dwelling:
0.70
(3) Multiple Family Residential:
0.70
(4) All other uses:
1.0
CD-1.3.3
Maximum Lot Coverage:
(1) Single Family Dwelling:
35%
(2) Duplex Dwelling:
35%
(3) Multiple Family Residential:
40%
(4) All other uses:
60%
CD-1.4
Maximum Size (Gross Floor Area):
CD-1.4.1
Principal Building:
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(1) Accessory Retail Sales and Administration Office:
40% of principal
permitted use
(2) Other:
N/A
CD-1.4.2
Accessory Buildings:
60 m2 (645 ft2) combined total per
lot
CD-1.4.3
Despite any other section of this Bylaw, an Accessory Residential
Dwelling Unit in this Zone must not be less than 32.5 m2 (350 ft2) gross floor
area and must not exceed 90 m2 (970 ft2).
CD-1.5
Maximum Height:
CD-1.5.1
Principal Buildings & Structures:
(1) Single Family Dwelling:
11 m [Zoning Amendment Bylaw No.
1346, 2024]
(2) Duplex Dwelling:
8.5 m (28 ft) or 2 ½ storey
(3) Multiple Family Residential:
11 m (36 ft) or 3 storey
(4) All other uses:
12 m (39 ft)
CD-1.5.2
Accessory Buildings & Structures: 5.5 m (18 ft)
CD-1.6
Minimum Setbacks:
CD-1.6.1
The following minimum setbacks apply, as measured from the front
lot line, rear lot line and side lot lines(s), respectively:
(a) Front Yard
Setback
(b) Rear Yard
Setback
(c) Side Yard -
Interior Setback
(d) Side Yard -
Exterior Setback
(1) Principal:
SFD or Duplex
7.5 m (25 ft)
6 m (20 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
5 m (16.5 ft)
(2) Principal:
MFR
6 m (20 ft)
6 m (20 ft)
6 m (20 ft)
6 m (20 ft)
(3) Principal:
All other uses
9 m (30 ft)
6 m (20 ft)
5 m (16.5 ft)
7.5 m (25 ft)
(4) Accessory:
SFD,
Duplex,
MFR
7.5 m (25 ft)
6 m (20 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
5 m (16.5 ft)
(5) Accessory:
All other uses
8 m (26 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
7.5 m (25 ft)
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CD-1.6.2
In addition, for single family dwelling and duplex dwelling, the side
yards combined must not be less than 20% of the lot width.
CD-1.6.3
In addition, all accessory buildings and structures to residential uses
must be located:
(1) to the rear of the front face of the principal building, and
(2) at least 3 m (10 ft) from the principal building(s).
CD-1.6.4
In addition, the minimum yard setback of 7.5 m applies to all side lot
lines abutting a RU, R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, VR-1 or MH Zone or a single family
dwelling or duplex dwelling in a CD Zone.
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CD-2 Zone - BIG BEACH
In this Comprehensive Development Zone, the density bonusing framework is based on a
15-20% parkland dedication/ amenity contribution, which is to be in the form of
1.
public recreational amenities, open space and green space;
2.
new swimming pool and fitness facility, which will be privately owned and
maintained;
3.
10 metre vegetation buffer abutting all existing residential lots in abutting
Zones in order to provide a buffer between existing homes and the development in
this zone.
2014 Update: The latter two amenities remain to be provided with the future development
of Remainder Lot 16, labeled "Big Beach Estates" in plan and as further defined below, in
the CD-2A SubZone. The amenities for the CD-2B SubZone have been accounted for, and
the Black Rock Resort has largely developed this subarea. Descriptions for the SubZones
follow.
Comprehensive Development ("CD-2 Zone") Plan - Updated
[Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1179, 2015]
[Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1224, 2018]
[Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1284, 2021]
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CD-2A SubZone - DISTRICT LOT 281 (Lot 1)
2014 Update: Plan VIP76214 created 16 lots, and most of the development parcels as
follows:
- Lot 1 is designated for neighbourhood pub use.
- Lot 2 was developed as multiple family residential only per Strata Plan VIS5917 (The
Primera). In 2008, an owner was successful in its Court case against the original
developer regarding representations suggesting tourist accommodation use was
permitted but a related challenge of the Zoning Bylaw was unsuccessful. The Court
upheld the District's zoning as multiple family residential use only, with no nightly
rentals or other commercial tourist accommodation permitted on these lands or under
the multiple family residential use category.
- Lots 4, 5 and 7 were removed from the CD-2A Zone and placed in the Vacation Rental
(VR-1) Zone, further to rezoning applications.
[Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1179, 2015]
- Lot 11 was originally intended for a wellness centre but was subsequently rezoned and
subdivided into single family dwelling lots.
- Lot 16 was the large lot created north of Marine Drive, labeled "Big Beach Estates". It
remains only partially subdivided and developed:
o Lot A, Plan VIP80735 created a lot for two buildings, The Ridge, which was
stratified into 24 units per Strata Plan VIS6275.
o Plan VIP86140 created 5 single family dwelling lots.
o PID 025-812-823 Lot 16, Plan VIP76214 except that part in Plan VIP80735,
VIP83067 and VIP86140 ("Remainder Lot 16") will support additional
subdivision and development according to this zone, noting the Big Beach
Estates Master Plan may require further consideration following requested
alteration of uses and densities in rezonings subsequent to the preparation of that
plan. Amenities are outstanding in this area, and are preferred to be accessed off
Matterson Drive to create synergy with the Community Centre.
o The maximum density for Multiple Family Residential use has been reached,
through the 18 dwelling units in The Primera and 12 dwelling units in The Ridge.
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o With 12 Resort Condo units developed at The Ridge, up to 76 Resort Condo units
may be provided on Remainder Lot 16, in addition to other uses noted below.
Subdivision Plan VIP76214:
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Big Beach Estates Master Plan (per Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1045, 2006):
CD-2A.1
Permitted Uses:
[Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1179, 2015]
CD-2A.1.1 The following uses are permitted on Lots 3, 6, 8-15 Plan VIP76214
(and lots subdivided therefrom) and on Lots A-E, Plan VIP86140, in the
areas of the CD-2 Zone Plan labeled "Single Family Dwelling", but
secondary permitted uses are only permitted in conjunction with a principal
permitted use:
(1) Principal:
(a) Single Family Dwelling
(2) Secondary:
(a) Bed and Breakfast
(b) Home Occupation
(c) Secondary Suite
(d) Accessory Residential Dwelling Unit [Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1310,
2022]
CD-2A.1.2 The following uses are permitted on Lot 1, Plan VIP76214, in the area
of the CD-2 Zone Plan labeled "Neighbourhood Pub", but secondary
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permitted uses are only permitted in conjunction with a principal permitted
use:
(1) Principal:
(a) Neighbourhood Pub
(2) Secondary:
(a) Mixed Commercial/Residential
CD-2A.1.3 The following uses are permitted on Strata Plan VIS5917, in the area
of the CD-2 Zone Plan labeled "The Primera Multiple Family Residential",
but secondary permitted uses are only permitted in conjunction with a
principal permitted use:
(1) Principal:
(a) Multiple Family Residential
(2) Secondary:
(a) Home Occupation
CD-2A.1.4 The following uses are permitted on Strata Plan VIS6275, in the area
of the CD-2 Zone Plan labeled "The Ridge Multiple Family Residential /
Resort Condo", but secondary permitted uses are only permitted in
conjunction with a principal permitted use:
(1) Principal:
(a) Multiple Family Residential
(2) Secondary:
(a) Home Occupation
CD-2A.1.5 The following uses are permitted on Strata Plan VIS6275, in the area
of the CD-2 Zone Plan labeled "The Ridge Multiple Family Residential /
Resort Condo", with no secondary permitted uses:
(1) Principal:
(a) Resort Condo
(2) Secondary:
N/A
CD-2A.1.6 [Deleted by Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1284, 2021]
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CD-2A.2
Lot Regulations
CD-2A.2.1 Minimum Lot Size:
(1) Single Family Dwelling:
(a) 1,000 m2 (¼ acre) for 5 lots in Plan VIP86140
(b) 2,000 m2 (½ acre) otherwise
(2) Multiple Family Residential:
1,000 m2 (¼ acre)
(3) Resort Condo:
1,000 m2 (¼ acre)
(4) Neighbourhood Pub with Mixed Commercial/Residential: 6,475 m2 (1.6
acre)
(5) Retail:
800 m2 (8,600 ft2)
(6) Personal Services:
800 m2 (8,600 ft2)
(7) Recreational Services
800 m2 (8,600 ft2)
(8) All other uses:
N/A
CD-2A.2.2 Minimum Lot Frontage:
(1) Single Family Dwelling:
18 m (60 ft)
(2) Duplex Dwelling:
18 m (60 ft)
(3) Multiple Family Residential:
23 m (75 ft)
CD-2A.2.3 Minimum Lot Width:
N/A
CD-2A.2.4 Minimum Lot Depth:
N/A
CD-2A.3
Density:
CD-2A.3.1 Maximum Number:
(1) Single Family Dwelling:
1 per lot
(2) Multiple Family Residential:
(a) 18 dwelling units on Strata Plan VIS5917 (The Primera)
(b) 12 dwelling units on Strata Plan VIS6275 (The Ridge)
(3) Resort Condo:
(a) 12 dwelling units on Strata Plan VIS6275 (The Ridge)
(b) 76 dwelling units on Remainder Lot 16
(4) Neighbourhood Pub with Mixed Commercial/Residential:
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(a) Neighbourhood Pub:
1,942 m2 (20,900 ft2)
(b) Residential component of Mixed Commercial/Residential:
6 dwelling units with 487.5 m2 (5,250 ft2) gross floor area
combined, and each unit must not be less than 46.5 m2
(500 ft2) gross floor area
(5) Retail, Personal Services & Commercial Recreation:
1,672 m2 (18,000 ft2) combined total
(6) All other uses:
N/A
CD-2A.3.2 Maximum Floor Area Ratio:
(1) Single Family Dwelling:
0.50
(2) Multiple Family Residential:
0.70
(3) Neighbourhood Pub with Mixed Commercial/Residential: N/A
(4) All other uses
0.50
CD-2A.3.3 Maximum Lot Coverage:
(1) Single Family Dwelling:
35%
(2) Multiple Family Residential:
40%
(3) Neighbourhood Pub with Mixed Commercial/Residential: 50%
(4) All other uses:
30%
CD-2A.4
Maximum Size (Gross Floor Area):
CD-2A.4.1 Principal Building:
N/A
(1) Neighbourhood Pub with Mixed Commercial/Residential:
(a) Neighbourhood Pub:
1,942 m2 (20,900 ft2)
(b) Residential component of Mixed Commercial/Residential:
6 dwelling units with 487.5 m2 (5,250 ft2) gross
floor area combined, limited to gross floor area
above pub
(2) All other uses:
N/A
CD-2A.4.2 Accessory Buildings:
(1) Single Family Dwelling:
60 m2 (645 ft2) combined total per lot
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(2) Multiple Family Residential:
60 m2 (645 ft2) combined total per lot
(3) Neighbourhood Pub with Mixed Commercial/ Residential:
N/A
(4) All other uses:
80 m2 (860 ft2) combined total per lot
CD-2A.5
Maximum Height:
CD-2A.5.1 Principal Buildings & Structures:
(1) Single Family Dwelling:
11 m [Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1346,
2024]
(2) Multiple Family Residential:
12 m (39 ft) or 3 storey
(3) Neighbourhood Pub with Mixed Commercial/Residential: 11 m (36 ft)
(4) All other uses:
11 m (36 ft)
CD-2A.5.2 Accessory Buildings & Structures:
5.5 m (18 ft)
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CD-2A.6
Minimum Setbacks:
CD-2A.6.1 The following minimum setbacks apply, as measured from the front
lot line, rear lot line and side lot lines(s), respectively:
(a) Front Yard
Setback
(b) Rear Yard
Setback
(c) Side Yard -
Interior Setback
(d) Side Yard -
Exterior Setback
(1) Single Family Dwelling - Lots less than 2,023 m2 (½ acre) in lot area:
(i) Principal
7.5 m (25 ft)
6 m (20 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
5 m (16.5 ft)
(ii) Accessory
7.5 m (25 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
5 m (16.5 ft)
(2) Single Family Dwelling - Lots at least 2,023 m2 (½ acre) in lot area:
(i) Principal
7.5 m (25 ft)
6 m (20 ft)
7.5 m (25 ft)
5 m (16.5 ft)
(ii) Accessory
7.5 m (25 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
5 m (16.5 ft)
(iii) In addition, for principal building, the side yards combined must not be less than 20%
of the lot width.
(3) Multiple Family Residential:
(i) Principal
6 m (20 ft)
6 m (20 ft)
6 m (20 ft)
6 m (20 ft)
(ii) Accessory
7.5 m (25 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
5 m (16.5 ft)
(4) Neighbourhood Pub, Recreational Services or Community Use:
(i) Principal
7.5 m (25 ft)
7.5 m (25 ft)
7.5 m (25 ft)
7.5 m (25 ft)
(ii) Accessory
7.5 m (25 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
5 m (16.5 ft)
(5) All other uses:
(i) Principal
7.5 m (25 ft)
7.5 m (25 ft)
7.5 m (25 ft)
7.5 m (25 ft)
(ii) Accessory
8 m (26 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
7.5 m (25 ft)
7.5 m (25 ft)
(iii) In addition, 7.5 m minimum yard setback applies to all lot lines abutting a single family
dwelling lot or multiple family residential lot or lot with a principal residential use.
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CD-2B SubZone - BLACK ROCK
[Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1224, 2018]
CD-2B.1
Permitted Uses:
CD-2B.1.1 The following uses are permitted, in the area of the CD-2 Zone Plan
labeled "Hotel", but secondary permitted uses are only permitted in
conjunction with a principal permitted use:
(1) Principal:
(a) Hotel
(2) Secondary:
(a) Accessory Residential Dwelling Unit
(b) Staff Housing
CD-2B.1.2 The following uses are permitted, in the area of the CD-2 Zone Plan
labeled "Staff Housing":
(1) Principal:
(a) Staff Housing
CD-2B.2
Lot Regulations
CD-2B.2.1 Minimum Lot Size:
(1) Hotel:
10,000 m2 (2½ acres)
(2) Staff Housing
2,020m2 (½ acre)
CD-2B.2.2 Minimum Lot Frontage:
18 m (60 ft)
CD-2B.2.3 Minimum Lot Width:
N/A
CD-2B.2.4 Minimum Lot Depth:
N/A
CD-2B.3
Density:
CD-2B.3.1 Maximum Number:
(1) Hotel:
140 guest rooms or dwelling units
(2) Accessory Residential Dwelling Unit:
1 per lot (non-strata only)
(3) Staff Housing
20 staff housing units
CD-2B.3.2 Maximum Floor Area Ratio:
0.70
CD-2B.3.3 Maximum Lot Coverage:
40%
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CD-2B.4
Maximum Size (Gross Floor Area):
CD-2B.4.1 Principal Building:
(1) Spa:
743.2 m2 (8,000 ft2)
(2) Other
N/A
CD-2B.4.2 Accessory Buildings:
N/A
CD-2B.5
Maximum Height:
CD-2B.5.1 Principal Buildings & Structures:
12 m (39 ft)
CD-2B.5.2 Accessory Buildings & Structures:
5 m (16 ft)
CD-2B.6
Minimum Setbacks:
CD-2B.6.1 The following minimum setbacks apply, as measured from the front
lot line, rear lot line and side lot lines(s), respectively:
(a) Front Yard
Setback
(b) Rear Yard
Setback
(c) Side Yard -
Interior Setback
(d) Side Yard -
Exterior Setback
(1) Principal
6 m (20 ft)
6 m (20 ft)
3 m (10 ft)
3 m (10 ft)
(2) Accessory
6 m (20 ft)
6 m (20 ft)
3 m (10 ft)
3 m (10 ft)
CD-2B.6.2 In addition, the side yards combined must not be less than 20% of the
lot width.
CD-2B.6.3 In addition, the minimum yard setback of 7.5 m applies to all lot lines
abutting a RU, R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, VR-1 or MH Zone or a single family
dwelling or duplex dwelling in a CD Zone.
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CD-3 Zone - RAINFOREST
In this Comprehensive Development Zone, the density bonusing framework is based on a
10% parkland dedication/ amenity contribution, provided in the form of public recreational
amenities, open space and green space as follows:
1.
A "tot" park worth approx. $20,000.00;
2.
A skateboard park and associated parking area worth approx. $200,000.00;
3.
The rebuilding and reconstruction of the Big Beach Trail from Bay Street to
Marine Drive and dedication of a public right-of-way from Bay Street to Big Beach
(Big Beach Trail) worth approx. $25,000.00;
4.
The construction 1,500 metres of Trail within District right-of-ways (1,500
metres at $80/m) valued at $120,000.00;
5.
The donation of a 7,100 ft² lot to the District of Ucluelet for a daycare centre
and the dedication of an additional 4.12 acres of parkland on DL 282. ($50,589.00);
6.
The construction of a basketball court worth approx. $55,000.00;
7.
A $100,000.00 monetary contribution to the District of Ucluelet payable at
the time of the completion of subdivision of DL 282 (2004);
8.
10 metre vegetation buffer abutting all existing residential lots in abutting
Zones in order to provide a buffer between existing homes and the development in
this zone.
The CD-3 Zone is divided into two (2) development areas, as reflected in the CD-3A
SubZone and the CD-3B SubZone.
2014 Update: All amenities have been provided, and continue to form an integral part of
the community. Except for the potential to subdivide Lot 2, Plan VIP80044 into two fee
simple Multiple Family Residential Lots, the original CD-3 Zone (now CD-3A SubZone)
has been fully subdivided (Building Stratas may be possible on certain lots). A number of
parcels remain vacant and undeveloped, but the uses have been established by way of the
subdivision in accordance with the original Comprehensive Development Plans.
See plan on next page.
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Comprehensive Development ("CD-3 Zone") Plan - Updated
[Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1180, 2015]
[Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1188, 2016]
[Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1191, 2016]
[Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1203, 2016]
[Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1208, 2016]
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CD-3A SubZone - DISTRICT LOT 282
[Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1180, 2015]
2014 Update: Except for the potential to subdivide Lot 2, Plan VIP 80044 into two fee
simple lots with Multiple Family Residential use, the original CD-3 Zone (now CD-3A
SubZone) has been fully subdivided, as uses allocated, as shown below and described in
this section (subject, however, to subsequent amendments).
CD-3A.1
Permitted Uses:
[Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1180, 2015]
[Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1188, 2016]
[Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1191, 2016]
[Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1203, 2016]
[Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1208, 2016]
CD-3A.1.1 The following uses are permitted on Lots 1-18, 20-28, 30-32, 34-49, all
of Plan VIP79602, and Remainder Lot A Plan VIP17853, in the areas of the
CD-3 Zone Plan labeled "Single Family Dwelling", but secondary permitted
uses are only permitted in conjunction with a principal permitted use:
(1) Principal:
(a) Single Family Dwelling
(2) Secondary:
(a) Bed and Breakfast
(b) Home Occupation
(c) Secondary Suite
(d) Accessory Residential Dwelling Unit [Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1310,
2022]
(3) Deleted by [Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1310, 2022]
CD-3A.1.2 The following uses are permitted on PID 026-514-681 Lot 1, District
Lot 282, Clayoquot District, Plan VIP80044, in the area of the CD-3 Zone
Plan labeled "SFD/ Duplex", but secondary permitted uses are only
permitted in conjunction with a principal permitted use:
(1) Principal:
(a) Single Family Dwelling
(b) Duplex Dwelling
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(2) Secondary:
(a) Home Occupation
(3) This lot was stratified into Strata Lots A & B, Plan VIS6305 for a side-by-
side duplex. For greater certainty, each of the lots may only contain one
dwelling unit.
CD-3A.1.3 The following use is permitted on Lot 2, Plan VIP8044, in the areas
of the CD-3 Zone Plan labeled "Multiple Family", but secondary permitted
uses are only permitted in conjunction with a principal permitted use:
(1) Principal:
(a) Multiple Family Residential
(b) Pocket Neighbourhood Residential
(2) Secondary:
(a) Home Occupation
CD-3A.1.4 [Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1309, 2022] The following uses are
permitted on Lot A, Plan VIP82211, District Lot 281 & 282, Clayoquot Land
District, in the areas of the CD-3 Zone Plan labeled "Commercial /
Residential" (604 Rainforest Drive), but secondary permitted uses are only
permitted in conjunction with a principal permitted use:
(1) Principal:
(a) Health Care Office, with accessory retail sales and administration
(b) Community Use
(c) Daycare Centre
(d) Emergency Services
(e) Public assembly
(f) Personal Services
(g) Studio
(h) Multiple Family Residential
(2) Secondary:
(a) Mixed Commercial/Residential
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(b) Mixed Commercial/Resort Condo
(i) Despite the definition of Resort Condo in section 103 of this
bylaw, on Lot A, Plan VIP82211, District Lot 281 & 282,
Clayoquot Land District; PID 026-908-701 (604 Rainforest Drive)
the commercial tourist accommodation uses of a Mixed
Commercial/Resort Condo building are only permitted if the
ground floor of the building contains a Health Care Office with
a minimum gross floor area of 700m2 or a Health Care Office
functioning as a medical doctor clinic providing general
practitioner services with a minimum gross floor area of 200m2
CD-3A.1.5 The following uses are permitted on Lot A Plan VIP77437, in the area
of the CD-3 Zone Plan labeled "Community Care", with no secondary
permitted uses:
(1) Principal:
(a) Community Care Facility
(b) Community Use
(2) Secondary:
N/A
CD-3A.1.6 The following uses are permitted in the areas of the CD-3 Zone Plan
labeled "Park", but secondary permitted uses are only permitted in
conjunction with a principal permitted use:
(1) Principal
(a) Park
(b) Public Assembly
(2) Secondary
(a) Outdoor Recreation
CD-3A.2
Lot Regulations
[Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1180, 2015]
[Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1208, 2016]
CD-3A.2.1 Minimum Lot Size:
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(1) Single Family Dwelling:
(a) 645 m2 (6,940 ft2) for 16 small lots.
(b) 1,450 m2 (15,600 ft2) for maximum of 51 lots.
(2) Multiple Family Residential:
4,856 m2 (1.2 acres)
(3) Mixed Commercial/Residential:
2,305 m2 (24,800 ft2)
(4) Mixed Commercial/Resort Condo:
2,305 m2 (24,800 ft2)
(5) Pocket Neighbourhood Residential: 8,093 m2 (2.0 acres)
CD-3A.2.2 Minimum Lot Frontage:
(1) Single Family Dwelling:
18 m (60 ft)
(2) Duplex Dwelling:
18 m (60 ft)
(3) Multiple Family Residential:
23 m (75 ft)
(4) Pocket Neighbourhood Residential
23m (75 ft)
CD-3A.2.3 Minimum Lot Width:
N/A
CD-3A.2.4 Minimum Lot Depth:
N/A
CD-3A.3
Density:
[Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1180, 2015]
[Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1188, 2016]
[Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1203, 2016]
[Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1208, 2016]
CD-3A.3.1 Maximum Number:
(1) Single Family Dwelling:
1 per lot
(2) Duplex Dwelling:
1 per lot
(3) Multiple Family Residential:
20 dwelling units per lot
(4) Dwelling Unit component of Mixed Commercial/Residential & Mixed
Commercial/Resort Condo combined:
(a) 6 dwelling units on Lot 19, Plan VIP79602
(b) [Deleted by Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1188, 2016]
(c) [Deleted by Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1203, 2016]
(d) [Deleted by Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1180, 2015]
(5) Pocket Neighbourhood Residential
30 dwelling units per lot
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CD-3A.3.2 Maximum Floor Area Ratio:
(1) Single Family Dwelling:
0.50
(2) Duplex Dwelling:
0.50
(3) Multiple Family Residential:
0.70
(4) All other uses
0.50
CD-3A.3.3 Maximum Lot Coverage:
(1) Single Family Dwelling:
35%
(2) Duplex Dwelling:
35%
(3) Multiple Family Residential:
40%
(4) All other uses:
30%
CD-3A.4
Maximum Size (Gross Floor Area):
[Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1180, 2015]
[Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1188, 2016]
[Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1203, 2016]
[Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1208, 2016]
CD-3A.4.1 Principal Building: [Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1309, 2022]
(1) On Lot A, Plan VIP82211, District Lot 281 & 282, Clayoquot Land
District; PID 026-908-701 (604 Rainforest Drive):
(i) Mixed Commercial/Residential, Mixed Commercial/Resort
Condo & Multiple Family Residential: 1450 m2 (15,603 ft2) gross
floor area combined.
(ii) All other uses: 557 m2 (6,000 ft2) gross floor area combined.
(b) [Deleted by Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1188, 2016]
(c) [Deleted by Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1203, 2016]
(d) [Deleted by Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1180, 2015]
(2) [Deleted by Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1208, 2016]
(3) Pocket Neighbourhood Residential: 140 m2 (1507 ft2) per individual
dwelling unit
(4) All other uses:
N/A
CD-3A.4.2 Accessory Buildings:
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(1) Single Family Dwelling:
60 m2 (645 ft2) combined total per lot
(2) Duplex Dwelling:
60 m2 (645 ft2) combined total per lot
(3) Multiple Family Residential:
300 m2 (3,225 ft2) combined total per lot
(4) [Deleted by Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1208, 2016]
(5) Pocket Neighbourhood Residential: 300 m2 (3,225 ft2) combined total
per lot
(6) All other uses:
80 m2 (861 ft2) combined total per lot
CD-3A.5
Maximum Height: [Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1208, 2016]
CD-3A.5.1 Principal Buildings & Structures:
(1) Single Family Dwelling:
11 m [Zoning Amendment Bylaw No.
1346, 2024]
(2) Duplex Dwelling:
9 m (30 ft) or 2 ½ storey
(3) Multiple Family Residential:
11 m (36 ft) or 3 storey
(4) [Deleted by Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1208, 2016]
(5) Pocket Neighbourhood Residential: 8 m (26 ft) or 2 storey
(6) All other uses:
10 m (33 ft)
CD-3A.5.2 Accessory Buildings & Structures:
5.5 m (18 ft)
CD-3A.6
Minimum Setbacks: [Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1208, 2016]
CD-3A.6.1 The following minimum setbacks apply, as measured from the front
lot line, rear lot line and side lot lines(s), respectively:
(a) Front Yard
Setback
(b) Rear Yard
Setback
(c) Side Yard -
Interior Setback
(d) Side Yard -
Exterior Setback
(1) Single Family Dwelling - Lots less than 1,450 m2 (15,600 ft2) in lot area:
(i) Principal
7.5 m (25 ft)
5 m (16.5 ft)
3 m (10 ft)
5 m (16.5 ft)
(ii) Accessory
7.5 m (25 ft)
5 m (16.5 ft)
5 m (16.5 ft)
5 m (16.5 ft)
(iii) In addition, for principal building, the side yards combined must not be less than 20%
of the lot width.
(iv) In addition, for principal building, 15 m (50 ft) minimum yard setback applies to all lot
lines abutting Marine Drive.
(2) Single Family Dwelling - Lots at least 1,450 m2 (15,600 ft2)
(i) Principal
7.5 m (25 ft)
6 m (20 ft)
5 m (16.5 ft)
5 m (16.5 ft)
(ii) Accessory
7.5 m (25 ft)
5 m (16.5 ft)
5 m (16.5 ft)
5 m (16.5 ft)
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(a) Front Yard
Setback
(b) Rear Yard
Setback
(c) Side Yard -
Interior Setback
(d) Side Yard -
Exterior Setback
(iii) In addition, for principal building, the side yards combined must not be less than 20%
of the lot width.
(iv) In addition, for principal building, 15 m (50 ft) minimum yard setback applies to all lot
lines abutting Marine Drive.
(3) Duplex
(i) Principal
7.5 m (25 ft)
6 m (20 ft)
5 m (16.5 ft)
5 m (16.5 ft)
(ii) Accessory
7.5 m (25 ft)
5 m (16.5 ft)
5 m (16.5 ft)
5 m (16.5 ft)
(iii) In addition, for principal building, the side yards combined must not be less than 20%
of the lot width.
(iv) In addition, for principal building, 15 m (50 ft) minimum yard setback applies to all lot
lines abutting Marine Drive.
(4) Multiple Family Residential / Pocket Neighbourhood Residential:
(i) Principal
6 m (20 ft)
6 m (20 ft)
6 m (20 ft)
6 m (20 ft)
(ii) Accessory
7.5 m (25 ft)
5 m (16.5 ft)
5 m (16.5 ft)
5 m (16.5 ft)
(iii) In addition, for principal building, 15 m (50 ft) minimum yard setback applies to all lot
lines abutting Marine Drive.
(5) Community Care Facility, Daycare Centre or Community Use:
(i) Principal
7.5 m (25 ft)
7.5 m (25 ft)
7.5 m (25 ft)
7.5 m (25 ft)
(ii) Accessory
7.5 m (25 ft)
7.5 m (25 ft)
7.5 m (25 ft)
7.5 m (25 ft)
(6) All other uses:
(i) Principal
7.5 m (25 ft)
7.5 m (25 ft)
7.5 m (25 ft)
7.5 m (25 ft)
(ii) Accessory
8 m (26 ft)
5 m (16.5 ft)
7.5 m (25 ft)
7.5 m (25 ft)
(iii) In addition, 7.5 m minimum yard setback applies to all lot lines abutting a single family
dwelling lot, duplex lot or multiple family residential lot.
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CD-3B SubZone - DISTRICT LOT 281 (REMAINDER)
[Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1225, 2018]
CD-3B.1
Permitted Uses:
CD-3B.1.1 The following uses are permitted in the area of the CD-3 Zone Plan
labeled "Commercial/ Residential CD-3B.1.1", but secondary permitted uses
are only permitted in conjunction with a principal permitted use:
(1) Principal:
(a) Multiple Family Residential
(b) Restaurant
(c) Bistro/Café
(d) Office
(e) Personal Services
(f) Daycare Centre
(2) Secondary:
(a) Home Occupation
CD-3B.2
Lot Regulations
CD-3B.2.1 Minimum Lot Size:
1,725 m2 (18,550 ft2)
CD-3B.3
Density:
CD-3B.3.1 Maximum Density:
(1) 7 Multiple Family Residential units per lot.
(2) 140 m2 (1,500 ft2) of Commercial uses per lot that are otherwise permitted
within the zone.
CD-3B.3.2 Maximum Floor Area Ratio:
0.50
CD-3B.3.3 Maximum Lot Coverage:
30%
CD-3B.4
Maximum Size (Gross Floor Area):
CD-3B.4.1 Accessory Buildings:
9 m2 (97 ft2)
CD-3B.5
Maximum Height:
CD-3B.5.1 Principal Buildings & Structures:
9 m (30 ft)
CD-3B.5.2 Accessory Buildings & Structures:
5.5 m (18 ft)
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CD-3B.6
Minimum Setbacks:
CD-3B.6.1 The following minimum setbacks apply, as measured from the front
lot line, rear lot line and side lot lines(s), respectively:
(a) Front Yard
Setback
(b) Rear Yard
Setback
(c) Side Yard -
Interior Setback
(d) Side Yard -
Exterior Setback
(1) Principal
7.5 m (25 ft)
7.5 m (25 ft)
7.5 m (25 ft)
7.5 m (25 ft)
(2) Accessory
8 m (26 ft)
5 m (16.5 ft)
7.5 m (25 ft)
7.5 m (25 ft)
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CD-4 Zone - WHISKEY LANDING
This Comprehensive Development Zone was originally established in 2003 and named
"Main Street Dock" following the clean-up of the old "Chevron" property.
2014 Update: Phase 1 of Whiskey Landing has been constructed as a 4-storey building,
with lower restaurant/pub space and basement. The first storey has shop frontages only to
the northwest (parking lot) side of the building. The southeast side finished grade is higher
with second storey shops level with and facing the Main Street Dock and the Ucluelet
Aquarium. As a modification to the "Mixed Commercial/Residential" use definition,
residential units in this Phase 1 building may only be located on the top two storeys and
those portions of the second storey that do not directly exit at the southeast finished grade
(e.g. This allows Unit 107 to be residential). The Phase 2 building is expected to have the
same finished grade on all sides of the building and therefore the use definitions apply
without modification.
Comprehensive Development ("CD-4 Zone") Plan - Updated
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CD-4.1
Permitted Uses:
CD-4.1.1
The following uses are permitted, but secondary permitted uses are
only permitted in conjunction with a principal permitted use:
(1) Principal:
(a) Hotel
(b) Resort Condo
(c) Mixed Commercial/Residential, as modified per above.
(d) Marina
(e) Restaurant
(f) Neighbourhood Pub
(g) Retail
(h) Personal Services
(i) Commercial Entertainment
(j) Recreational Services
(k) Office
(l) Public Assembly
(m) Tourist Information Booth
(n) Daycare Centre
(o) Studio
(2) Secondary:
N/A
CD-4.2
Lot Regulations
CD-4.2.1
Minimum Lot Size:
2,428 m2 (26,150 ft2)
CD-4.2.2
Minimum Lot Frontage:
N/A
CD-4.2.3
Minimum Lot Width:
N/A
CD-4.2.4
Minimum Lot Depth:
N/A
CD-4.3
Density:
CD-4.3.1
Maximum Number:
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(1) Hotel & Resort Condo combined:
1 guest room or dwelling unit per
140 m2 (1,522 ft2) lot area
(2) Restaurant:
167 m2 (1,800 ft2)
(3) Neighbourhood Pub:
111 m2 (1,200 ft2)
(4) Retail:
784 m2 (8,435 ft2)
CD-4.3.2
Maximum Floor Area Ratio:
2.2
CD-4.3.3
Maximum Lot Coverage:
90%
CD-4.4
Maximum Size (Gross Floor Area):
CD-4.4.1
Principal Building:
(1) Restaurant:
167 m2 (1,800 ft2)
(2) Neighbourhood Pub:
111 m2 (1,200 ft2)
(3) Retail:
784 m2 (8,437 ft2)
CD-4.4.2
Accessory Buildings:
N/A
CD-4.5
Maximum Height:
CD-4.5.1
Principal Buildings & Structures:
12 m (39 ft)
CD-4.5.2
Accessory Buildings & Structures:
5 m (16 ft)
CD-4.6
Minimum Setbacks:
CD-4.6.1
The following minimum setbacks apply, as measured from the front
lot line, rear lot line and side lot lines(s), respectively:
(a) Front Yard
Setback
(b) Rear Yard
Setback
(c) Side Yard -
Interior Setback
(d) Side Yard -
Exterior Setback
(1) Principal
0 m
0 m
4.2 m (14 ft)
0 m
(2) Accessory
5 m (16.5 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
0 m
1.5 m (5 ft)
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CD-5 Zone - FORMER WEYCO FOREST LANDS
This Comprehensive Development Zone was established in 2005 from the following parent
parcels:
- PID: 025-635-735 Lot 3 District Lots 286, 471, 472 and 473 Clayoquot District Plan VIP75113
Except that part in Plan VIP77604;
- PID: 025-635-743 Lot 4 District Lots 285, 286 and 473 Clayoquot District Plan VIP75113;
- PID: 009-398-031 District Lot 283 Clayoquot District Except part in Plans 31490 and 26106.
The density bonusing framework is based on a 15% parkland dedication/ amenity
contribution (as it stood at time of adoption), provided in the form of the Central Park
dedication, cash contributions, public recreational amenities and open space, green space
and trail areas secured by either dedication on a plan of subdivision or statutory right of
way, along with requirements for affordable housing and staff housing.
A Master Development Agreement was registered under S.219 Covenant EV125879
(October 3, 2005) and continues to apply, as amended, to govern the development and
provision of remaining amenities. The MDA includes special provisions for riparian area
setbacks, including reports of qualified professionals, which setbacks are intended to
supercede and vary the otherwise standard provisions of this Zone and Bylaw
The CD-5 Zone is divided into five (5) development areas, as reflected in CD-5A through
CD-5E SubZones. The following three (3) plans aide in the interpretation of this zone:
1. Overall Illustrative Land Use Concept Plan - a representative example of the
proposed layout and potential building form and scale, with exact configuration,
siting, form and character to be determined at subdivision and development permit
stage of development.
2. Illustrative CD Zoning Plan and the Density - dictates and confines the
location of permitted uses and density, variations to require amendment to the
Zoning Bylaw.
3. Wild Pacific Trail / Trail Network Plan - general representation of proposed
approximate location of the Wild Pacific Trail and Subsidiary Trails (red dotted
lines), with exact configuration to be determined at subdivision and development
permit stage of development.
2014 Update: Subdivision and some development has commenced in this comprehensive
development zone, as detailed below. The initial amenities were provided, and several are
ongoing and expected as development proceeds, including parkland and trails.
Following challenges to property assessments by the developer, the S.219 Covenant
associated with the Master Development Agreement was modified in 2011 to clarify the
role of the original plans:
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- That the location of the density and uses shown on the Illustrative CD Zoning Plan shall
be located in and confined to those areas shown on the Illustrative CD Zoning Plan;
- Within Development Area #2, only 20% of the area with label "33 S.F 3 G.H." may be
used as guest houses.
CD-5 Zone Plans (Overall)
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CD-5A SubZone (Development Area #1)
WYNDANSEA/ SIGNATURE CIRCLE
[Deleted by Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1293, 2021]
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CD-5B SubZone (Development Area #2) CENTRAL PARK
2014 Update: There has been no subdivision or development of the parent parcel Lot 4,
Plan VIP75113 in this SubZone.
CD-5B Plan (Development Area #2) - Original
CD-5B.1
Permitted Uses:
CD-5B.1.1 The following uses are permitted but secondary permitted uses are only
permitted in conjunction with a principal permitted use:
(1) Principal:
(a) Single Family Dwelling
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(2) Secondary:
(a) Bed and Breakfast
(b) Home Occupation
(c) Secondary Suite
(d) Accessory Residential Dwelling Unit [Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1310,
2022]
CD-5B.1.2 The following uses are permitted but secondary permitted uses are only
permitted in conjunction with a principal permitted use:
(1) Principal:
(a) Guest House
(b) Single Family Dwelling
(2) Secondary:
(a) Guest Cottage
CD-5B.1.3 The following uses are permitted but secondary permitted uses are only
permitted in conjunction with a principal permitted use, though the principal
permitted use in this case may be developed on-site or off-site if linked to
and dedicated for use of the Hotel:
(1) Principal:
(a) Staff Housing
(2) Secondary:
(a) Hotel
CD-5B.1.4 The following uses are permitted but secondary permitted uses are only
permitted in conjunction with a principal permitted use, though the principal
permitted use in this case may be developed on-site, or off-site (including in
CD-5C SubZone (Development Area #3) if developed in conjunction with
the secondary permitted uses:
(1) Principal:
(a) Affordable Housing
(2) Secondary:
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(a) Multiple Family Residential
(b) Resort Condo
CD-5B.1.5 The following uses are permitted with no secondary permitted uses:
(1) Principal:
(a) Vacation Rental (VR-2)
(b) Single Family Dwelling
(c) Community Use
(d) Park
(2) Secondary:
N/A
CD-5B.2
Lot Regulations
CD-5B.2.1 Minimum Lot Size:
(1) Single Family Dwelling:
(a) 1,000 m2 (¼ acre) for 10 lots
(b) for 26 lots combined total:
(i) 1,393.5 m2 (15,000 ft2) if accessed off minor collector road
(ii) 1,618 m2 (0.4 acre) if accessed off a major road
(2) Vacation Rental (VR-2) and SFD in a VR-2 area:
(a) for 22 lots combined total:
(i) 1,393.5 m2 (15,000 ft2) if accessed off minor collector road
(ii) 1,618 m2 (0.4 acre) if accessed off a major road
(3) Guest House, or SFD in GH area:
2,000 m2 (½ acre)
(4) Multiple Family Residential:
1 ha (2.5 acres)
(5) Hotel:
2 ha (5 acres)
(6) Resort Condo:
8,094 m2 (2 acres)
(7) All other uses:
N/A
CD-5B.2.2 Minimum Lot Frontage:
(1) Single Family Dwelling:
(a) 21.3 m (70 ft) for lots less than 1,393.5 m2 (15,000 ft2)
(b) 25 m (82 ft) for lots equal to or exceeding 1,393.5 m2 (15,000 ft2)
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(2) Vacation Rental (VR-2):
(a) 21.3 m (70 ft) for lots less than 1,393.5 m2 (15,000 ft2)
(b) 25 m (82 ft) for lots equal to or exceeding 1,393.5 m2 (15,000 ft2)
(3) Guest House, or SFD in GH area:
24 m (80 ft)
(4) Multiple Family Residential:
23 m (75 ft)
(5) Hotel:
N/A
(6) Resort Condo:
30 m (98.5 ft)
(7) All other uses:
N/A
CD-5B.2.3 Minimum Lot Width:
N/A
CD-5B.2.4 Minimum Lot Depth:
N/A
CD-5B.2.5 In addition, all lots having access onto a major road must have dual
access easement for the purposes of a shared driveway.
CD-5B.3
Density:
CD-5B.3.1 Maximum Number:
(1) Single Family Dwelling:
36 lots; 1 per lot
(2) Vacation Rental (VR-2):
22 lots; 1 per lot
(3) Guest House & Guest Cottages:
7 lots with
(a) 1 single family dwelling per lot or 1 guest house per lot, the latter with
up to:
(i) 4 guest rooms if lot area between 2,000 m2 and 4,000 m2, or
(ii) 6 guest rooms if lot area exceeds 4,000 m2 (1 acre); plus
(b) 2 guest cottages per lot if lot area between 2,000 m2 and 4,000 m2, or
(c) 4 guest cottages per lot if lot area exceeds 4,000 m2 (1 acre).
(4) Multiple Family Residential:
75 dwelling units
(5) Hotel:
75 guest rooms or dwelling units combined
(6) Resort Condo:
30 dwelling units
CD-5B.3.2 Maximum Floor Area Ratio:
N/A
CD-5B.3.3 Maximum Lot Coverage:
(1) Single Family Dwelling:
20%
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(2) Vacation Rental (VR-2):
20%
(3) Guest House, or SFD in GH area:
40%
(4) Multiple Family Residential:
30%
(5) Hotel:
20%
(6) Resort Condo:
30%
(7) All other uses:
N/A
CD-5B.3.4 In addition, Guest House lots must not exceed 20% of the CD-2B
SubZone area.
CD-5B.4
Maximum Size (Gross Floor Area):
CD-5B.4.1 Principal Building:
N/A
CD-5B.4.2 Accessory Buildings:
(1) Single Family Dwelling:
40 m2 (430 ft2)
(2) Vacation Rental (VR-2):
40 m2 (430 ft2)
(3) Guest House & Guest Cottages:
(a) Guest Cottages:
46.45 m2 (500 ft2)
(b) Other Accessory Buildings:
(i) 93 m2 (1,000 ft2) combined total if lot area between 2,000 m2 and
4,000 m2, or
(ii) 5% of lot area combined total if lot area exceeds 4,000 m2 (1 acre)
(4) Multiple Family Residential:
40 m2 (430 ft2)
(5) Hotel:
75 m2 (800 ft2)
(6) Resort Condo:
40 m2 (430 ft2)
CD-5B.5
Maximum Height:
CD-5B.5.1 Principal Buildings & Structures:
(1) Single Family Dwelling:
11 m [Zoning Amendment Bylaw No.
1346, 2024]
(2) Vacation Rental (VR-2):
9 m (30 ft) or 2 ½ storey
(3) Guest House or SFD in GH area:
9 m (30 ft) or 2 ½ storey
(4) Multiple Family Residential:
11 m (36 ft) or 3 storey
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(5) Hotel:
12 m (39 ft) or 3 storey
(6) Resort Condo:
11 m (36 ft) or 3 storey
CD-5B.5.2 Accessory Buildings & Structures:
5.5 m (18 ft)
CD-5B.6
Minimum Setbacks:
CD-5B.6.1 The following minimum setbacks apply, as measured from the front
lot line, rear lot line and side lot lines(s), respectively:
(a) Front Yard
Setback
(b) Rear Yard
Setback
(c) Side Yard -
Interior Setback
(d) Side Yard -
Exterior Setback
(1) Single Family Dwelling (Non-waterfront lots less than 1,618 m2 (0.4 acres) in lot area):
(i) Principal
7.5 m (25 ft)
5 m (16.5 ft)
2.5 m (8 ft)
5 m (16.5 ft)
(ii) Accessory
7.5 m (25 ft)
2.5 m (8 ft)
2.5 m (8 ft)
5 m (16.5 ft)
(iii) In addition, for principal building, the side yards combined must not be less than 20%
of the lot width.
(iv) In addition, for principal building, 15 m (50 ft) minimum yard setback applies to all
front lot lines abutting a major road.
(2) Single Family Dwelling (Non-waterfront lots equal to or exceeding 1,618 m2 (0.4 acres)
in lot area):
(i) Principal
7.5 m (25 ft)
5 m (16.5 ft)
4 m (13 ft)
5 m (16.5 ft)
(ii) Accessory
7.5 m (25 ft)
5 m (16.5 ft)
2.5 m (8 ft)
5 m (16.5 ft)
(iii) In addition, for principal building, 15 m (50 ft) minimum yard setback applies to all
front lot lines abutting a major road.
(3) Single Family Dwelling (All waterfront lots):
(i) Principal
7.5 m (25 ft)
7.5 m (25 ft)
5 m (16.5 ft)
7.5 m (25 ft)
(ii) Accessory
7.5 m (25 ft)
5 m (16.5 ft)
5 m (16.5 ft)
5 m (16.5 ft)
(iii) In addition, for principal building, 15 m (50 ft) minimum yard setback applies to all
front lot lines abutting a major road.
(4) Vacation Rental (VR-2), and SFD in a VR-2 area:
(i) Principal
7.5 m (25 ft)
6 m (20 ft)
5 m (16.5 ft)
7.5 m (25 ft)
(ii) Accessory
7.5 m (25 ft)
5 m (16.5 ft)
5 m (16.5 ft)
5 m (16.5 ft)
(vi) In addition, for principal building, 15 m (50 ft) minimum yard setback applies to all
front lot lines abutting a major road.
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(a) Front Yard
Setback
(b) Rear Yard
Setback
(c) Side Yard -
Interior Setback
(d) Side Yard -
Exterior Setback
(5) Guest House or SFD in GH area, & Guest Cottages:
(i) Principal
7.5 m (25 ft)
6 m (20 ft)
4 m (13 ft)
7.5 m (25 ft)
(ii) Accessory
Guest Cottage
7.5 m (25 ft)
4 m (13 ft)
4 m (13 ft)
7.5 m (25 ft)
(iii) Accessory
Other
7.5 m (25 ft)
5 m (16.5 ft)
4 m (13 ft)
5 m (16.5 ft)
(iv) In addition, guest cottages and all other accessory buildings and structures must be
located:
(A)
to the rear of the front face of the principal building, and
(B)
at least 3 m (10 ft) from the principal building.
(v) In addition, each guest cottage must be located at least 3 m (10 ft) from every other
guest cottage.
(6) Multiple Family Residential:
(i) Principal
8 m (26 ft)
8 m (26 ft)
8 m (26 ft)
8 m (26 ft)
(ii) Accessory
7.5 m (25 ft)
5 m (16.5 ft)
5 m (16.5 ft)
5 m (16.5 ft)
(iii) In addition, 10 m (33 ft) minimum yard setback applies to all lot lines abutting a single
family dwelling.
(7) Hotel:
(i) Principal
7.5 m (25 ft)
8 m (26 ft)
5 m (16.5 ft)
8 m (26 ft)
(ii) Accessory
7.5 m (25 ft)
5 m (16.5 ft)
5 m (16.5 ft)
5 m (16.5 ft)
(iii) In addition, for principal buildings, 10 m (33 ft) minimum yard setback applies to all
lot lines abutting a single family dwelling or vacation rental lot.
(8) Resort Condo:
(i) Principal
7.5 m (25 ft)
7.5 m (25 ft)
7.5 m (25 ft)
7.5 m (25 ft)
(ii) Accessory
5 m (16.5 ft)
5 m (16.5 ft)
7.5 m (25 ft)
7.5 m (25 ft)
(iii) In addition, for principal buildings, 15 m (50 ft) minimum yard setback applies to all
lot lines abutting a single family dwelling or multiple family residential lot.
(iv) In addition, for principal buildings, 8 m minimum yard setback applies to all lot lines
abutting a vacation rental lot.
(v) In addition, for principal buildings, 15 m (50 ft) minimum yard setback applies to all
lot lines abutting the adjacent lot to the northwest.
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CD-5C SubZone (Development Area 3) - OCEANWEST
2014 Update: There has been subdivision and some development, named "OceanWest", of
the east half of this SubZone. Plan VIP84686 created 36 lots with Lots 13-36 in this
SubZone.
- Lot 13 is intended for Affordable Housing (which may include some of all of the density
bonusing component of the CD-5A Subzone Lot 3 development).
- Lot 16-36 were created as single family dwelling lots;
- Lot 14 was subdivided into 19 additional single family dwelling lots (Lots 37-55 Plan
VIP86134); and
- Lot 15 was subdivided into 18 additional single family dwelling lots (Lots 56-73 Plan
VIP86449).
Additional single family dwelling, multiple family dwelling and other uses remain to be
subdivided and developed in accordance with the original development concept, including
another lot dedicated to affordable housing.
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CD-5C Plan (Development Area #3) -- Updated
[Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1214, 2017]
[Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1269, 2020]
[Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1341, 2024]
CD-5C.1
Permitted Uses:
CD-5C.1.1 The following uses are permitted on Lots 14-36 Plan VIP84686 (and
lots subdivided therefrom), in the areas of the CD-5C SubZone Plan labeled
"Single Family", and portions of the undeveloped remainder in accordance
with the Concept Plan, but secondary permitted uses are only permitted in
conjunction with a principal permitted use:
(1) Principal:
(a) Single Family Dwelling
(2) Secondary:
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(a) Bed and Breakfast
(b) Secondary Suite
(c) Accessory Residential Dwelling Unit [Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1310,
2022]
(3) On the following properties Accessory Residential Dwelling Unit is also
permitted as a secondary use to the principal Single Family Dwelling,
located within a detached accessory building on the same property,
provided that the Single Family Dwelling does not contain a Secondary
Suite or Bed and Breakfast:
(a) Lot 16, District Lot 283, Clayoquot District, Plan VIP84686 (799
Marine Drive). [Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1263, 2020]
CD-5C.1.2 [Deleted by Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1341, 2024]
CD-5C.1.3 The following uses are permitted on portions of the undeveloped
remainder, in the areas of the CD-5C SubZone Plan labeled
"Undeveloped" (only partially shown), in accordance with the Concept
Plan with no secondary permitted uses:
(1) Principal:
(a) Retail
(b) Institutional
(c) Community Use
(d) Park
(2) Secondary:
N/A
CD-5C.1.4 The following uses are permitted in the areas of the CD-5C SubZone
Plan labeled "Park", but secondary permitted uses are only permitted in
conjunction with a principal permitted use:
(1) Principal
(a) Park
(2) Secondary
(a) Outdoor Recreation
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CD-5C.2
Lot Regulations
CD-5C.2.1 Minimum Lot Size:
(1) Single Family Dwelling:
(a) 405 m2 (4360 ft2) but less than 650.3 m2 (7,000 ft2) for at least 40 lots
but not exceeding 50 lots; [Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1341, 2024]
(b) 650.3 m2 (7,000 ft2) but less than 1,393.5 m2 (15,000 ft2) for at least 10
lots but not exceeding 21 lots; [Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1341, 2024]
(c) 1,393.5 m2 (15,000 ft2) for at least 55 lots but not exceeding 64 lots.
[Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1341, 2024]
(2) Multiple Family Residential:
1 ha (2.5 acres)
(3) Affordable Housing:
12,140 m2 (3 acres)
(4) Retail:
2,000 m2 (½ acre)
(5) Institutional:
2,000 m2 (½ acre)
(6) All other uses:
N/A
CD-5C.2.2 Minimum Lot Frontage:
(1) Single Family Dwelling:
(a) 10 m (33 ft) for lots less than 650.3 m2 (7,000 ft2) [Zoning Amendment
Bylaw No. 1341, 2024]
(b) 21.3 m (70 ft) for lots equal to or exceeding 650.3 m2 (7,000 ft2) but less
than 1,393.5 m2 (15,000 ft2) [Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1341, 2024]
(c) 25 m (82 ft) for lots equal to or exceeding 1,393.5 m2 (15,000 ft2)
(2) Multiple Family Residential:
23 m (75 ft)
(3) Affordable Housing:
23 m (75 ft)
(4) Retail:
N/A
(5) Institutional:
23 m (75 ft)
(6) Community Use:
23 m (75 ft)
(7) All other uses:
N/A
CD-5C.2.3 Minimum Lot Width:
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(1) Single Family Dwelling:
10 m (33 ft) for lots less than
1,393.5 m2 (15,000 ft2)
CD-5C.2.4 Minimum Lot Depth:
N/A
CD-5C.2.5 In addition, all lots having access onto a major road must have dual
access easement for the purposes of a shared driveway.
CD-5C.3
Density:
CD-5C.3.1 Maximum Number:
(1) Single Family Dwelling:
120 lots; 1 per lot
(2) Multiple Family Residential:
80 dwelling units
(3) Retail:
1,393.5 m2 (15,000 ft2)
CD-5C.4
Maximum Floor Area Ratio:
N/A
CD-5C.4.1 Maximum Lot Coverage:
(1) Single Family Dwelling:
(a) 40% for lots less than 650.3 m2 (7,000 ft2) [Zoning Amendment Bylaw No.
1341, 2024]
(b) 25% for lots equal to or exceeding 650.3 m2 (7,000 ft2) [Zoning
Amendment Bylaw No. 1341, 2024]
(2) Multiple Family Residential:
30%
(3) Affordable Housing:
25%
(4) Retail:
25%
(5) Institutional:
30%
(6) Community Use:
30%
(7) All other uses:
N/A
CD-5C.5
Maximum Size (Gross Floor Area):
CD-5C.5.1 Principal Building:
N/A
CD-5C.5.2 Accessory Buildings:
(1) Single Family Dwelling:
40 m2 (430 ft2)
(2) Multiple Family Residential:
40 m2 (430 ft2)
(3) Affordable Housing:
40 m2 (430 ft2)
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(4) Retail:
80 m2 (860 ft2)
(5) Institutional:
40 m2 (430 ft2)
(6) Community Use:
40 m2 (430 ft2)
(7) All other uses:
N/A
CD-5C.6
Maximum Height:
CD-5C.6.1 Principal Buildings & Structures:
(1) Single Family Dwelling:
11 m [Zoning Amendment Bylaw No.
1346, 2024]
(2) Multiple Family Residential:
11 m (36 ft)
(3) Affordable Housing:
11 m (36 ft)
(4) Retail:
10 m (33 ft)
(5) Institutional:
11 m (36 ft)
(6) Community Use:
11 m (36 ft)
(7) All other uses:
N/A
CD-5C.6.2 Accessory Buildings & Structures:
5.5 m (18 ft)
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CD-5C.7
Minimum Setbacks:
CD-5C.7.1 The following minimum setbacks apply, as measured from the front
lot line, rear lot line and side lot lines(s), respectively:
(a) Front Yard
Setback
(b) Rear Yard
Setback
(c) Side Yard -
Interior Setback
(d) Side Yard -
Exterior Setback
(1) Single Family Dwelling (Lots less than 650.3 m2 (7000 ft2) in lot area):
(i) Principal
5 m (16.5 ft)
5 m (16.5 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
5 m (16.5 ft)
(ii) Accessory
7.5 m (25 ft)
5 m (16.5 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
5 m (16.5 ft)
(iii) In addition, for principal building, the side yards combined must not be less than 20%
of the lot width.
(iv) In addition, for principal building, 15 m (50 ft) minimum yard setback applies to front
lot line abutting a major road.
(2) Single Family Dwelling (Lots at least 650.3 m2 (7000 ft2) but not exceeding 1,393.5 m2
(15,000 ft2) in lot area):
(i) Principal
7.5 m (25 ft)
5 m (16.5 ft)
4 m (13 ft)
5 m (16.5 ft)
(ii) Accessory
7.5 m (25 ft)
5 m (16.5 ft)
4 m (13 ft)
5 m (16.5 ft)
(iii) In addition, for principal building, the side yards combined must not be less than
20% of the lot width.
(iv) In addition, for principal building, 15 m (50 ft) minimum yard setback applies to front
lot line abutting a major road.
(3) Single Family Dwelling (Lots equal to or exceeding 1,393.5 m2 (15,000 ft2) in lot area)
(i) Principal
7.5 m (25 ft)
5 m (16.5 ft)
4 m (13 ft)
5 m (16.5 ft)
(ii) Accessory
7.5 m (25 ft)
5 m (16.5 ft)
4 m (13 ft)
5 m (16.5 ft)
(iii) In addition, for principal building, the side yards combined must not be less than 20%
of the lot width.
(iv) In addition, for principal building, 15 m (50 ft) minimum yard setback applies to front
lot lines abutting a major road.
(4) Multiple Family Residential & Affordable Housing:
(i) Principal
8 m (26 ft)
8 m (26 ft)
8 m (26 ft)
8 m (26 ft)
(ii) Accessory
7.5 m (25 ft)
5 m (16.5 ft)
5 m (16.5 ft)
5 m (16.5 ft)
(iii) In addition, 10 m (33 ft) minimum yard setback applies to all lot lines abutting a single
family dwelling lot.
(5) Retail, Institutional & Community Use:
(i) Principal
3 m (10 ft)
5 m (16.5 ft)
5 m (16.5 ft)
5 m (16.5 ft)
(ii) Accessory
7.5 m (25 ft)
5 m (16.5 ft)
5 m (16.5 ft)
5 m (16.5 ft)
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CD-5D SubZone (Development Area 4) OCEANWEST HOTELS
2014 Update: There has been no subdivision or development of this SubZone, except in
relation to the creation of the Wild Pacific Trail.
CD-5D Development Area #4 Plan - Original:
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CD-5D.1
Permitted Uses:
CD-5D.1.1 The following uses are permitted but secondary permitted uses are only
permitted in conjunction with a principal permitted use, though the principal
permitted use in this case may be developed on-site or off-site if linked to
and dedicated for use of the Hotel:
(1) Principal:
(a) Staff Housing
(2) Secondary:
(a) Hotel
CD-5D.1.2 The following uses are permitted with no secondary permitted uses:
(1) Principal:
(a) Park
(2) Secondary:
N/A
CD-5D.2
Lot Regulations
CD-5D.2.1 Minimum Lot Size:
(1) Hotel:
4 ha. (10 acre)
(2) All other uses:
N/A
CD-5D.2.2 Minimum Lot Frontage:
N/A
CD-5D.2.3 Minimum Lot Width:
N/A
CD-5D.2.4 Minimum Lot Depth:
N/A
CD-5D.3
Density:
CD-5D.3.1 Maximum Number:
2 Hotels
(1) Hotel:
(a) Base Density:
25 guest rooms or dwelling units combined
(b) Bonus Density Factor:
Additional guest rooms or dwelling
units on the provision of staff housing units constructed and secured
by LGA s.905 Housing Agreement at a rate of 15% of total guest rooms
or dwelling units combined;
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(c) Bonus Density Maximum:
350 guest rooms or dwelling units
combined on the provision of 52 staff housing units constructed and
secured by LGA s.905 Housing Agreement.
CD-5D.4
Maximum Floor Area Ratio:
N/A
CD-5D.4.1 Maximum Lot Coverage:
(1) Hotel:
20%
(2) All other uses:
N/A
CD-5D.5
Maximum Size (Gross Floor Area):
CD-5D.5.1 Principal Building:
N/A
CD-5D.5.2 Accessory Buildings:
(1) Hotel:
75 m2 (800 ft2)
(2) All other uses:
N/A
CD-5D.6
Maximum Height:
CD-5D.6.1 Principal Buildings & Structures:
(1) Staff Housing:
9 m (30 ft)
(2) Hotel:
12 m (39 ft) or 3 storey
CD-5D.6.2 Accessory Buildings & Structures:
5.5 m (18 ft)
CD-5D.7
Minimum Setbacks:
CD-5D.7.1 The following minimum setbacks apply, as measured from the front
lot line, rear lot line and side lot lines(s), respectively:
(a) Front Yard
Setback
(b) Rear Yard
Setback
(c) Side Yard -
Interior Setback
(d) Side Yard -
Exterior Setback
(1) Staff Housing:
(i) Principal
15 m (50 ft)
5 m (16.5 ft)
5 m (16.5 ft)
5 m (16.5 ft)
(ii) Accessory
15 m (50 ft)
5 m (16.5 ft)
5 m (16.5 ft)
5 m (16.5 ft)
(2) Hotel:
(i) Principal
15 m (50 ft)
8 m (26 ft)
7.5 m (25 ft)
8 m (26 ft)
(ii) Accessory
15 m (50 ft)
7.5 m (25 ft)
7.5 m (25 ft)
7.5 m (25 ft)
(iii) In addition, for principal buildings, 15 m (50 ft) minimum yard setback applies to all
lot lines abutting a single family dwelling lot or multiple family residential lot.
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CD-5E SubZone (Development Area #5) OCEANWEST
2014 Update: This SubZone has been completely subdivided in accordance with original
intentions. Plan VIP84686 created 36 lots, Lots 1-12 of which are in this development area:
- Lot 1 was subdivided into 8 bare land strata lots (VIS6520).
- Lots 2 to 11 uses are allocated as identified below.
- Lot 12 (resort condo) has been transferred to the adjacent Black Rock Resort and
the registered owner identified the intent to apply for future rezoning for staff
housing on their adjacent Lot 1 Plan VIP85870 combined with additional density
for Lot 12 (See Covenant FB224322). The existing resort condo and proposed
affordable housing can proceed without rezoning but additional density, or
alternate uses, will require a rezoning application.
Amenities for this development area have been provided with the creation of the
development lots in this SubZone. Several lots have yet to be built upon.
CD-5E SubZone Plan (Development Area #5) - Updated
[Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1267, 2020]
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CD-5E.1
Permitted Uses:
CD-5E.1.1 The following uses are permitted on Lots 2 and 5-11 Plan VIP84686
and Lots A-G Plan VIS6520, in the areas of the CD-5E SubZone Plan labeled
"Vacation Rental (VR-1)", but secondary permitted uses are only permitted
in conjunction with a principal permitted use:
(1) Principal:
(a) Single Family Dwelling
(2) Secondary:
(a) Vacation Rental (VR-1)
CD-5E.1.2 The following uses are permitted on Lots 3 and 4 Plan VIP84686 and
Lot H Plan VIS6520, in the areas of the CD-5E SubZone Plan labeled "Guest
House", but secondary permitted uses are only permitted in conjunction with
a principal permitted use:
(1) Principal:
(a) Guest House
(b) Single Family Dwelling
(2) Secondary:
(a) Guest Cottage
CD-5E.1.3 The following uses are permitted on Lot 12 Plan VIP84686, in the
area of the CD-5E SubZone Plan labeled "Resort Condo", but secondary
permitted uses are only permitted in conjunction with a principal permitted
use:
(1) Principal:
(a) Affordable Housing
(2) Secondary:
(a) Resort Condo
CD-5E.1.4 The following uses are permitted in the areas of the CD-5E SubZone
Plan labeled "Park", but secondary permitted uses are only permitted in
conjunction with a principal permitted use:
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(1) Principal
(a) Park
(2) Secondary
(a) Outdoor Recreation
CD-5E.2
Lot Regulations
CD-5E.2.1 Minimum Lot Size:
(1) Vacation Rental (VR-1 / SFD), for 16 lots combined total:
(i) 1,393.5 m2 (15,000 ft2) if accessed off minor collector road
(ii) 2,000 m2 (½ acre) if accessed off a major road
(2) Guest House, or SFD in GH area:
2,000 m2 (½ acre)
(3) Resort Condo:
1 ha (2.5 acres)
CD-5E.2.2 Minimum Lot Frontage:
(1) Vacation Rental (VR-1 / SFD):
25 m (82 ft)
(2) Guest House, or SFD in GH area:
24 m (80 ft)
(3) Resort Condo:
23 m (75 ft)
CD-5E.2.3 Minimum Lot Width:
N/A
CD-5E.2.4 Minimum Lot Depth:
N/A
CD-5E.2.5 In addition, all lots having access onto a major road must have dual
access easement for the purposes of a shared driveway.
CD-5E.3
Density:
CD-5E.3.1 Maximum Number:
(1) Vacation Rental (VR-1 / SFD): 16 lots; 1 per lot
(2) Guest House & Guest Cottages:
3 lots;
(a) 1 single family dwelling per lot or 1 guest house per lot, the latter with
up to:
(i) 4 guest rooms if lot area between 2,000 m2 and 4,000 m2, or
(ii) 6 guest rooms if lot area exceeds 4,000 m2 (1 acre); plus
(b) 2 guest cottages per lot if lot area between 2,000 m2 and 4,000 m2, or
(c) 4 guest cottages per lot if lot area exceeds 4,000 m2 (1 acre).
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(2) Resort Condo:
30 dwelling units
CD-5E.3.2 Maximum Floor Area Ratio:
N/A
CD-5E.3.3 Maximum Lot Coverage:
(1) Vacation Rental (VR-1 / SFD):
25%
(2) Guest House, or SFD in GH area:
40%
(3) Resort Condo:
25%
CD-5E.4
Maximum Size (Gross Floor Area):
CD-5E.4.1 Principal Building:
N/A
CD-5E.4.2 Accessory Buildings:
(1) Vacation Rental (VR-1 / SFD):
40 m2 (430 ft2)
(2) Guest House, or SFD in GH area, & Guest Cottages:
(a) Guest Cottages:
46.45 m2 (500 ft2)
(b) Other Accessory Buildings:
(i) 93 m2 (1,000 ft2) combined total if lot area between 2,000 m2 and
4,000 m2 (1 acre), or
(ii) 5% of lot area combined total if lot area exceeds 4,000 m2 (1 acre).
(3) Resort Condo:
40 m2 (430 ft2)
CD-5E.5
Maximum Height:
CD-5E.5.1 Principal Buildings & Structures:
(1) Vacation Rental (VR-1 /SFD):
11 m [Zoning Amendment Bylaw No.
1346, 2024]
(2) Guest House, or SFD in GH area:
11 m [Zoning Amendment Bylaw No.
1346, 2024]
(3) Resort Condo:
11 m (36 ft) or 3 storey
CD-5E.5.2 Accessory Buildings & Structures:
5.5 m (18 ft)
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CD-5E.6
Minimum Setbacks:
CD-5E.6.1 The following minimum setbacks apply, as measured from the front
lot line, rear lot line and side lot lines(s), respectively:
(a) Front Yard
Setback
(b) Rear Yard
Setback
(c) Side Yard -
Interior Setback
(d) Side Yard -
Exterior Setback
(1) Vacation Rental (VR-1 / SFD) Non-waterfront lots:
(i) Principal
7.5 m (25 ft)
5 m (16.5 ft)
5 m (16.5 ft)
5 m (16.5 ft)
(ii) Accessory
7.5 m (25 ft)
5 m (16.5 ft)
5 m (16.5 ft)
5 m (16.5 ft)
(iii) In addition, 10 m (33 ft) minimum yard setback applies to all lot lines abutting a single
family dwelling or multiple family residential lot.
(iv) In addition, 15 m (50 ft) minimum yard setback applies to front lot lines abutting a
major road.
(2) Vacation Rental (VR-1 / SFD) All waterfront lots:
(i) Principal
7.5 m (25 ft)
7.5 m (25 ft)
5 m (16.5 ft)
7.5 m (25 ft)
(ii) Accessory
7.5 m (25 ft)
7.5 m (25 ft)
7.5 m (25 ft)
7.5 m (25 ft)
(3) Guest House, or SFD in GH area, & Guest Cottages:
(i) Principal
7.5 m (25 ft)
6 m (20 ft)
4 m (13 ft)
7.5 m (25 ft)
(ii) Accessory
Guest Cottage
7.5 m (25 ft)
4 m (13 ft)
4 m (13 ft)
7.5 m (25 ft)
(iii) Accessory
Other
7.5 m (25 ft)
5 m (16.5 ft)
4 m (13 ft)
5 m (16.5 ft)
(iv) In addition, 15 m (50 ft) minimum yard setback applies to front lot lines abutting a
major road.
(v) In addition, each guest cottage must be detached from every other guest cottage.
(vi) In addition, guest cottages and all other accessory buildings and structures must be
located:
(A)
to the rear of the front face of the principal building, and
(B)
at least 3 m (10 ft) from the principal building.
(4) Resort Condo:
(i) Principal
10 m (33 ft)
10 m (33 ft)
10 m (33 ft)
10 m (33 ft)
(ii) Accessory
7.5 m (25 ft)
7.5 m (25 ft)
7.5 m (25 ft)
7.5 m (25 ft)
(iii) In addition, for principal buildings, 15 m (50 ft) minimum yard setback applies to all
lot lines abutting a single family dwelling, or guest house or multiple family residential lot.
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CD-6 Zone - OLSEN BAY (Lot 5, Plan VIP75113)
[Deleted by Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1293, 2021]
CD-6 Zone - MINATO ROAD
[Deleted by Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1367, 2024]
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CD-6 Zone - MINATO ROAD
[Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1367, 2024]
This Zone is intended for the development of a mix of multi-family and single-family
residential development including affordable rental, market rental, attainable ownership
(under a housing agreement covenant) and market ownership homes, some with vacation
rental uses.
CD-6 Zone Plan (Development Areas)
CD-6.1
Definitions
Despite definitions defined elsewhere in this bylaw, the following definitions
shall apply to uses within the CD-6 zone:
"Height" means the shortest vertical distance from the average elevation of
the finished grade, if homes are required to be sited above the Flood
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Construction Level (FCL) or above the Tsunami Risk Level (TRL), then the
height is to be taken from the higher of the existing grade or the FCL or
TRL.
"Single Family Waterfront", means a detached building consisting of at
least one dwelling that may be used for both residential and vacation rental
use in a principal dwelling and/or secondary suite. While designed for
single family occupation, the inclusion of at least one secondary suite
permits residential rental tenures and vacation rental use.
"Vacation Rental", means the use of an otherwise residential dwelling unit
for commercial tourist accommodation.
CD-6.2
Permitted Uses
The following uses are permitted within the corresponding Development
Areas shown in the CD-6 Zone Plan, but secondary permitted uses are only
permitted in conjunction with a principal permitted use:
Development
Area
Principal Use
Building Form Secondary Uses
Lot 1 Part 1
Multiple Family
Apartment
Home Occupation
Secondary Suite
Lot 1 Part 2
Multiple Family
Vacation Rental
Apartment
Home Occupation
Secondary Suite
Vacation Rental
Lot 2
Rental Multiple Family
Apartment
Home Occupation
Lot 3
Single Family Waterfront
Vacation Rental
House
Home Occupation
Secondary Suite
Vacation Rental
Lot 4
Permitted Uses within CS-2
Zone - Service Commercial
Commercial /
Retail
CS-2 Zone -
Service
Commercial
Permitted Uses
Lot 5
Multiple Family
Apartment
Home Occupation
Secondary Suite
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CD-6.3
Lot Regulations:
CD-6.3.1
Minimum Lot Frontage is 10.0m.
CD-6.3.2
Minimum Lot Size:
Development
Area
Principal Use
Minimum Lot Size
Lot 1
Multiple Family
300m2
Lot 2
Rental Multiple Family
1,000m2
Lot 3
Single Family Waterfront
500m2
Lot 4
Retail Trade & Services
2000m2
Lot 5
Multiple Family
300m2
CD-6.4
Density
CD-6.4.1
Maximum Density:
Development
Area
Principal Use
Density
(max # of
buildings)
Density
(max # of
principal
dwelling
units)
Maximum
number of
secondary
suites
Lot 1
Multiple Family
Residential
18
75*
36
Lot 2
Rental Multiple
Family
16
75
32
Lot 3
Single Family
Waterfront
11
11
11
Lot 4
Retail Trades &
Services
1
-
-
Lot 5
Multiple Family
Residential
10
46
20
TOTAL
56
207
99
*Vacation Rental use on Lot 1 is capped at 46 units.
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CD-6.5
Maximum Size (Floor Area Ratio and Parcel Coverage):
Development
Area
Land Use
Max FAR
Max Lot
Coverage
Lot 1
Multi-family
0.35
25%
Lot 1
Tourist Commercial
0.45
30%
Lot 2
Multi-family
0.40
25%
Lot 3
Single family TC
0.25
20%
Lot 4
Retail Trade Services
0.50
30%
Lot 5
Multi-family
0.35
20%
CD-6.6
Maximum Size of Accessory Buildings:
CD-6.6.1
on lots containing a Single family: 30 m2 (323 ft2) combined
total.
CD-6.6.2
on lots containing a Multiple Family or Rental Multiple Family:
50 m2 (538 ft2) combined total.
CD-6.6.3
on lots containing a Commercial: 100 m2 (1077 ft2) combined
total
CD-6.7
Maximum Height:
Development
Area
Principal Use
Principal
Accessory
Lot 1
Multiple Family
9.5m
5.5m
Lot 2
Rental Multiple Family
9.5m
5.5m
Lot 3
Single Family Waterfront
12.6m
5.5m
Lot 4
Retail Trade & Services
12m
5.5m
Lot 5
Rental Multiple Family
9.5m
5.5m
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CD-6.8
Minimum Setbacks
For all buildings there is a lot line setback of 0.0m between strata lot phases.
The following minimum setbacks apply, as measured from the front lot line, rear
lot line and side lots lines(s), respectively:
Development
Area
Principal Use
Front
Rear
Side
Interior
Side
Exterior
Phased
Strata Lot
Line
Minimum Setbacks
Lots 1/2/5
Multiple Family
3.0 m
1.0 m
0.5 m
1.0 m
0.0 m
Lot 3
Single Family
Waterfront
2.0 m
0.8 m
3.0 m
3.0 m
0.0 m
Lot 4
Retail Trade &
Services
3.0 m
3.0 m
1.5 m
2.0 m
0.0 m
CD-6.9
Parking Requirements
Despite the regulations in section 505.1 Minimum Parking Requirements, the
following shall apply within the CD-6 zone:
For Multiple Family in Lots 1, 2 and 5: one space per dwelling unit plus one
visitor space per multi-family building.
For Lot 3 Single Family Waterfront: 3 spaces per lot.
For lot 4 Commercial: 15 spaces per lot.
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SCHEDULE C - ZONING BYLAW OFFENCES AND FINES
Zoning
Bylaw
Summary Description of Offence
Fine per Offence
Section No.
First
Subsequent
301.1, 302.1
Use or Occupy, or permit use or occupancy, in contravention of
Bylaw
$200
$400
301.3
Unlawful non-conformance with Bylaw
$200
$400
302.2(1)
Building or Structure in non-conformance
$200
$400
302.2(2)
Building or Structure to cause existing to become non-compliant
$200
$400
303.1
Not a Permitted Use
$200
$400
303.3, 303.4
Not a Permitted Use - a Specifically Prohibited Use
$200
$400
303.5
Use not compliant with Lot Size, Frontage, Depth and/or Width
regulations
$100
$200
304.1
Exceed Maximum Lot Coverage
$200
$400
304.2
Exceed Maximum Floor Area Ratio
$200
$400
304.3
Exceed Maximum Density
$200
$400
305.1, 305.2
Exceed Maximum Number of Buildings
$200
$400
305.3
Exceed Maximum Height
$200
$400
306.1
Failure to comply with Minimum Setbacks - General
$200
$400
306.2(1)
Failure to comply with Minimum Setbacks - Natural Boundary
of Ocean or Watercourse
$200
$400
306.2(2)
Failure to comply with Minimum Setbacks - Vision Clearance at
Intersections
$200
$400
306.3
Failure to comply with Minimum Setbacks - Non-compliant
exceptions
$200
$400
401.1 - 401.4
Non-compliant Accessory Building or Accessory Structure
$200
$400
402.1, 402.2
Non-compliant Home Occupation
$100
$200
403.1, 403.2
Non-compliant Secondary Suite
$100
$200
404.1, 404.2
Non-compliant Bed & Breakfast
$100
$200
405.1, 405.3
Non-compliant Guest House
$200
$400
405.2, 405.3
Non-compliant Guest Cottage
$200
$400
406.1 - 406.4
Non-compliant Vacation Rental
$200
$400
501, 505
Insufficient Off-Street Parking spaces
$100
$200
501, 508
Insufficient Off-street Loading spaces
$100
$200
502
Non-compliant use of off-street parking/ loading space
$100
$200
503
Non-compliant location of off-street parking / loading space
$100
$200
504
Non-compliant design standards of off-street parking
$100
$200
507
Non-compliant design standards of off-street loading
$100
$200
601
Non-compliant screening/ landscaping- residential
$100
$200
602
Non-compliant screening/ landscaping - outdoor storage and
open uses
$100
$200
603
Non-compliant screening/ landscaping - parking lots
$100
$200
601.1(2),
601.2(1)(b)
Non-compliant fence height
$100
$200
701.3
Obstruction of Bylaw Enforcement Officer
$250
$500
702
Non-compliance with direction or order of Bylaw Enforcement
Officer
$250
$500
Note: Additional section numbers specific to zones or supplemental regulation may also be included in Offence Notices.