Campbell River zoning: find your zone and what it allows
How do I find out what my property is zoned?
In Campbell River, use the City's interactive zoning map to look up your property's zoning, lot size and assessment value, or the PDF Zoning Map. Then read your zone in Zoning Bylaw No. 3250, 2006. The City says the map may not be up to date, so confirm with staff.
Zoning map
Find your zone on the City of Campbell River Web Map (property map with zoning), then look it up below.
Zones in Campbell River
From Zoning Bylaw No. 3250, 2006 (consolidated to Bylaw 4021, 2026; last amended October 1, 2026). The City says the consolidation is not a legal document and was combined with the amendments purely for convenience; consult certified copies of the original bylaws for interpretation. Each zone has its own page with its uses, lot sizes, heights and setbacks. Zone pages are drafts taken from the bylaw text and not yet reviewed by a person.
Industrial zones
- A-1 Airport One
- A-2 Airport Two
- I-1 Industrial One
- I-2 Industrial Two
- I-3 Industrial Three
- I-4 Industrial Four
Commercial zones
- C-1 Commercial One
- C-1A Commercial One A
- C-1B Commercial One B
- C-1C Commercial One C
- C-2 Commercial Two
- C-3 Commercial Three
- C-4 Commercial Four
- C-5 Commercial Five
- C-6 Commercial Six
- C-7 Commercial Seven
- C-8 Commercial Eight
Residential zones
- LS-R Lakeshore Residential
- LS-C Lakeshore Commercial
- MHP Manufactured Home Park
- R-I Residential Infill
- RM-1 Residential Multiple One
- RM-2 Residential Multiple Two
- RM-3 Residential Multiple Three
- RM-4 Residential Multiple Four
- Dogwood Corridor Residential Dogwood Corridor Residential
Public zones
Rural zones
Comprehensive development zones
- CD1 Jubilee Heights Neighbourhood Comprehensive Development
- CD2 302 Birch St. Comprehensive Development Two
- CD3 620 & 700 Petersen Rd. Campbell River Golf Course Comprehensive Development Three
- CD4 850 Dogwood St. Comprehensive Development Four
- CD5 Ripple Rock Estates Neighbourhood Comprehensive Development Five
- CD6 1907 & 1913 Nunns Rd. Comprehensive Development Six
- CD7 2337, 2341, 2365 Quinsam Rd. Comprehensive Development Seven
- CD8 2320 Campbell River Rd. Comprehensive Development Eight
Mixed use zones
Key facts
| How to find your zone | Use the City's interactive zoning map (property map), which shows zoning, lot size and assessment value for each property, or the PDF Zoning Map (Schedule B). Confirm with City staff, as the map may not be up to date.Zoning Map, Zoning Map page; Zoning, Zoning Map · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingFor each property, you can find the zoning information, lot size, assessment value and other property details. The information on the map may not always be up-to-date. confirm zoning information with City staff. |
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| Zoning bylaw | Zoning Bylaw No. 3250, 2006 (Schedule A text), adopted August 28, 2007; the official text is last amended October 1, 2026 and consolidated to Bylaw 4021, 2026.Zoning Bylaw 3250, 2006, Schedule A Text (PDF, consolidated to 4021, 2026), cover footer · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingAdopted August 28, 2007 Last Amended October 1, 2026, Consolidated to 4021, 2026 |
| What the zone controls | Each zone sets the permitted uses, minimum lot size, density, lot coverage, yard setbacks and building height. For residential zones this includes the number of dwelling units, whether home-based business is allowed, and ancillary building size.Zoning; Residential and Rental Zoning, intro; Zoning Bylaw 3250, 2006, Schedule A Text (PDF, consolidated to 4021, 2026), s. 5.24 (example R-I zone) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingEach zone's rules describe how the land can be used, the size of parcels created by subdivision and the allowed density. the amount of dwelling units, the allowance of home-based business, and the size of ancillary buildings all depend on the properties zone The minimum lot area shall be 350 square metres The maximum lot coverage of all buildings is 50% Front yard: |
| Contact | City of Campbell River Development Services: planning@campbellriver.ca or DevelopmentServices@campbellriver.ca; phone 250-286-5757.Building Permits and Inspections, FAQ; Development Resources, Frequently Used Documents; Guide to Constructing a Secondary Suite in an Existing Home, page 1 footer · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingplease contact the City at planning@campbellriver.ca please reach out to City staff at DevelopmentServices@campbellriver.ca. Development Services Dept. | t 250.286.5757 |
| Bylaw | Zoning Bylaw No. 3250, 2006Zoning Bylaw 3250, 2006, Schedule A Text (PDF, consolidated to 4021, 2026), title · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingZoning Bylaw 3250, 2006 |
How it works
The City of Campbell River's Zoning Bylaw No. 3250, 2006 divides the City into zones. The official text was adopted August 28, 2007, and the current copy is consolidated to Bylaw 4021, 2026. Each zone sets permitted uses, minimum lot size, density, lot coverage, yard setbacks and building height. For residential zones it also covers the number of dwelling units, whether a home-based business is allowed, and ancillary building size.
Steps
- Open the City's interactive zoning map and search for your address. It shows zoning, lot size and assessment value.
- You can also use the PDF Zoning Map (Schedule B).
- Open the Zoning Bylaw and find your zone's section for permitted uses, setbacks, height and lot coverage.
- Email planning@campbellriver.ca or call 250-286-5757 to confirm, especially before buying land or paying for plans.
Good to know
- The City says the map may not be up to date, so confirm with City staff.
- The City's pages do not name a fee for a zoning confirmation letter. Ask Development Services.
Official forms and pages
The same question in other places
Courtenay · Cumberland · Comox · Powell River · Sayward · Gold River
Sources
- Zoning, City of Campbell River (read 2026-11-05)
- Zoning Map, City of Campbell River (read 2026-11-05)
- Residential and Rental Zoning, City of Campbell River (read 2026-11-05)
- Zoning Bylaw 3250, 2006, Schedule A Text (PDF, consolidated to 4021, 2026) (read 2026-11-05)
- Building Permits and Inspections, City of Campbell River (read 2026-11-05)
- Development Resources, City of Campbell River (read 2026-11-05)
- Guide to Constructing a Secondary Suite in an Existing Home, City of Campbell River (read 2026-11-05)
Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 5 of 5 facts was matched to the official text. How answers are checked.