---
title: "C-3 zone in Campbell River: Commercial Three"
place: Campbell River, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/campbell-river
zone: C-3
bylaw: "Zoning Bylaw No. 3250, 2006 (consolidated to Bylaw 4021, 2026; last amended October 1, 2026)"
bylaw_read: 2026-11-07
review: draft
canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/campbell-river/zoning/c-3/"
json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/campbell-river/zoning/c-3.json"
---

# C-3 zone in Campbell River: Commercial Three

A limited range of commercial services and uses plus medium density residential uses in the tertiary commercial areas of South Dogwood and Hilchey Road, and South Dogwood and Jubilee Parkway.

## Zone rules

- **Purpose:** A limited range of commercial services and uses plus medium density residential uses in the tertiary commercial areas of South Dogwood and Hilchey Road, and South Dogwood and Jubilee Parkway.
- **Main uses:** restaurant with or without ancillary drive-through; licensed facility, licensee retail store; retail store; office; bank or other financial institution; personal service establishment; merchandise service establishment; health services or fitness centre; medical clinic, dental clinic; community hall or centre; veterinary clinic; funeral parlor; printing and publishing; gas bar / convenience store; apartment; mixed use commercial/residential buildings.; cannabis retail store; Acquired Injury Facility; Child Care Facility; Community Living Facility; Extended Care Residences; Hospice
- **Minimum lot area:** 200 m² (fee-simple lot)
- **Maximum lot coverage:** 65% (all buildings)
- **Maximum density:** Floor area ratio 1.5 (commercial or residential uses); 2.5 (combined commercial/residential uses)
- **Maximum height:** 13.0 m (principal building)
- **Front setback:** 8.0 m adjacent to an arterial road or highway
- **Rear setback:** 3.0 m where adjacent to a residential, multiple-family residential or public areas lot
- **Interior side setback:** 3.0 m where adjacent to a residential, multiple-family residential or public areas lot
- **Street side setback:** 8.0 m adjacent to an arterial road or highway
- **Other rules:** Penfield West Commercial Area (south-east corner of South Dogwood Street and Hilchey Road): a single retail occupancy is limited to 1,200 m² and all commercial uses in a shopping centre to 2,750 m².

## Source

- [Zoning Bylaw No. 3250, 2006 (consolidated to Bylaw 4021, 2026; last amended October 1, 2026), s. 5.8](https://www.campbellriver.ca/media/file/zoning-bylaw-3250-2006-schedule-text#page=106) (read 2026-11-07)

Rules in the bylaw's general sections (parking, fences, suites, home businesses) also apply. All zones in Campbell River: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/campbell-river/zoning/index.json

_Draft: taken from the bylaw text by a research agent and not yet reviewed by a person. Gov Handbook is an independent guide. Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/campbell-river/zoning/c-3/_