---
title: "RM-2 zone in Campbell River: Residential Multiple Two"
place: Campbell River, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/campbell-river
zone: RM-2
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/rm-2/"
json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/campbell-river/zoning/rm-2.json"
---

# RM-2 zone in Campbell River: Residential Multiple Two

Low to medium-rise residences in multiple-family complexes in medium or high density areas, typically two to four storey townhouses or apartment style complexes.

## Zone rules

- **Purpose:** Low to medium-rise residences in multiple-family complexes in medium or high density areas, typically two to four storey townhouses or apartment style complexes.
- **Main uses:** Dwelling unit; Apartment; Acquired Injury Facility; Child Care Facility; Community Living Facility; Extended Care Residences; Hospice
- **Extra uses on specific lots:** 734 Dogwood Street (Lot A, District Lot 73, Sayward District, Plan 26901): 11 unit on 0.54 hectare; 535 Rockland Road (Lot A, Section 29, Township 1, Comox District, Plan VIP60361): 28 unit apartment on 0.3965 hectare; 1830 16th Ave (Lot 6, District Lot 66, Sayward District, Plan 7170): community care or social care facility prohibited; 461 Hilchey Road (Lot 12, Section 20, Township 1, Comox District, Plan 11818): maximum 20 units and 10.0 m height on 0.40 hectare; 2105 Shetland Road (Lot 3, District Lot 1385, Sayward District, Plan 11342): duplex with or without a secondary suite permitted
- **Minimum lot area:** 600 m² (fee-simple lots), with an average of 200 m² per strata lot
- **Maximum lot coverage:** 50% (all buildings)
- **Maximum density:** 50 dwelling units per hectare or four dwelling units per lot (whichever is greater); density bonuses allow up to 60 dwellings per hectare
- **Maximum height:** 15.0 m (principal building); 8 m above highway grade or 3.0 m below ridge top on certain Island Highway 19A lots
- **Front setback:** 7.5 m
- **Rear setback:** 7.5 m
- **Interior side setback:** 3.0 m
- **Street side setback:** 3.5 m adjoining a local road; 4.5 m adjoining a highway, arterial or collector road
- **Other rules:** Townhouse or row housing complexes are limited to 8 dwelling units per building.; 0.0 m side yard for attached units on strata lots, or 1.5 m minimum side yard to a strata lot line for end or detached units.

## Source

- [Zoning Bylaw No. 3250, 2006 (consolidated to Bylaw 4021, 2026; last amended October 1, 2026), s. 5.26](https://www.campbellriver.ca/media/file/zoning-bylaw-3250-2006-schedule-text#page=146) (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/rm-2/_