---
title: "RM-3 zone in Campbell River: Residential Multiple Three"
place: Campbell River, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/campbell-river
zone: RM-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/rm-3/"
json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/campbell-river/zoning/rm-3.json"
---

# RM-3 zone in Campbell River: Residential Multiple Three

Medium to high-rise residences in multiple-family complexes in high density areas, typically three to six storey apartment style complexes.

## Zone rules

- **Purpose:** Medium to high-rise residences in multiple-family complexes in high density areas, typically three to six storey apartment style complexes.
- **Main uses:** triplex or threeplex;; apartment; single-family residential dwelling units existing prior to May 27, 2008,; Acquired Injury Facility; Child Care Facility; Community Living Facility; Extended Care Residences; Hospice
- **Extra uses on specific lots:** 497 Rockland Road (Lot 3, Section 29, Township 1, Comox District, Plan VIP57725): townhouses or row housing, with or without secondary suites, or an apartment, maximum height 15.0 metres; 854 Island Highway South (Lot 3, Section 32, Township 1, Comox Land District, Plan VIP48714 except Plan VIP58597): base floor area ratio 1.0, up to 1.25 with density bonus; 2221 Dalton Rd. (Lot 15, District Lot 218, Comox Land District, Plan VIP8401): base floor area ratio 0.75, up to 1.25 with density bonus
- **Minimum lot area:** 400 m² (fee-simple lots), or an average of 135 m² per bare land strata lot
- **Maximum lot coverage:** 50% (all buildings)
- **Maximum density:** 75 dwelling units per hectare; density bonuses allow up to 90 dwellings per hectare
- **Maximum height:** 20.0 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

## Source

- [Zoning Bylaw No. 3250, 2006 (consolidated to Bylaw 4021, 2026; last amended October 1, 2026), s. 5.27](https://www.campbellriver.ca/media/file/zoning-bylaw-3250-2006-schedule-text#page=149) (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-3/_