---
title: "RU-3 zone in Campbell River: Rural Three"
place: Campbell River, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/campbell-river
zone: RU-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/ru-3/"
json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/campbell-river/zoning/ru-3.json"
---

# RU-3 zone in Campbell River: Rural Three

Residential uses in combination with other activities commonly associated with rural areas.

## Zone rules

- **Purpose:** Residential uses in combination with other activities commonly associated with rural areas.
- **Main uses:** One residential dwelling unit with or without a secondary suite (lots under 1 hectare); One single-family residential dwelling with or without an additional dwelling unit (lots over 1 hectare); Agriculture (only products grown on the property sold); Silviculture; Commercial nursery; Riding academy; Commercial kennel; Veterinary clinic; Taxidermy; Bed and breakfast accommodations; Home-based business
- **Extra uses on specific lots:** Secondary suite and an ancillary dwelling unit, only on PID: 003-615-782, LOT A, DISTRICT LOT 1476, SAYWARD DISTRICT, PLAN 19754 (2955 Quinsam Road); Lot 3, District Lot 1476, Sayward District, Plan 26003 (2900 Quinsam Road): secondary dwelling permitted with side yard 2.35 metres and 3.59 metres between residences; Lot 2, District Lots 15, 29, and 30, Sayward District Plan VIP80466 (6702 Island Highway): minimum parcel area 2.0 hectares and maximum lot coverage 5%
- **Minimum lot area:** 1.0 hectare (2.0 hectares on one listed lot, see site-specific)
- **Minimum lot width:** 30 metres
- **Maximum lot coverage:** 20% of all buildings (5% on one listed lot, see site-specific)
- **Maximum height:** 10.0 metres (principal building)
- **Front setback:** 8.0 metres
- **Rear setback:** 8.0 metres
- **Interior side setback:** 3.0 metres
- **Street side setback:** 8.0 metres (yard adjacent to a highway, arterial or collector road)
- **Other rules:** Space between residences on the same lot: minimum 6.0 metres

## Source

- [Zoning Bylaw No. 3250, 2006 (consolidated to Bylaw 4021, 2026; last amended October 1, 2026), s. 5.31](https://www.campbellriver.ca/media/file/zoning-bylaw-3250-2006-schedule-text#page=160) (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/ru-3/_