R5 zone in Colwood: Residential 5

Colwood, British ColumbiaDraft, not yet reviewedBylaw read 2026-11-07

In short

Base level of development at AR2 density, with alternative regulations for greater density when amenities and affordable housing are provided.

Zone rules

Purpose	Base level of development at AR2 density, with alternative regulations for greater density when amenities and affordable housing are provided.
Main uses	One-family dwelling Group home use Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing Uses in Section 2.1.10 are also permitted; the listed uses are permitted on the higher-density path only after contributions to affordable housing and community amenities.
Also allowed (secondary uses)	Home occupation Not more than 2 boarders or lodgers in a dwelling unit Accessory buildings and structures Accessory dwelling units Secondary suite Show homes
Minimum lot area	550 m²; 700 m² for any lot adjacent to Lots 34, 35 and 36, Plan 44144
Minimum lot width	15 m (lots without rear lane access); 10.0 m (lots with rear lane access)
Maximum lot coverage	40% (principal building)
Maximum density	Floor area ratio 0.45; not more than one residential building per lot
Maximum height	9 m
Front setback	7.5 m (lots without rear lane access); 4.0 m (lots with rear lane access); 6.0 m on Lots 32 to 41 shown on Schedule “A” (4.0 m with rear lane access)
Rear setback	6.0 m
Interior side setback	1.5 m (1.0 m with rear lane access); side total 3.0 m (2.5 m with rear lane access)
Street side setback	4.5 m (3.0 m with rear lane access)
Accessory building setbacks	Detached garages: front 14.0 m; rear 1.0 m minimum to 6.0 m maximum (0.0 m with rear lane access); side 0.5 m. Other accessory buildings: rear 1.0 m, side 1.5 m.
Other rules	Maximum combined floor area of all accessory buildings 37 m² Maximum front yard driveway width 6.0 m (lots without rear lane access) A secondary suite may be up to 70 m², only one per residential building, rental only, with its own outside entry door Lot frontages are reduced 25% for lots on the turnaround portion of a cul-de-sac

Source: Colwood Land Use Bylaw No. 151, 1989 (with amendments to August 24, 2026), s. 5.10 (read 2026-11-07)

Rules in the bylaw's general sections (parking, fences, suites, home businesses) also apply, and a lot can have site-specific rules. Consolidated for convenience only; the original bylaws should be consulted for interpretation and application. Colwood's zoning bylaw is called the Land Use Bylaw. Zone sections for CD zones from 10.5 onward are numbered with roman-numeral page footers in the document; pdf_page is the PDF page. No Section 10.28 exists in the consolidation. Zone pages are taken from the bylaw text by a research agent and have not yet been reviewed by a person: confirm with the bylaw before you rely on them. How answers are checked.

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