---
title: "R-SSMU zone in Comox: Small-Scale Multi-Unit Residential"
place: Comox, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/comox
zone: R-SSMU
bylaw: Zoning Bylaw No. 2056 (consolidated as at July 8, 2026)
bylaw_read: 2026-11-07
review: draft
canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/comox/zoning/r-ssmu/"
json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/comox/zoning/r-ssmu.json"
---

# R-SSMU zone in Comox: Small-Scale Multi-Unit Residential

Gentle densification of existing low-density neighbourhoods by allowing small-scale multi-unit housing.

## Zone rules

- **Purpose:** Gentle densification of existing low-density neighbourhoods by allowing small-scale multi-unit housing.
- **Main uses:** Dwelling Units
- **Also allowed (secondary uses):** Accessory Buildings and Structures; Agriculture, Urban; Care Facility, Child; Care Facility, Community; Care Facility, Licence-Not-Required; Coach Houses; Farm Stand; Home Occupation, Minor; Home Occupation, Major; Home Occupation, Bed and Breakfast Accommodation; Home Occupation, Vacation Rental Accommodation; Secondary Suites
- **Minimum lot area:** 450.0 m² (595.0 m² for the lot at 2147 Downey Road)
- **Minimum lot width:** 15.0 m
- **Maximum lot coverage:** 50% (70% including impervious surfaces)
- **Maximum density:** 4 per lot (2 for lots larger than 4,050.0 square metres or not serviced by community water and sanitary systems)
- **Maximum height:** 11.0 m (3 storeys)
- **Maximum height, accessory buildings:** 4.5 m
- **Front setback:** 6.0 m (garage/carport); 3.0 m (all other portions)
- **Rear setback:** 5.0 m
- **Interior side setback:** 1.5 m
- **Street side setback:** 6.0 m (garage/carport); 3.0 m (all other portions)
- **Accessory building setbacks:** front 6.0 m (garage/carport), 3.0 m (other portions); side 1.2 m; rear 1.2 m; exterior side 6.0 m (garage/carport), 3.0 m (other portions); 0.0 m for an accessory building under 10.0 square metres of floor area
- **Other rules:** Maximum combined floor area (GFA) of principal buildings is 1,000.0 m²; Maximum combined floor area (GFA) of accessory buildings is 60.0 m²; Mobile homes are permitted as a principal use only in the areas shown on Map 9-2

## Source

- [Zoning Bylaw No. 2056 (consolidated as at July 8, 2026), s. 9](https://www.comox.ca/sites/default/files/2026-09/Consolidated%20Bylaw%202056%20-%20Zoning%20Bylaw_at%20July8%202026%20%281%29.pdf#page=86) (read 2026-11-07)

Rules in the bylaw's general sections (parking, fences, suites, home businesses) also apply. All zones in Comox: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/comox/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/comox/zoning/r-ssmu/_