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. |
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| Main uses | Dwelling Units |
| Also allowed (secondary uses) |
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| 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 |
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Source: Zoning Bylaw No. 2056 (consolidated as at July 8, 2026), s. 9 (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. Replaces Zoning Bylaw No. 1850 (adopted early 2026). Zones in Sections 9 to 15 share tables, so those zones all point to their whole section's line range; only the CD zones (Section 16) have their own ranges. 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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