---
title: "C-1A zone in Courtenay: Commercial One A"
place: Courtenay, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/courtenay
zone: C-1A
bylaw: Zoning Bylaw No. 3203, 2026 (consolidated July 21, 2026)
bylaw_read: 2026-11-07
review: draft
canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/courtenay/zoning/c-1a/"
json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/courtenay/zoning/c-1a.json"
---

# C-1A zone in Courtenay: Commercial One A

Main uses: Accessory buildings, Building supply store, Garden store, Liquor store (only on Lot A, Section 66 & 67, Comox District, Plan 44811, the Driftwood Mall), Service station, and 2 more.

## Zone rules

- **Main uses:** Accessory buildings; Building supply store; Garden store; Liquor store (only on Lot A, Section 66 & 67, Comox District, Plan 44811, the Driftwood Mall); Service station; Shopping centre including retail store, personal service, medical clinic, restaurant, office, fitness facility, studio and school; Theatre
- **Extra uses on specific lots:** Liquor store only on Lot A, Section 66 & 67, Comox District, Plan 44811 except parts in Plans 49234, VIP66865 and VIP68598 (the Driftwood Mall); Storefront cannabis retailer on Lot A, Section 66 & 67, Comox District, Plan 44811 except parts in Plans 49234, VIP66865 and VIP68598 (Unit #1400- 2701 Cliffe Avenue); Storefront cannabis retailer on Lot 2, Section 14, Comox District, Plan VIP53727 (#105-789 Ryan Road)
- **Minimum lot area:** 2.0 ha
- **Minimum lot width:** N/A
- **Maximum lot coverage:** 40% of lot area (buildings and accessory buildings)
- **Maximum height:** 9.5 m
- **Front setback:** 15.0 m
- **Rear setback:** 15.0 m
- **Interior side setback:** 15.0 m
- **Other rules:** Outdoor garden store area may not exceed the net floor area of the indoor retail garden centre; Landscaped area of 7.5 m inside all property lines (15.0 m where a building is greater than 4,500 m²); 10.0 m wide where a use adjoins a street; Required parking must be on the same lot as the principal use and zoned C-1A

## Source

- [Zoning Bylaw No. 3203, 2026 (consolidated July 21, 2026), s. Part 19A](https://www.courtenay.ca/media/file/zoning-bylaw-3203-consolidated-july-21-2026-1#page=115) (read 2026-11-07)

Rules in the bylaw's general sections (parking, fences, suites, home businesses) also apply. All zones in Courtenay: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/courtenay/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/courtenay/zoning/c-1a/_