---
title: "C-5 zone in Courtenay: Commercial Five"
place: Courtenay, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/courtenay
zone: C-5
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-5/"
json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/courtenay/zoning/c-5.json"
---

# C-5 zone in Courtenay: Commercial Five

Commercial uses in a heritage character neighbourhood.

## Zone rules

- **Purpose:** Commercial uses in a heritage character neighbourhood.
- **Main uses:** Accessory buildings and uses; Bed and breakfast accommodation; Day care; Home occupation; Office; Personal service; Retail limited to 200 m2; School; Studio; Combined commercial-residential uses (residential units in a dual use building, no storey used for both)
- **Extra uses on specific lots:** Medical Clinic permitted on Parcel A (DD53537W) of Lot 114 Section 61, Comox District, Plan 472A; Parcel A (DD53537W) of Lot 115, Section 61, Comox District, Plan 472A; and Amended Lot 111 (DD 43419N) Section 61, Comox District, Plan 472-A (308, 320 and 332 3rd Street)
- **Minimum lot area:** 420.0 m²
- **Minimum lot width:** 12.0 m (13.5 m for a corner lot)
- **Maximum lot coverage:** 40%
- **Maximum density:** Floor area ratio not more than 0.50
- **Maximum height:** 10.0 m
- **Front setback:** 6.0 m
- **Rear setback:** 6.0 m
- **Interior side setback:** Side yards total 4.5 m, with at least 1.5 m on one side
- **Street side setback:** 4.5 m
- **Other rules:** Landscaped area at least 4.5 m wide along the frontage where the lot adjoins a street

## Source

- [Zoning Bylaw No. 3203, 2026 (consolidated July 21, 2026), s. Part 23](https://www.courtenay.ca/media/file/zoning-bylaw-3203-consolidated-july-21-2026-1#page=129) (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-5/_