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C-5 zone in Courtenay: Commercial Five

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

In short

Commercial uses in a heritage character neighbourhood.

Zone rules

PurposeCommercial 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 lotsMedical 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 area420.0 m²
Minimum lot width12.0 m (13.5 m for a corner lot)
Maximum lot coverage40%
Maximum densityFloor area ratio not more than 0.50
Maximum height10.0 m
Front setback6.0 m
Rear setback6.0 m
Interior side setbackSide yards total 4.5 m, with at least 1.5 m on one side
Street side setback4.5 m
Other rulesLandscaped 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 (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. 2500, 2007. Zone sections are in Division 8, one "Part" per zone. The PDF text has no explicit "convenience only" statement, so check the City's page for the legal status of 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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