---
title: "R-1A zone in Courtenay: Residential One A"
place: Courtenay, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/courtenay
zone: R-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/r-1a/"
json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/courtenay/zoning/r-1a.json"
---

# R-1A zone in Courtenay: Residential One A

Main uses: Single residential dwelling, Secondary suite, Accessory dwelling unit, Accessory building and structures, Home occupation, and 1 more.

## Zone rules

- **Main uses:** Single residential dwelling; Secondary suite; Accessory dwelling unit; Accessory building and structures; Home occupation; Agricultural use on a lot over 4,000 m²
- **Minimum lot area:** 1.0 ha
- **Minimum lot width:** 30.0 m
- **Maximum lot coverage:** 25% of lot area (buildings and accessory buildings)
- **Maximum density:** 4 residential units per lot
- **Maximum height:** 9.0 m
- **Maximum height, accessory buildings:** 6.5 m (accessory dwelling unit)
- **Front setback:** 7.5 m
- **Rear setback:** 9.0 m
- **Interior side setback:** 3.5 m
- **Street side setback:** 4.5 m
- **Other rules:** Minimum lot depth 35.0 m

## Source

- [Zoning Bylaw No. 3203, 2026 (consolidated July 21, 2026), s. Part 2](https://www.courtenay.ca/media/file/zoning-bylaw-3203-consolidated-july-21-2026-1#page=61) (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/r-1a/_