R-3A zone in Courtenay: Residential Three A

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

In short

Main uses: Single residential dwelling, Duplex dwelling, Accessory dwelling unit, Secondary suite, Townhouse dwelling, and 2 more.

Zone rules

Main uses	Single residential dwelling Duplex dwelling Accessory dwelling unit Secondary suite Townhouse dwelling Accessory buildings and structures Home occupation
Minimum lot area	1,250 m²
Minimum lot width	30.0 m
Maximum density	Floor area ratio not more than 0.50
Maximum height	5.0 m
Front setback	7.5 m
Rear setback	7.5 m
Interior side setback	4.5 m (6.0 m where the back of a building is adjacent to or faces a side lot line)
Other rules	Useable open space of 20.0 m² per dwelling unit Parking: one space per dwelling unit for a single dwelling or duplex; for townhouses one per unit plus one extra per three units, plus one for each unit with three or more bedrooms Landscaped screen or fence at least 3.0 m high and wide on property lines adjoining other properties

Source: Zoning Bylaw No. 3203, 2026 (consolidated July 21, 2026), s. Part 3A (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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