{"title":"RM-1 zone in Courtenay: Medium Density Multi-Residential","code":"RM-1","slug":"rm-1","name":"Medium Density Multi-Residential","group":"Residential","section":"Part 3","site_specific_zone":false,"summary":"Low- to medium-density residential uses on lots greater than 2,700 m².","fields":{"purpose":{"value":"Low- to medium-density residential uses on lots greater than 2,700 m².","quotes":["The RM-1 zone is intended to provide appropriate zoning to support low- to medium-density","residential uses on lots greater than 2,700 m2."]},"primary_uses":{"value":["Duplex dwelling","Townhouse dwelling","Secondary suite","Accessory buildings and structures","Home occupation"],"quotes":["(1) Duplex dwelling","(2) Townhouse dwelling","(3) Secondary suite","(4) Accessory buildings and structures","(5) Home occupation"]},"min_parcel_area":{"value":"2,700 m²","quotes":["A lot shall have an area of not less than 2,700 m2"]},"min_parcel_width":{"value":"25.0 m","quotes":["A lot shall have a frontage of not less than 25.0 m."]},"max_parcel_coverage":{"value":"70% for buildings, structures and impermeable surfaces","quotes":["The maximum coverage for buildings, structures and impermeable surfaces is 70%."]},"max_density":{"value":"Floor area ratio not more than 0.75","quotes":["ratio for shall not exceed 0.75."]},"max_height":{"value":"11.0 m","quotes":["The height shall not exceed 11.0 m."]},"setback_front":{"value":"4.0 m (6.0 m for garages or carports)","quotes":["(1) Front yard: 4.0 m except that the minimum front yard setback for garages or carports","shall be 6.0 m."]},"setback_rear":{"value":"5.0 m","quotes":["(2) Rear yard: 5.0 m"]},"setback_side_interior":{"value":"Side yards total 4.5 m, with at least 1.5 m on one side","quotes":["(3) Side yard: The side yard setbacks shall total 4.5 m with a minimum side yard","setback on one side of 1.5 m except where a side yard flanks a street"]},"setback_side_exterior":{"value":"3.5 m (also where a side yard is adjacent to or faces the back of a building)","quotes":["or is adjacent to or faces the back of a building the minimum shall be","3.5 m."]},"accessory_setbacks":{"value":"Not within 7.5 m of the front lot line; not within 1.5 m of side and rear lot lines (3.0 m where the side or rear yard flanks a street, excluding a lane)","quotes":["Shall be permitted at the front of a principal residence but shall not be located within 7.5 m","(2) Shall not be located within 1.5 m from the side and rear lot line except where the side or","rear yard flanks a street, excluding a lane, in which case the minimum yard distance shall be","3.0 m."]},"other":{"value":["Minimum lot depth 35.0 m","Useable open space of 20.0 m² per dwelling unit","Parking may be reduced by 25% for properties within the walking distance shown in Schedule 7E"],"quotes":["A lot shall have a depth of not less than 35.0 m.","Useable open space shall be provided on a lot in the amount of 20.0 m2 per dwelling unit.","reduced by 25%."]}},"bylaw":{"title":"Zoning Bylaw No. 3203, 2026 (consolidated July 21, 2026)","url":"https://www.courtenay.ca/media/file/zoning-bylaw-3203-consolidated-july-21-2026-1","accessed":"2026-11-07","note":"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."},"source_url":"https://www.courtenay.ca/media/file/zoning-bylaw-3203-consolidated-july-21-2026-1#page=69","place":{"path":"ca/bc/courtenay","name":"Courtenay","region":{"code":"bc","name":"British Columbia"},"country":{"code":"ca","name":"Canada"}},"urls":{"html":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/courtenay/zoning/rm-1/","markdown":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/courtenay/zoning/rm-1.md","json":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/courtenay/zoning/rm-1.json","index":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/courtenay/zoning/index.json"}}