---
title: "R-1 zone in Cumberland: Infill Residential"
place: Cumberland, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/cumberland
zone: R-1
bylaw: Zoning Bylaw No. 1238, 2025 (consolidated July 27, 2026)
bylaw_read: 2026-11-08
review: draft
canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/cumberland/zoning/r-1/"
json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/cumberland/zoning/r-1.json"
---

# R-1 zone in Cumberland: Infill Residential

Gentle densification of existing low-density neighbourhoods, with up to four dwelling units by renovation or small-scale multi-unit infill.

## Zone rules

- **Purpose:** Gentle densification of existing low-density neighbourhoods, with up to four dwelling units by renovation or small-scale multi-unit infill.
- **Main uses:** Dwelling Units; Manufactured Homes
- **Also allowed (secondary uses):** Accessory Buildings and Structures; Agriculture, Urban; Care Facility, Child; Care Facility, Community; Care Facility, Licence-Not-Required; Home Occupation (Minor); Home Occupation (Standard); Home Occupation (Bed and Breakfast Accommodation); Home Occupation (Short-Term Rental Accommodation); Secondary Suite (Short-term rental home occupations are only allowed in the areas shown in Figure 10-1.)
- **Extra uses on specific lots:** 4681 Cumberland Road (LOT 1 BLOCK 4 SECTION 25 TOWNSHIP 10 COMOX DISTRICT AND OF DISTRICT LOT 24 NELSON DISTRICT PLAN 4222 EXCEPT PLAN EPP103982): minimum front setback 7.5 m; 4699 Cumberland Road (LOT 5, BLOCK 5, DISTRICT LOT 24, NELSON DISTRICT, PLAN 4222): accessory buildings may have a maximum floor area of 100.0 m² and a maximum height of 6.0 m
- **Minimum lot area:** 650 m²
- **Minimum lot width:** 15.0 m
- **Maximum lot coverage:** 50% (70% including impermeable surfaces)
- **Maximum density:** 4 per lot
- **Maximum height:** 11.0 m
- **Maximum height, accessory buildings:** 4.5 m
- **Front setback:** 3.0 m (1st-2nd storey and garage/carport); 4.5 m (3rd storey and above)
- **Rear setback:** 4.5 m (1st-2nd storey); 6.0 m (3rd storey and above); 1.5 m where the rear lot line abuts a lane
- **Interior side setback:** 1.5 m
- **Street side setback:** 3.0 m (1st-2nd storey); 4.5 m (3rd storey and above)
- **Accessory building setbacks:** front 3.0 m, rear 1.5 m, side 1.5 m, exterior side 4.5 m
- **Other rules:** Maximum 3 storeys; Accessory buildings: combined maximum floor area 50.0 m²; Buildings with three or more dwelling units sharing corridors, stairs and elevators: 10% of units must meet the Adaptable Dwelling Unit standard

## Source

- [Zoning Bylaw No. 1238, 2025 (consolidated July 27, 2026), s. 10.1](https://cumberland.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Bylaw-1238-consolidated_27Jul2026_nav.pdf#page=92) (read 2026-11-08)

Rules in the bylaw's general sections (parking, fences, suites, home businesses) also apply. All zones in Cumberland: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/cumberland/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/cumberland/zoning/r-1/_