R-1 zone in Cumberland: Infill Residential

Cumberland, British ColumbiaDraft, not yet reviewedBylaw read 2026-11-08

In short

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 (read 2026-11-08)

Rules in the bylaw's general sections (parking, fences, suites, home businesses) also apply, and a lot can have site-specific rules. Consolidated for convenience only; if there are discrepancies the amendment bylaws prevail. Zones are grouped by Part, so each zone's lines range covers its whole Part (shared tables). 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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