NC zone in Duncan: Neighbourhood Commercial

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

In short

Allows a range of residential and non-residential uses that contribute to a vibrant neighbourhood with street-oriented buildings and a focus on active transportation.

Zone rules

Purpose	Allows a range of residential and non-residential uses that contribute to a vibrant neighbourhood with street-oriented buildings and a focus on active transportation.
Main uses	Assisted Living Residential Facility Community Care Facility Dwelling, Multi-Unit Community Use Commercial Daycare Cultural Use Craft Beverage Production Dog Grooming Education Facility Financial Institution Funeral Service Facility Mobile Food Vending Indoor Recreation Facilities Office Parking Facility Public Market Repair Service, Automotive Repair Service, General Retail & Personal Service Restaurant Social Service Tourist Accommodation Dwelling units or sleeping units are permitted above the first storey; first-storey uses in a building with residential use must serve people off-site.
Also allowed (secondary uses)	Home-Based Business in a Multi-Unit Dwelling Dwelling, Accessory
Extra uses on specific lots	1006 Government Street (Lot A, Section 19, Range 5, Quamichan District, Plan VIP 54586) – Automotive Fueling Station 1007 Canada Avenue (Lot 2, Section 19, Range 6, Quamichan District, Plan VIP 6745 (except Plan 22556)) – Automotive Fueling Station and Car Wash
Minimum lot area	600 m²
Minimum lot width	15 m (minimum parcel frontage)
Maximum lot coverage	70%
Maximum density	Floor area ratio: base 1.9:1; bonus density I 2.1:1; bonus density II 2.4:1 (minimum 0.5:1)
Maximum height	14 m (4 habitable storeys); minimum 2 habitable storeys
Maximum height, accessory buildings	5 m
Front setback	minimum 4 m; maximum 6 m
Rear setback	0 m, except 8 m where the parcel abuts a residential zone
Interior side setback	0 m on one side and 4 m on the other, except 5 m where the parcel abuts land with residential zoning
Street side setback	minimum 4 m; maximum 6 m
Accessory building setbacks	front 8 m; rear 0 m (8 m if the parcel abuts land with residential zoning); interior side 1.2 m (5 m if the parcel abuts land with residential zoning); exterior side 1.2 m
Other rules	First storey must have non-residential uses of at least 150 m² or 25% of the building footprint area, whichever is greater (20% of footprint if all required parking is within the footprint) No more than 25% of the first-storey building frontage of a mixed-use development may be a parking facility Outdoor storage areas must be screened from highways Developments with at least 20 multi-unit dwelling units need at least 20% 2-bedroom and 10% 3-bedroom units

Source: City of Duncan Zoning Bylaw No. 3166, 2017 (with amendments to August 24, 2026), s. 5.6 (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. Consolidated for convenience only; the consolidation is not a legal document and certified copies of the original bylaws should be consulted. 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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