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RD-2X zone in Esquimalt: Two Family Small Lot Residential Modified

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

In short

Accommodate existing Two Family Dwelling Units on existing small Parcels of land less than 668 square metres.

Zone rules

PurposeAccommodate existing Two Family Dwelling Units on existing small Parcels of land less than 668 square metres.
Main uses
  • Two Family Residential
  • Home Occupation
Also allowed (secondary uses)
  • Boarding (subject to Section 30.3)
  • Urban Hens (subject to Section 30.4)
Minimum lot area668 m² (parcels created by subdivision)
Minimum lot width18.3 m, measured at the Front Building Line (parcels created by subdivision)
Maximum lot coverage35% for all buildings and structures combined; accessory buildings and structures combined 10%
Maximum densityFloor Area Ratio 0.62
Maximum height7.3 m
Maximum height, accessory buildings3.6 m
Front setback7.5 m
Rear setback7.5 m
Interior side setback1.5 m from interior lot line; total of both side yards at least 4.5 m
Accessory building setbacksfront: not in front of the front face of the principal building; side: 1.5 m from interior side lot line; rear: 1.5 m; at least 2.5 m from principal building
Other rules
  • Principal buildings must be at least 4 m from any other principal building
  • Parking: one stall for each Dwelling Unit
  • Common wall overlap of habitable areas of the two Dwelling Units must be at least 50%

Source: Zoning Bylaw, 1992, No. 2050 (consolidated for convenience to September 3, 2026), s. 39.1 (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; in case of discrepancy the original bylaw or amending bylaws must be consulted. Zone sections are in Part 5 (ss. 34 to 67); Comprehensive Development districts are s. 67.x. Abandoned, defeated and rescinded CD numbers are not listed. 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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