RM-5 zone in Esquimalt: Multiple Residential

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

In short

Accommodate high density Apartment development.

Zone rules

Purpose	Accommodate high density Apartment development.
Main uses	Apartment Residential Home Occupation
Maximum lot coverage	30% for all buildings and structures combined; each storey above the second storey may not exceed 25% of the parcel area
Maximum density	Floor Area Ratio 1.5
Maximum height	20 m
Maximum height, accessory buildings	4 m
Front setback	7.5 m
Rear setback	7.5 m
Interior side setback	7.5 m
Accessory building setbacks	front: not in front of the front face of the principal building; side: 1.5 m interior, 3.6 m exterior; rear: 1.5 m; at least 2.5 m from principal building
Other rules	Usable open space: at least 7.5% of the parcel area Fences: up to 1.2 m in front of the front face of the principal building, 2 m behind it

Source: Zoning Bylaw, 1992, No. 2050 (consolidated for convenience to September 3, 2026), s. 45 (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 Zone sections are in Part 5 (ss. 34 to 67); Comprehensive Development districts are s. 67.x. Abandoned, defeated and rescinded CD numbers are not listed.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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