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RS-1 zone in Esquimalt: Single Family Residential

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

In short

Accommodate Single Family Dwellings on individual Parcels of land.

Zone rules

PurposeAccommodate Single Family Dwellings on individual Parcels of land.
Main uses
  • Single Family Residential
  • Home Occupation
Also allowed (secondary uses)
  • Secondary Suite (subject to Section 30.6)
  • Boarding (subject to Section 30.3)
  • Urban Hens (subject to Section 30.4)
Extra uses on specific lotsGroup Children’s Day Care Centre at Lot 16, Section 10, Esquimalt District, Plan 3060 [PID 001-543-547] [846 Phoenix Street]
Minimum lot area530.0 m² (parcels created by subdivision)
Minimum lot width16 m, measured at the Front Building Line (parcels created by subdivision)
Maximum lot coverage30% for all buildings and structures combined; accessory buildings and structures combined 10%
Maximum densityFloor Area Ratio 0.35; 0.50 for the Group Children’s Day Care Centre
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 side lot line, total of both side yards at least 4.5 m; where there is no rear lane, one side yard at least 3 m
Street side setback3.6 m from exterior side lot line (corner lots)
Accessory building setbacksfront: 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
  • Minimum floor area of the first storey of a principal building: 88 m²
  • Minimum width of a single family dwelling: 7 m
  • 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. 34 (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 Zone sections are in Part 5 (ss. 34 to 67); Comprehensive Development districts are s. 67.x. Abandoned, defeated and rescinded CD numbers are not listed.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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