RS-6 zone in Esquimalt: Single Family DADU Residential
Accommodate Single Family Dwellings on individual Parcels of land, with the option of one additional dwelling unit as a Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit or a Secondary Suite.
Zone rules
| Purpose | Accommodate Single Family Dwellings on individual Parcels of land, with the option of one additional dwelling unit as a Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit or a Secondary Suite. |
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| Main uses | Single Family Residential |
| Also allowed (secondary uses) |
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| Extra uses on specific lots | Micro Beverage Manufacturer at Lot 5, Section 11, Esquimalt District, Plan 946 [PID 004-774-701] [1209 Lyall Street], as a secondary use to Single Family Residential; property may not have a Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit, Secondary Suite or Boarding; maximum 10 customers in the Liquor Lounge at one time; up to 65 m² with Liquor Lounge and Accessory Retail up to 32 m² |
| Minimum lot area | 530 m² (fee simple parcels created by subdivision) |
| Maximum lot coverage | 30% for all buildings and structures combined; Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit plus accessory buildings and structures combined 10% of the parcel and 25% of the rear yard |
| Maximum density | Base: 1 building containing dwelling unit(s), 2 Dwelling Units; with bonus conditions (covenant and housing agreement): 2 buildings, 2 Dwelling Units. Floor Area Ratio 0.35; Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit up to 65 m² |
| Maximum height | 7.3 m |
| Maximum height, accessory buildings | 3.6 m for accessory buildings; Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit 4.2 m or the principal building height, whichever is less |
| Front setback | 7.5 m |
| Rear setback | 7.5 m |
| Interior side setback | 1.5 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 setback | 3.6 m from exterior side lot line (corner lots) |
| Accessory building setbacks | Accessory buildings: not in front of the front face of the principal building; side 1.5 m from interior side lot line; rear 1.5 m; 2.5 m from principal building and from a Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit. Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit: not in front of the principal building; side 1.5 m interior (total of both sides 4.5 m), 3.6 m exterior; rear 1.5 m; 2.5 m from principal building |
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Source: Zoning Bylaw, 1992, No. 2050 (consolidated for convenience to September 3, 2026), s. 37.2 (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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