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RSM-2 zone in Esquimalt: Small-Scale Multi-Family Housing Zone (Medium Lot)

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

In short

Accommodate three to four-unit Small-Scale Multi-Family Housing on individual Parcels of land.

Zone rules

PurposeAccommodate three to four-unit Small-Scale Multi-Family Housing on individual Parcels of land.
Main uses
  • Small-Scale Multi-Family Housing
  • Home Occupation
Also allowed (secondary uses)
  • Boarding (subject to Section 30.3)
  • Urban Hens (subject to Section 30.4)
Maximum lot coverage40% on parcels 1,215.0 m² or larger; 50% on parcels under 1,215.0 m²
Maximum densityMaximum 4 Dwelling Units per parcel
Maximum height11.0 m or three (3) storeys
Maximum height, accessory buildings3.6 m
Front setback4.0 m
Rear setback4.5 m
Interior side setback1.2 m from a side lot line; 3.0 m within the part of the side yard used to access rear yard parking from the front yard
Accessory building setbacksfront: not in front of the front face of the principal building nearest the front lot line; side: 1.2 m from a side lot line; rear: 1.2 m; at least 2.5 m from any other building
Other rules
  • Maximum 2 principal buildings per parcel
  • Minimum floor area of each dwelling unit 25.0 m²
  • Principal buildings at least 2.5 m from any other building
  • The two principal building side setbacks together must be at least 3.0 m

Source: Zoning Bylaw, 1992, No. 2050 (consolidated for convenience to September 3, 2026), s. 40.3 (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 Zone sections are in Part 5 (ss. 34 to 67); Comprehensive Development districts are s. 67.x. Abandoned, defeated and rescinded CD numbers are not listed.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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