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CH zone in Gibsons: Harbour Commercial Zone

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

In short

Commercial uses that support marine activities, serve the public, and support fishing and water-based transportation.

Zone rules

PurposeCommercial uses that support marine activities, serve the public, and support fishing and water-based transportation.
Main uses
  • Business Services
  • Food and Beverage
  • Manufacturing
  • Marine Services
  • Office
  • Parking Lot
  • Retail
  • Service Commercial
Also allowed (secondary uses)
  • Accessory Buildings
  • One Houseboat per lot as an accessory to Marine Services Use
Minimum lot area1000 m²
Minimum lot width30 m
Maximum lot coverage80%
Maximum height7.5 m
Front setback7.5 m
Rear setback9 m
Interior side setback3 m
Street side setback3 m
Other rulesMin lot depth 30 m

Source: Zoning Bylaw No. 1342, 2025 (consolidated for convenience to include 1342-01, June 2026), s. 2.3.3 (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. The Town's consolidation is for convenience only. Bylaw 1342 repeals the former Zoning Bylaw No. 1065, 2007. 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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