GovHandbook

RH-1 zone in Gibsons: High-Density Residential Zone

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

In short

High-density residential near transit and services in Upper Gibsons, with limited accessory commercial uses and heights up to six storeys.

Zone rules

PurposeHigh-density residential near transit and services in Upper Gibsons, with limited accessory commercial uses and heights up to six storeys.
Main usesResidential, limited to Townhouses and Apartments
Also allowed (secondary uses)
  • Accessory Buildings
  • Food and Beverage
  • Home Occupation
  • Retail
  • Short-Term Rental
Food and Beverage and Retail combined are limited to 100 m² and must be on the ground floor of the principal building.
Minimum lot area1000 m²
Minimum lot width25 m
Maximum lot coverage80%
Maximum density150 dwelling units per hectare (rounded down); may be increased with a housing agreement with the Town
Maximum height15 m; up to 20 m with a housing agreement with the Town
Front setback3 m
Rear setback1.5 m
Interior side setback1.5 m
Street side setback3 m
Other rules
  • Min amenity area 10 m² per dwelling unit
  • Min lot depth 25 m

Source: Zoning Bylaw No. 1342, 2025 (consolidated for convenience to include 1342-01, June 2026), s. 2.2.6 (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.

This zone as Markdown · JSON · all Gibsons zones · Report an error