RL-1 zone in Gibsons: Low-Density Residential Zone
In short
Low-density, ground-oriented homes at a scale that fits heritage building forms.
Zone rules
| Purpose | Low-density, ground-oriented homes at a scale that fits heritage building forms. |
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| Main uses | Residential |
| Also allowed (secondary uses) |
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| Extra uses on specific lots | Minimum lot area is 8 hectares for BLOCK 8 PLAN VAP2987 DISTRICT LOT 689 (939 Reed Road), BLOCK 9 PLAN VAP2987 DISTRICT LOT 689, and BLOCK C PLAN VAP2987 DISTRICT LOT 689 |
| Minimum lot area | 280 m² |
| Minimum lot width | 10 m (interior lot with rear lane); 12 m (corner lot with rear lane); 13 m (interior lot, no rear lane); 15 m (corner lot, no rear lane) |
| Maximum lot coverage | 50% |
| Maximum density | 3 dwelling units on lots 280 m² or smaller; 4 dwelling units on lots larger than 280 m²; max 4 dwelling units per building |
| Maximum height | 6.5 m within 7.5 m of the rear lot line; 8.5 m elsewhere on the lot |
| Front setback | 5 m (5 m from North Road) |
| Rear setback | 3.5 m (no rear lane); 1.5 m (with rear lane) |
| Interior side setback | 1.5 m |
| Street side setback | 3 m |
| Other rules |
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Source: Zoning Bylaw No. 1342, 2025 (consolidated for convenience to include 1342-01, June 2026), s. 2.2.1 (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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