R-2-B zone in Ladysmith: Oyster Cove Residential

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

In short

Accommodate residential development within an established waterfront bare land strata.

Zone rules

Purpose	Accommodate residential development within an established waterfront bare land strata.
Main uses	Single Unit Dwelling Two Unit Dwelling
Also allowed (secondary uses)	Home Based Business Bed and Breakfast Secondary Suite Coach House Dwelling Recreation Activity Space Urban Agriculture Backyard Poultry
Extra uses on specific lots	Strata Lots 41, 42, 43 (District Lot 56, Oyster District, Strata Plan 2009): rear setback 6.0 metres Strata Lot 44 (District Lot 56, Oyster District, Strata Plan 2009): rear setback 5.5 metres Strata Lot 45 (District Lot 56, Oyster District, Strata Plan 2009): rear setback 1.0 metre
Minimum lot area	668 square metres
Minimum lot width	18.28 metres (frontage)
Maximum lot coverage	40.0 percent where only one dwelling is on the parcel; 50.0 percent where more than one dwelling unit
Maximum density	Parcels 4,050.0 m² or larger: two units; less than 280.0 m²: three units; between 280.0 m² and 4,050.0 m²: four units
Maximum height	12.0 metres
Maximum height, accessory buildings	3.5 metres
Front setback	2.0 metres
Rear setback	7.5 metres
Interior side setback	1.2 metres (Single Unit); 0 metres (Two Unit)
Street side setback	1.2 metres
Accessory building setbacks	front 0.6 metres, side (interior or exterior) 0.6 metres, rear 1.5 metres
Other rules	Natural Boundary of the Sea setback is 8.0 metres for principal and accessory buildings Single Unit Dwelling floor area up to 240.0 square metres where only one dwelling unit is on a parcel; Two Unit Dwelling up to 390.0 square metres

Source: Town of Ladysmith Zoning Bylaw 2014, No. 1860, Schedule A - Zoning Bylaw Text (consolidated September 29, 2026), s. 10.5 (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; the consolidation is not a legal document and certified copies of the original bylaws should be consulted. R-2-D2 (10.6) is reserved for future use and has no zone text. 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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