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title: "C-1-A zone in Lake Cowichan: Mixed Use Commercial"
place: Lake Cowichan, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/lake-cowichan
zone: C-1-A
bylaw: Zoning Bylaw No. 1055-2021 (consolidated as of February 24, 2026)
bylaw_read: 2026-11-08
review: draft
canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lake-cowichan/zoning/c-1-a/"
json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lake-cowichan/zoning/c-1-a.json"
---

# C-1-A zone in Lake Cowichan: Mixed Use Commercial

A broad range of commercial uses with a mix of residential uses at medium to high densities.

## Zone rules

- **Purpose:** A broad range of commercial uses with a mix of residential uses at medium to high densities.
- **Main uses:** Art studio and art gallery; Business and professional services; Light manufacturing including boat building, cabinet, and furniture; door and sash manufacturing within a building; Liquor sales; Marina and equipment sales; Personal service establishment; Repair services for small items such as shoes, electronics, and similar items; Residential multi-unit above commercial use or at rear of commercial use where not fronting public street; Restaurant; Retail store; Theatre
- **Also allowed (secondary uses):** Residential single detached
- **Extra uses on specific lots:** Adult Vape Store (sale of e-cigarettes and vapour products) permitted only on Lot 1, Section 6, Renfrew District, Plan VIP27529, subject to provincial regulations
- **Minimum lot area:** 464 m²; 464 m² (residential above commercial)
- **Maximum lot coverage:** 50%
- **Maximum height:** 10.5 m; 17 m (5 storeys) subject to rezoning to Comprehensive Development or density bonus amenity provisions
- **Front setback:** Minimum 1.5 m
- **Rear setback:** 3 m
- **Interior side setback:** 1.5 m
- **Street side setback:** Minimum 1.5 m
- **Other rules:** Minimum landscaped area 5%

## Source

- [Zoning Bylaw No. 1055-2021 (consolidated as of February 24, 2026), s. Part V](https://www.lakecowichan.ca/dl//1055-2021%20Zoning%20Bylaw%20Consolidated%2026-02-24.pdf#page=34) (read 2026-11-08)

Rules in the bylaw's general sections (parking, fences, suites, home businesses) also apply. All zones in Lake Cowichan: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lake-cowichan/zoning/index.json

_Draft: taken from the bylaw text by a research agent and not yet reviewed by a person. Gov Handbook is an independent guide. Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lake-cowichan/zoning/c-1-a/_