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

Lake Cowichan, British ColumbiaDraft, not yet reviewedBylaw read 2026-11-08

In short

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 (read 2026-11-08)

Rules in the bylaw's general sections (parking, fences, suites, home businesses) also apply, and a lot can have site-specific rules. 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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