C-1-B zone in Lake Cowichan: Limited Commercial and Residential

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

In short

A limited range of commercial uses and high-density residential uses.

Zone rules

Purpose	A limited range of commercial uses and high-density residential uses.
Main uses	Art studio and art gallery Business and professional services Childcare facility Lodging and boarding houses Residential duplex Residential multi-unit above commercial use or at rear of commercial use where not fronting public street Residential single detached
Minimum lot area	464 m²; 464 m² (residential above commercial)
Maximum lot coverage	50%
Maximum height	10.5 m
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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