C-1 zone in Lake Cowichan: General Commercial
In short
A broad range of commercial uses, limited manufacturing, and high-density residential uses.
Zone rules
| Purpose | A broad range of commercial uses, limited manufacturing, and high-density residential uses. |
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| Main uses |
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| Also allowed (secondary uses) | Residential single detached |
| Extra uses on specific lots |
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| Minimum lot area | 464 m²; 464 m² (residential above commercial) |
| Maximum lot coverage | 50%; 60% (subject to rezoning to Comprehensive Development or density bonus amenity provisions) |
| Maximum height | 10.5 m; 17 m (5 storeys) subject to rezoning to Comprehensive Development or density bonus amenity provisions; minimum height two storeys |
| Front setback | Minimum 0 m; maximum 3 m (no more than 50% of the front of a building may be set back further) |
| Rear setback | 3 m |
| Interior side setback | 0 m |
| Street side setback | Minimum 0 m; maximum 3 m (no more than 50% of the exterior side of a building may be set back further) |
| Other rules | Boat and marine storage must be screened with an opaque fence at least 2 m high (maximum 2.4 m) along all lot lines and semi-enclosed structures on at least three sides |
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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