---
title: "C-2 zone in Lake Cowichan: Local Commercial"
place: Lake Cowichan, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/lake-cowichan
zone: C-2
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-2/"
json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lake-cowichan/zoning/c-2.json"
---

# C-2 zone in Lake Cowichan: Local Commercial

Limited local commercial uses.

## Zone rules

- **Purpose:** Limited local commercial uses.
- **Main uses:** Grocery store, local
- **Also allowed (secondary uses):** Home-Based business; Residential single detached; Residential single unit attached
- **Minimum lot area:** 930 m²
- **Maximum lot coverage:** 50%
- **Maximum height:** 10.5 m
- **Front setback:** Minimum 7.5 m
- **Rear setback:** 3 m
- **Interior side setback:** 2 m
- **Street side setback:** Minimum 3 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-2/_