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P-1 zone in Lake Cowichan: Public Use (Parks and Institution)

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

In short

Not-for-profit institutional uses.

Zone rules

PurposeNot-for-profit institutional uses.
Main uses
  • Columbarium
  • Institution
  • Municipal campground
  • Public recreation use
  • Public storage and works yards
  • Seniors’ care facility
  • Senior citizen housing
  • Special needs facility
  • Sports field
  • Transportation station
  • Worship centre
Also allowed (secondary uses)Storage container (accessory to the principal use on Lot B, Section 6, Renfrew District, Plan VIP61171; must be properly screened)
Extra uses on specific lots
  • Childcare Facility for Palsson Elementary School at 30 Grosskleg Way (Lot B, Section 6, Renfrew District, Plan VIP61171)
  • Childcare Facility for Lake Cowichan School at 190 South Shore Road (Lot A, Block 25, Plan VIP8127)
  • Childcare Facility for Stanley Gordon School at 63 Sahtlam Avenue (Lot 13, Block 9, District Lot 12, Plan VIP1231)
Minimum lot area1,000 m²
Maximum lot coverage50%
Maximum height17 m
Front setback3.0 m
Rear setback3.0 m
Interior side setback3.0 m
Street side setback3.0 m

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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