R-1 zone in Lake Cowichan: Suburban Residential

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

In short

Single detached dwellings in a low-density environment.

Zone rules

Purpose	Single detached dwellings in a low-density environment.
Main uses	Single detached
Also allowed (secondary uses)	Secondary suite, garden suite or coach house (one of the three on a lot with a single detached dwelling) Home-based business (within the size limits for the suite)
Minimum lot area	600 m² (single dwelling)
Maximum lot coverage	30%
Maximum height	11.0 m
Maximum height, accessory buildings	7.5 m (accessory buildings over 10 m²); 3.5 m (accessory structures under 10 m²)
Front setback	7.5 m
Rear setback	4.5 m
Interior side setback	2.0 m
Street side setback	3.0 m
Accessory building setbacks	Accessory structures under 10 m²: front 7.5 m, rear 0.6 m, interior side 0.6 m, exterior side 3.0 m
Other rules	Maximum 3 storeys One accessory dwelling unit is permitted on a lot Secondary suite: at most 40% of the principal dwelling's floor area or 85 m² (whichever is less); at least 30 m²; at most 2 bedrooms Garden suite and coach house: at most 40% of the principal dwelling's floor area or 60 m² (whichever is less); at least 30 m²; at most 2 bedrooms

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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