R-5 zone in Lake Cowichan: Single Detached and Duplex Residential
In short
Single detached and duplex dwellings on small lots at medium density in an urban setting.
Zone rules
| Purpose | Single detached and duplex dwellings on small lots at medium density in an urban setting. |
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| Also allowed (secondary uses) |
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| Extra uses on specific lots | Bed and Breakfast is an accessory use where the map shows designation R-5 B |
| Minimum lot area | 350 m² (single dwelling); 600 m² (duplex on a single strata lot); 300 m² (duplex, each unit on its own fee simple lot) |
| Maximum lot coverage | 50% |
| Maximum height | 11.0 m; for all building types except townhouses the third storey must have a minimum roof slope of 8 vertical to 12 horizontal |
| Maximum height, accessory buildings | 7.5 m (accessory buildings over 10 m²); 3.5 m (accessory structures under 10 m²) |
| Front setback | Single detached and duplex: 6.0 m to garage face; 4.5 m to front face of dwelling; garage face must be at least 1.5 m further back than the dwelling front face |
| Rear setback | 4.5 m |
| Interior side setback | 1.5 m |
| Street side setback | 1.5 m |
| Accessory building setbacks | Accessory structures under 10 m²: front 4.5 m, rear 0.6 m, interior side 0.6 m, exterior side 1.5 m |
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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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