R-6 zone in Lake Cowichan: Small House Residential

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

In short

Small single detached dwellings on small lots at medium density in an urban setting.

Zone rules

Purpose	Small single detached dwellings on small lots at medium density in an urban setting.
Main uses	Single detached
Also allowed (secondary uses)	Secondary suite in a single detached dwelling (basement or walk-out garden level, max. lot coverage 50%, one garage parking space) Home-based business (within the size limits for the suite)
Minimum lot area	275 m² (single dwelling)
Maximum lot coverage	60%; 50% when a secondary suite is present
Maximum height	5.5 m; the ridge of pitched roofs with a minimum slope of six to twelve may extend up to 7.6 m; all parts of the roof above 5.5 m must be pitched
Maximum height, accessory buildings	4.5 m for pitched roof, 3.7 m for flat roof (accessory buildings over 10 m²); 3.5 m (accessory structures under 10 m²)
Front setback	1.5 m
Rear setback	1.5 m
Interior side setback	1.2 m
Street side setback	1.5 m
Other rules	Maximum 1 1/2 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 Secondary suite only in a basement or walk-out garden level, with maximum lot coverage 50% and one required parking space in a garage

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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