R1 zone in Nanaimo: Single Dwelling Residential
Low density single residential dwelling developments, and also two principal dwellings on certain corner lots.
Zone rules
| Purpose | Low density single residential dwelling developments, and also two principal dwellings on certain corner lots. |
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| Also allowed (secondary uses) |
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| Minimum lot area | 500 m²; 450 m² where the lot can be accessed from a lane |
| Minimum lot width | 15 m; 10 m where lane-accessed or on a cul-de-sac |
| Maximum lot coverage | 40% |
| Maximum density | One single residential dwelling. On a corner lot over 700 m² that cannot be subdivided, up to two single residential dwellings or one duplex (one front door facing the front yard, the other the flanking side yard). One extra single residential dwelling where the lot is over 0.4 hectares. |
| Maximum height | 7 m (flat roof, under 4:12 pitch); 9 m (sloped roof, 4:12 pitch or steeper) |
| Front setback | 4.5 m (4 m if a side yard of 3 m or more is provided on at least one side) |
| Rear setback | 7.5 m |
| Interior side setback | 1.5 m |
| Street side setback | 4.0 m |
| Other rules |
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Source: Zoning Bylaw No. 4500 (consolidated 2026-MAR-23), s. Part 7 (read 2026-11-07)
Rules in the bylaw's general sections (parking, fences, suites, home businesses) also apply, and a lot can have site-specific rules. The bylaw is organised by part (one part per zone family, with shared use and regulation tables), so zone line ranges cover the whole part. CD3 is deleted in the bylaw. Zones R1a and R1b are subzones of R1 (R1 / R1a / R1b). 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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