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R14 zone in Nanaimo: Old City Low Density (Fourplex) Residential

Nanaimo, British ColumbiaDraft, not yet reviewedBylaw read 2026-11-07

In short

Residential rehabilitation and small scale multiple family redevelopment consistent with the historical architectural style of the area.

Zone rules

PurposeResidential rehabilitation and small scale multiple family redevelopment consistent with the historical architectural style of the area.
Main uses
  • Duplex
  • Multiple Family Dwelling
  • Rooming House
  • Single Residential Dwelling
Also allowed (secondary uses)
  • Boarding & Lodging
  • Daycare
  • Home Based Business
  • Secondary Suite
  • Short-Term Rental
Secondary suites are only permitted where no more than two principal dwelling units exist on the lot.
Minimum lot area750 m²
Minimum lot width15 m
Maximum lot coverage40%
Maximum densityNot more than four dwelling units; one additional dwelling unit for conversion of an older homeOlder home conversion applies in the Old City Neighbourhood where a single residential dwelling built before 1975 is kept.
Maximum height7.75 m
Front setback3.0 m (first storey); 4.5 m (above the first storey)
Rear setback7.5 m
Interior side setback1.5 m
Street side setback2.5 m
Other rules
  • Garage doors and carport entrances facing a street must be set back at least 6 m where the principal use is a single residential dwelling or duplex (or the lot is R5)
  • An extra 2.5 m front and/or flanking side setback applies where a lot abuts a major road and the road widening has not been dedicated

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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