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R9 zone in Nanaimo: High Density (High Rise) Residential

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

In short

High density residential development for specific lots that support a high rise building form.

Zone rules

PurposeHigh density residential development for specific lots that support a high rise building form.
Main uses
  • Multiple Family Dwelling
  • Single Residential Dwelling
Also allowed (secondary uses)
  • Boarding & Lodging
  • Convenience Store
  • Daycare
  • Home Based Business
  • Secondary Suite
  • Short-Term Rental
Minimum lot area1,800 m²
Minimum lot width15 m
Maximum lot coverage40%
Maximum densityFloor Area Ratio up to 3.00; plus 0.1 for Schedule D Tier 1 or 0.25 for Tier 2; extra for underground parking
Maximum height36 m
Front setback7.5 m
Rear setback7.5 m
Interior side setback7.5 m
Street side setback7.5 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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