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W4 zone in Nanaimo: Industrial Waterfront

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

In short

Waterfront uses that support the upland heavy industrial uses

Zone rules

PurposeWaterfront uses that support the upland heavy industrial uses
Main uses
  • Boat Construction and Repair
  • Ferry Terminal
  • Floats and Wharves
  • Log Sorting and Storage
  • Marina
  • Marine Fueling Station
  • Piers and Walkways
  • Railway Yards
  • Seafood Processing
  • Storage of Flammable and Combustible Liquids
  • Truck Terminal
Also allowed (secondary uses)
  • Office
  • Single Family Dwelling
Minimum lot area900 m²
Minimum lot width20 m
Maximum lot coverage50%
Maximum densityNo more than one accessory residential unit
Maximum height9 m
Front setback0 m
Rear setback0 m
Interior side setback0 m
Street side setback0 m
Other rulesMinimum lot depth 30 m

Source: Zoning Bylaw No. 4500 (consolidated 2026-MAR-23), s. Part 15 (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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