---
title: "C1 zone in North Cowichan: Commercial Local"
place: North Cowichan, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/north-cowichan
zone: C1
bylaw: Zoning Bylaw 1997, No. 2950 (consolidation current to September 14, 2026)
bylaw_read: 2026-11-07
review: draft
canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-cowichan/zoning/c1/"
json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-cowichan/zoning/c1.json"
---

# C1 zone in North Cowichan: Commercial Local

Main uses: Accessory Dwelling Unit, Child Care Centre, Dry Cleaner, Hairdresser, Laundromat, and 3 more.

## Zone rules

- **Main uses:** Accessory Dwelling Unit; Child Care Centre; Dry Cleaner; Hairdresser; Laundromat; Mobile Food Service; Office; Retail Store
- **Extra uses on specific lots:** Unnamed parcel on Kingsview Road (PID: 029-172-667): Restaurant, Fitness Centre/Gymnasium, Veterinary Clinic and Mixed Use Building (entire bottom floor used for commercial purposes)
- **Minimum lot area:** 560 m² (6,028 sq. ft.)
- **Minimum lot width:** 15 m (49.21')
- **Maximum lot coverage:** 40% of the lot area
- **Maximum density:** One principal building on a lot
- **Maximum height:** 9.0 m (29.53')
- **Maximum height, accessory buildings:** 5.0 m (16.4')
- **Front setback:** 5.0 m (16.4')
- **Rear setback:** 8.0 m (26.25')
- **Interior side setback:** 2.0 m (6.56')
- **Accessory building setbacks:** front 5.0 m (16.4'), side 1.0 m (3.28'), rear 1.5 m (4.92')
- **Other rules:** Maximum gross floor area for all buildings 280 m² (3,013.89 sq. ft.)

## Source

- [Zoning Bylaw 1997, No. 2950 (consolidation current to September 14, 2026), s. 68](https://www.northcowichan.ca/sites/default/files/2025-07/blc%202950_Zoning%20Bylaw%20Consolidated%20to%203974%203989%204002%203988%204008%204016.pdf#page=96) (read 2026-11-07)

Rules in the bylaw's general sections (parking, fences, suites, home businesses) also apply. All zones in North Cowichan: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-cowichan/zoning/index.json

_Draft: taken from the bylaw text by a research agent and not yet reviewed by a person. Gov Handbook is an independent guide. Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-cowichan/zoning/c1/_