---
title: "C4 zone in North Cowichan: Commercial Recreational"
place: North Cowichan, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/north-cowichan
zone: C4
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/c4/"
json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-cowichan/zoning/c4.json"
---

# C4 zone in North Cowichan: Commercial Recreational

Main uses: Accessory Dwelling Unit, Accessory Sales, Driving Range, Golf Course, Hotel, and 6 more.

## Zone rules

- **Main uses:** Accessory Dwelling Unit; Accessory Sales; Driving Range; Golf Course; Hotel; Mini Golf; Mobile Food Service; Dining Room; Restaurant; Tourist Accommodation; Zoo or Game Farm
- **Minimum lot area:** 560 m² (6,028 sq. ft.)
- **Minimum lot width:** 15.0 m (49.21')
- **Maximum lot coverage:** 30% of the lot area
- **Maximum height:** 12.0 m (39.37')
- **Maximum height, accessory buildings:** 5.0 m (16.4')
- **Front setback:** 8.0 m (26.25')
- **Rear setback:** 5.0 m (16.4')
- **Interior side setback:** 5.0 m (16.4')
- **Accessory building setbacks:** front 8.0 m (26.25'), side 1.0 m (3.28'), rear 1.5 m (4.92')

## Source

- [Zoning Bylaw 1997, No. 2950 (consolidation current to September 14, 2026), s. 71](https://www.northcowichan.ca/sites/default/files/2025-07/blc%202950_Zoning%20Bylaw%20Consolidated%20to%203974%203989%204002%203988%204008%204016.pdf#page=101) (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/c4/_