---
title: "C8 zone in North Cowichan: Commercial Rural Recreation"
place: North Cowichan, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/north-cowichan
zone: C8
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/c8/"
json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-cowichan/zoning/c8.json"
---

# C8 zone in North Cowichan: Commercial Rural Recreation

Main uses: Accessory Dwelling Unit, Amusement Park, Archery Range, Drive-in Theatre, Microlite Aircraft and Glider Landing Strips, and 4 more.

## Zone rules

- **Main uses:** Accessory Dwelling Unit; Amusement Park; Archery Range; Drive-in Theatre; Microlite Aircraft and Glider Landing Strips; Mobile Food Service; Racetrack; Recreational Facility; Shooting Range
- **Minimum lot area:** 4 hectares
- **Minimum lot width:** 150 m
- **Maximum lot coverage:** 30% of the lot area
- **Maximum density:** Floor space ratio 0.5:1
- **Maximum height:** 12.0 m
- **Maximum height, accessory buildings:** 12.0 m
- **Front setback:** 30 m
- **Rear setback:** 30 m
- **Interior side setback:** 30 m
- **Accessory building setbacks:** front 8.0 m, side 5.0 m, rear 5.0 m

## Source

- [Zoning Bylaw 1997, No. 2950 (consolidation current to September 14, 2026), s. 74](https://www.northcowichan.ca/sites/default/files/2025-07/blc%202950_Zoning%20Bylaw%20Consolidated%20to%203974%203989%204002%203988%204008%204016.pdf#page=104) (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/c8/_