---
title: "MA1 zone in North Cowichan: Upland Tourist Commercial Marine"
place: North Cowichan, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/north-cowichan
zone: MA1
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/ma1/"
json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-cowichan/zoning/ma1.json"
---

# MA1 zone in North Cowichan: Upland Tourist Commercial Marine

Main uses: Accessory Dwelling Unit, Accessory Convenience Store, Aquarium, Bed and Breakfast, Boat Building and Repair Facility, and 24 more.

## Zone rules

- **Main uses:** Accessory Dwelling Unit; Accessory Convenience Store; Aquarium; Bed and Breakfast; Boat Building and Repair Facility; Boat Hoist; Boat Launch; Boat Launching Ramp; Boat Rentals/Sales; Boat Shelter; Boat Storage; Dry Dock; Hotel; Laundromat; Marine Museum; Marine-fueling Facility; Marine-related Office; Mobile Food Service; Parking Use; Pub; Recreational Equipment Rentals; Restaurant; Sale of Marine-related Equipment; Seafood Market; Shower Facility; Tourist Accommodation; Water Taxi; Way; Yacht Club
- **Extra uses on specific lots:** 2830 Oak Street (PID: 008-099-944): “Boat Terminals and Dock” is a permitted use
- **Minimum lot area:** 560 m² (6,028 sq. ft.)
- **Minimum lot width:** 15 m (49.21')
- **Maximum lot coverage:** 50% of the lot area
- **Maximum height:** 12 m (39.37'); boat hoists, gantries and similar equipment are unrestricted
- **Front setback:** 8.0 m (26.25')
- **Interior side setback:** 3.0 m (9.84')
- **Accessory building setbacks:** front 8.0 m (26.25'), side 1.0 m (3.28')
- **Other rules:** Accessory convenience stores: gross floor area no more than 100 m² (1,076.43 sq. ft.)

## Source

- [Zoning Bylaw 1997, No. 2950 (consolidation current to September 14, 2026), s. 67](https://www.northcowichan.ca/sites/default/files/2025-07/blc%202950_Zoning%20Bylaw%20Consolidated%20to%203974%203989%204002%203988%204008%204016.pdf#page=93) (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/ma1/_