R1-U zone in North Cowichan: Urban Residential Rural
Main uses: Agriculture, Assisted Living, Bed and Breakfast, Community Care Facility, Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit, and 5 more.
Zone rules
| Main uses |
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|---|---|
| Minimum lot area | 1,675 m² (18,029 sq. ft.) |
| Minimum lot width | 30.0 m (98.43') |
| Maximum lot coverage | 30% of the lot area |
| Maximum density | 1 residential building (plus one detached accessory dwelling unit if the principal building is a single-family dwelling with or without a secondary suite). Dwelling units: 3 on lots under 280 m²; 4 on lots 280 m² to 4,050 m² (1 acre); 2 on lots over 4,050 m². No more than 2 where not serviced by municipal water and sewer |
| Maximum height | 9.0 m (29.53') |
| Maximum height, accessory buildings | 5.0 m (16.40') |
| Front setback | 6.0 m (19.68') |
| Rear setback | 8.0 m (26.25') |
| Interior side setback | 1.5 m (4.92') |
| Street side setback | 3.0 m (9.84') when adjacent to a lane or street |
| Accessory building setbacks | front 6.0 m (19.68'), side 3.0 m (9.84'), rear 3.0 m (9.84') |
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Source: Zoning Bylaw 1997, No. 2950 (consolidation current to September 14, 2026), s. 56.1 (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 The cover says the bylaw was consolidated by the Corporate Officer; the repealed zones CD3, CD5 and CD7 are not listed. Suffix a or b on a zone code (for example W2a) marks a sub-zone with additional uses (s. 44). 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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