---
title: "R1 zone in North Cowichan: Residential Rural"
place: North Cowichan, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/north-cowichan
zone: R1
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/r1/"
json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-cowichan/zoning/r1.json"
---

# R1 zone in North Cowichan: Residential Rural

Main uses: Agriculture, Assisted Living, Bed and Breakfast, Community Care Facility, Home-based Business, and 3 more.

## Zone rules

- **Main uses:** Agriculture; Assisted Living; Bed and Breakfast; Community Care Facility; Home-based Business; Modular Home; Single-Family Dwelling; Supportive Housing (Two-Family Dwelling is shown as repealed.)
- **Extra uses on specific lots:** Two residential buildings with up to 2 dwelling units are allowed on listed lots including 9272 Cottonwood Road, 1217 Barnes Road, 6343 Wicks Road, 10097 Chemainus Road, 2372 Regina Drive, 1038 Herd Road, 9376 Cottonwood Road, 6353 Genoa Bay Road, 8921 Chemainus Road; 8272 Crofton Road (PID: 001-024-817): apartment allowed, floor space ratio 1:1, lot coverage 40%, principal building height 11 m; 2901 Fuller Lake Road (PID: 004-019-814): two dwelling units, smaller no more than 107 m²
- **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 and up to 2 dwelling units per lot; floor space ratio 0.5:1
- **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:** 3.0 m (9.84')
- **Accessory building setbacks:** front 6.0 m (19.68'), side 3.0 m (9.84'), rear 3.0 m (9.84')
- **Other rules:** Garage or vehicle entrance must be at least 5.8 m (19.03') from a public road other than a lane; Bed and breakfast: no more than six sleeping units; Assisted Living, Supportive Housing and Community Care Facilities: no more than ten residents, within a single-family dwelling only

## Source

- [Zoning Bylaw 1997, No. 2950 (consolidation current to September 14, 2026), s. 56](https://www.northcowichan.ca/sites/default/files/2025-07/blc%202950_Zoning%20Bylaw%20Consolidated%20to%203974%203989%204002%203988%204008%204016.pdf#page=60) (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/r1/_