R2-R zone in North Cowichan: Rural Residential Restricted
Main uses: Single-Family Dwelling, Assisted Living, Community Care Facility, Supportive Housing, Bed and Breakfast, and 2 more.
Zone rules
| Main uses |
|
|---|---|
| Minimum lot area | 890 m² (9,580 sq. ft.) |
| Minimum lot width | 21.0 m (68.90') |
| Maximum lot coverage | 30% of the lot area |
| Maximum density | No more than two dwelling units and one residential building per lot |
| 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 1.0 m (3.28'), rear 1.5 m (4.92') |
| Other rules | Vehicle entrance of a principal or accessory building must be at least 5.8 m (19.03') from a public road other than a lane |
Source: Zoning Bylaw 1997, No. 2950 (consolidation current to September 14, 2026), s. 57.1 (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 The cover says the bylaw was consolidated by the Corporate Officer; the repealed zones CD3, CD5 and CD7 are not listed.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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