R3-R zone in North Cowichan: Rural Residential One and Two-Family
Main uses: Agriculture, Assisted Living, Bed and Breakfast, Community Care Facility, Home-based Business, and 4 more.
Zone rules
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|---|---|
| Extra uses on specific lots | 10117 Chemainus Road (PID: 028-309-782): up to three dwelling units, one of which may be a detached accessory dwelling unit |
| Minimum lot area | 450 m² (4,844 sq. ft.) for a single-family dwelling, with or without a secondary suite; 700 m² (7,535 sq. ft.) for a two-family dwelling |
| Minimum lot width | 15 m (49.21') for a single-family dwelling, with or without a secondary suite; 23.0 m (75.46') for a two-family dwelling |
| Maximum lot coverage | 30% of the lot area for lots of 650 m² (7,000 sq. ft.) or larger; 35% for lots under 650 m² |
| Maximum density | 1 residential building with up to 2 residential units (each strata unit counts as one) |
| Maximum height | 9.0 m (29.53') |
| Maximum height, accessory buildings | 5.0 m (16.40') |
| Front setback | 5.0 m (16.40’) |
| Rear setback | 7.5 m (24.6’) |
| Interior side setback | 2.0 m (6.56’) |
| Street side setback | 3.0 m (9.8’) when adjacent to a lane or street |
| Accessory building setbacks | front 5.0 m (16.40’), side 1.0 m (3.28’), rear 1.5 m (4.92’) |
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Source: Zoning Bylaw 1997, No. 2950 (consolidation current to September 14, 2026), s. 58.1 (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 The cover says the bylaw was consolidated by the Corporate Officer; the repealed zones CD3, CD5 and CD7 are not listed.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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