R7-A zone in North Cowichan: Residential Ground-Oriented Multi-Family
Main uses: Townhouse, Limited Home-based Business, Single-Family Dwelling (subject to the provisions of the R3 zone), Two-Family Dwelling.
Zone rules
| Main uses |
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|---|---|
| Minimum lot area | 1,120 m² (12,056 sq. ft.) |
| Minimum lot width | 30 m (98.43') |
| Maximum lot coverage | 30% of the lot area, including covered parking; 35% where at least 2/3 of the required off-street parking is covered |
| Maximum density | One dwelling unit per 200 m² (2,152.78 sq. ft.) of lot area (50 units per hectare); floor space ratio 0.5:1 |
| Maximum height | 9.0 m (29.53') |
| Maximum height, accessory buildings | 5.0 m (16.4') |
| Front setback | 6.0 m (19.68') |
| Rear setback | 8.0 m (26.25') |
| Interior side setback | 5.0 m (16.4') |
| Accessory building setbacks | front 6.0 m (19.68'), side 1.0 m (3.28'), rear 8.0 m (26.25') |
| Other rules |
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Source: Zoning Bylaw 1997, No. 2950 (consolidation current to September 14, 2026), s. 62.1 (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 The cover says the bylaw was consolidated by the Corporate Officer; the repealed zones CD3, CD5 and CD7 are not listed.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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