---
title: "W1 zone in North Cowichan: Private Residence Water Lot"
place: North Cowichan, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/north-cowichan
zone: W1
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/w1/"
json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-cowichan/zoning/w1.json"
---

# W1 zone in North Cowichan: Private Residence Water Lot

Main uses: Pier, Private Float, Swimming Float, Walkway (those necessary for practical access to property immediately abutting the foreshore), Wharf.

## Zone rules

- **Main uses:** Pier; Private Float; Swimming Float; Walkway (those necessary for practical access to property immediately abutting the foreshore); Wharf
- **Other rules:** Private floats and wharves are for private access only; no commercial or industrial use; Floats, wharves, piers and walkways must be within a lawful water lease or licence of occupation area; No section of a private float or wharf may be wider than 4.0 m (13.12'); Structures on a float or wharf are limited to posts for lighting and for safety (rails, supports)

## Source

- [Zoning Bylaw 1997, No. 2950 (consolidation current to September 14, 2026), s. 64](https://www.northcowichan.ca/sites/default/files/2025-07/blc%202950_Zoning%20Bylaw%20Consolidated%20to%203974%203989%204002%203988%204008%204016.pdf#page=90) (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/w1/_