W3 zone in North Cowichan: Mixed Use Commercial Water Lot
Main uses: Accessory Dwelling Unit, Aquarium, Boat Charter, Boat Ramp, Boat Rental, and 17 more.
Zone rules
| Main uses |
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|---|---|
| Also allowed (secondary uses) | Marine-fueling Facility (lots with a W3a designation) |
| Maximum lot coverage | Boat shelters and walkways (fixed or floating) together up to 50% of the water lot surface; buildings and structures on wharves up to 10% of the total water lot area |
| Maximum height | 10.0 m (33') measured from the highwater mark; boat hoists, gantries and similar equipment are unrestricted |
| Other rules | Floats, wharves, piers, ways and walkways must be within a lawful water lot lease area |
Source: Zoning Bylaw 1997, No. 2950 (consolidation current to September 14, 2026), s. 66 (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 The cover says the bylaw was consolidated by the Corporate Officer; the repealed zones CD3, CD5 and CD7 are not listed.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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