R-5 zone in Oak Bay: Residential Use
Main uses: One-unit dwelling, Two-unit dwelling, Multiple-unit dwelling.
Zone rules
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| Also allowed (secondary uses) |
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| Extra uses on specific lots | Congregate housing use (maximum eight persons and two domestic support staff): Lot 7, Block 1, Section 69, Victoria District, Plan 919 and Lot 8, Block 1, Section 69, Victoria District, Plan 919 |
| Maximum lot coverage | One-unit dwelling 30% (35% if single storey) for all buildings and structures, of which up to 7% may be accessory buildings; 30% for two or more dwelling units. An extra 10% is allowed for an accessory dwelling unit where an existing dwelling was granted occupancy before November 30, 2023 |
| Maximum density | Up to four dwelling units on parcels over 280 sq. m; three on parcels 280 sq. m or smaller (two on heritage designated lots listed in Schedule F). Floor area ratio 0.4 for up to two units; 0.6 for two units where one is an accessory dwelling unit; 0.8 for three or four units |
| Maximum height | Up to two units: set by lot breadth (Schedule B); three or four units: 8.5 m (27.9'). Principal building no more than three storeys including basements |
| Maximum height, accessory buildings | Accessory buildings 3.0 m (6.0 m for an accessory dwelling unit); accessory structures 4.6 m. Accessory dwelling unit no more than 2 storeys |
| Front setback | 6.0 m |
| Rear setback | 7.6 m (24.9') |
| Interior side setback | 1.5 m; second storey and above at least 3.0 m (9.8 feet) |
| Street side setback | 3.7 m |
| Accessory building setbacks | Accessory buildings: front 6.0 m, rear 0.6 m, interior side 0.6 m, exterior side 3.7 m. Accessory structures: front 7.6 m, rear 1.5 m, side 1.5 m, exterior side 3.7 m. Accessory dwelling unit: rear and interior side 1.5 m |
| Other rules |
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Source: Zoning Bylaw 3531, 1986 (office consolidation to June 8, 2026), s. Part 6 (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 reads 'Consolidated to June 8, 2026'. The District's older consolidations say reference should be made to Bylaw 3531 and its amendments for legal purposes. Each zone is its own Part (R zones Part 6, CD Part 7, RM Part 8, C Part 9, CS Part 10, P Part 11); the 'section' field holds the Part. 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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