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RS-2 zone in Parksville: Medium Density Residential

Parksville, British ColumbiaDraft, not yet reviewedBylaw read 2026-11-07

In short

A mix of low and medium density housing, allowing a variety of housing types and secondary suites.

Zone rules

PurposeA mix of low and medium density housing, allowing a variety of housing types and secondary suites.
Main uses
  • Single Family Dwellings
  • Duplex
  • Multiple Family Residential
Also allowed (secondary uses)
  • Secondary Suites
  • Home Based Business
Extra uses on specific lots463 Hirst Avenue West (Strata Lots 1 to 20, District Lot 106, Nanoose District, Plan EPS7692): no more than 20 multiple family units in total
Minimum lot area560 m²
Maximum lot coverage33% (single family or duplex); 40% (multiple family residential)
Maximum density4 per lot or 30 per hectare, whichever is greater; floor area ratio 0.70
Maximum height8.6 m
Maximum height, accessory buildings5.0 m
Front setback4.5 m (single family or duplex); 4.5 m (multiple family residential)
Rear setback3.0 m (single family or duplex); 6.0 m (multiple family residential)
Interior side setback1.6 m (single family or duplex); 6.0 m (multiple family residential)
Street side setback4.5 m (single family or duplex); 4.5 m (multiple family residential)
Accessory building setbacksfront 4.5 m, rear 1.2 m, exterior side 3.0 m, interior side 0.6 m
Other rules
  • Multiple family developments must provide useable open space: 46 m² per three-bedroom unit, 28 m² per two-bedroom, 19 m² per one-bedroom, 9 m² per bachelor unit.
  • Accessory buildings must be at least 3.0 metres from the principal building.

Source: Zoning and Development Bylaw, 1994, No. 2000 (consolidated to July 29, 2026), s. 203 (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 PDF is marked "Consolidated only for convenience". Zone sections are in Division 200. CD-15 and several other CD numbers no longer exist (repealed or never used), so they are not listed. 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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