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RSC-3 zone in Parksville: High Density Residential and Care

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

In short

Housing of various densities and levels of care, including high density multiple family residential, assisted living and care facilities.

Zone rules

PurposeHousing of various densities and levels of care, including high density multiple family residential, assisted living and care facilities.
Main uses
  • Multiple Family Residential
  • Assisted Living Facility
  • Congregate Care Facility
  • Community Care Facility
  • Duplex
  • Single Family Dwellings
Also allowed (secondary uses)
  • Secondary Suites
  • Home Based Business
Minimum lot area560 m²
Maximum lot coverage45%
Maximum density4 per lot or 75 units per hectare, whichever is greater (25 more units per hectare with mostly underground parking or 20% affordable units); floor area ratio 1.50
Maximum height14.0 m (principal buildings excluding single family dwellings or duplex); 8.6 m (single family dwellings or duplex)
Maximum height, accessory buildings5.0 m
Front setback6.0 m (principal buildings other than single family dwelling or duplex); 4.5 m (single family dwelling or duplex)
Rear setback6.0 m (principal buildings other than single family dwelling or duplex); 3.0 m (single family dwelling or duplex)
Interior side setback6.0 m (principal buildings other than single family dwelling or duplex); 1.6 m (single family dwelling or duplex)
Street side setback6.0 m (principal buildings other than single family dwelling or duplex); 4.5 m (single family dwelling or duplex)
Accessory building setbacksfront 4.5 m, rear 1.2 m, exterior side 4.5 m, interior side 0.6 m
Other rules
  • Combined floor area of accessory buildings is limited to 90 m².
  • 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.
  • Distance between single family dwellings must be at least 3.0 m.

Source: Zoning and Development Bylaw, 1994, No. 2000 (consolidated to July 29, 2026), s. 253 (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 CD-15 and several other CD numbers no longer exist (repealed or never used), so they are not listed.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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