---
title: "RM3 zone in Port Alberni: High Density Multi-Residential"
place: Port Alberni, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/port-alberni
zone: RM3
bylaw: Zoning Bylaw No. 5105, 2024 (October 2026 update)
bylaw_read: 2026-11-07
review: draft
canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-alberni/zoning/rm3/"
json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-alberni/zoning/rm3.json"
---

# RM3 zone in Port Alberni: High Density Multi-Residential

To provide for higher density multiple family residential development.

## Zone rules

- **Purpose:** To provide for higher density multiple family residential development.
- **Main uses:** Boarding and lodging; Community care facility; Multi-residential dwellings; Single detached dwelling; Semi-detached dwelling
- **Also allowed (secondary uses):** Home occupation
- **Extra uses on specific lots:** 4815 Argyle Street (Lot 7, Block 41, District Lot 1, Alberni District, Plan 197B, and Parcel A, Block 41, Plan VIP197B): accessory uses Hostel, Restaurant, Pub, Assembly; 4202 8th Avenue (Lot 10, District Lot 1, Alberni District, Plan VIP18042) and 4238 8th Avenue (Lot 11, District Lot 1, Alberni District, Plan VIP18042): maximum height 18 m (59 ft) and 5 storeys
- **Minimum lot area:** Multi-residential dwelling 1,120 m² (12,056 ft²)
- **Minimum lot width:** Multi-residential dwelling 30 m
- **Maximum lot coverage:** 50%
- **Maximum density:** Floor area ratio 1.2
- **Maximum height:** 14 m (45.9 ft)
- **Front setback:** 6 m (19.7 ft)
- **Rear setback:** 9 m (29.5 ft)
- **Interior side setback:** 5 m (16.4 ft)
- **Other rules:** Groups of single and semi-detached or multi-residential dwellings are permitted.; Single and semi-detached dwellings must follow the R zone regulations (Sections 5.10.2 and 5.10.3).

## Source

- [Zoning Bylaw No. 5105, 2024 (October 2026 update), s. 5.13](https://portalberni.ca/sites/default/files/doc_library/5105_Zoning_Bylaw_No_5105_2024_Oct%202026%20Update.pdf#page=38) (read 2026-11-07)

Rules in the bylaw's general sections (parking, fences, suites, home businesses) also apply. All zones in Port Alberni: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-alberni/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/port-alberni/zoning/rm3/_