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RM3 zone in Port Alberni: High Density Multi-Residential

Port Alberni, British ColumbiaDraft, not yet reviewedBylaw read 2026-11-07

In short

To provide for higher density multiple family residential development.

Zone rules

PurposeTo 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 areaMulti-residential dwelling 1,120 m² (12,056 ft²)
Minimum lot widthMulti-residential dwelling 30 m
Maximum lot coverage50%
Maximum densityFloor area ratio 1.2
Maximum height14 m (45.9 ft)
Front setback6 m (19.7 ft)
Rear setback9 m (29.5 ft)
Interior side setback5 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 (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 City also posts each zone as a separate PDF and keeps a table of amendments at https://www.portalberni.ca/zoning-bylaw-no-5105-table-amendments. The CD6 zone (6123 Russell Place) is listed in section 5.1 but has no section in this PDF, so it is not in the zone list below. 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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