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RR zone in Port Alberni: Rural Residential

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

In short

To provide for gentle density and small-scale multi-unit residential development of a semi-rural character.

Zone rules

PurposeTo provide for gentle density and small-scale multi-unit residential development of a semi-rural character.
Main uses
  • Single detached dwelling
  • Semi-detached dwelling
  • Multi-residential dwellings
  • Aviary
  • Kennel
  • Agriculture, except intensive agriculture uses
Kennels, aviaries and greenhouses only on lots over 8,000 m² (2 acres); agriculture only on lots over 0.4 ha (1 ac).
Also allowed (secondary uses)
  • Home occupation
  • Accessory Dwelling Unit
  • Secondary Suite
  • Bed and breakfast
  • Supportive Housing
Extra uses on specific lots2831 Burde Street (Block 20, District Lot 139, Alberni District, Plan VIP1401A Except Plan 37251): a second single detached dwelling, or a semi-detached dwelling
Minimum lot area1100 m² (11840 ft²)
Minimum lot width20 m (65.6 ft)
Maximum lot coverage40%
Maximum density4 dwelling units per lot; lots over 4,050 m² (1 ac) or not on municipal water and sewer are limited to one single detached dwelling plus secondary suite
Maximum height11 m (36.1 ft)
Front setback6 m (19.7 ft)
Rear setback6 m (19.7 ft)
Interior side setback1.5 m (4.9 ft); 3 m (9.8 ft) on one side for buildings with no carport or attached garage and no side or rear access from a street or lane
Street side setback3 m (9.8 ft) on a corner lot
Other rules
  • Maximum impermeable surface area 60%.
  • Groups of single and semi-detached dwellings are permitted.
  • Any combination of dwelling units is permitted on a lot as long as a principal building is present.
  • Supportive housing is limited to four persons in care.

Source: Zoning Bylaw No. 5105, 2024 (October 2026 update), s. 5.9 (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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