{"title":"Qualicum Beach zoning: find your zone and what it allows","question":"How do I find out how my property is zoned in Qualicum Beach and what I can build on it?","slug":"zoning-lookup","place":{"path":"ca/bc/qualicum-beach","name":"Qualicum Beach","region":{"code":"bc","name":"British Columbia"},"country":{"code":"ca","name":"Canada"}},"category":{"slug":"building-and-renovating","name":"Building, renovating and your property"},"owner":"municipal","owner_label":"Municipal","owner_body":{"name":"Town of Qualicum Beach","url":"https://www.qualicumbeach.com"},"short_answer":"In Qualicum Beach, look up your zone on the Town's Public Mapping and GIS web map. The zoning map is also in Schedule 3A of Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 2024, and available at Town Hall. Planning can help at planning@qualicumbeach.com or 250-752-6921.","aliases":["zoning map qualicum beach","what is my zoning qualicum beach","qualicum beach zoning bylaw","qualicum beach gis map"],"cost":"Not stated on the pages we read.","how_long":"Not stated.","where":[{"type":"online","label":"Maps & Open Data (Public Mapping and GIS)","value":"https://qualicumbeach.com/town-services/maps-open-data/"},{"type":"email","label":"Planning","value":"planning@qualicumbeach.com"},{"type":"phone","label":"Planning, Town Hall","value":"250-752-6921"},{"type":"in_person","label":"Town Hall","value":"#201-660 Primrose Street, Qualicum Beach, BC V9K 1S7","note":"Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m."}],"documents":[],"forms":[{"title":"Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 2024 (PDF)","url":"https://qualicumbeach.com/preview/?file_path=Bylaws/Zoning%20Bylaw%2C%20Bylaw%20No.%20900%2C%202024/Zoning%20Bylaw%2C%20Bylaw%20No.%20900%2C%202024%20(Combined%20Version).pdf"},{"title":"Maps & Open Data, Town of Qualicum Beach","url":"https://qualicumbeach.com/town-services/maps-open-data/"}],"related":[{"slug":"building-permit","title":"Qualicum Beach building permits: when you need one and how to apply","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/qualicum-beach/building-permit/"},{"slug":"secondary-suite","title":"Qualicum Beach secondary suite and carriage house rules","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/qualicum-beach/secondary-suite/"},{"slug":"fence-rules","title":"Qualicum Beach fence rules: permits and height limits","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/qualicum-beach/fence-rules/"},{"slug":"deck-shed-garage-permit","title":"Qualicum Beach permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/qualicum-beach/deck-shed-garage-permit/"},{"slug":"home-based-business","title":"Qualicum Beach home-based business rules","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/qualicum-beach/home-based-business/"}],"nearby":[{"place":"ca/bc/parksville","name":"Parksville","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/parksville/zoning-lookup/"},{"place":"ca/bc/lantzville","name":"Lantzville","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lantzville/zoning-lookup/"},{"place":"ca/bc/port-alberni","name":"Port Alberni","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-alberni/zoning-lookup/"},{"place":"ca/bc/nanaimo","name":"Nanaimo","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nanaimo/zoning-lookup/"},{"place":"ca/bc/sechelt","name":"Sechelt","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/sechelt/zoning-lookup/"},{"place":"ca/bc/comox","name":"Comox","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/comox/zoning-lookup/"}],"topic":{"title":"Zoning maps in British Columbia, by municipality","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/zoning-lookup/"},"facts":{"how_to_find":{"label":"How to find your zone","value":"Use the Town's Public Mapping and GIS web map (Maps & Open Data page), which shows zoning and legal descriptions. A zoning map is also in Schedule 3A of the Zoning Bylaw and available at Town Hall. For help, use the Public Inquiry Form.","short":"Online map (Public Mapping and GIS)","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://qualicumbeach.com/town-services/maps-open-data/","title":"Maps & Open Data, Town of Qualicum Beach","section":"Maps & Open Data","quotes":["Zoning and Legal Descriptions","Web Map","Public Inquiry Form"]},{"url":"https://qualicumbeach.com/preview/?file_path=Bylaws/Zoning%20Bylaw%2C%20Bylaw%20No.%20900%2C%202024/Zoning%20Bylaw%2C%20Bylaw%20No.%20900%2C%202024%20(Combined%20Version).pdf","title":"Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 2024 (Combined Version) (PDF), Town of Qualicum Beach","section":"Schedule 3A","quotes":["ZONING MAP AS AMENDED BELOW IS AVAILABLE AT TOWN HALL"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"zoning_bylaw":{"label":"Zoning bylaw","value":"Town of Qualicum Beach Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 2024 (adopted at the June 26, 2024 Regular Council Meeting; replaces Land Use and Subdivision Bylaw No. 580, 1999). The posted 'Combined Version' PDF states no amendment date.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://qualicumbeach.com/building-development/provincial-housing-changes/small-scale-multi-unit-housing/","title":"Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing, Town of Qualicum Beach","section":"Zoning Updates","quotes":["At the June 26, 2024 Regular Council Meeting, an updated Zoning Bylaw No. 900 was adopted"]},{"url":"https://qualicumbeach.com/preview/?file_path=Bylaws/Zoning%20Bylaw%2C%20Bylaw%20No.%20900%2C%202024/Zoning%20Bylaw%2C%20Bylaw%20No.%20900%2C%202024%20(Combined%20Version).pdf","title":"Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 2024 (Combined Version) (PDF), Town of Qualicum Beach","section":"s. 1 and s. 6","quotes":["Town of Qualicum Beach Zoning Bylaw No. 900,","is repealed and replaced with this Bylaw."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"what_zone_controls":{"label":"What the zone controls","value":"For each zone: permitted and accessory uses, maximum number and size of buildings (dwelling units, accessory buildings), height, parcel coverage and minimum setbacks. The bylaw also covers off-street parking, general regulations (fences, home occupation, bed and breakfast) and subdivision.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://qualicumbeach.com/preview/?file_path=Bylaws/Zoning%20Bylaw%2C%20Bylaw%20No.%20900%2C%202024/Zoning%20Bylaw%2C%20Bylaw%20No.%20900%2C%202024%20(Combined%20Version).pdf","title":"Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 2024 (Combined Version) (PDF), Town of Qualicum Beach","section":"Part 3, zone sections (e.g. s. 3.4.111 R1)","quotes":["A BYLAW TO REGULATE THE SITING, SIZE AND USE OF BUILDINGS AND","Permitted Uses","Maximum Number and Size of Buildings and Structures","Parcel coverage","Minimum Setback Requirements"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"contact":{"label":"Contact","value":"Planning, Town of Qualicum Beach: planning@qualicumbeach.com, 250-752-6921.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://qualicumbeach.com/preview/?file_path=Bylaws/Zoning%20Bylaw%2C%20Bylaw%20No.%20900%2C%202024/Zoning%20Bylaw%2C%20Bylaw%20No.%20900%2C%202024%20(Combined%20Version).pdf","title":"Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 2024 (Combined Version) (PDF), Town of Qualicum Beach","section":"cover page","quotes":["#201-660 Primrose Street, P.O. Box 130 Qualicum Beach, British Columbia V9K 1S7 Telephone: 250.752.6921 Fax: 250.752.1243 Email: planning@qualicumbeach.com Web Site: www.qualicumbeach.com"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"bylaw":{"label":"Bylaw","value":"Town of Qualicum Beach Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 2024","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://qualicumbeach.com/preview/?file_path=Bylaws/Zoning%20Bylaw%2C%20Bylaw%20No.%20900%2C%202024/Zoning%20Bylaw%2C%20Bylaw%20No.%20900%2C%202024%20(Combined%20Version).pdf","title":"Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 2024 (Combined Version) (PDF), Town of Qualicum Beach","section":"s. 1","quotes":["Town of Qualicum Beach Zoning Bylaw No. 900,"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}}},"facts_summary":{"total":5,"stated":5,"matched":5,"none":0,"unknown":0},"zoning":{"bylaw":{"title":"Town of Qualicum Beach Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 2024 (Combined Version)","url":"https://qualicumbeach.com/preview?file_path=Bylaws/Zoning%20Bylaw%2C%20Bylaw%20No.%20900%2C%202024/Zoning%20Bylaw%2C%20Bylaw%20No.%20900%2C%202024%20(Combined%20Version).pdf","accessed":"2026-11-07","note":"The Town calls this the \"Combined Version\"; the PDF does not say what amendment it is current to. The text file has a typo in the R5 heading (\"Section 6.4.115\")."},"zones":69,"zone_pages":51,"index_url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/qualicum-beach/zoning/index.json","lookup_url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/qualicum-beach/zoning/lookup","map":{"has_map":true,"has_addresses":true,"zones_geojson":"/data/ca/bc/qualicum-beach/zones.geojson","addresses_json":"/data/ca/bc/qualicum-beach/addresses.json","source_url":"https://services3.arcgis.com/S2bHIiELmdxPOi8a/arcgis/rest/services/QBMap_Zoning/FeatureServer/1","viewer":{"title":"Qualicum Beach Maps & Open Data","url":"https://qualicumbeach.com/town-services/maps-open-data/"},"caveat":null,"accessed":"2026-11-07"}},"body_markdown":"## How it works\n\nThe Town of Qualicum Beach's [Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 2024](https://qualicumbeach.com/preview/?file_path=Bylaws/Zoning%20Bylaw%2C%20Bylaw%20No.%20900%2C%202024/Zoning%20Bylaw%2C%20Bylaw%20No.%20900%2C%202024%20(Combined%20Version).pdf) was adopted at the June 26, 2024 Regular Council Meeting and replaced Land Use and Subdivision Bylaw No. 580, 1999. The posted \"Combined Version\" states no amendment date.\n\nFor each zone, the bylaw sets permitted and accessory uses, the maximum number and size of buildings (dwelling units and accessory buildings), height, parcel coverage and minimum setbacks. It also covers off-street parking, general regulations (fences, home occupation, bed and breakfast) and subdivision.\n\n## Steps\n\n1. Open the Town's Public Mapping and GIS web map on the Maps & Open Data page. It shows zoning and legal descriptions. A zoning map is also in Schedule 3A of the bylaw and at Town Hall.\n2. Find your zone name, then read that zone's section in the Zoning Bylaw.\n3. For help, use the Town's Public Inquiry Form, email planning@qualicumbeach.com or call 250-752-6921.\n\n## Good to know\n\n- The \"Combined Version\" may not include every later amendment; ask Planning to confirm the current rules.\n- A building permit is a separate step; see building-permit.","sources":[{"url":"https://qualicumbeach.com/preview/?file_path=Bylaws/Zoning%20Bylaw%2C%20Bylaw%20No.%20900%2C%202024/Zoning%20Bylaw%2C%20Bylaw%20No.%20900%2C%202024%20(Combined%20Version).pdf","title":"Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 2024 (Combined Version) (PDF), Town of Qualicum Beach","accessed":"2026-11-06"},{"url":"https://qualicumbeach.com/town-services/maps-open-data/","title":"Maps & Open Data, Town of Qualicum Beach","accessed":"2026-11-06"},{"url":"https://qualicumbeach.com/building-development/provincial-housing-changes/small-scale-multi-unit-housing/","title":"Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing, Town of Qualicum Beach","accessed":"2026-11-06"}],"sources_read":"2026-11-06","review":{"status":"machine_checked","badge":"Checked against official text","label":"Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 5 of 5 facts was matched to the official text."},"urls":{"html":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/qualicum-beach/zoning-lookup/","markdown":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/qualicum-beach/zoning-lookup.md","json":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/qualicum-beach/zoning-lookup.json"}}