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A3 zone in Qualicum Beach: Rural 3

Qualicum Beach, British ColumbiaDraft, not yet reviewedBylaw read 2026-11-07

In short

Main uses: Agriculture, Silviculture, Home Occupation Use, Residential Use (Single Detached Dwelling Unit, Ancillary Dwelling Unit), Equestrian Facilities, and 2 more.

Zone rules

Main uses
  • Agriculture
  • Silviculture
  • Home Occupation Use
  • Residential Use (Single Detached Dwelling Unit, Ancillary Dwelling Unit)
  • Equestrian Facilities
  • Bed and Breakfast
  • Outdoor Private Assembly
Maximum lot coverage20%
Maximum densitySingle detached dwelling units: 1 on a parcel under 2.0 ha; 2 on a parcel of 2.0 ha or more; 2 on a parcel under 2.0 ha if created under Part 4, Section 4.4.6; ancillary dwelling unit 1 per single detached dwelling; 4 dwelling units in total per parcel
Maximum height7.3m interior heated space; 9.5m to ridge of gable, hip or gambrel roof; mansard roof 8.0m at deck line and 9.0m at top of roof; 8.0m flat roof
Front setback15.0m
Rear setback7.5m
Interior side setback7.5m
Street side setback7.5m
Other rules
  • Accessory buildings: combined floor area limited to 200 m²
  • Buildings and structures for housing livestock or storing manure: 30.0m from all lot lines
  • Land in the Agricultural Land Reserve is subject to the Agricultural Land Commission Act; some uses may need special permission

Source: Town of Qualicum Beach Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 2024 (Combined Version), s. 3.4.13 (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 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"). 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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