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R1 zone in Qualicum Beach: Residential 1

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

In short

Low density zone for a diversity of housing types in a predominantly suburban context: single-detached dwelling, duplex, houseplex and ancillary dwelling units.

Zone rules

PurposeLow density zone for a diversity of housing types in a predominantly suburban context: single-detached dwelling, duplex, houseplex and ancillary dwelling units.
Main uses
  • Single Detached Dwelling
  • Duplex
  • Houseplex
Also allowed (secondary uses)
  • Ancillary Dwelling Unit
  • Home Occupation
  • Bed and Breakfast
Maximum lot coverage55%
Maximum densityUp to 4 dwelling units per parcel; up to 2 strata lots
Maximum heightSingle Detached Dwelling or Duplex 9.0 m (flat roof 8.0 m); Houseplex 11.0 m (flat roof 10.0 m); Ancillary Dwelling Unit 6.5 m
Maximum height, accessory buildings4.5 m
Front setbackSingle Detached Dwelling or Duplex 6.0 m; front-facing garage 6.0 m; Houseplex 2.0 m (less than 8.0 m wide and under 6.5 m high) or 4.0 m (larger); Ancillary Dwelling Unit 2.0 m (less than 8.0 m wide and under 6.5 m high) or 6.0 m (larger)
Rear setbackSingle Detached Dwelling or Duplex 6.0 m; Houseplex 6.0 m; rear-facing garage 2.0 m; 2.0 m for the portion of a Houseplex or Ancillary Dwelling Unit not more than 8.0 m wide and 6.5 m high
Interior side setback1.5 m, with the two interior side setbacks to the principal building adding up to at least 4.5 m
Street side setbackSingle Detached Dwelling or Duplex 4.5 m; Ancillary Dwelling Unit 2.0 mA 6.0 m sight triangle must be maintained.
Accessory building setbacksAccessory building with floor area no more than 10 m² and no more than 3 m high: rear 0 m, interior side 0.0 m. Exterior side: 4.0 m for an accessory building
Other rules
  • Accessory buildings: combined floor area of 75 m²
  • Where a parcel is adjacent to or contains a watercourse, Section 3.3 of the General Regulations applies
  • Roof overhangs, eaves, cornices and gutters may project up to 1.0 m into a required setback

Source: Town of Qualicum Beach Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 2024 (Combined Version), s. 3.4.111 (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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