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R5 zone in Sechelt: Residential Five Zone — Medium Density

Sechelt, British ColumbiaDraft, not yet reviewedBylaw read 2026-11-07

In short

A mix of ground-oriented residential infill housing types, including Two-Unit Dwellings and Townhouses.

Zone rules

PurposeA mix of ground-oriented residential infill housing types, including Two-Unit Dwellings and Townhouses.
Main uses
  • Townhouse
  • Two-Unit Dwelling
Also allowed (secondary uses)
  • Home Business
  • Secondary Suite
  • Short-Term Rental
Extra uses on specific lots
  • Portion of Lot 12 Block E and F D.L. 4294 Plan 20152 and Lot 1 D.L. 4294 Plan EPP58295 (Mills Road): max 34 combined Townhouse or Two-Unit Dwellings; max 9 Secondary Suites; total Gross Floor Area max 4,850 m2; principal use front and side setbacks 4.6 m, rear 7.5 m
  • Lot 2, Block 18, District Lot 1471, VAP15606 (5875 Reef Road): max density 38 units per hectare and 0.6 Floor Area Ratio; rear setback 1.5 m if an Environmental Protection Area 3.5 m or wider is provided west of the rear lot line; townhouse parking 1.98 spaces per unit
  • Lot H District Lot 4292 Plan VAP7321: front setback (Jasper Road) for principal use 0.6 m; max height for principal use 11 m; reduced parking requirements
Minimum lot area4,000 m²
Minimum lot width20 m
Maximum lot coverage50%
Maximum densityFloor Area Ratio 0.60 and 35 Dwelling Units per ha
Maximum height10.5 m
Maximum height, accessory buildings5.0 m
Front setback5.0 m
Rear setback5.0 m
Interior side setback1.5 m
Street side setback3.0 m
Accessory building setbacksAccessory structures: front 1.5 m, rear 1.5 m, interior side 1.5 m, exterior side 1.5 m

Source: Zoning Bylaw No. 580, 2022 (consolidated for convenience, May 2025, to Bylaw 580-17, 2024), s. 1.5 (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 District's consolidation is for convenience only and is not admissible in court unless certified by the Corporate Officer; the original bylaws prevail. Amendments adopted after May 2025 are not in this text. 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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