R2-ESA zone in Sidney: Ground-Oriented Residential - Environmentally Sensitive Areas
Ground-oriented housing of all types, up to 4 units, within Environmentally Sensitive Areas.
Zone rules
| Purpose | Ground-oriented housing of all types, up to 4 units, within Environmentally Sensitive Areas. |
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| Main uses | Dwelling Unit |
| Also allowed (secondary uses) |
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| Minimum lot area | 4000 m² |
| Maximum lot coverage | 30% (lot area 1000 m² or less); 20% (lot area greater than 1000 m²) |
| Maximum density | 3 dwelling units (lot area 280 m² or less); 4 dwelling units (lot area greater than 280 m²) |
| Maximum height | 10.5 m (roof pitch 3:12 or less); 12.0 m (roof pitch greater than 3:12); maximum 3 storeys |
| Front setback | 4.5 m |
| Rear setback | 5.5 m (lot area 1000 m² or less); 7.5 m (lot area greater than 1000 m²) |
| Interior side setback | 2.0 m (lot area 1000 m² or less); 3.0 m (lot area greater than 1000 m²) |
| Street side setback | 3.0 m (lot area 1000 m² or less); 4.5 m (lot area greater than 1000 m²) |
| Other rules |
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Source: Town of Sidney Zoning Bylaw No. 2275 (in force July 1, 2024; consolidated for convenience July 21, 2025), s. 4.2 (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 says the consolidation is for convenience only and is not admissible in court under the Evidence Act; certified copies come from the Corporate Administrator. The consolidation lists amendments to 2025 only. 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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