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R2 zone in Sidney: Ground-Oriented Residential

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

In short

Ground-oriented housing of all types, up to 4 units, on larger lots.

Zone rules

PurposeGround-oriented housing of all types, up to 4 units, on larger lots.
Main usesDwelling Unit
Also allowed (secondary uses)
  • Accessory Building, Structure, or Use
  • Home Occupation (conditional)
Minimum lot area500 m²
Maximum lot coverage45%
Maximum density3 dwelling units (lot area 280 m² or less); 4 dwelling units (lot area greater than 280 m²)
Maximum height10.5 m (roof pitch 3:12 or less); 12.0 m (roof pitch greater than 3:12); maximum 3 storeys
Front setback4.5 m
Rear setback4.5 m
Interior side setback2.0 m
Street side setback3.0 m
Other rules
  • Third-storey floor area cannot exceed 70% of the second storey floor area (not for accessory buildings)
  • Buildings must stay 15 m from the natural boundary (sea or other water body) where the lot abuts it

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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