R3 zone in Sidney: Ground-Oriented Residential - Small Lot

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

In short

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

Zone rules

Purpose	Ground-oriented housing of all types, up to 4 units, on smaller lots.
Main uses	Dwelling Unit
Also allowed (secondary uses)	Accessory Building, Structure, or Use Home Occupation (conditional)
Minimum lot area	350 m²
Minimum lot width	7.5 m (applies to R1, R1-ESA and R3)
Maximum lot coverage	50%
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	3.0 m
Rear setback	3.0 m
Interior side setback	1.5 m
Street side setback	3.0 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 No garage doors facing the street on a principal building where the lot is under 10 m wide

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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