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RM-C zone in Sidney: Care-Oriented Residential

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

In short

Abbeyfield, congregate care and assisted living housing, with a market apartment dwelling component, where permitted.

Zone rules

PurposeAbbeyfield, congregate care and assisted living housing, with a market apartment dwelling component, where permitted.
Main uses
  • Apartment Dwelling (conditional)
  • Community Care Facility
  • Assisted Living Facility
Apartment Dwellings are limited to 20% of the total number of beds in a new Community Care Facility or Assisted Living Facility development.
Also allowed (secondary uses)
  • Accessory Building, Structure, or Use
  • Home Occupation (conditional)
Minimum lot area900 m²
Maximum lot coverage40%
Maximum density1.3 FAR (no bonus density)
Maximum height12 m; maximum 3 storeys
Front setback6.0 m
Rear setback7.5 m
Interior side setback4.5 m
Street side setback4.5 m
Other rules
  • Buildings must stay 15 m from the natural boundary (sea or other water body) where the lot abuts it
  • At least 3 dwelling units attached per Apartment building

Source: Town of Sidney Zoning Bylaw No. 2275 (in force July 1, 2024; consolidated for convenience July 21, 2025), s. 4.3 (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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