RM5 zone in Sidney: Townhouse Residential

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

In short

Townhouse housing at a maximum height of 2.5 storeys, and single- and two-family housing where permitted.

Zone rules

Purpose	Townhouse housing at a maximum height of 2.5 storeys, and single- and two-family housing where permitted.
Main uses	Row House Dwelling Townhouse Dwelling Single-Family Dwelling (conditional) Two-Family Dwelling (conditional) Single-Family and Two-Family Dwellings are only allowed where one existed on May 1, 2022; secondary suites are allowed with a Single-Family Dwelling.
Also allowed (secondary uses)	Accessory Building, Structure, or Use Home Occupation (conditional)
Minimum lot area	Row House Dwelling: 155 m²; Townhouse Dwelling: 750 m²; Single-Family Dwelling: 500 m²; Two-Family Dwelling: 715 m²
Minimum lot width	Row House Dwelling: 6 m
Maximum lot coverage	Row House and Townhouse: 50%; Single-Family and Two-Family: 40% for 1 storey, 30% for 2 and 2.5 storeys
Maximum density	Row House: 1 dwelling unit per lot; Townhouse: 0.75 FAR (up to 1.3 FAR with bonus density amenities); Single-Family: 2 dwelling units; Two-Family: 2 dwelling units
Maximum height	Single-Family and Two-Family: 9 m (roof pitch greater than 3:12), 8 m (roof pitch 3:12 or less), maximum 2.5 storeys; Row House and Townhouse: not separately stated
Front setback	4.5 m
Rear setback	Row House and Townhouse: 4.5 m where a lane exists, 9.0 m where no lane (6 m of it an access aisle); Single-Family and Two-Family: 4.5 m
Interior side setback	Row House and Townhouse: 1.5 m, or 0 m where abutting another Row House; Single-Family and Two-Family: 2.0 m
Street side setback	4.5 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 Townhouse building; at least 3 row houses in a series 20% of new dwelling units in a development must be adaptable units

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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