RM6-R zone in Sidney: Multi-Unit Residential - Rental

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

In short

Rental multi-unit housing at a maximum height of 3 storeys.

Zone rules

Purpose	Rental multi-unit housing at a maximum height of 3 storeys.
Main uses	Townhouse Dwelling (conditional) Apartment Dwelling (conditional) Townhouse and Apartment Dwellings are limited to rental tenure only.
Also allowed (secondary uses)	Accessory Building, Structure, or Use Home Occupation (conditional)
Minimum lot area	750 m² (Townhouse and Apartment Dwellings)
Maximum lot coverage	50%
Maximum density	1.0 FAR (no bonus density)
Maximum height	12 m; maximum 3 storeys
Front setback	6.0 m
Rear setback	6.0 m
Interior side setback	3.0 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 building 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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