---
title: "C2 zone in Tofino: General Commercial District"
place: Tofino, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/tofino
zone: C2
bylaw: Zoning Bylaw No. 770, 1997 (consolidated for convenience only, updated April 4, 2024)
bylaw_read: 2026-11-08
review: draft
canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/tofino/zoning/c2/"
json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/tofino/zoning/c2.json"
---

# C2 zone in Tofino: General Commercial District

Commercial development serving the community-at-large.

## Zone rules

- **Purpose:** Commercial development serving the community-at-large.
- **Main uses:** Personal service establishments; Retail commercial; Restaurant; Residential above ground floor; Art Galleries and Studios; Commercial Child Care
- **Also allowed (secondary uses):** Accessory buildings and uses
- **Extra uses on specific lots:** Plan VIS 4427, District Lot 114, Clayoquot District: dwelling units may be used for temporary accommodation of not more than 4 guests when not occupied for residential use
- **Minimum lot area:** 668 m² (7,200 square feet)
- **Minimum lot width:** 18.3 m (60 feet)
- **Maximum lot coverage:** 70% of the lot area
- **Maximum height:** 12.2 m (40 feet), and not more than three storeys
- **Rear setback:** 3 m (10 feet)
- **Interior side setback:** 1.8 m (6 feet) where the lot abuts a Residential or A zone lot without an intervening street or lane; otherwise the two side yards together at least 3.0 m (10 feet)
- **Other rules:** Every business must be conducted within a completely enclosed building, except for parking, loading and accessory seasonal outdoor sales; Commercial space may not be used as a dwelling unit; dwelling units must be above, beside or behind commercial uses

## Source

- [Zoning Bylaw No. 770, 1997 (consolidated for convenience only, updated April 4, 2024), s. Part 23](https://tofino.civicweb.net/document/157800#page=78) (read 2026-11-08)

Rules in the bylaw's general sections (parking, fences, suites, home businesses) also apply. All zones in Tofino: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/tofino/zoning/index.json

_Draft: taken from the bylaw text by a research agent and not yet reviewed by a person. Gov Handbook is an independent guide. Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/tofino/zoning/c2/_