---
title: "C4 zone in Tofino: Highway Commercial District"
place: Tofino, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/tofino
zone: C4
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/c4/"
json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/tofino/zoning/c4.json"
---

# C4 zone in Tofino: Highway Commercial District

Commercial uses catering to vehicular-oriented uses that require direct access to Highway.

## Zone rules

- **Purpose:** Commercial uses catering to vehicular-oriented uses that require direct access to Highway.
- **Main uses:** Service stations; Retail uses, up to a maximum of 93 m² (1,000 square feet) as accessory use only; Self-service laundries (accessory use only); Cafés (accessory use only); Car wash (accessory use only); One single-family dwelling ancillary to the principal use as a residence for an owner, manager or caretaker; Radio broadcasting
- **Also allowed (secondary uses):** Accessory buildings and uses
- **Minimum lot area:** 1394 m² (15,000 square feet)
- **Minimum lot width:** 36.6 m (120 feet)
- **Maximum lot coverage:** 40% of the lot area
- **Maximum height:** 10.4 m (34 feet) or two storeys
- **Front setback:** 6.0 m (20 feet)
- **Rear setback:** 6.0 m (20 feet)
- **Interior side setback:** 4.5 m (15 feet) on each side

## Source

- [Zoning Bylaw No. 770, 1997 (consolidated for convenience only, updated April 4, 2024), s. Part 26](https://tofino.civicweb.net/document/157800#page=84) (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/c4/_