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ES3 zone in Tofino: Ecologically Sensitive Residential District

Tofino, British ColumbiaDraft, not yet reviewedBylaw read 2026-11-08

In short

Limited access for conservation of sensitive ecological areas and moorage for upland residential uses.

Zone rules

PurposeLimited access for conservation of sensitive ecological areas and moorage for upland residential uses.
Main uses
  • Wharf, Pier, Dock, Float, Ramp, and Quay and other similar structures
  • Navigational aid
Maximum height2 metres measured from the floating underside (wharf, pier, dock, float, ramp, quay and similar structures)
Other rules
  • All wharfs, piers, docks, floats, ramps, quays and similar structures must be associated with an established and permitted upland residential use
  • Moorage is limited to one berth per upland dwelling unit

Source: Zoning Bylaw No. 770, 1997 (consolidated for convenience only, updated April 4, 2024), s. Part 46 (read 2026-11-08)

Rules in the bylaw's general sections (parking, fences, suites, home businesses) also apply, and a lot can have site-specific rules. The District's consolidated version is for convenience only and should be read with the complete document. The District also links the same file at https://tofino.civicweb.net/document/1425. Zones are numbered as Parts (for example Part 41E); Parts 40 to 43 are site-specific comprehensive development zones. 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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