---
title: "H1 zone in Tofino: Hostel Accommodation District"
place: Tofino, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/tofino
zone: H1
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/h1/"
json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/tofino/zoning/h1.json"
---

# H1 zone in Tofino: Hostel Accommodation District

Hostel type of accommodation, subject to the conditions noted.

## Zone rules

- **Purpose:** Hostel type of accommodation, subject to the conditions noted.
- **Main uses:** One hostel; One accessory single family dwelling unit for the owner/manager of the hostel
- **Also allowed (secondary uses):** Accessory buildings or uses
- **Minimum lot area:** 1672 m² (18,000 square feet)
- **Minimum lot width:** 30.5 m (100 feet)
- **Maximum lot coverage:** 25% of the lot area
- **Maximum height:** 10.4 m (34 feet) or two storeys
- **Front setback:** 7.5 m (25 feet)
- **Rear setback:** 9 m (30 feet)
- **Interior side setback:** 4.5 m (15 feet) on each side of the principal building
- **Other rules:** A hostel must be within a single roof structure and include a single family dwelling unit as an integral part of the operation; No more than 60 guests; every guest must have exclusive use of a bed space; Washroom facilities must meet Table H1, and facilities for preparing and eating food must be provided

## Source

- [Zoning Bylaw No. 770, 1997 (consolidated for convenience only, updated April 4, 2024), s. Part 31](https://tofino.civicweb.net/document/157800#page=93) (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/h1/_