H1 zone in Tofino: Hostel Accommodation District

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

In short

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 (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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