---
title: "MC1 zone in Tofino: Marine Community District"
place: Tofino, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/tofino
zone: MC1
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/mc1/"
json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/tofino/zoning/mc1.json"
---

# MC1 zone in Tofino: Marine Community District

Marine based commercial, industrial and residential uses that balance ecological, economic, social and historical qualities of the harbour.

## Zone rules

- **Purpose:** Marine based commercial, industrial and residential uses that balance ecological, economic, social and historical qualities of the harbour.
- **Main uses:** Civic Use; Transportation Use; Municipal Sewer System; Wharf, Pier, Dock, Float, Ramp, and Quay and other similar structures; Navigational aid
- **Maximum height:** 2 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 47](https://tofino.civicweb.net/document/157800#page=167) (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/mc1/_