R4 zone in Tofino: Mixed Use, Intermediate Density, Comprehensive Residential District

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

In short

A mix of single family, two family, townhouse and clustered dwelling developments, supported by a Comprehensive Plan for subdivision of parent lands of 1 hectare or greater; a density bonus is possible where the plan provides significant green space and multi-family dwellings.

Zone rules

Purpose	A mix of single family, two family, townhouse and clustered dwelling developments, supported by a Comprehensive Plan for subdivision of parent lands of 1 hectare or greater; a density bonus is possible where the plan provides significant green space and multi-family dwellings.
Main uses	Single family dwellings Two family dwellings Townhouse dwellings Dwellings, clustered
Also allowed (secondary uses)	Home occupations Accessory buildings and uses One Caretakers Cottage or One Secondary Suite
Minimum lot area	Average lot size 1170 m² (12,600 sq ft) or greater; no lot smaller than 668 m² (7,200 sq ft)
Minimum lot width	Minimum 18 m (60 feet); average lot width 23 m (75 feet) or greater
Maximum lot coverage	33% of the lot area (single family and two family lots); 40% of the lot area (townhouse and clustered dwelling lots)
Maximum density	Without density bonus: average 930 m² (10,000 sq ft) of lot area per dwelling unit, with a minimum of 668 m² (7,200 sq ft) per unit; with density bonus: average 668 m² (7,200 sq ft) or greater of lot area per unit
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	1.5 m (5 feet) on each side of a single family or two family dwelling; 3 m (10 feet) on each side of a townhouse or clustered dwelling development
Other rules	Density bonus applies where at least 40% of dwelling units are townhouse or clustered dwellings and at least 30% of the developable area of the parent parcel is protected as undisturbed green space A Comprehensive Plan covering at least 1 hectare (2.47 acres) is required

Source: Zoning Bylaw No. 770, 1997 (consolidated for convenience only, updated April 4, 2024), s. Part 10 (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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