W1 zone in Tofino: Waterfront Commercial District

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

In short

A broad range of commercial enterprises primarily oriented to water users and water traffic.

Zone rules

Purpose	A broad range of commercial enterprises primarily oriented to water users and water traffic.
Main uses	Boat rental operation including temporary boat storage Restaurant (excluding drive-in business) Commercial mooring facility or marina Docks, wharves, and floats for water taxis, ferries, float planes and amphibious vessels Marine fuelling operation (not within 60 metres of any residence or R District) Marine oriented club such as yacht club Retail sale of live or fresh fish including shellfish Retail sale of fishing supplies, live or fresh bait, and other marine equipment Private floats and wharves for access by boats to water-oriented commercial enterprises Hotel
Also allowed (secondary uses)	Retail uses, up to 93 square metres (1,000 square feet), as accessory uses only Permanent residence on one boat or vessel by one member or employee of a yacht club, or a proprietor or employee of another permitted use, for security and fire protection Temporary or seasonal residence on a boat or vessel for commercial fishing, if on-shore facilities are provided Accessory buildings and uses in accordance with Part 4 (including manager's accommodation)
Maximum height	10.4 metres (34 feet), not more than two storeys
Front setback	7.5 metres (25 feet)
Rear setback	7.5 metres (25 feet)
Interior side setback	3 metres (10 feet) upland; 1.5 metres (5 feet) for water elements and situations
Other rules	Retail activities must take place primarily within a building or structure No boat building or commercial repair business Floating boat shelters: maximum height 4.9 metres (16 feet) above the water and maximum length 13.7 metres (45 feet)

Source: Zoning Bylaw No. 770, 1997 (consolidated for convenience only, updated April 4, 2024), s. Part 37 (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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