---
title: "R-3 zone in Ucluelet: High Density Residential"
place: Ucluelet, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/ucluelet
zone: R-3
bylaw: "Zoning Bylaw No. 1160, 2013 (unofficial consolidation up to Bylaw 1412, 2026; updated October 2026)"
bylaw_read: 2026-11-08
review: draft
canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ucluelet/zoning/r-3/"
json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ucluelet/zoning/r-3.json"
---

# R-3 zone in Ucluelet: High Density Residential

A mixture of medium to high density residential uses.

## Zone rules

- **Purpose:** A mixture of medium to high density residential uses.
- **Main uses:** Multiple Family Residential
- **Also allowed (secondary uses):** Home Occupation (Secondary uses are only allowed together with a principal use.)
- **Extra uses on specific lots:** 2088 Peninsula Road (Lot 8, District Lot 284, Plan VIP58757): Multiple Family Residential may be in a building or group of buildings with one or more dwelling units; Lot 16 Marine Drive (PID 025-812-823), proposed Lot A (apartment site, rental housing agreement): maximum 48 units (83 units per hectare); principal building setbacks 8 m (26 ft) from Matterson Drive, 10 m (33 ft) from Marine Drive, 6 m (20 ft) from other lot lines; maximum 77 m² (825 ft²) per dwelling unit; Lot 16 Marine Drive, proposed Lot B (townhome site): maximum 28 units (20 units per hectare); principal building setbacks 15 m (49 ft) from external lot lines; 1910 Bay Street (Lot 2, Plan VIP14846): maximum 16 dwelling units; accessory buildings up to 60 m² per dwelling unit to a combined total of 960 m²; one Home Occupation per dwelling unit
- **Minimum lot area:** 1,000 m² (¼ acre)
- **Minimum lot width:** Frontage 18 m (60 ft)
- **Maximum lot coverage:** 50%
- **Maximum density:** Multiple Family Residential: base 65 units per hectare; 75 units/ha with at least 70% of required parking underground or concealed; 85 units/ha with at least 30% affordable housing units; 95 units/ha with both. Floor area ratio 1.5
- **Maximum height:** 11 m (36 ft)
- **Maximum height, accessory buildings:** 5.5 m (18 ft)
- **Front setback:** 6 m (20 ft)
- **Rear setback:** 6 m (20 ft)
- **Interior side setback:** 6 m (20 ft)
- **Street side setback:** 6 m (20 ft)
- **Accessory building setbacks:** front 7.5 m (25 ft), rear 1.5 m (5 ft), interior side 1.5 m (5 ft), exterior side 5 m (16.5 ft)
- **Other rules:** Accessory buildings: 70 m² combined total; Accessory buildings must be behind the front face of the principal building and at least 3 m (10 ft) from the principal building(s)

## Source

- [Zoning Bylaw No. 1160, 2013 (unofficial consolidation up to Bylaw 1412, 2026; updated October 2026), s. R-3](https://ucluelet.civicweb.net/document/72466#page=90) (read 2026-11-08)

Rules in the bylaw's general sections (parking, fences, suites, home businesses) also apply. All zones in Ucluelet: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ucluelet/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/ucluelet/zoning/r-3/_