District of Metchosin Zoning Bylaw
15 zone definitions. 10 with development rules (height, FAR, setbacks).
District of Metchosin has 15 zone definitions in its zoning bylaw, spanning 6 commercial, 5 rural, 3 residential zones. Maximum building heights range from 10 m to 12 m. Minimum lot sizes start at 1,800 m². To check how these zones apply to a specific property in Metchosin, use the interactive map tool or order a site intelligence report for a full analysis including terrain, water, and environmental data.
| Zone Code | Zone Name | Category | Max Height | FAR | Front Setback | Rear Setback | Side Setback | Min Lot Size | Secondary Suite | Bylaw |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AR1 | Amenity Residential 1 | residential | 10.5m | -- | 7.5m | 10.0m | 3.0m | -- | -- | AR1 Bylaw |
| C1 | Commercial 1 | commercial | 10.5m | -- | 7.5m | 7.5m | 3.0m | 1,800 m² | -- | C1 Bylaw |
| C2 | Commercial 2 | commercial | 10.5m | -- | 7.5m | 7.5m | 3.0m | 1,800 m² | -- | C2 Bylaw |
| CR1 | Commercial Recreation 1 | commercial | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 2.0 ha | -- | CR1 Bylaw |
| CR2 | Commercial Recreation 2 | commercial | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 4.0 ha | -- | CR2 Bylaw |
| CR3 | Commercial Recreation 3 | commercial | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 2.0 ha | -- | CR3 Bylaw |
| CR4 | Commercial Recreation 4 | commercial | 10.5m | -- | 7.5m | 10.0m | 6.0m | -- | -- | CR4 Bylaw |
| M1 | Industrial 1 | industrial | 10.5m | -- | 7.5m | 10.0m | 3.0m | -- | -- | M1 Bylaw |
| RR1 | Rural Residential 1 | residential | 10.5m | -- | 7.5m | 10.0m | 3.0m | -- | -- | RR1 Bylaw |
| RR2 | Rural Residential 2 | residential | 10.5m | -- | 7.5m | 10.0m | 3.0m | -- | -- | RR2 Bylaw |
| RR3 | Rural Residential 3 | rural | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 8,000 m² | -- | RR3 Bylaw |
| RR4 | Rural Residential 4 | rural | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 8,000 m² | -- | RR4 Bylaw |
| RU | Rural | rural | 12.0m | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | RU Bylaw |
| UP1 | Upland 1 | rural | 12.0m | -- | 7.5m | 10.0m | 3.0m | 4.0 ha | -- | UP1 Bylaw |
| UP2 | Upland 2 | rural | 12.0m | -- | 7.5m | 10.0m | 3.0m | 4.0 ha | -- | UP2 Bylaw |
Zoning data extracted from official District of Metchosin bylaw documents. Development rules may not reflect the most recent amendments. Always verify with District of Metchosin before making land use or building decisions.