District of Tofino Zoning Bylaw
15 zone definitions. 15 with development rules (height, FAR, setbacks).
District of Tofino has 15 zone definitions in its zoning bylaw, spanning 9 residential, 4 agricultural, 2 commercial zones. Maximum building heights range from 10 m to 12 m. Minimum lot sizes start at 668 m². To check how these zones apply to a specific property in Tofino, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A1 | Small Holdings District | agricultural | 10.4m | -- | 7.5m | 9.0m | 4.5m | -- | -- | A1 Bylaw |
| A2 | Rural District | agricultural | 10.4m | -- | 15.2m | 9.0m | 4.5m | -- | -- | A2 Bylaw |
| A3 | Forest Rural District | agricultural | 10.4m | -- | 7.5m | 9.0m | 4.5m | -- | -- | A3 Bylaw |
| A4 | Forest Reserve District | agricultural | 10.4m | -- | 15.2m | 9.0m | 4.5m | -- | -- | A4 Bylaw |
| C1 | Local Commercial District | commercial | 10.4m | -- | 6.0m | 6.0m | 1.5m | 668 m² | -- | C1 Bylaw |
| CG1 | Guest-House (Pension) Accommodation District | commercial | 10.4m | -- | 7.5m | -- | 1.5m | -- | -- | CG1 Bylaw |
| R1 | Single Family Residential District | residential | 10.4m | -- | 7.5m | 9.0m | 1.5m | 668 m² | -- | R1 Bylaw |
| R2 | Two Family Residential District | residential | 10.4m | -- | 7.5m | 9.0m | 1.5m | 668 m² | -- | R2 Bylaw |
| R4 | Mixed Use, Intermediate Density, Comprehensive Residential District | residential | 10.4m | -- | 7.5m | 9.0m | 1.5m | -- | -- | R4 Bylaw |
| RA1 | Acreage Residential District | residential | 10.4m | -- | 12.2m | 9.0m | 4.5m | -- | -- | RA1 Bylaw |
| RA2 | Acreage Residential District | residential | 10.4m | -- | 12.2m | 9.0m | 4.5m | -- | -- | RA2 Bylaw |
| RA3 | Acreage Residential District | residential | 10.4m | -- | 12.2m | 9.0m | 4.5m | -- | -- | RA3 Bylaw |
| RM2 | Medium Multiple Family Residential District | residential | 10.4m | -- | 7.5m | 10.6m | 3.0m | 1,336 m² | -- | RM2 Bylaw |
| RM3 | Multiple Family Residential District | residential | 12.2m | -- | 6.1m | 9.0m | 4.5m | 1,149 m² | -- | RM3 Bylaw |
| RMH | Mobile Home Park District | residential | 10.4m | -- | 3.0m | 2.25m | 3.0m | -- | -- | RMH Bylaw |
Zoning data extracted from official District of Tofino bylaw documents. Development rules may not reflect the most recent amendments. Always verify with District of Tofino before making land use or building decisions.