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Bowen Island Municipality Land Use Bylaw No. 57, 2002
The Bowen Island Municipality's zoning bylaw, which applies in Bowen Island. Our summary of its 2 Settlement Residential 2 and Rural Residential 1 zones, read from the consolidation to 2025-11-07 and checked 2026-10-13. Its other zones aren't summarised here.
The zones side by side
| Zone | Homes allowed | Smallest lot for a subdivision | Lot coverage | Height limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SR2 Settlement Residential 2 | One house and one suite, in the house or detached (ss. 4.5.1, 4.5.2, 3.57) | On community water, 0.2 ha with an average of 0.4 ha; without, 1 ha (s. 4.5.3) | 100 m² plus 10% of the lot, at most 500 m² (s. 4.5.2) | 9 m (s. 4.5.2) |
| RR1 Rural Residential 1 | One house and one suite, in the house or detached (ss. 4.1.1, 4.1.2, 3.57) | 4 ha without community water (s. 4.1.3) | 100 m² plus 3.5% of the lot, at most 1,500 m² (s. 4.1.2) | 9 m (s. 4.1.2) |
"Not set" means the zone itself sets no figure; general rules elsewhere in the bylaw may still apply. Each zone's page has its uses, setbacks and the general rules that apply to it.
Site-specific exceptions listed in the bylaw by legal description can add or change uses for one property, and development permit areas, the ALR and building rules apply on top. Confirm with Bowen Island Municipality's planning department before you buy or build.
Source: Bowen Island Municipality Land Use Bylaw No. 57, 2002 (summarised in our words); zone map: Open Government Licence – Islands Trust.