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Thetis Associated Islands Land Use Bylaw, 2014 (Bylaw No. 94)
The Thetis Island Local Trust Committee's land use bylaw, which applies in Cowichan Valley, Electoral Area G. Our summary of its 2 residential one and residential two zones, read from the consolidation to 2024-07-02 and checked 2026-10-11. Its other zones aren't summarised here.
The zones side by side
| Zone | Homes allowed | Smallest lot for a subdivision | Lot coverage | Height limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R1 Residential One | One dwelling per lot (s. 5.1(2)); no guest cottage or secondary suite (our reading of s. 5.1(1) and the definition of dwelling in s. 1.1) | No lot in the zone may be subdivided (s. 5.1(7)) | 25% (s. 5.1(3)) | 9 m for a dwelling, 6 m for accessory buildings and structures (s. 5.1(5), (6)) |
| R2 Residential Two | One dwelling per lot (s. 5.2(2)); no guest cottage or secondary suite (our reading of s. 5.2(1) and the definition of dwelling in s. 1.1) | 1 ha, and 4 ha on average (s. 5.2(7), (8)); a lot of twice the average or more made by a subdivision is covenanted against further subdivision (s. 7.3) | 25% (s. 5.2(3)) | 9 m for a dwelling, 6 m for accessory buildings and structures (s. 5.2(5), (6)) |
"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 the Islands Trust's office for the island before you buy or build.
Source: Thetis Associated Islands Land Use Bylaw, 2014 (Bylaw No. 94) (summarised in our words); zone map: Open Government Licence – Islands Trust.