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Quadra Island Zoning Bylaw, 1990 (No. 1213)
The Strathcona Regional District's zoning bylaw, which applies in Strathcona, Electoral Area C. Our summary of its 3 Rural One and Three and Residential One zones, read from the consolidation to 2026-04-29 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RU-1 Rural One | A house and a secondary suite; on a lot of 4,000 m² or more, an accessory dwelling unit as well; on 4 ha or more, two houses with a suite each, and one more house with a suite for each further 4 ha, up to five houses (s. 11.2.2) | 4 ha (ss. 9.1.1, 11.2.3) | 15% (s. 11.2.5) | 10 m (s. 10.2.1(f)) |
| RU-3 Rural Three | A house and a secondary suite; or a house, suite and accessory dwelling unit on a lot of 4,000 m² or more on community sewer, or 1 ha or more without (s. 11.3A.2) | 100 ha; a subdivision for a relative only from a lot of 200 ha or more (ss. 9.1.1, 11.3A.3) | 1% (s. 11.3A.5) | 10 m (s. 10.2.1(f)) |
| R-1 Residential One | A house and a secondary suite; or a house, suite and accessory dwelling unit on a lot of 4,000 m² or more on community sewer, or 1 ha or more without (s. 11.4.1(i))Exceptions (1)
Listed in ss. 11.4.5, 11.4.6 of the bylaw. | 4,000 m² (ss. 9.1.1, 11.4.2) | 35% (s. 11.4.4) | 10 m (s. 10.2.1(f)) |
"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 SRD's planning department before you buy or build.
Source: Quadra Island Zoning Bylaw, 1990 (No. 1213) (summarised in our words); zone map: Open Government Licence – Canada.