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Cortes Island Zoning Bylaw, 2025 (No. 598)
The Strathcona Regional District's zoning bylaw, which applies in Strathcona, Electoral Area B. Our summary of its 2 Residential One and Rural One zones, read from the consolidation to 2025-11-19 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R-1 Residential One | Under 1 ha, two homes: a house with a secondary suite or an accessory dwelling unit, or a duplex; 1 to 2 ha, three: a house, suite and accessory dwelling unit, or a duplex and an accessory dwelling unit; 2 to 3 ha, four; 3 ha or more, five (s. 19.1) | 1 ha (s. 19.3); smaller lots by averaging (s. 13) | 20% on a lot of 1 ha or less, 10% on a bigger lot (s. 19.3) | 10 m (s. 16.2) |
| RU-1 Rural One | Under 1 ha, two homes: a house with a secondary suite or an accessory dwelling unit, or a duplex; 1 to 8 ha, three: a house, suite and accessory dwelling unit, or a duplex and an accessory dwelling unit; 8 to 12 ha, four; 12 to 16 ha, five; 16 ha or more, six (s. 21.1) | 4 ha (s. 21.3); smaller lots by averaging (s. 13) | 5% (s. 21.3) | 10 m (s. 16.2) |
"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 the SRD's planning department before you buy or build.
Source: Cortes Island Zoning Bylaw, 2025 (No. 598) (summarised in our words); zone map: Open Government Licence – Canada.