North Cowichan has changed its Zoning Bylaw to comply with the Provincial Legislation – Bill 44: Housing Statutes (Residential Development) Amendment Act, 2023. As of June 19, 2024, three to four dwelling units are permitted on most residential lots within the urban areas.
Use the following flow chart to see how your property is impacted, and refer to the interactive web map and how to guide to learn if your property is inside or outside the urban containment boundary.
Although most properties are still in the same zone as they were before this bylaw amendment, several new zones were created, and some zones were removed. The following table explains the zone changes that occurred: