ZONING

What is Zoning?
Zoning is the means by which the community, through District Council, regulates land use & densities for specific properties within the District.  

What are Zoning Bylaws?
Zoning Bylaws are used by the District to regulate the use of land. They state exactly what land uses are permitted in the community and provide information such as where buildings may be located, the types of uses and dwellings permitted, and standards for lot size, parking requirements and building height.

What are Zones?
Zone types determine the specific land-use, density, building specifications, and other related requirements attached to the properties within the "Zone". Common Zones found include: R1- Single-Family Residential, CS- Commercial Services, CD- Comprehensive Development, and I- Industrial.  The District of Ucluelet is divided into approximately 26 zones. Check out Ucluelet's Zoning Bylaw to review the various zones and permitted uses:

• Ucluelet Zoning Bylaw #800
• Ucluelet Zoning Map
• Development Permit Application - rezone, variance, development, subdivision.

What is Rezoning?
Rezoning is the process of altering the existing land use zone of a property in order to obtain different land use or density.

Rezoning Process:

1. Consult Planning Department
2. Complete Zoning Amendment Application, site profile, pay fees, and submit your plans
3. Assessment and evaluation of application by the District
4. Circulation of application to external agencies and nearby property owners
5. The District will write and present a report to council for the First and Second readings
6. Public Hearing with possible 3rd reading in council
7. Amending bylaw goes before council for Final Adoption

Application Types and Fees:

Zoning Bylaw Amendment:

• Properties under 2 Ha. in size: $600 + $300 Public Hearing Fee (PHF)
• Properties over 2 Ha. in size: $1000 + $200 per acre +$300 PHF 

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The Planning Department should be consulted throughout the Rezoning Process.

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