Property report
1234 Sample Rd, Campbell River
The short version LotSimple score 75 / 100
- A house on a lot of about 34,692 sq ft.
- Easiest addition: a suite in the house. The zone allows up to 2 units on paper.
- Nothing mapped in the way: no stream, floodplain, farmland or permit area on the lot.
Reading this report: highlighted the key figures checked and clear not confirmed check it before relying on it
Your lot today
A house on the lot, about 1,130 sq ft of footprint in total, going by the building outlines traced from aerial imagery. That tracing misses about one building in four, so trust the photo over the count.
The lot is about 34,692 sq ft, with about 190 ft of frontage on Sample Rd and about 190 ft deep.
The ground
We couldn't measure the slope: SRD doesn't publish contour data we can read. Look at it on site. On a sloped lot it changes the cost of anything new more than any rule in this report.
What you could do here
Easiest first. Each one is allowed by the zone; what decides it is this lot.
- A suite in the houseUsually the cheapest way to add a home: no new foundation. It counts as one of the 2 units the zone allows and needs a building permit.
Off the table
- A separate second houseThe zone allows a second detached home only on a larger lot with community water; this lot is about 34,690 sq ft.
- Splitting the lot in twoEach new lot would need 215,278 sq ft; this lot is about 34,690 sq ft, less than twice that.
Before you start
A few things the public record doesn't fully settle for this lot. Each one says what we found and who can give you a firm answer. Everything that came back clear is listed after them.
Only the old provincial floodplain map was checked, and it is patchy. Ask the Strathcona Regional District planning whether the lot is in a local floodplain or flood construction area. not confirmed
Province of BC map dataChecked and clear
- Stream or wetland on the lot. No stream or wetland is mapped on the lot.Province of BC map data
- Agricultural Land Reserve. Not in the Agricultural Land Reserve.Province of BC map data
- Provincial wildfire threat map. The Province's wildfire threat map rates this area as low.Province of BC map data
- Other permit areas. Checked and not on the lot: SRD wildfire plan - fire risk (CWPP).services1.arcgis.com · 1 map layer checked
- Registered wells. Well positions in the provincial register are approximate.BC GWELLS groundwater wells register
- Driveway permits. A new or changed driveway needs a permit from whoever runs the road.Road authority: outside a municipality every public road is a provincial highway run by the Ministry of Transportation and Transit (Transportation Act) · regional districts do not own roads
- Contaminated sites. No site on the provincial Site Registry within 1,640 ft (500 m) of the lot.Province of BC Site Registry
The rules for building here
The rules for zone CR-4, with the ones that can't apply to this lot left out. Feet first, rounded; the metric figure in brackets is the one the bylaw sets and the one to build to.
| Rule | Limit | What it means for your lot |
|---|---|---|
| Lot coverage | 20% up to 26,910 sq ft (2,500 m²); 15% above that | On this lot: about 5,200 sq ft of building footprint in total; the existing buildings use about 1,130 sq ft of it. Maximum lot coverage (all buildings and structures) is 20% of the lot area on lots up to 26,910 sq ft (2,500 m²), and 15% on larger lots.Bylaw 1404 s.4.6.7 (CR-4) |
| Building height | 33 ft (10.0 m) principal; 23 ft (7.0 m) accessory | Principal buildings up to 33 ft (10.0 m) in height; accessory buildings up to 23 ft (7.0 m).Bylaw 1404 s.4.5.2(a), s.4.5.1(b) |
| Front setback | 25 ft (7.5 m) | Buildings must be set back at least 25 ft (7.5 m) from the front lot line where it abuts a public road.Bylaw 1404 s.4.6.7 |
| Side setback | 11 ft (3.5 m), or 6 ft (1.75 m) if lot ≤102 ft (31 m) wide | Side yard setback is 11 ft (3.5 m), reducible to 6 ft (1.75 m) where the lot is 102 ft (31 m) or less in width at the front setback line.Bylaw 1404 s.4.6.7 |
| Rear setback | 25 ft (7.5 m) | Rear yard setback is 25 ft (7.5 m).Bylaw 1404 s.4.6.7 |
| Flanking setback (corner lot, side abutting a road) | 15 ft (4.5 m) if lot ≤102 ft (31 m) wide at front setback; 25 ft (7.5 m) if wider | Where a side lot line abuts a public road, the minimum setback is 15 ft (4.5 m) if the lot is 102 ft (31 m) or less in width at the front setback line, measured along that line. If the lot is wider than 102 ft (31 m) there, the flanking setback is the same as the front setback: 25 ft (7.5 m).Bylaw 1404 s.4.5.5(f) |
| Accessory buildings (sheds, workshops, garages) | 11 ft (3.5 m) from other structures; setbacks vary | Accessory buildings must be at least 11 ft (3.5 m) from other structures. Accessory building setbacks: front 25 ft (7.5 m), side 3 ft (1.0 m), rear 3 ft (1.0 m) (if 15 ft (4.5 m) or less in height) or 7 ft (2.0 m) (if taller than 15 ft (4.5 m)). Total floor area of accessory buildings is capped at 5% of the lot area or 2,153 sq ft (200 m²), whichever is greater. Where two single-family dwellings are permitted (lots over 1 hectare), they must be at least 49 ft (15 m) apart.Bylaw 1404 s.4.6.7, s.4.5.1(d) |
| Secondary suite | Must be within the principal dwelling | A secondary suite must be contained within the principal dwelling and cannot be stratified. No separate floor-area cap is stated in the zoning bylaw; BC Building Code suite rules apply.Bylaw 1404 Part 2 definitions |
| Parking | 2 spaces per dwelling unit; +1 per short-term rental | Two off-street parking spaces are required per dwelling unit and per duplex unit. Short-term rentals require one additional space. Parking spaces must be at least 20 ft (6.0 m) long by 9 ft (2.8 m) wide with 7 ft (2.1 m) clear height, and no space may take access directly from a street. No parking within 11 ft (3.5 m) of any property line.Bylaw 1404 Schedule 2 (item 35), s.4.5.10.1, s.2.1–2.4 |
| Setback from water | 25 ft (7.5 m) from a stream; floodplain distances apply to sea and watercourses | Where the Riparian Areas Protection Regulation applies, siting is per a qualified environmental professional's assessment, but never closer than 25 ft (7.5 m) to a stream. For non-RAR water features, the setback is also 25 ft (7.5 m). Setbacks from the natural boundary of the sea and watercourses are set by Floodplain Management Bylaw 2782 s.303; confirm the distance with SRD planning. not confirmedBylaw 1404 s.4.5.5(a) · Floodplain Bylaw 2782 s.303 (SRD text not read) |
| Principal uses | Residential, agriculture (on lots over 43,056 sq ft (4,000 m²)), public utility, park | Residential use, agriculture (on lots over 43,056 sq ft (4,000 m²)), public utility and park. Accessory uses include home occupation, bed and breakfast, and accessory buildings.Bylaw 1404 s.4.6.7 |
Living here
Fences, decks, sheds, trees, animals, rentals: the everyday rules, and whether each needs a permit.
| What | The rule | On your lot | Permit? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structures you can build without permits | |||
| Deck | No roof, max 600 mm above grade | A deck without a roof and sitting no more than 600 mm (about 2 feet) above grade does not need a building permit.Building Bylaw 158 s.8(d) | No |
| Fence | 7 ft (2.0 m) | Fences up to 7 ft (2.0 m) in height are allowed in any yard. No structure with a horizontal dimension over 24 in (0.6 m) may sit within the sight triangle at a corner.Zoning Bylaw 1404 s.4.5.2(b), s.4.5.5(e) | No |
| Retaining wall (not supporting a building) | Zoning height limits apply | Retaining walls that do not support a building or structure are exempt from building permits, but zoning height limits still apply.Building Bylaw 158 s.8(g) · Bylaw 1404 Part 4 | No |
| Small accessory building (shed, workshop) | Confirm threshold with building official | Small accessory buildings may be exempt under the BC Building Code, but the exact floor-area threshold the SRD building official applies is not stated in the bylaw. Ask building@srd.ca before assuming no permit is needed. not confirmedBuilding Bylaw 158 s.8(a) references BCBC · exact m² not stated | Confirm with building official |
| Outdoor living | |||
| Poultry | Up to 4 hens, no roosters | Up to 4 small fowl or poultry, including chickens and ducks, but no roosters. Animal shelters must be at least 250 ft (75 m) from any lake or stream.Bylaw 1404 s.4.3.3(a), s.4.5.5(b)(iii) | No |
| Pool or hot tub (private, family use) | Provincial and local rules apply | A private pool used by the occupants and guests of a house or duplex does not need a health authority permit. If the pool is rented to other users (e.g., advertised with a short-term rental), it becomes a commercial pool and needs an Island Health permit. Local building permits and zoning setbacks still apply. Confirm with SRD planning. not confirmedHealthLink BC File 27c · Building Bylaw 158 (local permit threshold not read) | Ask building@srd.ca for local requirements |
| Tree cutting | No general tree bylaw; provincial and DPA rules apply | Area D has no general tree-cutting bylaw. Cutting trees within a development permit area (environmentally sensitive areas, flood hazard) may require a development permit. Provincial Wildlife Act rules protect active nests (and some year-round); call the Conservation Officer Service at 1-877-952-7277 if a nest is present. Stay at least 10 ft (3 m) from power lines; call BC Hydro at 1-800-224-9376 for trees near lines. Confirm with SRD planning. not confirmedOCP Bylaw 276 s.29–30 · Wildlife Act s.34 · BC Hydro guidelines | Development permit if inside a DPA |
| Noise | Quiet hours: see details | Amplified sound (radios, TVs, stereos, musical instruments) is quiet from 11:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. Bells, horns, sirens and whistles: 9:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. Power saws, compressors, lawn mowers: 9:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. ATVs and off-road motor vehicles: 9:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. Construction and renovation (except Sundays and statutory holidays): 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Well drilling and public utilities: 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Agricultural equipment is exempt at all hours.Noise Bylaw 2382 Schedule A and B | No |
| Open burning | Check current bans and local rules | Campfires up to 50 cm in diameter for cooking or heat are allowed when not prohibited. All other open burning (including burn barrels) is banned as of 2 September 2026. BC Wildfire Service sets category 2 and 3 burning prohibitions by fire zone; local fire departments can be stricter. Check current status at bcwildfire.ca or with Oyster River Fire.Oyster River Fire · BC Wildfire Service Coastal Fire Centre | Follow bans and local rules |
| Business and income | |||
| Home occupation (office, crafts, lessons) | Limited floor area and uses | On lots up to 43,056 sq ft (4,000 m²), home occupations are limited to a short list (home crafts, music or dance lessons for up to 4 pupils, office use, small appliance repair) and may use up to 215 sq ft (20 m²) or 25% of the dwelling, whichever is less. One non-resident employee is allowed. Written approval from SRD is required; fee $200.Bylaw 1404 Part 2 definition, Home Occupation Part A · Planning Fees Bylaw 5 | SRD written approval, $200 |
| Bed and breakfast | Up to 2 guest bedrooms | Up to 2 guest bedrooms in residential and country residential zones (3 in rural zones). Rooms must be in a dwelling unit, not an accessory building. One additional parking space per guest room is required. Prior written approval from SRD and, where required, the health authority.Bylaw 1404 s.4.5.10 | SRD and health authority approval |
| Short-term rental | Provincial registry; one extra parking space | Short-term rentals (under 90 days, including bed and breakfasts) are allowed in all zones permitting residential use. One additional parking space is required. Area D is exempt from the provincial principal-residence requirement, but the provincial registry is mandatory. No SRD business licence is needed.Bylaw 1404 s.4.5.10.1 (via Bylaw 565) · srd.ca/stra | Provincial registry |
CR-4 is Country Residential Four. Minimum lot size for subdivision is 2 hectares (about 5 acres). The zone allows a house and a secondary suite on any lot, or a duplex. A detached accessory dwelling unit or a second house requires a larger lot and community water (see the dwelling section). Everything here was read in the bylaw or record itself, with the section given in grey under each rule, unless it's marked not confirmed or not checked. Confirm those with the Strathcona Regional District before relying on them.
How your score is worked out: 75 / 100 · Good room
The score measures how much the rules let you do on this lot and how clearly the records say so. It says nothing about what the property is worth or what to pay for it.
| Part | What we looked at | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Room | Dwelling units allowed as of right (a suite counts as one): 2 | 12 / 20 |
| Room | Footprint the zone allows in total, existing buildings included: about 5,199 sq ft (483 m²) | 8 / 10 |
| Room | Sheds, shops and garages combined: 2,153 sq ft (200 m²) | 10 / 10 |
| Room | No subdivision or detached-unit route as of right | 0 / 10 |
| Clear ground | Floodplain, streams, farmland, hazards and permit areas on the lot: none confirmed | 25 / 25 |
| Clarity | 25 of 30 rules in this report read in the record itself | 12 / 15 |
| Clarity | Bylaw current, every later amendment checked | 5 / 5 |
| Clarity | Open questions that change what you can build: 1 | 3 / 5 |
| Total | 75 / 100 |
This report is our own compilation of the records of record — if a record is wrong or out of date, this will be too — and our reading of them can contain mistakes. It reflects those records as they stood on 1 Oct 2026, and it's not legal, planning, survey or real estate advice. Confirm anything you'll spend money on with the Strathcona Regional District. If something here is wrong, tell us at hello@lotsimple.ca and we'll correct it free within 48 hours. Our total liability is limited to what you paid for this report.
About the measurements. Figures are given in feet and square feet, because that is how property is read here. The bylaw itself is written in metric, so the metric figure is printed beside every number and it is the one that governs — a setback of 4.0 m is not satisfied by 13 ft. Build to the metric figure.
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Positions carry the tolerance of the underlying records: generally within a few feet (a metre or two), and more in rural areas where the parcel fabric is older. Our drawings are not a survey. Coverage figures are measured from the same records and carry the same tolerance.
Where aerial imagery is included, it is for location and context only, and it is left out entirely where the available imagery covers the lot in too few pixels to show honestly. Capture dates are frequently not published, so it may not show what is currently built — and the building outlines on our lot plans are machine-traced from imagery (Microsoft open building data), which misses about one building in four. Neither is evidence of what stands on the ground today.
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Records read 1 Oct 2026. Not a survey. Research, not legal, planning or real estate advice; the adopted bylaw as interpreted by the Strathcona Regional District governs. Mapping and data by LotSimple. Made 1 Oct 2026 by the LotSimple team · SAMPLE REPORT.