R12 Zoning in Nanaimo - Mobile Home Park Residential
R12: Mobile Home Park Residential is a residential zoning district in the City of Nanaimo. This zone provides for rental or strata title mobile home park parks at a low multi-family density as per “MOBILE HOME PARKS BYLAW 1984 NO.
On a typical R12-zoned lot you can expect a maximum height of 7 m and site coverage up to 40%. Exact figures vary with lot size, frontage, and form of development, so look up your specific address to confirm.
Maximum 20 mobile homes per gross hectare across the park.
Alongside housing, R12 also lists Park Model Trailer, Convenience Store (accessory), and daycare (accessory) among its permitted uses.
Intent of the R12 district
This zone provides for rental or strata title mobile home park parks at a low multi-family density as per “MOBILE HOME PARKS BYLAW 1984 NO. 2704”.
R12 at a glance
| Max height | 7 m |
|---|---|
| Site coverage | 40% |
| Zone category | Residential |
Density tiers in R12
| Tier | Min lot area | Max units | Base FSR | Bonus FSR | Max height |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile Home Park Residential | 10000 m² | - | - | - | 7 m |
Permitted uses in R12
- Mobile Home Park
- Park Model Trailer
- Single Residential Dwelling
- Convenience Store (accessory)
- Daycare (accessory)
- Home Based Business (accessory)
- Office (accessory)
- Park Model Trailer (accessory)
- Short-Term Rental (accessory)
- Storage Area (accessory)
R12 zoning FAQ
What is R12 zoning in Nanaimo?
R12 (Mobile Home Park Residential) is a residential zoning district in the City of Nanaimo. This zone provides for rental or strata title mobile home park parks at a low multi-family density as per “MOBILE HOME PARKS BYLAW 1984 NO.
What can you build on R12-zoned land in Nanaimo?
Permitted uses in R12 include Mobile Home Park, Park Model Trailer, Single Residential Dwelling, Convenience Store (accessory), Daycare (accessory), among others. Permitted uses are allowed outright; conditional uses may require Development Permit Board approval.
How tall can a building be in R12?
R12 permits a maximum building height of 7 m. Height can be affected by view corridors, setbacks, and the specific form of development.
How many units are allowed in R12 zoning?
R12 sets density as a rate rather than a fixed number of units per lot: maximum 20 mobile homes per gross hectare across the park. Look up your specific address for what that works out to on your lot.
Other residential zones in Nanaimo
- R1 - Single Dwelling Residential
- R1b - Single Dwelling Residential (subzone)
- R2 - Single Dwelling Residential - Small Lot
- R3 - Island Residential
- R4 - Two Unit Residential
- R5 - Three and Four Unit Residential
- R6 - Low Density Residential
- R7 - Row House Residential
Look up a specific address in Nanaimo
Source: official Nanaimo zoning bylaw (PDF) · updated October 2026