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Central Saanich
Zoning Bylaw
No. 2270, 2026
Contents
Part 1 - General Administration
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1.1 Application
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1.2 Establishment and Extent of Zones
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1.3 Application Of Other Statutes
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1.4 Information Notes
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1.5 Divisions
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1.6 Abbreviations of Words and Phrases
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1.7 Terms Used
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1.8 Severability
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Part 2 - Enforcement and Prohibited Uses
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2.1 Violations
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2.2 Penalty
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2.3 Inspection
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2.4 Direct Enforcement
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2.5 Prohibited Uses
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Part 3 - Interpretations
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3.1 General Interpretations
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3.2 Definitions
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Part 4 - General Regulations
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4.1 Accessory Buildings
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4.2 Floodplain Regulations
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4.3 Landscape Design
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4.4 Outdoor Storage
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4.5 Secondary Dwelling Units
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4.6 Setbacks
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4.7 Shipping Containers
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4.8 Sight Triangles and Siting Provisions from Provincial Highways
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4.9 Temporary Use of a Dwelling Unit During Construction
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4.10 Uses Permitted in All Zones
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Part 5 - Use Specific Regulations
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5.1 Bed and Breakfast
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5.2 Composting and Food Waste Collection and Storage
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5.3 Marina Use
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5.4 Home Occupations
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Part 6 - Zoning Regulations
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6.1 Alphabetical Listing of Zone Regulations
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6.2 Agriculture: A
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6.3 Fairground Agriculture: A-F
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6.4 Historical Artifacts Agriculture: A-H
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6.5 TIKEL (Maber Flats) Wetlands Agriculture: A-M
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6.6 Commercial Village: C-V
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6.7 Neighbourhood Commercial: C-N
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6.8 Intensive Commercial: C-I
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6.9 Service Commercial: C-S
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6.10 Tourist Commercial: C-T
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6.11 Marina Commercial: C-M
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6.12 Brentwood Lodge Marina Commercial: C-BL
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6.13 Tourist Display Garden: C-G
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6.14 Comprehensive Development Zone 1: CD-BSC
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(Brentwood Bay Shopping Centre)
6.15 Comprehensive Development Zone 2: CD-G (The Generation)
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6.16 Comprehensive Development Zone 3: CD-ML (Marigold Lands)
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6.17 Light Industrial: I-L
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6.18 Extraction Industrial: I-E
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6.19 General Institutional: IN-G
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6.20 Parks and Open Space: IN-P
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6.21 Public Utility: P-U (IN-U)
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6.22 Residential Corridor: R-C
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6.23 Residential Neighbourhood: R-N
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6.24 Residential Neighbourhood (Small Lot): R-NS
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6.25 Residential - Townhome (R-T)
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6.26 Residential - Townhome and Apartment (R-TA)
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6.27 Residential - Apartment: R-A
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6.28 Rural - Agriculture: RU-A
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6.29 Rural - Forest: RU-F
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6.30 Rural - Forest (Wallace): RU-FW
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6.31 Rural - Shoreline: RU-S
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6.32 Water Area: W
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6.33 Water Area (Boat House Zone): W-BH
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6.34 Water Area: W-M
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6.35 Water Area: W-MB
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Part 7 - Off-Street Parking, Loading and Screening Regulations
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7.1 Provision of Off-Street Parking
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7.2 Off-Street Parking for New and Existing Buildings,
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Structures and Uses
7.3 Use of Parking Facilities
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7.4 Development and Maintenance Standards for Off-Street Parking
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7.5 Required Off-Street Parking
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7.6 Provision of Bicycle Parking
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7.7 Provision of Off-Street Loading Facilities
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7.8 Off-Street Loading for New and Existing Buildings,
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Structures and Uses
7.9 Development and Maintenance Standards for Off-Street Loading
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7.10 Required Off-Street Loading
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7.11 Requirements for Screening
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Part 8 - Schedules
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Part 1 - General Administration
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Part 1
General
Administration
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Part 1 - General Administration
Part 1 - General Administration
1.1 Application
1. This Bylaw applies to the entire geographical area of the Municipality and to all land including
the surface of water, airspace, Buildings and Structures in that area, but does not include
First Nations Lands as identified on Schedule 1, Zoning Map.
2. Nothing contained in this Bylaw shall relieve any person from the responsibility to seek out
and comply with other legislation applicable to their undertaking.
1.2 Establishment and Extent of Zones
1. For the purposes of this Bylaw, the area within the boundary of the Municipality is hereby
divided into the zones depicted on Schedule 1 (Zoning Map) attached to and forming part of
this Bylaw.
2. The extent of each zone is shown on Schedule 1 (Zoning Map).
3. When a zone boundary is shown on Schedule 1 (Zoning Map) as following a Highway or a
Watercourse, the centre line of such Highway or Watercourse shall be the zone boundary.
4. Where a zone boundary shown on Schedule 1 (Zoning Map) does not follow a legally defined
line and where distances are not specifically indicated, the location of the boundary shall be
determined by scaling from Schedule 1 (Zoning Map).
1.3 Application Of Other Statutes
1. Definitions in the Local Government Act, Land Title Act, and the Interpretation Act are also
applicable in the interpretation of this Bylaw.
1.4 Information Notes
1. Where a paragraph, sentence, or graphic in this Bylaw is written in italics and is preceded
by the words "Information Notes", the contents of the paragraph, sentence, or graphic are
provided only to assist in the understanding of the Bylaw and do not form a part of it.
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1.5 Divisions
1. The divisions of this Bylaw are referred to in accordance with the "Interpretation Act" as
follows:
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Part 1.2 Section 1.2.3 Subsection 1.2.3(4) Paragraph 1.2.3(4)(a) Subparagraph 1.2.3(4)(a)
(i) Clause
1.6 Abbreviations of Words and Phrases
1. The abbreviations of words and phrases in this Bylaw shall mean:
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m metre(s)
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mm millimetre(s)
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m² square metres
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ha hectare
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max maximum
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min minimum
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n/a not applicable
1.7 Terms Used In this Bylaw:
1. Unless the context specifies otherwise, reference to the singular includes a reference to the
plural, and vice versa.
2. Unless the context specifies otherwise, references to a gender or gender-specific pronoun
shall include all genders or gender-neutral pronouns.
3. Headings have been inserted for ease of reference only and do not form part of this Bylaw.
4. If a word or expression is defined in this Bylaw, other parts of speech and grammatical forms
of the same word or expression have corresponding meanings.
5. Reference to any enactment includes any regulations, orders or directives made under the
authority of that enactment; and to that enactment as consolidated, revised, amended, re-
enacted or replaced, unless otherwise expressly provided.
6. Where the word "including" is followed by a list, the contents of the list are not intended to
circumscribe the generality of the expression preceding the word "including".
7. Unless the context specifies otherwise, references to "Building" shall include other
Structures intended for the same, or similar land use category.
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1.8 Severability
1. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this Bylaw is for any reason held to
be invalid by the decision of any court, it shall be severed from this Bylaw without affecting
the validity of the remaining portions of this Bylaw.
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Part 2
Enforcement and
Prohibited Uses
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Part 2 - Enforcement and
Prohibited Uses
2.1 Violations
1. Every person who violates any of the provisions of this Bylaw, or who suffers or permits any
act or thing to be done in contravention of this Bylaw, or who neglects to do or refrains from
doing any act or thing, which is required by any of the provisions of this Bylaw, commits an
offence.
2.2 Penalty
1. Every person who commits an offence under this Bylaw shall, upon conviction, be liable for
a fine as set out in the Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw and the Municipal Ticket Information
Bylaw and the costs of prosecution.
2.3 Inspection
1. In accordance with the Community Charter, the Bylaw Enforcement Officer, Building
Inspector, Municipal Engineer, Approving Officer and the Director of Planning and Building
Services are hereby authorized to enter, at all reasonable times, upon any property subject to
this Bylaw to ascertain whether this Bylaw is being observed, provided that reasonable steps
have been taken to advise the owner or occupier before entering the property.
2.4 Direct Enforcement
1. Whenever a person is directed by this Bylaw to carry out a matter or thing, on default by that
person, the matter or thing must be done at the expense of the person in default, and the
Municipality may recover the expense, with interest at the same rate as is used for default
taxes, in the same manner as municipal taxes.
2. Before acting on default of the person, the Municipality shall give 30 days' written notice to
the person, by double registered mail, of intent to enforce under this section, and invite the
person to attend before Council.
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2.5 Prohibited Uses
1. Drive-Through Services are prohibited in all zones.
2. Cannabis Retail is prohibited in all zones unless specifically authorized, in accordance with
the Official Community Plan.
3. The siting, erection or moving of a Mobile Home in the District is prohibited except for use as
a dwelling unit in Agricultural zones..
4. No Lot shall be used for the Storage of Vehicles or as an Automobile Wrecking or Salvage
Yard, unless explicitly permitted in the Bylaw.
5. No Lot shall have constructed or placed upon it more Buildings or Structures of any kind
than are specified in this Bylaw for the zone in which it is located.
6. No Building or Structure shall be constructed, reconstructed, placed, erected, altered,
moved or extended so as to contravene the requirements of this Bylaw.
7. No land including the surface of water, airspace, Building or Structure shall be used for any
use unless the Off-Street Parking and off-street loading requirements for that use have
been provided in accordance with this Bylaw.
8. No land including the surface of water, airspace, Building or Structure shall be used for any
use unless the screening requirements for that use set out in Part 6 have been complied
with and the Fencing or Landscaping is being maintained so as to provide an effective visual
screen.
9. No Accessory Building may be used or constructed so as to be capable of being used for
human habitation, and without limiting the generality of that restriction no Accessory
Building may contain sleeping accommodation, be equipped or constructed so as to be
capable of being equipped for household activities related to the storage, preparation and
consumption of food, or be equipped or constructed so as to be capable of being equipped
with a bathtub or shower, except where a Residential - Cottage or Residential -Carriage
House is permitted in the Bylaw and they are constructed in accordance with this Bylaw, the
BC Building Code and any other applicable District regulations.
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Part 3
Interpretations
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Part 3 - Interpretations
3.1 General Interpretations
1. Land including the surface of water, airspace, Buildings and Structures in any zone shall be
used only for the uses specifically permitted in the applicable zoning provisions of this Bylaw.
2. Where a particular land use is expressly permitted in a zone or zones, such land use is
prohibited in all other zones.
3. Where minimum distances are specified in this Part in respect of front, rear and side yards,
Buildings and Structures must be sited at least that distance from the front, rear and Side
Lot Lines respectively.
4. Where maximum Heights of Buildings and Structures are specified for a zone in this Bylaw,
no Building or Structures in that zone may exceed that Height.
5. Where maximum Lot Coverage of Buildings and Structures is specified for a zone in this
Bylaw, all Buildings and Structures on a Lot in the zone may not cover a greater proportion of
the area of the Lot than the proportion specified.
6. Where minimum Lot Area and Frontages are specified for a zone in this Bylaw, land in the
zone shall not be subdivided so as to create a Lot having a lesser area or Frontage than that
specified, and where a minimum average Lot Area is specified land shall not be subdivided
such that the Lots in the Subdivision have an average area less than that specified.
7. Where a maximum Floor Area - Ratio (FAR) is specified for a zone in this Bylaw, the gross
floor area of all Buildings and Structures on a Lot in the zone shall not exceed the product of
the specified Floor Area Ratio and the area of the Lot.
8. Unless a Building or Structure is attached to a Principal Building by a completely enclosed
Structure having walls, roof and floor, it is for the purpose of this Bylaw deemed not to be
part of the Principal Building but is deemed to be an Accessory Building or Structure.
Non-Agricultural Zones
9. In non-Agricultural zones, Buildings and Structures, Accessory to a permitted Building or
Structure, and uses Accessory to a permitted use of a Lot, are permitted, unless otherwise
specified, provided that:
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The Principal Use is being performed on the Lot;
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a Building for the purpose of the Principal Use has been constructed on the Lot; or
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a Building for the purpose of the Principal Use is in the process of being constructed on
the Lot.
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10. In non-Agricultural zones, and with the exception of areas for display, loading, parking
and Outdoor Storage uses, all operations and processes associated with a permitted use
shall occur within a Building or Structure designed and intended for such use, unless the
permitted use is otherwise defined to principally occur outdoors. This does not prohibit the
outdoor use of land for uses Accessory to the Principal Use.
Agricultural Zones
11. In Agricultural zones, Accessory Buildings for the purpose of Agriculture shall be permitted
on the Lot prior to the performance of the Principal Use and prior to the construction of a
Building for the purpose of the Principal Use.
Development of Land and Non-Conforming Lots
12. No land shall be subdivided or developed, except in compliance with the provisions of this
Bylaw. Where a Lot that is zoned under this Bylaw to permit residential or agricultural uses
existed prior to June 28, 1999 (the enactment of Bylaw 1309) and the Lot does not conform
to the area or Frontage provisions of this Bylaw, such Lot may be developed in accordance
with the following regulations: all existing Lots equal to or greater than 1560 m² (16,800 sq.
ft.) in area may be developed either in accordance with the provisions of the Zone in which it
is located, or in accordance with the provisions and requirements of the RE-4 zone, except
that the Lot may not be further subdivided according to the provisions and requirements of
the RE-4 zone.
3.2 Definitions
"Access" The means by which pedestrians, vehicles, or services enter or exit a Lot, building, or
structure from a highway. Access may include driveways, pathways, and designated entry points.
"Accessory" means a use, building or structure, which is customarily incidental, subordinate, and
exclusively devoted to the principal use, building or structure on the same Lot.
"Acoustic Screening" means a barrier to restrict or absorb noise transmission from a noise source to
a receiver of the noise to result in a lower sound.
"Agricultural Land Commission (ALC)" means the provincial agency established under the
Agricultural Land Commission Act that is responsible for administering the Agricultural Land Reserve
and regulating land use within the Reserve in accordance with provincial legislation.
"Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR)" means lands designated under the Agricultural Land Commission
Act for the preservation and protection of agricultural land, in which agriculture is recognized as the
priority use and non-farm uses are regulated by the Agricultural Land Commission.
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"Agriculture" means use of land for the production of crops, livestock, poultry or other farm
products. Parcels within the ALR shall be inclusive of any farm use as identified by the ALC. Includes
storage and repair of farm machinery and implements used on the individual farm on which the
storage and repair is taking place.
"Agricultural Equipment" means equipment used exclusively in the conduct of an agricultural use
but does not include a vehicle used primarily for the transportation of persons on a highway.
"Agricultural Processing Centre" means the use of land for the cleaning, sorting, and packaging
of agricultural products in accordance with the Agricultural Land Commission Act, policies, and
legislation. This use does not include abattoir or butchering facilities.
"Agricultural Retail Stand" means a structure or area used for the retail sale of agricultural products
in accordance with the Agricultural Land Commission Act, policies, and legislation.
"Agri-Tourism" means the accessory use of land that provides visitors with experiences that are
related to agriculture or rural life to promote agricultural operations and local farm products to
the travelling public. It includes educational exhibits and programmes and private or public special
occasion events. On lands zoned agriculture, it includes any agri-tourism activity defined under the
Agricultural Land Commission Act and related regulation or policy. "
"Alcoholic Beverage Manufacturing" means a use involving the production of alcoholic beverages
such as beer, wine, cider, or spirits, including breweries, distilleries, and wineries, in compliance with
applicable provincial liquor regulations and the Agricultural Land Commission. This use may include
accessory activities such as the retail sale and on-site consumption of products manufactured on
the premises.
"Approving Officer" A person appointed under the Land Title Act or the Local Government Act who is
authorized to review, assess, and approve subdivisions and other land development applications to
ensure compliance with applicable provincial legislation, municipal bylaws, and planning policies.
"Aquaculture" means the cultivation, rearing, or harvesting of aquatic plants and animals, such as
fish, shellfish, or aquatic vegetation, within land-based systems in accordance with the Agricultural
Land Commission Act, policies, and legislation.
"Arts and Culture" means the use of land, buildings, or structures for community, cultural, or
entertainment purposes, including but not limited to community halls, multi-purpose gathering
spaces, conference and event facilities, social and private clubs, libraries, museums, cultural exhibits,
art galleries, cinemas, theatres, and concert venues.
"Assembly Use" means a use providing for the assembly of persons for religious, charitable,
philanthropic, cultural, and educational purposes; includes auditoriums, conference facilities, youth
centres, social halls, community centres and churches.
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"Audio/Visual Production Facility" means the use of a building or buildings to produce sound and
visual recordings, and includes studios for animation, film, sound, special effects, television, video
and related activities.
"Automobile Service Station" means a use of land or buildings for the retail sale of motor fuels and
lubricants, bulk loading and storage of combustible liquids, minor servicing and mechanical repairs
of motor vehicles, and the sale of related automotive accessories. This use does not include motor
vehicle body work, painting, structural repairs, the repair of industrial or heavy-duty vehicles.
"Automobile Wrecking" means the use of land or buildings for storing, disassembling and sale of
automobiles and automobile parts.
"Balcony" means a platform providing useable outdoor space that projects from a building or is
recessed into a building and is only accessed from within the building. It may be covered by a roof or
floor above; and is not enclosed, except for a required guard, a retractable awning system to provide
weather protection, or where it is recessed between adjacent walls.
"Basement" means any part of a building between two floor levels that is partially or completely
below grade and has a finished ceiling that is no more than 1.2m above average natural grade. The
basement is not to extend beyond the footprint of the first floor of the building and is limited to one
storey.
Figure 1 - Basement
"Bed and Breakfast" means the commercial use of a Residential - Single Detached building for the
overnight accommodation of travellers and the serving of a breakfast meal only by an occupant of
the dwelling unit in the principal dwelling. Please refer to Part 5.1 for use specific regulations.
"Boat Building and Repair" means the use of land, buildings, or structures for the construction,
maintenance, servicing, or repair of boats and other watercraft. This use does not include the
dismantling, wrecking, or recycling of boats or marine equipment for salvage purposes.
"Boat Hoists and Launching Ramps" Structures or facilities designed to facilitate the launching or
hauling of boats or watercraft.
"Boat House" A structure or building located on or adjacent to a body of water, primarily used for the
storage of boats, watercraft, and related equipment.
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"Breezeway" means a roofed corridor, passageway, carport or other structure, with open sides,
or sides that are partially enclosed, designed to serve as a passage or connection between two
buildings or groups of rooms.
"Building" means a structure located on the ground, which is designed, erected or capable of
providing support, enclosure or protection for persons, animals or property.
"Building Inspector" means the person appointed as such from time to time by the Council and
includes any person designated by the Inspector to act on his behalf.
"Cannabis Production - Agriculture" means a federally licenced facility, permitted as Agricultural
use, located in the Agricultural Land Reserve, used solely for the purpose of growing, cultivation,
drying, testing, packaging, storage, or distribution of cannabis or any products containing or derived
from cannabis. Cannabis production not deemed a farm use by the Agricultural Land Commission is
prohibited.
"Cannabis Production - Industrial" means a federally licenced facility, used solely for the purpose of
growing, cultivation, drying, testing, packaging, storage or distribution of cannabis or any products
containing or derived from cannabis.
"Cannabis Retail" means the use of land or buildings providing for the sale of cannabis or any
products containing or derived from Cannabis and is not included in any other type of commercial or
retail use permitted in the Land Use Bylaw.
"Caretaker's Dwelling" means residential accommodation for an employee providing on-site
services.
"Carport" means an open-sided structure used or intended to be used for the storage of vehicles
and attached to a building and enclosed on no more than two sides, or as a standalone roof structure
on post and beams open on a minimum of three sides.
"Car Wash" means the use of a structure or area providing for the cleaning of motor vehicles.
"Cemetery" means land that is set apart or used as a place of interment.
"Child Care Facility" means a facility licensed and used as such under the Community Care and
Assisted Living Act.
"Civic Use" means a use for services run by a government or public agency. Includes offices, public
schools and colleges, community centres, libraries, museums, fire halls, police stations, municipal
facilities and service yards, and courts of law.
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"Class A Bio Solids" means Bio Solids that meet the requirements of the Organic Material Recycling
Regulation.
"Cold Storage Facility" means the use of a building or space specifically designed for the storage of
goods that require refrigeration.
"Combustible Liquid" means any liquid having a flash point at or above 37.8 degrees Celsius (100 F)
and below 93.3 degrees Celsius (200 F).
"Commercial Display Lot" means the use of land, with or without buildings, for the outdoor display,
sale, lease, or rental of motor vehicles, recreational vehicles, boats, trailers, heavy equipment, farm
machinery and equipment, modular homes, or similar large items. This use may include accessory
offices, storage buildings, or repair facilities directly related to the display lot, but does not include
vehicle dismantling, salvage operations, or long-term storage as a principal use.
"Commercial Vehicle" means a vehicle upon which is displayed or required to be displayed a
commercial number plate issued pursuant to the Commercial Transport Act and, except in the case of
a farm vehicle as defined in the Commercial Transport Regulations, a license plate issued pursuant to
the Local Government Act.
"Commissary Kitchen" means a facility used for the small-scale preparation, storage, and packaging
of food and beverages for off-site consumption or distribution. A commissary kitchen does not
include on-site dining or full-scale food manufacturing.
"Community Care Facility" means a care facility licensed pursuant to the Community Care and
Assisted Living Act.
"Community Garden" means a piece of land gardened or cultivated by a group of people individually
or collectively.
"Composting" means the controlled biological oxidation and decomposition of organic matter to a
state in which it is potentially beneficial to plant growth when used as a soil conditioner.
"Composting - Residential" means the composting of food waste or yard waste generated by the
residents of a residential dwelling unit, the annual production of which does not exceed 20 cubic
metres.
"Composting - Agricultural" means the production and storage of compost from agricultural
wastes produced on the farm for farm purposes in accordance with the Agricultural Waste Control
Regulation B.C. Reg. 131/92 or the production and storage of Class A compost in compliance with the
Organic Matter Recycling Regulation B.C. Reg.18/2002.
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"Controlled Environment Structure" means a structure that provides a controlled environment
intended to intensify crop production, including:
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a vertical farming system;
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a rotating tray system; or
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any other structure that minimizes the use of land, controls the use of light, air, water or
nutrients or relies in whole or in part on automation.
"Convenience Store" means a retail store providing for the sale of items regularly used by
households, including food, beverages, books, magazines and household accessories
"Cooking Facility" means an area or room equipped or constructed so as to be capable of being
equipped as a kitchen for the storage and preparation of food within a Dwelling Unit, containing
equipment, devices and appliances or facilities for their installation including a kitchen sink, gas or
electric range or stove, cabinetry for the storage of food or any other such cooking facility or any
combination of such cooking facilities, and includes the arrangement of electrical wiring which
provides the energy source and plumbing being used or intended to be used to service such facilities.
"Corner Lot" means a lot abutting two or more highways at their intersection or two parts of the
same highway, such highways or parts of the same highway forming an interior angle of less than
135º.
Figure 2 - Setbacks - Corner Lot
"Council" means the Council of the Corporation of the District of Central Saanich.
"Crawl Space" means an area within the outer perimeter of a building, located at or below finished
grade, with a ceiling height measured from the surface of the floor to the underside of the structural
floor above, of less than 1.5m.
"Density" means a measure of the intensity of development of the lot and can be measured by
number of units on a lot or floor area ratio.
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"Display Garden" means a garden, greenhouse or other place in which flowers, herbs, shrubs or
trees, flora and fauna are cultivated or grown for public display, exhibition or admission, and may
also include a cultural, artistic or aesthetic display or production, to which a fee or price is charged,
demanded or accepted and the sale of souvenirs and other related articles in conjunction with the
public display.
"Dock" means private or public structures, including wharves, piers, walkways, or floats, that provide
access to navigable water for the purpose of the mooring, launching, or boarding boats and other
watercraft for private, non-commercial use. This does not include commercial moorage facilities or
marinas.
"Drive-Through Service" means the use of premises where customers order and receive services,
food, beverages or other goods in their motor vehicles via one or more designated drive-through
lanes, including but not limited to drug store or pharmaceutical goods, premises licenced under the
Liquor Control and Licensing Act, banking services, and drive-through Restaurants, but does not
include uses which involve the fuelling, service, repair or washing of vehicles.
"Dwelling Unit" means one or more habitable rooms having collectively its own entrance from the
exterior that is:
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used or intended to be used for the residential accommodation of not more than one family,
having provision for living, sleeping and sanitary facilities and containing not more than one
cooking facility;
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arranged such that all areas of the dwelling unit are accessible from a single exterior entrance;
and
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not a recreational vehicle, tent, yurt, or other similar structure.
"Education Services" means development used for training, instruction, education, and/or
certification in a specific trade, skill, or service. This includes schools, administration offices, gyms,
maintenance/storage facilities, outdoor recreation, and related accessory buildings. This use includes
but is not limited to commercial schools, private schools, public schools, community colleges,
universities, technical schools, and vocational schools.
"Electric Vehicle (EV)" means an automotive vehicle that uses electricity for propulsion, and that
can use an external source of electricity to charge the vehicle's batteries.
"Electric Vehicle Energy Management System (EVEMS)" means a system used to control EVSE
loads through the process of connecting, disconnecting, increasing, or reducing electric power
to the loads, and consisting of any of the following: a monitor(s), communications equipment, a
controller(s), a timer(s), and other applicable device(s).
"Electrical Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE)" means a complete assembly consisting of
conductors, connectors, devices, apparatus, and fittings installed specifically for the purpose of
power transfer and information exchange between a branch electric circuit and an EV.
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"Emergency Shelter" means a use staffed and supervised by a public authority or non-profit agency
for the purpose of providing temporary sleeping accommodation for people in need of emergency
shelter on a short-term basis (to a maximum of 30 days).
"Energized" means electrically connected to, or is, a source of voltage.
"Equestrian or Riding Stable" means the use of premises for the keeping, breeding, raising, training,
boarding and riding of horses.
"Fairground Agriculture" means the use of land and buildings for community events and activities
that support agriculture, rural life, and local culture. This may include:
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Agricultural events like fairs (including games, rides and commercial exhibits), livestock and
pet shows and training, farm equipment displays, farm product and equipment sales, and 4H
events.
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Community events and assemblies like dances, weddings, political rallies, banquets, church
services, sports events, trade shows, educational workshops, and meetings.
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Recreational and cultural activities such as car shows, country fairs, craft fairs, cycling events,
and heritage celebrations.
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Limited temporary uses, such as short-term trailer parking maximum one week per year or
weekend markets.
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Country fairs other than the Saanich fair which may not include a midway or outdoor
commercial exhibits.
"Family" means one person or two or more persons related by blood, marriage, common-law
relation, adoption or foster care, or up to six unrelated persons, jointly occupying a dwelling unit.
"Farm Camping" means the use of a portion of a lot on which an agriculture use is being conducted,
for the temporary accommodation of the travelling public in tents, on a seasonal basis, and for this
purpose "temporary" means for not more than 30 consecutive days in one calendar year.
"Feed Lot" A confined area or facility used for the intensive feeding of livestock, where animals are
kept and fed primarily for the purpose of rapid growth and finishing prior to market. Feed Lots do not
include general pasture-based livestock operations or small-scale farm feeding areas incidental to an
agricultural use.
"Fence" means a vertical barrier of wood, masonry, wire, metal or other materials erected to enclose,
screen or separate areas, and includes a railing, gate, pickets, trellis, tower or other screening.
"Ferry" and means the use of land, buildings, structures, and marine areas for the operation of
vessels that transport passengers, vehicles, or goods by water. This use may include passenger
waiting areas, ticketing facilities, docking infrastructure, and associated office or administrative
functions. It does not include marine freight terminals or industrial marine transport operations.
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"Financial Services" means a business or institution primarily engaged in providing financial services
to the public, including but not limited to banks, credit unions, trust companies, investment firms,
mortgage brokers, payday loan services, and other establishments offering deposit-taking, lending,
currency exchange, or financial management services.
"Finished Grade" means the level of finished ground adjoining the exterior walls of a building except
that localized depressions such as for vehicle or pedestrian entrances need not be considered in the
determination of the level of finished ground.
Figure 3 - Finished Grade
"Fish Processing" means the loading, unloading, packing, processing, refrigeration, or warehousing
of fish or fish products.
"Fish Charters and Marine Tours" means the use of land, buildings, or marine infrastructure for
the operation of guided fishing expeditions, sightseeing tours, or other recreational marine-based
excursions.
"Fitness Centre" means an indoor facility or establishment primarily designed and equipped for
physical exercise, training, wellness, and recreational activities. This includes but is not limited to
gyms, fitness studios, dance studios, indoor racket courts, and group fitness or wellness spaces.
"Floodplain Setback" A defined distance from the edge of a floodplain or watercourse within which
development or construction is restricted to minimize the risk of flood damage and to protect public
safety and the natural environment.
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"Floor Area - Ratio (FAR)" means the figure obtained when the gross floor area of all buildings on a
lot is divided by the lot area.
"Floor Area - Gross" means the total area of all floors of a building with a floor to ceiling height of
1.5 m or greater, measured to the extreme outer limits of the building, the centre of party walls,
or support posts where applicable, and includes carports, and stairwells on the first storey, but
excludes:
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a basement;
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the first 28 m² of floor area of a garage per each principal dwelling unit in a Residential - Single
Detached, Residential - Duplex, or Residential - Attached;
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any portion of an underground storey used for parking purposes, accessory storage areas,
or areas containing mechanical equipment where that storey is located entirely below grade
except for Residential - Single Detached, Residential - Duplex or Residential - Attached;
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unenclosed swimming pools, balconies, porches, sundecks and exterior stairways;
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any crawl space;
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any elevator, electrical, or mechanical penthouse; and
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any portion of a storey that is open to a storey below and does not contain a floor surface,
such as the open space adjacent to or surrounding a mezzanine level or double height
ceilings.
"Food Processing" means the use of premises for the manufacturing of animal feed or the
manufacturing of food or beverage products but excludes abattoirs and rendering plants.
"Food Waste Collection and Storage" means the temporary collection, handling, consolidation, and
storage of food waste generated from residential, commercial, institutional, agricultural, or industrial
sources prior to transport to an approved recycling, composting, or disposal facility.
"Frontage" means the horizontal distance between side lot lines measured at the front property line
of a fee simple lot or a bare land strata plan.
"Front Lot Line" means the lot line that divides the lot from the highway or an access route in a bare
land strata plan, provided that in the case of a corner lot the shorter lot line that abuts a highway or
bare land access route shall be deemed to be the front lot line. In the case of a panhandle lot, the front
lot line is any lot line adjoining and approximately perpendicular to the access strip but excluding any
lot line in the access strip.
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"Front Setback" means that portion of a Lot between the front lot line and a parallel front setback
line which intersects the two side lot lines at such position that the shortest distance measured
perpendicular to the setback line, from the setback line to the front lot line, is equal to the minimum
distance required for the front setback of a principal building under this Bylaw. Where the front face of
a principal building abuts the front setback line, it shall be measured at the building foundation.
Figure 4 - Lot Lines
"Front Yard" means that portion of a lot extending across the full width of the lot from the front lot
line to the nearest structure or building on the lot.
"Garage" means a roofed accessory building or portion of a principal building with more than 60% of
the perimeter being enclosed within walls, the principal use of which is for parking one or more motor
vehicles.
"Garbage Dump" means a site or facility used for the disposal, abandonment, processing, handling,
storage, or accumulation of garbage, refuse, discarded materials, waste, or scrap materials, whether
originating from residential, commercial, industrial, institutional, or demolition activities.
"General Light Industrial" means an industrial activity and/or use including manufacturing,
processing, assembling, fabricating, testing, servicing, repairing, storing, transporting, warehousing,
wholesalers, and the distribution of products or materials directly associated with the industrial use
on the lot. Activities on site shall not be offensive to the neighbouring areas by reason of smoke, dust
or other airborne particles, odour, heat, or electrical or electronic interference.
"Gift or Souvenir Shop" means a retail establishment primarily engaged in the sale of gifts,
keepsakes, novelty items, local crafts, and souvenirs, including items that reflect local culture, history,
or attractions. This use may include the sale of related merchandise such as books, apparel, and
accessories.
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"Healthcare and Wellness Services" means a use for the provision of physical or mental health
services on an out-patient basis. Typical uses include, but are not limited to, medical and dental
offices, chiropractors, massage therapists, physiotherapist, acupuncture clinics, walk-in health
clinics, and counseling services.
"Height" means the vertical distance from the natural grade at the perimeter of a building or
structure to:
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the highest point of the roof surface of a flat roof having a roof pitch of 1:12 or less;
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the highest average level between the eaves and ridge of a sloping roof; and
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the highest point of all other structures.
The measurement of height shall exclude the projection of the following above the surrounding
roofline:
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chimneys, spires, bell towers, aerials, flagpoles, clock tower, steeple vents and stacks;
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roof-mounted solar energy collection equipment including solar panels and solar water
heating systems; and
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heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment, stairwells and guard rails, and elevator-
lifting devices for other than Residential - Single Detached, Residential - Duplex and
Residential - Townhouse uses and accessory uses thereto.
Figure 5 - Height
"Highway" includes a street, road, lane, bridge, viaduct, and any other way open to public use, but
does not include a private easement over private property.
"High Water Mark" means the visible high water mark of any lake, river, stream or other body of
water where the presence and action of the water are so common and usual, and so long continued in
all ordinary years, as to mark on the soil of the bed of the body of water a character distinct from that
of its banks, in vegetation, as well as in the nature of the soil itself.
"Historical Artifacts Museum" means the use of land and buildings for the storage, display and
exhibition of machinery, structures and other objects of historical interest, including artifacts
associated with the agricultural and industrial history of the Saanich Peninsula.
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"Home Occupation" means development consisting of the use of a dwelling unit or accessory
building for a business by a resident. The business must be secondary to the residential use of the
building and shall not change the residential character of the dwelling or accessory building. Please
refer to Part 5.4 for use specific regulations. Home Occupations are divided into three categories:
Minor, Major, and Rural:
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Minor Home Occupations are intended to operate within a dwelling unit only (not an
accessory building) and have no aspects of business operations detectable from outside the
property.
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Major Home Occupations are intended to operate within a dwelling unit (or within an
accessory building).
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Rural Home Occupations are intended to operate within a dwelling unit or within an
accessory building.
"Hospital" means a provincially designated non-profit institution that provides medical, surgical,
emergency, or psychiatric care and treatment to patients, including associated diagnostic,
therapeutic, and administrative services.
"Hotel" means a building or part thereof with a common entrance lobby and shared corridors, which
provides sleeping accommodation for transient visitors and may include public facilities such as
restaurants, banquet, beverage, meeting and conference facilities, recreation facilities, and personal
service establishments for the convenience of guests. It may also include maintenance, storage, and
laundry facilities.
"In-Ground Swimming Pool" means a permanent, outdoor, water-filled enclosure constructed
of concrete, plastic, fiberglass or similar material, having a depth of more than 0.5 m, and intended
primarily for swimming, bathing and diving, but shall not include a natural body of water or stream, or
natural, dug or dammed pond primarily intended for aesthetic or agricultural purposes.
"Innovation Industrial" means the provision of research and development, science, technology,
engineering and mathematics (STEM) based services, analytical research or testing services
including information technology, biotechnology, and energy and environmental technologies, and
can involve the design, processing, manufacturing, storage and distribution of such technologies,
including, but not limited to: electronics, electrical products; computer hardware, programming
and software development; telecommunications' systems including devices or similar equipment;
precision engineering and robotics; pharmaceuticals; medical devices, batteries and fuel cells.
"Kennel" A facility or premises used for the breeding, boarding, training, or care of domestic animals,
including dogs and cats, for commercial or non-commercial purposes.
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"Landscaping" means:
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trees, shrubs, gardens, lawns and other vegetation;
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walkways and patios at grade;
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fences as permitted within a Zone;
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retaining walls less than 1.2 m in height; and
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trellises, open roof pergolas and arbours less than 10 m² in area and 3.5 in height.
"Laundromat and Drycleaners" A business that provides self-service or full-service cleaning of
clothes and textiles. This may include coin-operated washing and drying machines (laundromat)
or professional dry-cleaning using chemical solvents. Minor services like folding, pressing, and
alterations may be included.
"Level 1" means a 120 Volt, 12- or 16-Amp continuous AC circuit as defined in the Society of
Automotive Engineers (SAE) J1772 standard.
"Level 2" means a 208/240 Volt, less than or equal to 80 Amps continuous AC circuit as defined in
the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) J1772 standard.
"Level 2 Managed" means Level 2 AC charging capability that varies electrical power to electric
vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) loads.
"Liquor Primary Establishment" means development where alcoholic beverages are offered for
sale to the public. Premises must be licensed under the Liquor Control and Licensing Act. Off sales of
alcoholic beverages are a permitted ancillary use.
"Livestock" means rabbits, goats, sheep, swine, horses, cattle, poultry, fur-bearing animals as
defined in the Fur Farm Act, or game as defined in the Game Farm Act.
"Lot" means the smallest unit into which land is subdivided into a single real estate entity as shown
on records of the Victoria Land Title Office as a fee simple or bare land parcel, and excludes any land
identified as common property or limited common property on a bare land strata plan and does not
include building strata lots or an air space parcel.
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"Lot Area" means the total area of the lot measured in a horizontal plane, excluding the area of the
access strip in a panhandle lot.
Figure 6 - Lot Area
"Lot Coverage" means the proportion of the lot area that is covered by buildings and structures, and
for the purpose of calculation shall exclude fences, in-ground swimming pools, and eaves that extend
up to 1.2 m from the exterior wall.
Figure 7 - Lot Coverage
"Lot Depth" means the shortest horizontal distance between the front and rear lot lines.
"Lot Line - Side" means a lot line other than a front or rear lot line.
Figure 4 - Lot Lines
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"Lot Width" means the horizontal distance between side lot lines measured at right angles to the lot
depth and 7.5 m from the front lot line.
"Maneuvering Aisle" a designated, paved or improved pathway within a parking lot or development
site that provides access for vehicles to maneuver between parking spaces, loading areas, or other
key areas.
"Marina" means the use of land or the surface of the water for the commercial moorage of boats.
It may include the sale or rental of boats, marine engines and marine supplies and docking berths,
and may include buildings or structures used for marina operations, such as offices, maintenance
facilities, and storage buildings.
"Marine Fuel Station" A facility or structure located on or adjacent to a navigable waterway that is
designed for the storage, handling, and dispensing of fuel for marine vessels. Marine fuel installations
must comply with all applicable regulations regarding environmental protection, safety, and spill
containment.
"Minimum Charging Performance Standard" means a standard that outlines the minimum charging
requirements for multiple EVs sharing the same power supply. It specifies the circuit breaker size
required for a given number of EVs.
"Mini-Warehousing" means the use of a wholly enclosed building for the storage of personal
property in self-contained, self-storage units, each of which units has separate and exclusive
access from either the exterior or interior of the building but specifically excludes Storage Facility or
Warehouse.
"Minor Repair Shops" means a use that provides repair or servicing of small-scale household,
personal, or business items, such as appliances, electronics, bicycles, shoes, watches, and small
tools. This use excludes the repair of motor vehicles, heavy equipment, or any use that generates
excessive noise, vibration, or hazardous waste. All repair activities must be conducted entirely within
a building.
"Mobile Home" means any structure, whether ordinarily equipped with wheels or not, that is
designed, constructed or manufactured to be moved from one place to another by being towed
or carried, complies with CSA Z240 standards for Manufactured (Mobile) Home Construction, and
intended to provide:
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a dwelling or premises;
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a business office or premises; or
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accommodation for any other purpose.
"Model Aircraft Aerodrome" means an open area of land including a runway used or intended to be
used as an airfield to operate radio-controlled scale model aircraft for recreational purposes.
"Municipality" means the Corporation of the District of Central Saanich.
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"Natural Boundary" means the visible high-water mark of any watercourse or the sea where the
presence and action of the water are so common and usual and so long continued, as to mark on the
soil of the bed of the watercourse or the sea a character distinct from that of its banks, in vegetation
and in the nature of the soil.
"Natural Grade" means the average ground level recorded at the outermost corners of a building or
proposed building as determined by survey and referenced benchmark prior to site preparation. of
any Highway abutting the lot.
Figure 8 - Natural Grade
"Offices" means use for the provision of professional, management, administrative, consulting, or
financial services in an office setting. Typical uses include but are not limited to the offices of lawyers,
accountants, architects, travel agents, real estate and insurance firms, technology firms, planners,
clerical, and secretarial agencies. The main difference between office and professional services: is
professional services primary function is accepting clients and customers with a reception area,
whereas offices could function without directly servicing clients/customers entering the premises
from the street. This excludes servicing and repair of goods, the sale of goods to the customer on
the site, and the manufacturing or handling of a product.
"Off-Street Parking" A designated area, located on the same lot as the principal use, that provides
parking spaces for motor vehicles.
"Outdoor Storage" means an area outside of an enclosed building where construction materials and
equipment, solid fuels, lumber and new building materials, monuments and stone products, public
service and utility equipment, or other materials, goods, products, equipment or machinery are
stored, baled, placed, piled or handled, whether as a principal or an accessory use.
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"Panhandle Lot" means any lot which is serviced by or gives access to a highway by means of a
narrow strip of land that is part of the lot or is an access route in a bare land strata plan, which has a lot
frontage less than the required lot frontage or 10% of the lot perimeter.
Figure 9 - Pan Handle Lot
"Park" means an area or parcel of land consisting largely of open space dedicated, reserved, or held
as a place for outdoor recreational uses or the preservation of the natural environment, and may
include recreational areas, trails, playgrounds, playing fields, accessory buildings, and civic uses such
as community centers, washrooms, or service facilities that support park activities.
"Parking Lot" means an area, either outside or inside a building, used or intended to be used for the
parking or storage of motor vehicles.
"Personal Service Establishments" means a use that provides services to individuals or pets
related to personal care, grooming, or the cleaning and maintenance of personal belongings. Typical
examples include, but are not limited to, barber shops, hair salons, tattoo parlours, nail salons, tailors,
dressmakers, shoe repair shops, dry cleaners, and laundromats.
"Plant Nursery" means a use where plants, trees, shrubs, flowers, or other horticultural products
are propagated, grown, cultivated, and/or stored for wholesale or retail sale. A Plant Nursery does
not include large-scale soil processing, mulch manufacturing, or other industrial activities unless
specifically permitted. On lands within the ALR, this use is in accordance with the Agricultural Land
Commission Act, policies, and legislation.
"Post Office" means a facility operated by or on behalf of a postal or mailing service provider for the
collection, processing, and distribution of mail and parcels.
"Potable Water" means water, which is approved for drinking purposes by the Medical Health Officer.
"Principal Building" means a building, which contains the chief or main use on a lot.
"Principal Use" The primary purpose or activity for which a lot or building is intended, designed, or
used.
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"Printing and Publishing" means the use of premises for printing, lithographing, or silkscreen
printing; for platemaking or engraving as allied to the printing or publishing industries; for the
publishing and printing of newspapers, magazines, periodicals, books, almanacs, maps, guidelines,
pamphlets, flyers, or similar matter; or for book binding and associated binding operations as allied to
the printing or publishing industries.
"Professional Services" means a business or service that are technical or unique functions
performed by independent contractors or consultants whose occupation is rendering such services
to the public. The primary difference between professional services and office is: professional
services primary function is accepting clients and customers with a reception area, whereas, office
could function without directly servicing clients/customers entering the premises from the street.
This land use includes but is not limited to household repair services, the sale of goods related to
the professional services, the manufacturing or handling of a product related to the professional
services, financial services, business support services, broadcasting studios, and funeral services.
"Rear Lot Line" means the lot line opposite to and most distant from the front lot line, or where
the rear portion of the lot is bounded by intersecting side lot lines, it shall be the point of such
intersection.
Figure 4 - Lot Lines
"Rear Setback" means that portion of a Lot between the rear lot line and a parallel rear setback
line which intersects the two side lot lines at such position that the shortest distance measured
perpendicular to the setback line, from the setback line to the rear lot line, is equal to the minimum
distance required for the rear setback of a principal building under this Bylaw. Where the rear face of a
principal building abuts the rear setback line, it shall be measured at the building foundation.
"Rear Yard" means that portion of a lot extending across the full width of the lot from the rear lot line
to the nearest structure or building on the lot.
"Recreational Vehicle" means a portable self-contained vehicle capable of being a temporary
accommodation for travel, vacation or recreational use. Such structures include motor homes, truck
trailers, and tent trailers.
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"Recycling Facilities" means the use of land or buildings for the collection and sorting of paper
fibres, glass, metals, plastics and other materials for the purpose of recycling and reselling of such
materials to wholesale and retail recycling enterprises, but does not include a garbage dump,
automobile wrecking and salvage yards.
"Residential - Apartment" means a building used for residential occupancy only, which consists of
nine or more dwelling units, each with individual principal access from an enclosed corridor, and which
share external access to the building at grade or having direct access to the exterior.
"Residential - Attached" means a building with three or more attached principal dwelling units and
includes townhouses and houseplexes, it may also include a secondary suite where permitted by this
Bylaw.
"Residential - Cottage" Means a self-contained dwelling unit that is accessory to a principal
residential dwelling and is physically detached from the principal building located in a single storey
building.
"Residential - Carriage House" Means a self-contained dwelling unit that is accessory to a principal
residential dwelling and is physically detached from the principal building. It is located on the same
legal lot and may be situated at grade or above an accessory structure. Carriage houses are located
within a two-storey building.
"Residential - Duplex" means a building consisting of two principal dwelling units used for residential
occupancy only which may include a secondary suite where permitted by this Bylaw.
"Residential Rental Tenure" means occupancy of a dwelling unit under a rental agreement that is
subject to the Residential Tenancy Act.
"Residential - Secondary Suite" Means a self-contained dwelling unit located entirely within a
Residential Single Detached, Duplex, or Attached. A secondary suite must be situated on the same
legal title as the principal dwelling and cannot be strata-titled or otherwise subdivided. It must be
fully integrated within the principal building and may not be in a detached accessory structure or in
any structure connected only by a breezeway.
"Residential - Single Detached" means a detached building consisting of one principal Dwelling Unit
used for residential occupancy only, which may include a secondary suite where permitted by this
Bylaw.
"Restaurant" means an eating establishment providing for the sale of prepared foods and beverages
to be consumed on the premises or as takeout.
"Retail" means premises where goods, merchandise and other material are offered for sale at retail
to the general public. This may include indoor or outdoor display of goods for sale, and may include
accessory services such as repair, rental, or delivery. This use does not include the retail sale or
dispensing of cannabis.
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"Retaining Wall" means a vertical structure of brick, stone, rock, timbers, concrete masonry or any
other material constructed to hold back, stabilize or support an earthen bank due to differences in lot
grades.
"Salvage Yard" means the use of land or buildings for the keeping or sale of used building products,
rags, bottles, automobile tires, metal, and other scrap or salvage materials. It includes automobile
wrecking but does not include recycling facilities.
"Sand and Gravel Extraction and Processing" means the extraction of sand and gravel from the
land, including associated activities such as screening, crushing, washing, blending, and storing of
extracted materials. This use is permitted only on parcels 2.0 hectares or larger and does not include
the processing of materials imported from off-site. All operations must comply with applicable
provincial regulations and environmental standards.
"Secondary Dwelling Unit" means a self-contained residential unit that is accessory to a principal
dwelling and located on the same lot, either within the same building as the principal dwelling (e.g., a
secondary suite) or within a separate detached building (e.g., a cottage or carriage house).
"Shipping Container" A portable or temporary container used for the storage of goods, materials,
or equipment.
"Shopping Centre" means a group of retail stores in one or more buildings designed as an integrated
unit.
"Short Term Rental Accommodation" means the use of a dwelling unit or a portion of a dwelling unit
for temporary overnight accommodation for a period of time of less than 90 consecutive days. This
use excludes Hotels, Bed and Breakfasts or accommodation in a tent, camper vehicle, recreation
vehicle or trailer.
"Side Lot Line" means a lot line other than a front or rear lot line.
Figure 4 - Lot Lines
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"Side Setback" means that portion of a Lot between the exterior or interior side lot line and a parallel
exterior or interior side setback line which intersects the front and rear lot lines at such position
that the shortest distance measured perpendicular to the setback line, from the setback line to the
exterior or interior side lot line, is equal to the minimum distance required for the exterior or interior
side setback of a principal building under this Bylaw. Where the side face of a principal building abuts
the exterior or interior side setback line, it shall be measured at the building foundation.
"Side Yard" means that portion of the lot extending from the front yard to the rear yard and lying
between the side lot line and the nearest structure or building on the lot.
"Side Yard Exterior" means any side yard that abuts a highway or access road in a bare land strata
plan.
"Side Yard Interior" means any side yard that does not abut a highway or access road in a bare land
strata plan.
"Sight Triangle" means a corner of a lot located between abutting streets and a line connecting
points on the property lines abutting the lot, each located 6 m from the point of intersection of said
property lines.
Figure 10 - Sight Triangle
"Sports Court" means an outdoor, hard-surfaced area designed and constructed for active
recreational use, including but not limited to tennis, basketball, pickleball, volleyball, or similar court-
based sports.
"Standard Lot" means a lot that is not a panhandle lot.
"Storey" means that portion of a building that is situated between the top of any floor and the top of
the floor next above it, and if there is no floor above it, that portion between the top of such floor and
the ceiling above it.
"Storage of Vehicle" means the placing of a vehicle that meets any three of the following conditions:
outside a principal building or structure; obvious signs of rusting; positioned or fixed on blocks;
dismantled; under repair; not displaying a current insurance validation decal or interim licence.
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"Storage of a Boat" means the placing on land of a marine vessel that meets any two of the following
conditions: stored for more than 18 months; has a current or expired commercial licence; more than
7.5m long.
"Storage Yard" means an area outside of an enclosed building where construction materials and
equipment, solid fuels, lumber and new building materials, monuments and stone products, public
service and utility equipment, or other materials, goods, products, equipment or machinery are
stored, baled, placed, piled or handled, whether as a principal or accessory use.
"Structure" means a construction or portion thereof of any kind, whether fixed to, supported by or
sunk into land or water, but specifically excludes landscaping, fences, paving and retaining structures
less than 1.2 m in height.
"Subdivision" means the division of land into two or more lots whether by plan, apt descriptive
words, or otherwise, and includes a subdivision pursuant to the Strata Property Act.
"Temporary Moorage" means moorage at a wharf for a maximum duration of five consecutive days
in any 30-day period.
"Top of the Bank" means the point nearest the natural boundary of the watercourse where there is
a distinct break in the slope of the land, such that the slope inland of the break is less steep than 3:1
(horizontal to vertical) for a minimum distance of 15 m, measured perpendicular to the watercourse,
as illustrated in Figure 12.
"Truck Terminal or Courier Services" means the use of premises for the parking and servicing
of trailers, containers, trucks and other motor vehicles involved in commercial transport, cartage,
moving, delivery or related goods movement.
"Urban Containment Boundary" means those lands within the Urban Containment Boundary
shown on Schedule A - Land Use Plan to Official Community Plan that identifies areas within the
District where residential, commercial, industrial, institutional and other urban uses are permitted
and serviced by municipal infrastructure that is consistent with the Regional Growth Strategy.
"Veterinary Practice" means the business carried out by a professional person licensed by, and in
good standing with the B.C. Veterinary Medical Association, to carry out the profession of caring
for the health and welfare of animals of all species. Kennels, runs, or wards are permitted if they
are entirely inside a building and there shall be no provisions for animals to be confined outside the
building.
"Visitor Attraction Use" means facilities, which operate as entertainment, or passive recreational
attractions primarily for visitors and tourists by exhibiting objects of historical, cultural or educational
interest or are associated with hobby or leisure-time pursuits and may include the accessory retail
sale of merchandise directly related to the use.
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"Warehouse" means a building or structure in which goods are stored, or a repository for wholesale
or retail merchandise.
"Watercourse" means any natural drainage course or surface source of water, whether usually
containing water or not, and includes any lake, river, stream, creek, spring, ravine, swamp or gulch.
"Water Taxi Services" means the use of land, buildings, or marine infrastructure for the operation of
passenger boat services that transport individuals over water on a scheduled or on-demand basis.
This use may include associated facilities such as passenger waiting areas, ticketing offices, docking
infrastructure, and limited accessory retail or food services related to transportation operations.
"Wholesalers" means establishments or places of business primarily engaged in selling merchandise
to other businesses, including: retailers; industrial, commercial, institutional, or professional
businesses; and, other wholesalers; or acting as agents or brokers and buying merchandise for, or
selling merchandise to, such businesses.
"Width" in respect of a building means the lesser of the two horizontal dimensions of a building or
structure.
"Yacht Club" means a recreational facility and gathering place oriented to boating activities, which
may include an assembly or gathering space, food and beverage service, instructional programs, and
accessory recreational amenities.
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4.1 Accessory Buildings
1. Despite the Accessory definition, and if there is an In-Ground Swimming Pool on the Lot, a
bathing facility, such as a shower, may be permitted in an Accessory Building used exclusively
for and related to the In-Ground Swimming Pool and associated equipment.
2. Inside the Urban Containment Boundary on Residential zoned land:
1. The maximum Gross Floor Area for all Accessory Buildings on a Lot shall be:
a. 10 m² for Lots between 300 m² - 500 m²
b. 35 m² for Lots between 500 m² - 750 m²
c. 50 m² for Lots greater than 750 m²
2. Accessory Buildings with a floor area less than 10 m² and a Height less than 3 m may be
sited:
a. 1 m from a Rear or Side Lot Line with a maximum projection of 0.3 m for eaves.
b. 1.5 m from a Rear or Side Lot Line with a maximum projection of 0.6 m for eaves.
c. The maximum Height of Accessory Buildings is 3.5 m.
4.2 Floodplain Regulations
1. The following lands are designated as floodplain:
1. Land within the Floodplain Setbacks specified in Section 4.2.2 of this Bylaw.
2. Land lower than the flood construction levels specified in Section 4.2.3 of this Bylaw.
2. Pursuant to section 524 of the Local Government Act no Building or Structure shall be
located within the following setback requirements:
1. 7.5 m from the Natural Boundary of TIKEL (Maber Flats) and Martindale Flats.
2. 7.5 m from the Natural Boundary of a lake, swamp, pond, or marsh area.
3. 15 m from the Natural Boundary of any stream.
4. Where a Building site is at the top of a steep bluff and the toe of the bluff is subject to
erosion and/or is closer than 15 m from the Natural Boundary, the setback shall be a
horizontal distance equal to 3.0 times the Height of the bluff as measured from the toe
of the bluff, or as determined by a qualified professional.
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5. 100 m from the Natural Boundary of the sea and the lands are subject to, or likely
subject to, flooding from high tides, storm surge and wave effects, the property owner
is to provide a report from a qualified professional in accordance with the Provincial
Flood Hazard Area Land Use Management Guidelines - Legislated Flood Assessments in a
Changing Climate, as amended from time to time. The report shall confirm that the land
may be used safely for the use intended.
a. If meeting the setback would sterilize the Lot (i.e. not allow even one of the land uses
or Structures permitted under the current zoning bylaw), the qualified professional
can recommend a reduced setback provided that this is augmented through a
restrictive covenant under Section 219 of the Land Title Act stipulating the hazard,
Building requirements, and includes a liability disclaimer.
3. Pursuant to section 524 of the Local Government Act, no Building or Structure shall be
constructed, reconstructed, moved, extended, or located so that the underside of any floor
system, and top of any pad supporting any space or room that is used for dwelling purposes,
business, or the storage of goods which are susceptible to damage by floodwater, is lower
than the following flood construction levels:
1. 1.5 m above the Natural Boundary of ȾIKEL (Maber Flats) and Martindale Flats.
2. 1.5 m above the Natural Boundary of a lake, swamp, pond or marsh area.
3. 1.5 m above the Natural Boundary of a Watercourse.
4. Within 100 m of the Natural Boundary of the sea, the prescribed FCL shall be based on
a report from a qualified professional in accordance with the Provincial Flood Hazard Area
Land Use Management Guidelines - Legislated Flood Assessments in a Changing Climate, as
amended from time to time, and be based on minimum allowance for future sea level rise
to the year 2100.
4. Exemptions from Flood Construction Levels:
1. Section 4.2.3 shall not apply to the following uses, with the exception that all main
electrical switchgear shall be installed no lower than the specified flood construction
level:
a. The portion of a Building or Structure used exclusively as a Carport, Garage or
entrance foyer or as a non-habitable Accessory Building;
b. Agricultural Buildings excluding Dwelling Units and Buildings for the keeping of
animals; and
c. On-loading and off-loading facilities associated with water-oriented industry.
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4.3 Landscape Design
4.3.1 General Landscape Design
1. Pergolas, arbours, privacy screening, and trellises shall not exceed 3 m in Height; and
be permitted in any yard, provided that a minimum setback of 1.5 m from any Lot line is
maintained.
2. All direct and ambient lighting shall be shielded so as not to shine directly beyond the
boundaries of the Lot.
4.3.2 Fences
1. Fences are permitted up to 1.3 m with the following exceptions:
a. Agricultural, Commercial, Institutional, or Industrial zones Fences are permitted up
to 2.5 m in any part of the Lot between the Front Yard setback line and the Rear Lot
Line.
b. In a Residential zone where the Height of a Fence, in any part of the Lot between the
Front Yard setback line and the Rear Lot Line, shall not exceed 1.9 m; and;
c. For Panhandle Lots, the Height of Fence is limited to 1.3 m for that part of the
Access strip within 7 m of the Lot Frontage.
d. A Sight Triangle shall not be obstructed by a Fence greater than 0.7 m.
2. Subsection 4.3.2.1 shall not apply to open mesh, netting, or wire Fence erected on any
part of a Lot on Agricultural, Rural, or Residential zones for the purpose of crop and garden
protection.
3. Barbed wire Fences are prohibited in all zones.
4.3.3 Retaining Walls
1. Retaining Walls must be located entirely on private property and may be located within a
required setback.
2. Any tiered Retaining Walls must be spaced horizontally at a minimum of 1.2 m between tiers.
3. Any Retaining Walls tier must not project more than 1.2 m above the average Natural Grade
or the top of the Retaining Walls tier below.
4. The maximum number of tiers that may be constructed in a combined Retaining Walls
system is two with a maximum Height of 2.4 m.
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5. Where a Fence is constructed on top of a Retaining Wall the combined Height of the
Retaining Wall and Fence shall not exceed the maximum permitted Height of a Fence in such
location.
Figure 11 - Fences and Retaining Walls
4.3.4 Swimming Pools
1. Swimming pools shall not be located in the required Front Yard or required Side Yard of the
principal dwelling unit.
2. Swimming pools shall be located at a minimum of 3 m from the side and rear property lines.
4.4 Outdoor Storage
1. In the case of residential zones, an unlicensed vehicle shall not be parked or stored in the
required Front Yard of a Lot.
2. No Front Yard shall be used for Outdoor Storage, whether as an Accessory or Principal Use,
or for the Storage of a Boat, or unlicensed Recreational Vehicle (RV) and Trailer.
3. In Commercial Zones, no commodity, merchandise, stock-in-trade or other material or thing
related to any commercial use shall be stored within the Front Yard, this does not include
outdoor display of merchandise for sale.
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4.5 Secondary Dwelling Units
1. Secondary Dwelling Units shall be occupied for residential purposes only and shall not be
used as a Bed and Breakfast or Short-Term Rental Accommodation.
2. Secondary Dwelling Units must be rented for an occupancy period of more than 30 days.
3. No Residential - Secondary Suite may be stratified, subdivided, or otherwise legally
separated from the principal residential dwelling.
4. Where permitted inside the Urban Containment Boundary, Secondary Dwelling Units are
permitted in the form of a secondary suite wholly contained within the principal dwelling
unit, and as Secondary Dwelling Unit - Detached in the form of a one-storey Residential -
Cottage or two-storey Residential - Carriage House.
5. Outside of the Urban Containment Boundary, Secondary Dwelling Units are permitted
in Agricultural and Rural zones in accordance with the Density regulations prescribed in the
applicable zone and the following regulations:
1. A Residential - Cottage or a Residential - Carriage House shall have a maximum floor
area of 90 m².
2. Secondary Dwelling Units shall not include Basement areas and may include a maximum
of 15 m² for any combination of covered or uncovered attached decks, balconies,
porches, or covered outdoor areas that are otherwise not included in floor area
calculations.
3. Where a Secondary Dwelling Unit is located within a Building that also contains another
accessory use, there shall be no internal connection between the Accessory use and the
Dwelling Unit, and each use must have its own separate entrance.
6. Within the Agricultural zones, a detached Secondary Dwelling Unit is permitted subject to
the following conditions:
1. The principal dwelling is 500 m² or less in floor area,
2. The detached Secondary Dwelling Unit has a maximum floor area of 90m² .
4.6 Setbacks
1. In residential zones, radio, television, or satellite dish antennas shall not be located in the
Front Yard or Side Yard.
2. In residential zones, antennas and satellite dishes may be permitted on the roof of a Building
and may project up to an additional one metre above the maximum permitted Building
Height.
3. In residential zones, where vehicular Access to Dwelling Units is required for parking
purposes, a minimum Side Yard setback of 6.0 m is required. Where the Access is straight
and less than 90 m in length, a minimum setback of 4.5 m is required.
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Additional Setbacks
1. All Buildings and Structures for housing or enclosing Livestock and all Buildings, Structures
and areas used for the storage of manure or Composting - Agriculture shall be a minimum of
30 m from any Lot Line adjoining a residential zone.
2. On a Lot adjacent to or containing a Watercourse, no person shall construct, place, or erect
any Building, paved driveway, parking area, or Structure - other than a Fence:
1. on the bed of the Watercourse;
2. within 15 m, measured horizontally, from the Natural Boundary of the Watercourse; or
3. within 10 m, measured horizontally, from the Top of the Bank of the Watercourse.
Figure 12 - Setbacks from Watercourses
3. No person shall construct, erect, or place any Building, paved driveway, parking area, or
Structure within 10 m, measured horizontally inland from the Natural Boundary of the sea
or from the top of a slope with a grade of 3:1 or steeper adjacent to the sea, except for the
following:
1. Fences;
2. Docks, ramps, and walkways;
3. stairs; and
4. geothermal heating and cooling systems.
Information Note: A Development Permit is required for any Structures or works located within the
Development Permit Areas.
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Buffering from Agricultural Land
1. Where a Building for a residential occupancy is proposed to be constructed on a Lot directly
abutting a parcel designated as Agricultural Land Reserve, the minimum yard requirements
specified in the applicable zoning provisions are increased by 5 m to maintain a physical
buffer between the residential use and the agricultural uses which may occur.
2. Where a Principal Building for Commercial or Industrial uses is constructed on a Lot
directly abutting a parcel designated as Agricultural Land Reserve the minimum setback
requirements are
1. Increased by 5.0 m for Buildings less than or equal to 11 m or two Storeys
2. Increased by 10 m for the Buildings greater than 11 m
Projections into Setbacks
1. Where yard setbacks are required by this Bylaw, they shall be free of all Buildings and
Structures except:
1. Chimneys, cornices, leaders, gutters, bay windows, a cantilevered section of a Building,
and ornamental architectural features extending not more than 0.6 m into any required
yard.
2. Front and rear unenclosed steps, eaves, awnings, canopies, cantilevered decks or
balconies, or open porches extending not more than 0.6 m into any required yard.
3. Mechanical features integrated into the Building exterior, including heating or ventilating
equipment, extending not more than 0.6 m into any required yard.
4. Heat pumps not integrated into the Building exterior shall:
a. not be sited in a Front Yard;
b. have Acoustic Screening when sited 3 m or less from a side or rear property line.
5. Exterior cladding and insulation extending not more than 0.3 m into any required yard.
6. Ramps, or wheelchair lifts, for accessibility purposes are permitted in any yard.
7. Below grade steps to access Basement area extending not more than 1.2 m into any
required yard.
8. Underground utilities, geothermal heating and cooling systems, irrigation systems,
storage tanks, underground parking and similar Structures constructed entirely beneath
the surface of the ground may encroach into required yards provided such underground
encroachments do not result in a grade inconsistent with abutting properties and the
encroachments are covered by sufficient soil depth or surface treatment to foster
Landscaping.
9. Fences.
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2. The total length of all completely enclosed projections from the face of a Building described
in paragraphs (1) through (3) above shall not exceed 50% of the total length of the Building
wall from which they project.
4.7 Shipping Containers
1. Shipping Containers are permitted in the following zones with the maximum number of
Shipping Containers as follows:
2. Despite Section 4.7.1:
1. When a building permit has been issued for construction on a parcel in any zone,
Shipping Containers may be used for temporary storage provided that they are
removed within 30 days of final inspection of the Building or Structure for which the
building permit has been issued.
2. Shipping Containers may be used for moving provided that they are not located on any
parcel for longer than 30 days.
3. Shipping Containers may be used for emergency purposes on a parcel in any zone
provided they are not located on any parcel for longer than 90 days.
4. The storage of fuel or other combustible materials is strictly prohibited within Shipping
Containers.
5. Shipping Containers shall not be sited between the Principal Building or Structure and
the front parcel boundary, except when the front parcel boundary abuts a lane.
6. Shipping Containers must comply with the setback requirements of the applicable zone.
7. Shipping Containers may not be used for Agricultural Retail Stands.
8. Shipping Containers on agricultural land shall be used solely for agricultural purposes
and shall not be used for residential, commercial, or industrial storage unrelated to the
agricultural use of the property.
3. Shipping Containers shall only be used for storage purposes.
4. Shipping Containers shall not be accessible to the public.
Zone
Number of Shipping Containers
Rural (R-A, R-F, R-S)
1
Agriculture (A, A-F, A-H)
1 per acre for parcels under five acres
10 for parcels between five to 10 acres
No limit for parcels over 10 acres
Institutional (P-G,P-P)
1
Commercial
2
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5. Shipping Containers shall not be stacked.
4.8 Sight Triangles and Siting Provisions from Provincial Highways
1. On any Corner Lot, no Building, Structure, Fence, Landscaping, vegetation, or other visual
obstruction greater than 0.7 m in Height shall be permitted within a Sight Triangle that
would interfere with the safe movement of traffic or obstruct the view of motorists, cyclists,
or pedestrians.
4.9 Temporary Use of a Dwelling Unit During Construction
1. In the Agriculture and Rural zones, when an owner applies for a building permit to replace
a principal Dwelling Unit on a Lot and wishes to continue living in the existing dwelling
during the construction of the new one, a building permit may be issued provided that the
owner grants the Municipality a covenant under Section 219 of the Land Title Act, in a form
satisfactory to the Municipality, by which the owner agrees to:
1. Covenants to demolish, remove or alter the existing dwelling to a comply with this Bylaw
in the manner set out in the covenant, forthwith upon completion of the new dwelling or
upon the request of the Municipality, whichever is earlier;
2. Authorizes the Municipality to enter the lands and cause the demolition, removal or
alteration if for any reason the owner neglects or refuses to do so within 30 days of being
requested to do so, and agrees to indemnify the Municipality for all costs incurred in so
doing;
3. Acknowledges that the Municipality may withhold an occupancy permit for the
new dwelling until the existing dwelling has been demolished, removed or altered in
accordance with the covenant; and
4. Provides, in a form satisfactory to the Municipality, security to meet the reasonably
anticipated costs of demolition, removal or alteration of the existing dwelling in the event
that the Municipality causes that dwelling to be demolished, removed or altered.
4.10 Uses Permitted in All Zones
1. Land in every zone may be used for the installation and operation of underground water
supply, sewage collection, drainage, gas distribution works, geothermal heating, public
utilities, cooling systems and underground and above-ground telecommunication lines.
2. Publicly owned lands in every zone may be used for Park(s), playgrounds and playing fields,
hiking and bicycling paths, horse riding trails and ecological reserves, and District fire hall or
District fire training centre.
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5.1 Bed and Breakfast
1. A Bed and Breakfast business is limited to a maximum of four bedrooms within a
Residential - Single Detached dwelling.
2. Bed and Breakfast use shall not include any secondary Cooking Facility for use by guests or
patrons.
3. The operator of a Bed and Breakfast home must reside in the dwelling in which the Bed and
Breakfast operation is located;
4. The operator must also reside onsite during the operation of the Bed and Breakfast;
5.2 Composting and Food Waste Collection and Storage
1. Composting is not permitted in any zone, except in accordance with this Section 5.2.
2. Composting - Residential is permitted as an Accessory use in every zone in which
residential uses are permitted, but compost may not be sold from the premises, and the
production of compost is not a permitted Home Occupation.
3. Composting - Agricultural is permitted as an accessory use in the A1 zone, subject to the
following regulations:
1. Processing of Composting material, including material undergoing initial decomposition
and material undergoing secondary curing before being applied to land, must not occur
within 30 m of any parcel boundary or domestic water supply intake, nor within 30 m of
any natural Watercourse or constructed ditch, but nothing in this Paragraph prohibits the
application of finished compost to land. In the case of a farm business comprising more
than one parcel of land, the siting requirements of this Paragraph in relation to parcel
boundaries do not apply in relation to any parcel boundary not constituting an exterior
boundary of the farm.
2. Compost prepared in the agricultural zone must be applied to land that is included in the
same farm business as the land on which the Composting occurs and may not be sold
or removed from that premises on which it is produced, but nothing in this Paragraph
prohibits the sale of bagged manure from farm roadside stands.
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3. Initial decomposition of food waste, sludge, septage, fats, oils and grease, brewery
waste, plant matter derived from processing plants, hatchery waste, poultry carcasses,
fish wastes, whey, milk processing waste and contaminated fibers must be contained in
a closed reactor or vessel in which conditions such as moisture, temperature and oxygen
levels can be closely monitored and controlled, and from which odors detectable by
humans cannot escape.
4. Materials referred to in Paragraph 5.2.3(3) undergoing secondary curing or being
stored prior to initial decomposition must be stored on an impermeable surface and any
leachate must be collected, so that contaminants leaching from the materials cannot
enter the groundwater table.
4. Where Food Waste Collection and Storage is permitted as a Principal Use it is subject to the
following regulations:
1. Food Waste Collection and Storage shall only occur within a wholly enclosed Building
or within lidded containers designed to prevent the escape of odours, liquids, or waste
materials.
2. Food waste may only be deposited, collected, loaded, unloaded, or otherwise handled
between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday, excluding
statutory holidays.
3. All Food Waste Collection and Storage areas shall be maintained in a manner that
prevents access by wildlife, birds, rodents, insects, and other pests.
4. No food waste collection or storage use shall create a nuisance by reason of odour,
noise, litter, pests, or unsightly accumulation of materials beyond the boundaries of the
property on which the use is located.
5.3 Marina Use
1. Each Marina use shall be connected to the Municipal sanitary sewer system. Pump out
facilities provided shall be of sufficient capacity to handle all boats berthed at or visiting the
Marina.
2. Each Marina shall maintain separate facilities for the containment and disposal of oil and solid
waste material.
3. Marinas shall not provide any facilities or services specifically designed to accommodate
commercial float planes.
4. A maximum of one boat or vessel for each fifty berths may be used as accommodation for
managers or watchmen of Marinas and wharves. The license number of the boats or vessels
and the names and telephone numbers of the managers or watchmen shall be registered by
the Marina operator with the License Inspector annually or as changes occur.
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5.4 Home Occupations
Home Occupations, where permitted by this Bylaw, shall be as follows:
Criteria
Minor
Major
Rural
Operator Restriction
The Home Occupation must be operated by a member, or members of
the Family residing in the Dwelling Unit in which the Home Occupation
is carried out.
Location
The Home
Occupation shall be
conducted within the
principal Dwelling
Unit .
The Home Occupation shall be conducted
within a principal Dwelling Unit or one
Accessory Building or Structure.
Outdoor Storage
There shall be no exterior indication of the Home Occupation,
including but not limited to Outdoor Storage, displays, or
floodlighting. Materials used in or resulting from the processing of any
product related to the Home Occupation must not be stored outside
the Dwelling Unit or Accessory Building.
Neighborhood
Nuisance
The Home Occupation shall not generate vibration, noise, heat, glare,
odour, or electrical interference that is detectable from outside the
premises. It shall not discharge smoke, fumes, or any toxic or noxious
substances into the atmosphere, nor produce any biomedical waste.
Additionally, the use of materials or processes that emit flammable or
explosive vapours or gases under normal temperatures is prohibited.
Display
Retail sales of off-site products are not permitted, except for
mail, online, or telephone orders where customers do not visit the
premises, or for products that are incidental to the service provided.
Employee
Restrictions
No person other
than the principal
residents of the
Dwelling Unit can
be engaged in the
homebased business
on-site.
One person
maximum other
than the principal
residents of the
Dwelling Unit can be
engaged in the Home
Occupation on-site
Two persons
maximum other
than the principal
residents of the
Dwelling Unit can be
engaged in the Home
Occupation on-site.
Patron Restrictions
No patrons are
permitted.
Only two patrons are
permitted at a time.
Only two patrons are
permitted at a time.
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Criteria
Minor
Major
Rural
Delivery of Materials
Deliveries of materials or goods in bulk or in quantities that require
regular or frequent use of Commercial Vehicles or trailers are not
permitted.
Parking
N/A
On-site parking must be provided in
accordance with Part 7.
*As per the Community Care Act, parking
spaces are not required for Home Occupations
regulated under the Community Care Act
Maximum Area
No more than 50% of
the Dwelling Unit.
The Home
Occupation is
permitted in up to
25% of the Dwelling
Unit and Accessory
Building to a
maximum of 50 m².
The Home
Occupation is
permitted in up to
25% of the Dwelling
Unit and Accessory
Building to a
maximum of 100 m².
Home Based
Businesses
Regulated Under the
Community Care Act
and Assisted Living
Act
Business regulated
under the Community
Care Act and Assisted
Living Act are not
permitted
Shall not accommodate more than eight
children when involving child care for pre-
school children, and not more than one day
care is permitted per residential property.
Information Note: Building Code requirements vary depending on the use and occupancy classification
of a Building or portion of a Building. Property owners are responsible for ensuring compliance with the
applicable Building Code.
Information Note: Childcare facilities are permitted as a Home Occupation use in accordance with the
Community Care and Assisted Living Act.
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6.1 Alphabetical Listing of Zone Regulations
The following zones are specified in this Bylaw and detailed zoning provisions follow in alphabetical
order:
Agricultural Zones
-
Agriculture A
-
Fairground Agriculture A-F
-
Historical Artifacts Agriculture A-H
-
ȾIKEL (Maber Flats) Wetlands Agriculture A-M
Commercial Zones
-
Commercial Village C-V
-
Neighbourhood Commercial C-N
-
Intensive Commercial C-I
-
Service Station Commercial C-S
-
Tourist Commercial C-T
-
Marina Commercial C-M
-
Brentwood Lodge Marina C-BL
-
Tourist Display Garden C-G
Comprehensive Development Zones
-
Comprehensive Development Zone 1 CD-BC (Brentwood Bay Shopping Centre)
-
Comprehensive Development Zone 2 CD-G (The Generation)
-
Comprehensive Development Zone
Industrial Zones
-
Light Industrial I-L
-
Extraction Industrial I-E
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Institutional Zones
-
General Institutional IN-G
-
Parks and Open Space IN-P
-
Utility Institutional IN-U
Residential Zones
Low Density
-
Residential Corridor R-C
-
Residential Neighbourhood R-N
-
Residential Neighbourhood (Small Lot) R-NS
-
Residential Townhouse R-T
High Density:
-
Residential Town House and Apartment R-TA
-
Residential Apartment R-A
Rural Zones
-
Rural Agriculture RU-A
-
Rural Forest RU-F
-
Rural Forest (Wallace) RU-FW
-
Rural Shoreline RU-S
Water Zones
-
Water Area W
-
Water Area Boat House Zone W-BH
-
Water Area W-M
-
Water Area W-MB
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6.2 Agriculture: A
6.2.1 Permitted Uses
The following uses are permitted as Principal Uses of the land:
1. Agriculture
2. Aquaculture
3. Cannabis Production - Agricultural Use
4. Controlled Environment Structures
5. Equestrian or Riding Stable
6. Plant Nursery
7. Residential - Single Detached
Information Note: Other legislation like the Agricultural Land Commission Act applies and may limit
permitted uses.
6.2.2 Permitted Accessory Uses
The following uses are permitted as accessory uses only:
1. Agricultural Processing Centre
2. Agricultural Retail Stand
3. Agri-Tourism
4. Bed and Breakfast in accordance with Section 5.1
5. Composting - Agricultural in accordance with Section 5.2
6. Home Occupation - Rural in accordance with Section 5.4
7. Secondary Dwelling Unit(s) in accordance with Section 4.5
Information Note: Other legislation like the Agricultural Land Commission Act applies and may limit
accessory uses.
6.2.3 Density
The permitted Density on a Lot shall be as follows:
1. One Residential - Single Detached dwelling is permitted on a Lot.
2. For Lots less than 1 ha, only one additional Secondary Dwelling Unit is permitted in the
form of a secondary suite wholly contained within the principal dwelling, or in a Residential -
Cottage or Residential - Carriage House in accordance with Section 4.5.
3. For Lots 1 ha or more, both a Residential - Secondary Suite and a Residential - Cottage or
Residential - Carriage House are permitted in accordance with Section 4.5.
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6.2.4 Siting of Buildings and Structures
1. Siting of Residential Buildings and Structures
Siting of Residential Buildings and Structures shall be as follows:
1. Front Yard
minimum of 7.5 m
2. Rear Yard
minimum of 7.5 m
3. Side Yard Interior
minimum of 1.5 m
4. Side Yard Exterior
minimum of 6.0 m
5. Accessory Separation minimum of 3 m from Principal Building
6. A maximum separation of 50 m between Buildings containing residential Dwelling Units
shall be provided.
2. Siting of Agricultural Buildings and Structures
Siting of Agricultural Buildings and Structures shall be as follows:
1. Front Yard
minimum 7.5 m
2. Rear and Interior Side Yard
minimum 1.5 m
3. Exterior Side Yard
minimum 6.0 m
3. Additional setbacks for Abattoir and Composting - Agriculture
1. Front and Exterior Side Yard
minimum 30.0 m
2. Rear and Interior Side Yard
minimum 30.0 m
4. Additional setbacks for Cannabis Production - Agriculture Facilities
1. Yard abutting the ALR Boundary
minimum 100 m
2. Yard abutting land zoned Institutional (P)
minimum 150 m
6.2.5 Size of Buildings and Structures
The maximum size of Buildings and Structures shall be as follows:
1. Gross Floor Area for Principal Residence and other non-agricultural Accessory Buildings
maximum of 500 m²
2. Height for Agricultural use maximum of 13 m
3. Height for non-agricultural and residential uses maximum of 8 m
4. Lot Coverage for Cannabis Production - Agriculture Buildings is 35%, irrespective of
residential and other agricultural uses
Information Note: As of February 22, 2019 the Agricultural Land Commission Act was amended to limit
the maximum size of the principal residence to 500 m². Any proposal to increase the permitted size must
be approved by the Agricultural Land Commission for a non-adhering residential use.
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6.2.6 Subdivision Requirements
Requirements for Subdivision shall be as follows:
1. Minimum and Average Lot Area
minimum of 4.0 ha.
2. Lot Frontage
minimum of 10% of Lot perimeter
6.2.7 Site Specific Regulations
In the A-1 zone, the following regulations apply on a site-specific basis only:
1. In addition to the permitted uses in the A zone, on land legally described as Strata Lot 2,
Strata Plan VIS3427, Section 14, Range 3 East, South Saanich District, parking is permitted
to serve permitted uses located on the northern portion of the same parcel zoned I-1 Light
Industrial, and such parking is exempted from the surfacing provisions of Section 42(5).
2. Despite the minimum Lot size requirement in the A zone, the minimum Lot size
requirements for Subdivision for Lots 29 and 30, Block E, Section 13, Range 1 West, South
Saanich District, Plan 1314, are 0.7 ha and 1.0 ha respectively.
3. Despite the size restrictions for a Secondary Dwelling Unit the land legally described as Lot
1, Plan VIP36362, Section 11/12, Range 4E, South Saanich District, PID 000-387-142 (2598
Island View Road) the maximum size of a Secondary Dwelling Unit is 186 m², subject to
complying with all other conditions.
4. Despite the size restrictions for a Secondary Dwelling Unit the land legally described as Lot
1, Plan VIP42861, Section 4/5/6, Range 1 and 2W, South Saanich District, Except Part in Plan
48248 and VIP78509, PID 002-406-772 (7779 West Saanich Road) the maximum size of a
Secondary Dwelling Unit is 186 m², subject to complying with all other conditions.
5. In addition to the permitted uses in the A zone, on land legally described as LOT 1 SECTION
6 RANGE 3E SOUTH SAANICH DISTRICT PLAN 11322, PID 004-366-646, Veterinary
Practice is a permitted use. In addition, the maximum Height of Accessory Buildings
Heights is 4.5 m, the maximum Lot Coverage is 25%, and the maximum Floor Area Ratio is
0.3. Accessory Retail of goods is permitted, providing that the Gross Floor Area designated
for such Retail use, including storage areas for Retail goods, shall not exceed the lesser of
60 m² or 15% of the Building area.
6. In addition to the permitted uses in the A zone, on land legally described as LOT 1 SECTION
13 RANGE 4E SOUTH SAANICH DISTRICT PLAN 45321 and 5E., PID 008-009-643 and LOT
3 SECTION 13 RANGE 4E SOUTH SAANICH DISTRICT PLAN 25623, in accordance with
Figure 13, Model Aircraft Aerodrome is permitted provided that: no more than one runway
is constructed on the subject property, the centerline of the runway is located no closer than
70m to the Front Lot Line of the subject property, no permanent Buildings or Structures
associated with the use are erected or installed, the parking area is surfaced with gravel or
similar permeable material; and the runway is compacted clay with grass surface or similar
combination of base material and natural planting.
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Figure 13 - Model Aircraft Aerodrome Site Specific Area
7. In addition to the permitted uses in the A zone, on land legally described as Lot A Section 5
Range 1E South Saanich District Plan 24301 Saanichton Elementary School. PID 003-010-
996 (1649 Mt Newton X Rd), Civic Use, Arts and Culture, Child Care Facility, Community
Care Facility, Education Services, and a Caretaker's Dwelling are permitted.
8. In addition to the permitted uses in the A Zone, on land legally described as Lot 1, Section
13, Range 1W, South Saanich, Plan VIP20372, PID 003-453-596 (1117 Greig Avenue), Farm
Camping is a permitted use and it is permitted to have a total area for tent camping sites of
4.67% of the Lot and a maximum of 8 tent sites.
9. In addition to the permitted uses in the A zone, on land legally described as Lot B, Section
3, Range 4E, South Saanich, Plan VIP77672 (2487 Mount St. Michael Road), a 185 m² indoor
lounge within a pavilion is permitted to serve as a lounge and event space.
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6.3 Fairground Agriculture: A-F
6.3.1 Permitted Uses
The following uses are permitted as Principal Uses of the land:
1. Agriculture, excluding Feed Lots
2. Assembly Use
3. Equestrian or Riding Stable
4. Fairground Agriculture
5. Residential - Single Detached
6.3.2 Permitted Accessory Uses
The following uses are permitted as accessory uses only:
1. Accessory fairground Structures and uses which may be used only during the operation of
an agricultural fair; detached Structures, parking, food and beverage outlets, tack rooms,
outdoor stage (generally located between main hall and RCMP barn), outdoor plaza area,
transportation amenities
2. Stabling and boarding of animals in conjunction with events (no long-term boarding)
3. Limited on-site parking for R.V.'s for exhibitors, contestants and event staff
4. Secondary Dwelling Units, in accordance with Section 4.5.
6.3.3 Density
The permitted Density on a Lot shall be as follows:
1. One Residential - Single Detached Dwelling is permitted on a Lot.
2. For Lots less than 1 ha, only one additional Secondary Dwelling Unit is permitted in the form
of a Residential - Secondary Suite wholly contained within the Principal Dwelling, or in a
Residential - Cottage or Residential - Carriage House, in accordance with Section 4.5.
3. For Lots 1 ha or more, both a Residential - Secondary Suite and a Residential - Cottage or
Residential - Carriage House are permitted in accordance with Section 4.5.
6.3.4 Siting of Buildings and Structures
Siting of Residential Buildings and Structures shall be as follows:
1. Front Yard
minimum of 7.5 m
2. Rear Yard
minimum of 7.5 m
3. Side Yard Interior
minimum of 1.5 m
4. Side Yard Exterior
minimum of 6.0 m
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6.3.5 Siting of Agricultural Buildings and Structures
Siting of Agricultural Buildings and Structures shall be as follows:
1. Front Yard
minimum of 7.5 m
2. Rear Yard
minimum of 1.5 m
3. Side Yard
minimum of 1.5 m
4. Side Yard Exterior
minimum of 6.0 m
6.3.6 Size of Buildings and Structures
The maximum size of Buildings and Structures shall be as follows:
1. Gross Floor Area for Principal Residential
maximum of 500 m²
2. Height for Agricultural use
maximum of 13.0 m
3. Height for Other uses
maximum of 8.0 m
6.3.7 Subdivision Requirements
Requirements for Subdivision shall be as follows:
1. Minimum and Average Lot Area
minimum of 4.0 ha
2. Lot Frontage
minimum of 10% of Lot perimeter
6.4 Historical Artifacts Agriculture: A-H
6.4.1 Permitted Uses
The following uses are permitted as Principal Uses of the land:
1. Agriculture, excluding Feed Lots
2. Agri-Tourism
3. Equestrian or Riding Stable
4. Historical Artifacts Museum
5. Plant Nursery
6. Residential - Single Detached
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6.4.2 Permitted Accessory Uses
The following uses are permitted as Accessory uses only:
1. Home Occupation, in accordance with Section 5.4.
2. Accessory uses, Buildings and Structures to the Historical Artifacts Museum, including
but not limited to: church, gift shop, Offices, Restaurant, maintenance, storage, parking and
similar uses.
3. Secondary Dwelling Units, in accordance with Section 4.5.
6.4.3 Density
The permitted Density on a Lot shall be as follows:
1. One Residential - Single Detached Dwelling is permitted on a Lot.
2. For Lots less than 1 ha, only one additional Secondary Dwelling Unit is permitted in the form
of a Residential - Secondary Suite wholly contained within the Principal Dwelling, or in a
Residential - Cottage or Residential - Carriage House, in accordance with Section 4.5.
3. For lots 1 ha or more, both a Residential - Secondary Suite and a Residential - Cottage or
Residential - Carriage House are permitted in accordance with Section 4.5.
6.4.4 Siting of Buildings and Structures
Siting of Buildings and Structures shall be as follows:
1. All Buildings and Structures associated with the Historical Artifacts Museum shall be
located within the boundaries of the area shaded "Approved Siting Envelope" as shown on
the siting envelope plan in Figure 14.
2. For all other uses, the following shall apply:
1. Front Yard
minimum of 7.5 m
2. Rear Yard
minimum of 7.5 m
3. Side Yard Interior
minimum of 1.5 m
4. Side Yard Exterior
minimum of 6.0 m
5. Accessory separation
minimum of 3.0 m from Principal Building
6.4.5 Size of Buildings and Structures
The maximum size of Buildings and Structures shall be as follows:
1. Gross Floor Area for a Residential - Single Detached Building maximum of 500 m²
2. Height for Agricultural use maximum of 13.0 m
3. Height for Other uses maximum of 8.0 m
4. Except for maintenance and storage uses related to the Historical Artifacts Museum, no
Accessory Structure shall exceed 200m² Gross Floor Area.
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Information Note: As of February 22, 2019 the Agricultural Land Commission Act was amended to limit
the maximum size of the principal residence to 500 m². Any proposal to increase the permitted size must
be approved by the Agricultural Land Commission for a non-adhering residential use.
6.4.6 Subdivision Requirements
Requirements for Subdivision shall be as follows:
1. Minimum and Average Lot Area
minimum of 6.5 ha
2. Lot Frontage
minimum of 10% of Lot perimeter
Figure 14 - Approved Siting Envelope for 7321 Lochside Drive
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6.5 TIKEL (Maber Flats) Wetlands Agriculture: A-M
6.5.1 Permitted Uses
The following uses are permitted as Principal Uses of the land:
1. Agriculture
6.5.2 Siting of Buildings and Structures
Siting of Buildings and Structures shall be as follows:
1. Front Yard
minimum of 7.5 m
2. Rear Yard
minimum of 7.5 m
a. Despite the above setbacks, Accessory Buildings with a floor area less than
3. 10 m² and a Height less than 3 m may be sited 1 m from a Rear Lot Line.
a. Side Yard Interior
minimum of 1.5 m
b. Side Yard Exterior
minimum of 6.0 m
6.5.3 Size of Buildings and Structures
The maximum size of Buildings and Structures shall be as follows:
1. Lot Coverage
maximum of 10%
2. Height of Buildings and Structures
maximum 13.0 m
6.5.4 Subdivision Requirements
Requirements for Subdivision shall be as follows:
1. Minimum and Average Lot Area
minimum of 20 ha
2. Lot Frontage
minimum of 10% Lot perimeter
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6.6 Commercial Village: C-V
6.6.1 Permitted Uses
The following uses are permitted as Principal Uses of the land:
1. Alcoholic Beverage Manufacturing
2. Arts and Culture
3. Assembly Use
4. Child Care Facility
5. Civic Use
6. Commissary Kitchen
7. Education Services
8. Financial Services
9. Fitness Centre
10. Healthcare and Wellness Services
11. Hotel
12. Laundromat and Drycleaners
13. Liquor Primary Establishment
14. Minor Repair Shops
15. Offices
16. Parks
17. Personal Service Establishments
18. Post Office
19. Professional Services
20. Residential - Apartment, located above the ground floor only.
21. Restaurant
22. Retail
23. Shopping Centre
24. Veterinary Practice
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6.6.2 Permitted Use Regulations
1. Commercial or Civic Uses are required along the Frontage of the ground floor level or
exterior side streets on a Corner Lot.
a. Despite the requirements above, Residential - Apartment Dwelling Units are
permitted on the ground floor level where fronting a lane or private road
2. Hotel lobbies and active uses may be located at the ground floor level in combination with
ground floor commercial or institutional Building Frontage.
3. Residential Building Access shall be separate from other uses.
6.6.3 Permitted Accessory Uses
The following uses are permitted as Accessory uses only:
1. Home Occupation - Minor in accordance with Section 5.4.
6.6.4 Density
The permitted Density on a Lot shall be as follows:
1. Floor Area Ratio
maximum 1.6
6.6.5 Siting of Buildings and Structures
The siting of Buildings and Structures shall be as follows:
1. Front Yard
minimum of 1.0 m
2. Rear Yard
minimum of 6.0 m
3. Side Yard, abutting a residential zone
minimum of 1.5 m
4. Side Yard Exterior
minimum of 1.0 m
6.6.6 Size of Buildings and Structures
The size of Buildings and Structures shall be as follows:
1. Building Height
maximum of 16.0 m
2. Lot Coverage
maximum of 60 %
6.6.7 Subdivision Requirements
Requirements for Subdivision shall be as follows:
1. Minimum and Average Lot Area
minimum of 1200 m²
2. Lot Frontage
minimum of 22 m
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6.6.8 Site Specific Regulations
In the C-V zone, the following regulations apply on a site-specific basis only:
1. Despite the regulations in the C-V (Core Commercial) Zone, for Lot A, Section 5 Range 2
East, South Saanich District, Plan 44295 (1932 Mt. Newton X Road) the maximum FAR is
3.79, and permitted uses are limited to Healthcare and Wellness Services, and Residential -
Apartment above the ground floor.
2. Despite the regulations in the C-V (Core Commercial) zone for land legally described as
(Strata Lot 2 Section 11 Range 1 West South Saanich District Strata Plan Vis6382 Together
With An Interest In The Common Property In Proportion To The Unit Entitlement Of The
Strata Lot As Shown On Form V. PID 027-208-206) a Rear Yard setback of 0.5m and a Side
Yard setback of 0.5m is permitted.
3. Despite the regulations in the C-V (Core Commercial) Zone, for Lot 4, Plan Vip3920, Section
5, Range 4e, South Saanich Land District, Except Plan 30786, and Exc Plan 42490; Waddling
Dog Inn. PID 001-695-801 (2476 Mount Newton Cross), Hotel uses are permitted on the
ground floor or first Storey.
4. Notwithstanding Subsections 1, 2 and 3 above, the following regulations apply to the
property legally described as Lot 1, Section 5, Range 2E, South Saanich District, Plan
VIP31358 (1903 Mt. Newton Cross Road):
a. Subject to subsection d) below, the following use is permitted in all other areas:
Residential - Apartment and Residential - Attached
b. The siting of Buildings and Structures shall be as follows:
Front and Exterior Side Yard setbacks:
1.0 m
Rear Yard setback:
7.5 m
Side Yard setback:
2.5 m
Any yard abutting a residential zoned property:
7.5 m
c. The size of Buildings and Structures shall be as follows:
Building Height:
20.0 m (5 Storeys)
Building Height for those portions of a Building
within 20 m of a residential zoned property
as per the area shown on Figure 15:
16.0 m (4 Storeys)
Floor Area Ratio:
2.5
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d. Despite Section 4.9(1) and 4.9(2) commercial uses shall comprise not less than
10% of the total floor area only applies to combined commercial and residential use
Buildings adjacent to Wallace Drive and Mt. Newton Cross Road.
Figure 15 - C-V Zone Development
6.7 Neighbourhood Commercial: C-N
6.7.1 Permitted Uses
The following uses are permitted as Principal Uses of the land:
1. Assembly Use
2. Arts and Culture
3. Child Care Facility
4. Commissary Kitchens
5. Convenience Stores
6. Financial Services
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7. Healthcare and Wellness Services
8. Laundromat and Drycleaners
9. Liquor Primary Establishment
10. Personal Service Establishments
11. Residential - Apartment
12. Restaurants
13. Retail
14. Offices
15. Veterinary Practice
6.7.2 Permitted Use Regulations
1. Commercial or Civic Uses are required along the Frontage of the ground floor level or
exterior side streets on a Corner Lot.
a. Despite the requirements above, Residential - Apartment Dwelling Units are
permitted on the ground floor where fronting a lane or private road.
2. Residential Building Access shall be separate from other uses.
6.7.3 Permitted Accessory Uses
The following uses are permitted as Accessory uses only:
1. Home Occupation - Minor, in accordance with Section 5.4.
6.7.4 Density
The permitted Density on a Lot shall be as follows:
1. Floor Area Ratio
maximum 1.0
6.7.5 Siting of Buildings and Structures
Siting of Buildings and Structures shall be as follows:
1. Front Yard
minimum of 1.0 m
2. Rear Yard
minimum of 7.5 m
3. Side Yard Interior
minimum of 1.5 m
4. SideYard Exterior
minimum of 1.5 m
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6.7.6 Size of Buildings and Structures
The maximum size of Buildings and Structures shall be as follows:
1. Height
maximum of 11.0 m
2. Lot Coverage
maximum of 50 %
6.7.7 Subdivision Requirements
Requirements for Subdivision shall be as follows:
1. Minimum and Average Lot Area
minimum of 1200 m²
2. Lot Frontage
minimum of 22 m
6.7.8 Site Specific Requirements
1. Despite the maximum FAR in the C-N Zone, for those lands legally described as LOT A
SECTION 5 RANGE 4E SOUTH SAANICH DISTRICT PLAN 31812, PID 001-130-374 (7840
Lochside Drive), the maximum Floor Area Ratio is 0.62.
6.8 Intensive Commercial: C-I
6.8.1 Permitted Uses
The following uses are permitted as Principal Uses of the land:
1. Alcoholic Beverage Manufacturing
2. Car Wash
3. Cold Storage Facility
4. Convenience Store
5. Commercial Display Lots
6. Boat Building and Repair
7. Health Club and Fitness Centre
8. General Light Industrial
9. Innovation Industrial
10. Mini-Warehousing
11. Minor Repair Shops
12. Offices
13. Professional Services
14. Restaurant
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15. Retail, limited to the following:
a. Auction sales
b. Building supply sales and Storage Yards
c. Business and office equipment sales
d. Clothing manufacturing and sales
e. Farm, garden, and pet supplies sales
f.
Home improvement sales
16. Printing and Publishing
17. Wholesalers
6.8.2 Permitted Accessory Uses
The following uses are permitted as Accessory uses only:
6.8.3 Density
The permitted Density on a Lot shall be as follows:
1. Floor Area Ratio
maximum 1.6
6.8.4 Siting of Buildings and Structures
Siting of Buildings and Structures shall be as follows:
1. Front Yard
minimum of 7.5 m
2. Rear Yard
minimum of 6.0 m
3. Side Yard Interior
minimum of 6.0 m
4. Side Yard Exterior
minimum of 6.0 m
6.8.5 Size of Buildings and Structures
The maximum size of Buildings and Structures shall be as follows:
1. Height
maximum of 18.0m
2. Lot Coverage
maximum of 60 %
6.8.6 Subdivision Requirements
Requirements for Subdivision shall be as follows:
1. Minimum and average Lot Area
minimum of 1200 m²
2. Lot Frontage
minimum of 22 m
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6.8.7 Site Specific Regulations
1. Despite the regulations in the C-I (Intensive Commercial) Zone, Section 5 Range 2 East,
South Saanich District, Plan 44295 (6459 and 6430 Patricia Bay Highway), and LOT AOF3
SECTION 16 RANGE 4E SOUTH SAANICH DISTRICT PLAN 2435, PID 000-677-302 (6464
Gliddon Road) the maximum Height is 8.0 m, and General Light Industrial uses are not
permitted.
6.9 Service Commercial: C-S
6.9.1 Permitted Uses
The following uses are permitted as Principal Uses of the land:
1. Automobile Service Station
2. Car Wash
3. Convenience Store - not exceeding 90 m² of floor area
4. Laundromat and Drycleaners
5. Restaurant
6.9.2 Permitted Accessory Uses
The following uses are permitted as Accessory uses only:
1. Vehicle and utility trailer rentals
6.9.3 Density
The permitted Density on a Lot shall be as follows:
1. Floor Area Ratio
maximum 0.4
6.9.4 Siting of Buildings and Structures
Siting of Buildings and Structures shall be as follows:
1. Front Yard
minimum of 12.0 m
2. Rear Yard
minimum of 6.0 m
3. Side Yard
minimum of 6.0 m
4. Side Yard Exterior
minimum of 6.0 m
5. Canopies over gasoline pumps may extend to within 3 m of any Lot line.
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6.9.5 Size of Buildings and Structures
The maximum size of Buildings and Structures shall be as follows:
1. Height
maximum of 8.0 m
2. Lot Coverage
maximum of 20 %
6.9.6 Subdivision Requirements
Requirements for Subdivision shall be as follows:
1. Minimum and Average Lot Area
minimum of 1200 m²
2. Lot Frontage
minimum of 22 m
6.9.7 Site Specific Regulations
In the C-S zone, the following regulations apply on a site-specific basis only:
1. Despite the above, farm and garden machinery sales and irrigation supplies is permitted and
Outdoor Storage is permitted in the rear and Interior Side Yards on Lots A and B, Plan 10323,
Section 5, Range 2 East, SSD (7865 East Saanich Road)
6.10 Tourist Commercial: C-T
6.10.1 Permitted Uses
The following uses are permitted as Principal Uses of the land:
1. Agri-Tourism
2. Arts and Culture
3. Hotel
4. Liquor Primary Establishment
5. Restaurant
6. Short Term Rental Accommodation
7. Visitor Attraction Use
6.10.2 Permitted Accessory Uses
The following uses are permitted as accessory uses only:
1. Caretaker's Dwelling, limited to one unit, not exceeding 90 m² in floor area and located
within the Principal Building.
2. Fitness Centres
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3. Healthcare and Wellness Services
4. Offices - Administrative for permitted uses
5. Personal Service Establishments
6. Retail, limited to the following:
a. Sale of merchandise as a convenience to the travelling public, including beverages,
confections, toiletries, non-prescription pharmaceuticals, tobacco, magazines and
books
b. Gift or Souvenir Shops
6.10.3 Density
The permitted Density on a Lot shall be as follows:
1. Floor Area Ratio
maximum 0.4
6.10.4 Siting of Buildings and Structures
Siting of Buildings and Structures shall be as follows:
1. Front Yard
minimum of 9.0 m
2. Rear Yard
minimum of 9.0 m
3. Rear Yard abutting residential zone
minimum of 10.0 m
4. Side Yard Interior
minimum of 7.5 m
5. Side Yard abutting residential zone
minimum of 10.0 m
6. Side Yard Exterior
minimum of 7.5 m
6.10.5 Size of Buildings and Structures
The maximum size of Buildings and Structures shall be as follows:
1. Height
maximum of 8.0 m
2. Lot Coverage
maximum of 40 %
3. The floor area for all Accessory uses shall not exceed 20% of the Gross Floor Area of all
Buildings on the Lot.
4. No more than 80% of the site shall be covered by Buildings,Structures, parking spaces,
loading spaces, driveways and Maneuvering Aisles.
6.10.6 Subdivision Requirements
Requirements for Subdivision shall be as follows:
1. Minimum and average Lot Area
minimum of 1850 m²
2. Lot Frontage
minimum of 36 m
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6.11 Marina Commercial: C-M
6.11.1 Permitted Uses
The following uses are permitted as Principal Uses of the land:
1. Boat Hoists and Launching Ramps
2. Boat Rental and Sporting Equipment Rentals and Sales
3. Gift or Souvenir Shops
4. Hotel
5. Marina
6. Marine Fuel Station
7. Liquor Primary Establishment
8. Parking Lots
9. Residential - Apartment located above the ground floor only
10. Restaurant
11. Retail, limited to the following:
1. Sale of merchandise as a convenience to the travelling public, including beverages,
confections, toiletries, non-prescription pharmaceuticals, tobacco, magazines, books
and items of a marine nature.
12. Short Term Rental Accomodation
13. Water Taxi Services
14. Visitor Attraction Use
15. Yacht Club
6.11.2 Permitted Use Regulations
1. Commercial uses are required along the Frontage of the ground floor level (except lanes or
private access roads) or exterior side streets on a Corner Lot.
a. Despite the requirements above, Residential - Apartment Dwelling Units are
permitted on the ground floor where fronting a lane or private road
2. Hotel lobbies and active uses may be located at grade in combination with ground floor
commercial or institutional Building Frontage.
3. Residential Building Access shall be separate from other uses.
6.11.3 Permitted Accessory Uses
The following uses are permitted as Accessory uses only:
1. Home Occupation - Minor, in accordance with Section 5.4.
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6.11.4 Density
The permitted Density on a Lot shall be as follows:
1. Floor Area Ratio
maximum 0.4
6.11.5 Siting of Buildings and Structures
Siting of Buildings and Structures shall be as follows:
1. Front Yard
minimum of 9.0 m
2. Rear Yard
minimum of 9.0 m
3. Side Yard Interior
minimum of 6.0 m
4. Side Yard abutting a residential zone
minimum of 7.5 m
5. Side Yard Exterior
minimum of 7.5 m
6.11.6 Size of Buildings and Structures
The maximum size of Buildings and Structures shall be as follows:
1. Height
maximum of 8.0 m excluding boat hoists and
mast stepping gantries.
2. Lot Coverage
maximum of 40%
6.11.7 Subdivision Requirements
Requirements for Subdivision shall be as follows:
1. Minimum and average Lot Area
minimum of 0.8 ha
2. Lot Frontage
minimum of 10% of Lot perimeter
6.12 Brentwood Lodge Marina Commercial: C-BL
6.12.1 Permitted Uses
The following uses are permitted as Principal Uses of the land:
1. Arts and Culture
2. Boat Hoist and Launching Ramps
3. Hotel
4. Liquor Primary Establishment
5. Marina, in accordance with Section 5.3
6. Marine Fuel Station
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7. Offices
8. Restaurant
9. Retail
10. Short Term Rental Accomodation
11. Visitor Attraction Use
12. Water Taxi Services
6.12.2 Permitted Accessory Uses
The following uses are permitted as Accessory uses only:
1. Healthcare and Wellness Services
2. Personal Service Establishments
6.12.3 Density
The permitted Density on a Lot shall be as follows:
1. Floor Area Ratio
maximum 0.68
6.12.4 Siting of Buildings and Structures
Siting of Buildings and Structures shall be as follows:
1. Front Yard
minimum of 3.0 m
2. Rear Yard
minimum of 2.5 m
3. Side Yard Exterior
minimum of 2.5 m
6.12.5 Size of Buildings and Structures
The maximum size of Buildings and Structures shall be as follows:
1. Height
maximum of 9.0 m
2. Lot Coverage
maximum of 40%
3. Despite the above, Height regulations do not apply to boat hoists and mast stepping
gantries
6.12.6 Subdivision Requirements
Requirements for Subdivision shall be as follows
1. Minimum and average Lot Area
minimum of 0.6 ha
2. Lot Frontage
minimum of 30 m
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6.13 Tourist Display Garden: C-G
6.13.1 Permitted Uses
The following uses are permitted as Principal Uses of the land:
1. Arts and Culture
2. Restaurant
3. Display Garden
4. Visitor Attraction Use
6.13.2 Permitted Accessory Uses
The following uses are permitted as Accessory uses only:
1. Gift or Souvenir Shop
2. Seed Shop
3. Caretaker's Dwelling, not to exceed one Dwelling Unit for each 8.0 ha
6.13.3 Siting of Buildings and Structures
Siting of Buildings and Structures shall be as follows:
1. Front Yard
minimum of 9.0 m
2. Rear Yard
minimum of 9.0 m
3. Side Yard Interior
minimum of 6.0 m
4. Side Yard abutting a residential zone
minimum of 10.0 m
5. Side Yard Exterior
minimum of 7.5 m
6.13.4 Size of Buildings and Structures
The maximum size of Buildings and Structures shall be as follows:
1. Height
maximum of 8.0 m
6.13.5 Subdivision Requirements
Requirements for Subdivision shall be as follows:
1. Minimum and average Lot Area
minimum of 1850 m²
2. Lot Frontage
minimum of 36 m
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6.14 Comprehensive Development Zone 1: CD-BSC (Brentwood Bay
Shopping Centre)
6.14.1 Permitted Uses
The following uses are permitted as Principal Uses of the land:
1. Arts and Culture
2. Civic Use
3. Child Care Facility
4. Financial Services
5. Health and Wellness Services
6. Liquor Primary Establishment
7. Offices
8. Personal Service Establishments
9. Professional Services
10. Residential Apartment, located above the ground floor only
11. Retail
12. Restaurant
6.14.2 Permitted Accessory Uses
The following uses are permitted as Accessory uses only:
1. Home Occupation - Minor, in accordance with Section 5.4.
6.14.3 Density
The permitted Density on a Lot shall be as follows:
1. Floor Area Ratio
maximum 1.6
2. The maximum number of residential Dwelling Units in the zone is 125 units in no more than
two Residential - Apartment Buildings
6.14.4 Siting of Buildings and Structures
Siting of Buildings and Structures shall be as follows:
1. Front Yard
minimum of 0m
2. Rear Yard
minimum of 7.5 m
3. Side Yard Interior
minimum of 3 m, total two sides
4. Side Yard Exterior
minimum of 0 m
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6.14.5 Size of Buildings and Structures
The maximum size of Buildings and Structures shall be as follows:
1. Principal
maximum of 14.5 m
2. Affordable Rental Apartment
maximum of 20.5 m
3. Accessory
maximum of 3.0m
4. Floor Area Ratio
maximum of 1.6
5. No more than four Buildings shall be constructed on the Lot
6. Lot Coverage
maximum of 50%
7. Not more than 92% of the Lot shall be covered by Buildings, Structures, parking spaces,
loading spaces, driveways and Maneuvering Aisles
8. The total floor area of all Buildings and Structures in the zone including mezzanine areas
shall not exceed 12,000 m²
9. The total commercial floor space area shall comprise not less than 7.5% of the total floor
area of the Buildings excluding the underground parking area
6.14.6 Subdivision Requirements
Requirements for Subdivision shall be as follows:
1. Minimum and average Lot Area
minimum of 1000 m²
2. Lot Frontage
minimum of 30.0m
6.14.7 Site Specific Regulations
In the CD-1 zone, the following regulations apply on a site-specific basis only:
1. All residential Dwelling Units sited on the property legally described as PID: 032- 163-321,
Lot A, Section 10, Range 1 West, South Saanich District, Plan EPP128063 (1183 Verdier Ave.)
shall be limited to Residential Rental Tenure only.
2. Where a property line is wholly contained within the CD-3 zone, parking spaces may be
straddle the interior property line.
6.15 Comprehensive Development Zone 2: CD-G (The Generation)
6.15.1 Permitted Uses
The following uses are permitted as Principal Uses of the land:
1. Arts and Culture
2. Assembly Use
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3. Child Care Facility
4. Civic Use
5. Commissary Kitchen
6. Financial Services
7. Fitness Centres
8. Healthcare and Wellness Services
9. Liquor Primary Establishment
10. Offices
11. Personal Service Establishments
12. Professional Services
13. Residential - Apartment located above the ground floor only
14. Restaurant
15. Retail
16. Veterinary Practice
6.15.2 Permitted Accessory Uses
The following uses are permitted as Accessory uses only:
1. Home Occupation - Minor, in accordance with Section 5.4.
6.15.3 Density
The permitted Density on a Lot shall be as follows:
1. Floor Area Ratio
maximum of 2.1
2. Despite the definition of Floor Area Ratio in this Bylaw, all floor areas of underground Storeys
shall be excluded from the calculation of Floor Area Ratio within the CD-8 zone, regardless of
use.
6.15.4 Siting of Buildings and Structures
Siting of Buildings and Structures shall be as follows:
1. Front Yard
minimum of 0.0 m
2. Rear Yard
minimum of 0.0 m
3. Side Yard Exterior
minimum of 0.0 m
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6.15.5 Size of Buildings and Structures
The maximum size of Buildings and Structures shall be as follows:
1. Principal
maximum of 18.7 m
2. Accessory
maximum of 3.0 m
3. Lot Coverage
maximum of 100 %
6.15.6 Subdivision Requirements
Requirements for Subdivision shall be as follows:
1. Minimum Lot Area
minimum of 1000 m²
2. Lot Frontage
minimum of 15 m
6.16 Comprehensive Development Zone 3: CD-ML (Marigold Lands)
In this Section, a reference to any Development Area is a reference to that area as shown on Figure 3.
6.16.1 Permitted Uses
The following uses are permitted as Principal Uses of the land in Development Area (Commercial
Centre Node):
1. Child Care Facility
2. Convenience Store
3. Civic Use
4. Financial Services
5. Fitness Centre
6. Health and Wellness Services
7. Liquor Primary Establishment
8. Offices
9. Plant Nursery
10. Restaurant
11. Retail
12. Personal Service Establishments
13. Professional Services
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The following uses are permitted as Principal Uses of the land in Development Area B (Park
Residential):
1. Residential - Apartment
2. Community Care Facility
3. Child Care Facility, but only as a Combined Commercial and Residential Use
The following uses are permitted as Principal Uses of the land in Development Area C (North
Lochside Residential):
1. Residential - Attached
2. Residential - Duplex
The following uses are permitted as Principal Uses of the land in Development Area D (North
Residential):
1. Residential - Apartment
2. Residential - Attached
3. Community Care Facility
4. Childcare Facility, but only as a Combined Commercial and Residential Use
The following uses are permitted as Principal Uses of the land in Development Area E (South
Lochside Residential):
1. Residential - Attached
2. Residential - Duplex
The following uses are permitted as Principal Uses of the land in Development Area F (South
Residential):
1. Residential - Apartment
2. Residential - Attached
3. Community Care Facility
4. Child Care Facility, but only as a Combined Commercial and Residential Use
6.16.2 Permitted Accessory Uses
The following uses are permitted as Accessory uses only:
1. Home Occupation - Minor, in accordance with Section 5.4, is a permitted accessory use to
any residential use in Development Areas B through F.
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6.16.3 Density
The permitted Density on a Lot shall be as follows:
Maximum Floor Area Ratio shall be as follows:
1. For Commercial Use
1. Development Area A
maximum of 0.3
2. For Residential - Duplex and Residential - Attached
1. Development Area C
maximum of 0.8
2. Development Areas D, E and F
maximum of 1.2
3. For Residential - Apartment Use
1. Development Area D
maximum of 1.3
2. Western ½ of Development Area F
maximum of 1.8
3. Development Area B
maximum of 2.0
4. Eastern ½ of Development Area F
maximum of 2.4
6.16.4 Siting of Buildings and Structures
Siting of Buildings and Structures shall be as follows in Development Area A:
1. From Lochside Drive
minimum of 0.0 m
2. From North and South property boundaries
minimum of 3.0 m
3. Rear Yard
minimum of 7.5 m
Siting of Buildings and Structures shall be as follows in Development Area B:
1. From West property boundary
minimum of 7.0 m
2. From North and South property boundaries
minimum of 3.0 m
3. From Park
minimum of 4.5 m
Siting of Buildings and Structures shall be as follows in Development Area C:
1. From Lochside Drive
minimum of 4.0 m
2. From North and South property boundaries
minimum of 4.0 m
3. From Lane
minimum of 2.0 m
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Siting of Buildings and Structures shall be as follows in Development Area D:
1. From West property boundary
minimum of 7.0 m
2. From South property boundary
minimum of 4.0 m
3. From North property boundary
minimum of 7.5 m
4. From Lane
minimum of 3.0 m
5. From Interior Lot Lines in Area D
minimum of 4.0 m
Siting of Buildings and Structures shall be as follows in Development Area E:
1. From Lochside Drive
minimum of 4.0 m
2. From South property boundary
minimum of 7.0 m
3. From North property boundary
minimum of 4.0 m
4. From Lane
minimum of 6.0 m
Siting of Buildings and Structures shall be as follows in Development Area F:
1. From West property boundary
minimum of 7.0 m
2. From South property boundary
minimum of 7.5 m
3. From North property boundary
minimum of 4.0 m
4. From Lane
minimum of 4.0 m
5. From Interior Lot Lines in Area F:
minimum of 4.0 m
6.16.5 Size of Buildings and Structures
The maximum size of Buildings and Structures shall be as follows:
Height:
Height of Buildings and Structures shall be as follows:
1. Residential - Apartment
maximum of 18.5 m
2. Residential - Apartment if in Eastern 1/3 of
Development Area D, or Southern 60m of the
Eastern ½ of Development Area F
maximum of 15.0 m
3. All Buildings within 33 m of North
boundary of Development Area D
maximum of 11.5m
4. Residential - Townhouse
maximum of 11.5 m
5. Residential - Attached
maximum of 10.0 m
6. Residential - Duplex
maximum of 10.0 m
7. Commercial
maximum of 8.0 m
8. Accessory
maximum of 4.5 m
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Lot Coverage:
Maximum Lot Coverage shall be as follows:
1. Development Area A
maximum of 40 %
2. Development Areas B and E
maximum of 50%
3. Development Area C
maximum of 55%
4. Development Areas D and F:
a. Residential - Townhouse
maximum of 40 %
b. Residential - Apartment
maximum of 50 %
6.16.6 Subdivision Requirements
Requirements for Subdivision shall be as follows:
1. Minimum and average Lot Area
minimum of 500 m²
2. Lot Frontage
minimum of 10 m
6.16.7 Site Specific Regulations
In the CD-9 zone, the following regulations apply on a site-specific basis only:
1. Despite the definition of Floor Area Ratio in Part 1 of this Bylaw, all floor areas of
underground Storeys shall be excluded from the calculation of Floor Area Ratio in the CD-9
zone, regardless of use, where that Storey is entirely below grade.
2. Despite the definition of Lot Coverage in Part 1 of this Bylaw, all areas of Part 5 - Zoning
Regulations underground Structures covered by Landscaping or paving shall be excluded
from the calculation of Lot Coverage in the CD-9 zone.
3. Despite the regulations for yards in Subsection 4.6 of this Bylaw, bay windows, entrance
canopies, porches and Carports may encroach within the Setbacks in the CD-9 zone.
4. Despite the regulations for required Off-Street Parking for Residential Uses in Subsection
7.5 of this Bylaw, the parking requirements for Residential Uses within the CD-9 zone shall be
as follows:
1. Residential - Apartment uses:
a. One-bedroom or studio 1.0 spaces per Dwelling Unit
b. Two-bedroom 1.5 spaces per Dwelling Unit
c. Three-bedroom or larger 1.75 spaces per Dwelling Unit d. Visitors 0.15 spaces per
Dwelling Unit
d. Residential - Attached and Residential - Duplex uses: 2.0 spaces per Dwelling Unit
5. Setback regulations for Off-Street Parking in this Bylaw shall not apply within the CD-9
zone.
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6. Despite the Side Yard Interior setback specified for the CD-9 zone, a Building may straddle
an Interior Side Lot Line.
Figure 16 - CD-3 Zone Development Areas Map
6.17 Light Industrial: I-L
6.17.1 Permitted Uses
The following uses are permitted as Principal Uses of the land:
1. Alcoholic Beverage Manufacturing
2. Audio/Visual Production Facility
3. Cannabis Production - Industrial
4. Car Wash
5. Catering Establishment
6. Cold Storage Facility
7. Commercial Display Lots
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8. General Light Industrial
9. Fitness Centre
10. Innovation Industrial
11. Laundromat and Drycleaners
12. Offices, but excluding Financial Institution, Medical/Dental Office, Realty Office, insurance
office, and travel agency, located above the ground floor only.
13. Photofinishing Services and Photography Studio
14. Printing and Publishing
15. Recycling Facilities
16. Restaurant
17. Sales, rental, service, storage and repair of:
a. Agricultural Equipment and garden implements;
b. boats and marine equipment;
c. business and office equipment;
d. construction and building equipment;
e. farm, garden and pet supplies;
f.
furniture and appliances; and
g. tire service, sales and associated repairs
18. Veterinary Practice
6.17.2 Permitted Accessory Uses
The following uses are permitted as Accessory uses only:
1. Caretaker's Dwelling, no greater than 130 m² Gross Floor Area
2. Indoor Storage and Storage Yard
6.17.3 Density
The permitted Density on a Lot shall be as follows:
1. Floor Area Ratio
maximum of 1.6
6.17.4 Prohibited Uses
Notwithstanding Subsection 6.17.1, the following uses are prohibited:
1. Any outdoor wrecking;
2. As the primary use, the storage or production of volatile materials that constitute a risk to
health, safety or property due to the potential of fire, explosion or accidental release of toxic
fumes, gases or other substances;
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3. The primary processing of meat, poultry or fish or the involvement of live animals in any
aspect of the operation;
4. The primary processing of wood, metals or chemicals; or
5. Gravel processing, Garbage Dump, sawmills, planer mills, fertilizer plants, oil refineries or
bulk oil storage plants or other uses that would be considered a form of heavy industrial
development;
6. Parking or Storage lots for offsite vehicles sales.
6.17.5 Siting of Buildings and Structures
Siting of Buildings and Structures shall be as follows:
1. Front Yard
minimum of 7.5m
2. Side Yard Interior
minimum of 6.0 m, total two sides,
a. where a Side Yard is not flanking a street or lane, the setback may be reduced to 0 m,
provided that the other Side Yard has a Width of not less than 6.0 m.
3. Side Yard Exterior
minimum of 6.0 m
4. Any Building or Structure for Cannabis Production- Industrial building shall meet the
following setbacks
a. Yard abutting Residential,
minimum 60 m
Comprehensive or Mixed-Use zone
b. Yard abutting land dedicated,
minimum 150 m
zoned or otherwise identified
as public parkland, school or
Institutional
6.17.6 Size of Buildings and Structures
The maximum size of Buildings and Structures shall be as follows:
1. Height
maximum of 18.0 m
2. Lot Coverage
maximum of 60%
6.17.7 Subdivision Requirements
Requirements for Subdivision shall be as follows:
1. Minimum and average Lot Area
minimum of 1850 m²
2. Lot Frontage
minimum of 30.0m
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6.17.8 Site Specific Regulations
1. In addition to the permitted uses in the I-L Zone on land legally described as LOT 1 SECTION
14 RANGE 3E SOUTH SAANICH DISTRICT PLAN VIP71524. PID 024-883-972 (2261
Keating Cross Road) Business Offices, Child Care Facility, Clothing Manufacturing and
Sales, Equipment Sales, Storage, Service, and Rental, Furniture Manufacturing and Sales, and
Mobile Home and Trailer Sales are permitted uses.
2. In addition to the permitted uses in the I-L Zone on land legally described As Lot A Section
13 Range 2E South Saanich District Plan 35100. Pid 000-320-773 (6844 Oldfield Road), Lot A
Section 15 Range 2e South Saanich District Plan 33343. PID 000-235-008 (1810 Verling Ave),
and Lot A Section 15 Range 2E South Saanich District Plan 33343. PID 000-235-008 (6588
Bryn Road), Food Waste Collection and Storage is a permitted use.
6.18 Extraction Industrial: I-E
6.18.1 Permitted Uses
The following uses are permitted as Principal Uses of the land:
1. Agriculture
2. Civic Use
3. Sand and Gravel Extraction and Processing
6.18.2 Density
The permitted Density on a Lot shall be as follows:
1. Floor Area Ratio
maximum of 0.1
6.18.3 Siting of Buildings and Structures
Siting of Buildings and Structures shall be as follows:
1. Front Yard
minimum of 12.0 m
2. Rear Yard
minimum of 7.5 m
3. Rear Yard abutting a residential zone
minimum of 30.0 m
4. Rear Yard abutting an industrial zone
minimum of 15.0 m
5. Side Yard
minimum of 6.0 m
6. Side Yard abutting a residential zone
minimum of 30.0 m
7. Side Yard abutting an industrial zone
minimum of 15.0 m
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6.18.4 Size of Buildings and Structures
The maximum size of Buildings and Structures shall be as follows:
1. Height
maximum of 11.0 m
2. Lot Coverage
maximum of 60%
6.18.5 Subdivision Requirements
Requirements for Subdivision shall be as follows:
1. Minimum and average Lot Area
minimum of 1850 m²
2. Lot Frontage
minimum of 30 m
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6.19 General Institutional: IN-G
6.19.1 Permitted Uses
The following uses are permitted as Principal Uses of the land:
1. Arts and Culture
2. Assembly Use
3. Civic Use
4. Child Care Facility
5. Cemetery
6. Community Care Facility
7. Emergency Shelter
8. Healthcare and Wellness Services
9. Hospital
10. Park
11. Sports Court
6.19.2 Permitted Accessory Uses
The following uses are permitted as Accessory uses only:
1. Caretaker's Dwelling
2. Commissary Kitchens
6.19.3 Density
The permitted Density on a Lot shall be as follows:
1. Floor Area Ratio
maximum of 0.8
6.19.4 Siting of Buildings and Structures
Siting of Buildings and Structures shall be as follows:
1. Front Yard
minimum of 4.5m
2. Rear Yard
minimum of 7.0m
3. Side Yard Interior
minimum of 4.5m
4. Side Yard Exterior
minimum of 4.5m
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6.19.5 Size of Buildings and Structures
The maximum size of Buildings and Structures shall be as follows:
1. Height
maximum of 11.0m
2. Lot Coverage
maximum of 40%
6.19.6 Subdivision Requirements
Requirements for Subdivision shall be as follows:
1. Lot Area
minimum of 1200 m²
2. Lot Frontage
minimum of 22 m
6.19.7 Site Specific Regulations
1. In addition to the Permitted Uses listed in this zone, Community Gardens is a permitted on
the land legally described as Lot 1, Section 11, Range 1 West, South Saanich District, Plan
42604 (1233 Clarke Drive).
2. Despite the Height regulations permitted in the P-G zone, on land legally described as,
Lot B, Section 13, Range 1 East, South Saanich District, Plan 3716. PID 001-041-380 And
Lot 1 Section 13 Range 1E Ssd Vip88664. PID 028-471-962 (1512 Keating Cross Road), a
maximum Height of 13.5m is permitted and a maximum Height of 3.0m is permitted for
Accessory Buildings.
3. Notwithstanding Subsection 1, 3, and 4 above, the following regulations apply to the
property legally described as Lot A, Section 7, Range 2E, South Saanich District, Plan
VIP69834 (1882 Hovey Road).
1. "Indoor Recreational Facility" is a permitted use.
2. The siting of Buildings and Structures shall be as follows:
a. Building Height:
17.0 m (3 Storeys)
b. Floor Area Ratio:
0.8
3. Notwithstanding the parking setback set out in Part 6 Section 4.10, for the lands legally
described as Lot A, Section 7, Range 2E, South Saanich District, Plan VIP69834 (1882
Hovey Road), off-street surface parking may be located up to 0.0 m from the rear (east)
and interior side (north) Lot lines.
4. Notwithstanding the parking requirements set out in Part 6 Section 5, for the lands
legally described as Lot A, Section 7, Range 2E, South Saanich District, Plan VIP69834
(1882 Hovey Road), the total parking requirement shall be 100 spaces.
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6.20 Parks and Open Space: IN-P
6.20.1 Permitted Uses
The following uses are permitted as Principal Uses of the land:
1. Arts and Culture
2. Boat Hoists and Launching Ramps
3. Child Care Facility
4. Dock
5. Park
6. Sports Court
6.20.2 Permitted Accessory Uses
The following uses are permitted as Principal Uses of the land:
1. Accessory Buildings and Structures
2. Caretaker's Dwelling
6.20.3 Siting of Building and Structures
Siting of Buildings and Structures shall be as follows:
1. Front Yard
minimum of 7.5 m
2. Rear Yard
minimum of 7.5 m
3. Side Yard Interior
minimum of 4.5 m
4. Side Yard Exterior
minimum of 4.5 m
6.20.4 Size of Buildings and Structures
The maximum size of Buildings and Structures shall be as follows:
1. Height
maximum of 8.0 m
6.20.5 Subdivision Requirements
Requirements for Subdivision shall be as follows:
1. Minimum and average Lot Area
minimum of 2000 m²
2. Lot Frontage
minimum of 30 m
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6.21 Public Utility: IN-U
The uses set out in row 1 are permitted only at the location set out in row 2 of the same column, and
subject to the front, rear and Side Yard setbacks, maximum Height, maximum Lot Coverage and
maximum Floor Area Ratio regulations respectively set out in rows 3 through 8 of the same column:
1. Use
Sewage Pump
Station
Telecommunica-
tion Tower
Telecommunica-
tion Tower
Telecommunica-
tion Tower
2. Location
Portion of
Parcel D of
Sections 6
and 7, Range
3 East
Except Part
in Plan
2306RW
Portion of Pt.
Section 4, Range
4 East, South
Saanich District
(8051 Central
Saanich Road)
Two portions of
Lot 2, Section 15,
Range 4 East,
South Saanich
District, Plan
3513 except
parts in Plans
773RW and
2418RW (6485
Gliddon Road)
Portion of Lot A,
Section 13,
Range e East,
South Saanich
District, Plan
42576 (6822
Veyaness Road)
3. Front
Setback
7.5m
0m from zone
boundary
0m from zone
boundary
0m from zone
boundary
4. Rear
Setback
7.5m
0m from zone
boundary
0m from zone
boundary
0m from zone
boundary
5. Side
Setback
6.0m
0m from zone
boundary
0m from zone
boundary
0m from zone
boundary
6. Height
8.0m
Telecommunica-
tion Tower
Telecommunica-
tion Tower
Telecommunica-
tion Tower
7. Lot
Coverage
40%
33m for tower
33 m for tower
4.5 m for acces-
sory structures
37 m for tower
8. Floor
Area Ratio
0.4
0.4
0.4
0.4
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6.22 Residential Corridor: R-C
6.22.1 Permitted Uses
The following are permitted as Principal Uses:
1. Residential - Duplex
2. Residential - Attached
3. Despite the above Residential - Single Detached Dwellings with/without Residential
- Secondary Suite constructed or issued a building permit, prior to June 30, 2024, are
considered a permitted use for the purposes of the Zoning Bylaw.
6.22.2 Permitted Accessory Uses
The following are permitted as Accessory uses:
1. Secondary Dwelling Units in accordance with Section 4.5.
2. Home Occupation - Major in accordance with Section 5.4.
6.22.3 Density
The permitted Density on a Lot shall be as follows:
6.22.4 Siting of Buildings and Structures
Siting of Buildings and Structures shall be setback from Lot lines as follows:
1. Front Yard
minimum of 4.0 m
2. Rear Yard
minimum of 7.0 m
a. 3 m: for habitable dwellings less than 4.5 m in Height with no portion of the roof
above 5.5 m.
3. Side Yard Interior minimum:
a. 1.5 m for Buildings or portions thereof up to 8 m in Height.
Lot Area
Number of Dwelling Units
Floor Area Ratio
<280 to 800 m²
4 Units
0.65
>800 to 1,200 m²
6 Units
0.70
>1,200m²
8 Units
0.75
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b. 2.5 m for Buildings or portions up to 11 m in Height.
4. Side Yard Exterior
minimum of 4.5 m
5. A minimum separation of 2.5 m between detached Dwelling Units shall be provided.
6.22.5 Size of Buildings and Structures
The maximum size of Buildings and Structures shall be as follows:
1. Height
maximum of 11.0 m
2. Lot Coverage
maximum of 50 %
3. Number of Residential Buildings on a Lot
maximum 2
4. Gross Floor Area of a Dwelling Unit
maximum 200m²
6.22.6 Subdivision Requirements
Requirements for Subdivision shall be as follows:
1. The minimum Lot Area for any Lot created by Subdivision is 1,200 m²
2. Lot Frontage
minimum of 22 m
6.22.7 Site Specific Requirements
1. Despite the minimum Rear Yard setback for R-C zone, for land legally described as Lot 2,
Section 14, Range 4 East, South Saanich District, Plan VIP57799 (6645 Central Saanich Road
the minimum Rear Yard setback for a cottage use is 1.57m.
2. Despite the regulations for the R-C zone, for land legally described as Lots 12 to 18 of Strata
Plan EPS4628 (8040 to 8052 East Saanich Road), a Secondary Dwelling Unit in the form of a
Residential - Carriage House with a maximum Height of 6.5 m is permitted.
6.23 Residential Neighbourhood: R-N
6.23.1 Permitted Uses
The following are permitted as Principal Uses:
1. Residential - Single Detached
2. Residential - Duplex
3. Residential - Attached
6.23.2 Permitted Accessory Uses
The following are permitted as Accessory uses:
1. Secondary Dwelling Units in accordance with Section 4.5.
2. Home Occupation in accordance with Section 5.4.
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6.23.3 Density
The permitted Density on a Lot shall be as follows:
1. Number of residential Dwelling Units on a Lot maximum 4 Dwelling Units
2. Floor Area Ratio
maximum of 0.7
6.23.4 Siting of Buildings and Structures
Siting of Buildings and Structures shall be setback from Lot lines as follows:
1. Front Yard
minimum of 6.0 m
2. Rear Yard
minimum of 7.0 m
a. 3 m: for habitable dwellings less than 4.5 m in Height with no portion of the roof
above 5.5m
3. Side Yard Interior
minimum 1.5 m for Buildings or portions
thereof up to 8 m in Height 2.5 m for
Buildings or portions up to 11 m in Height
4. Side Yard Exterior
minimum of 4.5 m
5. A minimum separation of 2.5m between detached Dwelling Units shall be provided.
6.23.5 Size of Buildings and Structures
The maximum size of Buildings and Structures shall be as follows:
1. Height maximum of:
a. One to two units in one
maximum 8.0 m (two Storeys)
Residential Building
b. Three to four units in one Residential
maximum 11.0 m (three Storeys)
Building
2. Lot Coverage
maximum of 50 %
3. Number of Residential Buildings on a Lot
maximum 2
4. Gross Floor Area of a Dwelling Unit
maximum 275m²
6.23.6 Subdivision Requirements
Requirements for Subdivision shall be as follows:
1. The minimum Lot Area for any Lot created by Subdivision is 750 m²
2. Lot Frontage
minimum of 22 m
6.23.7 Site Specific Requirements
1. Despite the maximum Height of Accessory Buildings in the R-N (Large Lot Single Family
Residential) Zone, for Lot 14, Section 4, Range 4 East, South Saanich District, Plan 26872
(8020 Arthur Drive), the maximum Height of an Accessory Building is 4.8 m.
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6.24 Residential Neighbourhood (Small Lot): R-NS
6.24.1 Permitted Uses
The following are permitted as Principal Uses:
1. Residential - Single Detached
2. Residential - Duplex
6.24.2 Permitted Accessory Uses
The following are permitted as accessory uses:
1. Secondary Dwelling Units in accordance with Section 4.5
2. Home Occupation - Major in accordance with Section 5.4
6.24.3 Density
The permitted Density on a Lot shall be as follows:
1. Number of residential Dwelling Units on a Lot maximum 4 Dwelling Units
2. Floor Area Ratio
maximum of 0.60
6.24.4 Siting of Buildings and Structures
Siting of Buildings and Structures shall be as follows:
1. Front Yard
minimum of 6.0 m
2. Rear Yard
minimum of 7.0 m
a. 3 m: for habitable dwellings less than 4.5 m in Height with no portion of the roof
above 5.5 m
3. Side Yard Interior
minimum 1.5 m
4. Side Yard Exterior
minimum of 4.5 m
5. A minimum separation of 2.5m between detached Dwelling Units shall be provided.
6.24.5 Size of Buildings and Structures
The maximum size of Buildings and Structures shall be as follows.
1. Height
maximum of 8.0 m
2. Lot Coverage
maximum of 50 %
3. Number of Residential Buildings on a Lot
maximum 2
6.24.6 Subdivision Requirements
Requirements for Subdivision shall be as follows:
1. The minimum Lot Area for any Lot created by Subdivision is 300 m²
2. Lot Frontage
minimum of 10 m
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6.24.7 Site Specific Regulations
1. Despite the setbacks in the R-NS zone, on the lands legally described as the South Part of
Lot 3 Section 4 Range 2 East SSD Plan 3123 (8026 East Saanich Road) the North Part of Lot
3 Section 4 Range 2 East SSD Plan 3123 (8034 East Saanich Road), the South Part of Lot 2
Section 4 Range 2 East SSD Plan 3123 (8042 East Saanich Road) and the North Part of Lot 2
Section 4 Range 2 East SSD Plan 3123 (8054 East Saanich Road), the setbacks are as follows:
2. Despite the Floor Area Ratio in the R-NS zone, on the lands legally described as Lot 2,
Section 10, Range 1 West, South Saanich District, Plan 17731 - Parcel Identifier 003-827-585
(1044 Clarke Road), the maximum Floor Area Ratio for a principal dwelling on proposed Lot A
is 0.3.
3. Despite the Floor Area Ratio in the R-NS zone, the following shall apply to Lot A, Section
11, Range 1 West, South Saanich District, Plan 46999 - Parcel Identifier 011-646-101 (7129
Hagan Road) (1005 Clarke Road, 7119 Hagan Road): Floor Area Ratio maximum of 0.504 for
proposed Lot 1 Floor Area Ratio maximum of 0.72 for proposed Lot 2 to permit a Residential
- Secondary Suite.
4. Despite the regulations in the R-NS zone, for the land legally described as Lot 2, Block 2, Plan
VIP11450, Section 12, Range 2 West, Land District 65 - Parcel Identifier 004- 173-881 (6895
Woodward Drive), the maximum permitted floor area shall be 256 m² for Lot 1 and 261 m² for
Lot 2.
5. Despite the regulations in the R-NS zone, for the land legally described as Lot A, Section 5,
Range 3 East, South Saanich District, Plan 43703 (7895 East Saanich Road), the following
regulations shall apply:
1. Front Yard
minimum of 1.5 m
2. Rear Yard
minimum of 2.0 m
3. Side Yard Interior
minimum of 3.0m, total two sides
4. Side Yard Exterior
minimum of 1.5 m
5. Lot Coverage
maximum of 33%
6. Floor Area Ratio
maximum of 0.6
Proposed Lot:
1-6
7
8-12
A-D
minimum Front Yard
5.5m
5.5m
5.5m
3m
minimum Rear Yard
6m
6m
4m
1.2m
minimum Side Yard Interior
1.2m
0.6m
1.2m
1.2m
minimum Side Yard Exterior
n/a
n/a
n/a
3m
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6.25 Residential - Townhome (R-T)
6.25.1 Permitted Uses
The following uses are permitted as Principal Uses of the land:
1. Residential - Single Detached
2. Residential - Duplex
3. Residential - Attached
6.25.2 Permitted Accessory Uses
The following uses are permitted as Accessory uses only:
1. Secondary Dwelling Units in in accordance with Section 4.5.
2. Home Occupation - Major in accordance with Section 5.4.
6.25.3 Density
The permitted Density on a Lot shall be as follows:
1. Floor Area Ratio
maximum of 1.0
6.25.4 Siting of Buildings and Structures
Siting of Buildings and Structures shall be as follows:
1. Front Yard
minimum of 4.0 m
2. Rear Yard
minimum of 7.0 m
3. Side Yard Interior minimum:
a. 1.5 m for Buildings or portions thereof up to 8 m in Height
b. 2.5 m for Buildings or portions up to 11 m in Height
4. Side Yard Exterior
minimum of 4.5 m
5. A minimum separation of 2.5m between Residential Buildings shall be provided.
6.25.5 Size of Buildings and Structures
The maximum size of Buildings and Structures shall be as follows:
1. Height
maximum of 11.0 m (three Storeys)
2. Width of Dwelling Unit
minimum of 6.0 m
3. Width of Building
maximum of 40.0 m
4. Lot Coverage
maximum of 55%
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6.25.6 Subdivision Requirements
Requirements for Subdivision shall be as follows:
1. Minimum Lot Area
minimum of 1200 m²
2. Lot Frontage
minimum of 22 m
6.26 Residential - Townhome and Apartment (R-TA)
6.26.1 Permitted Uses
The following uses are permitted as Principal Uses of the land:
1. Residential - Apartment
2. Residential - Attached
3. Residential - Duplex
6.26.2 Permitted Accessory Uses
The following uses are permitted as Accessory uses only:
1. Secondary Dwelling Units in in accordance with Section 4.5 in Residential - Attached and
Residential - Duplex only.
2. Home Occupation - Minor in accordance with Section 5.4
6.26.3 Density
The permitted Density on a Lot shall be as follows:
1. Floor Area Ratio
maximum of 1.2
6.26.4 Siting of Buildings and Structures
Siting of Buildings and Structures shall be as follows:
1. Front Yard
minimum of 6.0 m
2. Rear Yard
minimum of 7.5 m
3. Side Yard Interior minimum:
a. 2.5 m for Buildings or portions thereof up to 11 m in Height
b. 4.5 m for Buildings or portions up to 15 m in Height
4. Side Yard Exterior
minimum of 4.5 m
5. A minimum separation of 2.5 m between detached Dwelling Units shall be provided.
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6.26.5 Size of Buildings and Structures
The maximum size of Buildings and Structures shall be as follows:
1. Height:
a. Residential - Apartment
maximum of 11.0 m
b. Residential - Townhouse
maximum of 11.0 m
2. Lot Coverage of all Buildings
maximum of 60%
6.26.6 Subdivision Requirements
Requirements for Subdivision shall be as follows:
1. Minimum Lot Area
minimum of 1200 m²
2. Lot Frontage
minimum of 22 m
6.26.7 Site Specific Regulations
1. Despite the maximum Floor Area Ratio in the R-TA Zone, for those lands legally described
as Lot 52, Sections 4 and 5, Range 2 East, South Saanich District, Plan VIP 64549 (7923 Polo
Park Crescent), the maximum Floor Area Ratio is 0.85 where development is comprised of
no more than 42 units in a three Storey Residential - Apartment Building and no more than
15 Dwelling Units in one or more Residential - Attached Buildings.
2. Despite the regulations in the R-TA Zone, the following regulations shall apply to those lands
legally described as the north-easterly 0.2552 hectares of Lot 1, Section 10, Range 1 West,
South Saanich District, Plan 10118 (proposed Lots B and C at 7247 West Saanich Road):
1. Front Yard setback
minimum of 4.2 m
2. Rear Yard setback
minimum of 3.3 m
3. Side Yard Interior setback
minimum of 3.0 m
4. Lot Coverage
maximum of 45%
5. Floor Area Ratio
maximum of 0.75
6. Lot Frontage
minimum of 17 m
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6.27 Residential - Apartment: R-A
6.27.1 Permitted Uses
The following uses are permitted as Principal Uses of the land:
1. Residential - Apartment
2. Community Care Facility
6.27.2 Permitted Accessory Uses
The following uses are permitted as Accessory uses only:
1. Home Occupation - Minor in accordance with Section 5.4.
6.27.3 Density
The permitted Density on a Lot shall be as follows:
1. Floor Area Ratio
maximum of 1.75
6.27.4 Siting of Buildings and Structures
Siting of Buildings and Structures shall be as follows:
1. Front Yard
minimum of 6.0m
2. Rear Yard
minimum of 10.5m
3. Side Yard Interior and Exterior
minimum of 6.0m
6.27.5 Size of Buildings and Structures
The maximum size of Buildings and Structures shall be as follows:
1. Height
maximum of 15.0 m (four Storeys)
2. Lot Coverage
maximum of 65%
6.27.6 Subdivision Requirements
Requirements for Subdivision shall be as follows:
1. Minimum of average Lot Area 1200 m²
2. Lot Frontage
minimum of 22 m
6.27.7 Site Specific Regulations
1. In the R-A Zone, the following regulations apply on a site-specific basis only: (1) All residential
Dwelling Units sited on the property legally described as PID: 000- 260-215, Lot 1, Section 6,
Range 2 East, South Saanich District, Plan 33828 (7701 East Saanich Road), shall be limited to
Residential Rental Tenure only.
2. Despite the uses permitted in the R-A Zone, on those lands legally described as Parcel
B (DD1920861) of Section 11, Range 4 East, South Saanich District (7005 East Saanich
Road), the use of the land is restricted to Community Care Facility only. Part 5 - Zoning
Regulations.
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3. For those lands legally described as Parcel B (DD1920861) of Section 11, Range 4 East, South
Saanich District (7005 East Saanich Road), the Lot Coverage maximum may be increased to
a maximum of 72% and the Floor Area Ratio may be increased to a maximum of 3.7.
4. In addition to the permitted uses in the R-A zone, on those lands legally described as Lot
1 Section 10 Range 1W South Saanich District Plan 10118. PID 000-156-591 (7247 West
Saanich Road), Short Term Rental Accommodation is also permitted.
5. In addition to the permitted uses in the R-A zone, on those lands legally described as Strata
Lot A-F, Section 10 Range 2 W South Saanich District Strata Plan VIS6969, PID 028-237-013,
PID 028-237-021, PID 028-237-030, PID 028-237-056, PID 028-237-064, PID 028-237-111
(851 Brentwood Drive), Short Term Rental Accommodation is also permitted.
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6.28 Rural - Agriculture: RU-A
6.28.1 Permitted Uses
The following uses are permitted as Principal Uses of the land:
1. Residential - Single Detached
2. Agriculture, excluding Feed Lots
6.28.2 Permitted Accessory Uses
The following uses are permitted as Accessory uses only:
1. Agricultural Retail Stand
2. Equestrian or Riding Stable
3. Home Occupation - Rural, in accordance with Section 5.4
4. Secondary Dwelling Unit(s), in accordance with Section 4.5
6.28.3 Density
The permitted Density on a Lot shall be as follows:
1. One Residential - Single Detached dwelling is permitted on a Lot
2. For Lots less than 1 ha, only one additional Secondary Dwelling Unit is permitted in the form
of a Residential - Secondary Suite wholly contained within the principal dwelling, or in a
Residential - Cottage or Residential - Carriage House, in accordance with Section 4.5.
3. For Lots 1 ha or more, both a Residential - Secondary Suite and a Residential - Cottage or
Residential - Carriage House are permitted in accordance with Section 4.5.
6.28.4 Siting of Buildings and Structures
Siting of Buildings and Structures shall be as follows:
1. Front Yard
minimum of 7.5 m
2. Rear Yard
minimum of 7.5 m
3. Side Yard Interior
minimum of 1.5 m
4. Side Yard Exterior
minimum of 6.0 m
5. A minimum separation of 2.5m between residential Buildings shall be provided.
6. A maximum separation of 50m between Buildings containing residential Dwelling Units shall
be provided.
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6.28.5 Size of Buildings and Structures
The maximum size of Buildings and Structures shall be as follows:
1. Height:
a. Residential Single Detached
maximum of 8.0 m
b. Residential - Cottage or
maximum of 6.5 m, with no portion
Residential - Carriage House
of the roof extending above 7.5 m
c. Accessory Buildings
maximum of 4.5 m
2. The Lot Coverage for the principal residence and Accessory Buildings or structures,
excluding a Residential - Cottage or a Residential - Carriage House, shall be as follows:
3. Despite the Lot Coverage, the maximum permitted Gross Floor Area of a principal dwelling
on any Lot shall not exceed 500 m².
6.28.6 Subdivision Requirements
Requirements for Subdivision shall be as follows:
1. Minimum and average Lot Area
minimum of 0.8 ha
2. Lot Frontage
minimum of 10% of the Lot perimeter
Lot Size
Lot Coverage
> 0.8 ha
5%
0.72-0.79 ha
6%
0.64-0.71 ha
7%
0.56-0.63 ha
8%
0.48-0.55 ha
9%
0.40-0.47 ha
10%
0.32-0.39 ha
11%
0.24-0.31 ha
12%
0.16-0.23 ha
13%
0.08-0.15 ha
14%
<0.08
15%
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6.28.7 Site Specific Regulations
In the RU-A zone, the following regulations are permitted on a site-specific basis only:
1. Despite the maximum Lot Coverage in the RU-A Zone (Rural Agriculture), the maximum Lot
Coverage is 30% for Lot A, Sections 16 and 17, Range 4 East, South Saanich District, Plan
VIP65747 (2688 Tanner Road).
2. Despite the maximum Lot Coverage in the RU-A Zone (Rural Agriculture), the maximum
Lot Coverage for Lot 24, Section 13, Range 1 East, South Saanich District, Plan 1296 (1610
Kersey Road) is 8.5%.
3. Despite the Permitted Uses allowed in the RU-A (Rural Agriculture) Zone, a Residential -
Carriage House with a maximum Height of 7.37 m is a permitted use for Lot 24, Section 13,
Range 1 East, South Saanich District, Plan 1296 (1610 Kersey Road).
4. Despite the Permitted Uses allowed in the RU-A (Rural Agriculture) Zone, a Residential -
Carriage House with a maximum Height of 6.6 m is a permitted use for Lot 17, Section 13,
Range 1 East, South Saanich District, Plan 1296 (1575 Kersey Road).
5. Despite the maximum Lot Coverage allowed in the RU-A (Rural Agriculture) Zone, the Lot
Coverage for Lot 17, Section 13, Range 1 East, South Saanich District, Plan 1296 (1575
Kersey Road) is 5.5%.
6.29 Rural - Forest: RU-F
6.29.1 Permitted Uses
The following uses are permitted as Principal Uses of the land:
1. Residential - Single Detached
2. Agriculture, excluding Feed Lots
6.29.2 Permitted Use Regulations
1. Agriculture shall not exceed 25% of the total Lot Area.
Information Note: Agricultural uses, including Agricultural Retail Stands and Equestrian or Riding
Stables, may be subject to applicable Development Permit Area guidelines.
6.29.3 Permitted Accessory Uses
The following uses are permitted as Accessory uses only:
1. Agricultural Retail Stand
2. Equestrian or Riding Stable
3. Home Occupation - Rural, in accordance with Section 5.4
4. Secondary Dwelling Unit(s), in accordance with Section 4.5
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6.29.4 Density
The permitted Density on a Lot shall be as follows:
1. One Residential - Single Detached dwelling is permitted on a Lot
2. For Lots less than 1 ha, only one additional Secondary Dwelling Unit is permitted in the
form of a secondary suite wholly contained within the principal dwelling, or in a Residential -
Cottage or Residential - Carriage House, in accordance with Section 4.5.
3. For Lots 1 ha or more, both a Residential - Secondary Suite and a Residential - Cottage or
Residential - Carriage House are permitted in accordance with Section 4.5.
6.29.5 Siting of Buildings and Structures
Siting of Buildings and Structures shall be as follows:
1. Front Yard
minimum of 7.5 m
2. Rear Yard
minimum of 7.5 m
3. Side Yard Interior
minimum of 1.5 m
4. Side Yard Exterior
minimum of 6.0 m
5. A minimum separation of 2.5 m between residential Buildings shall be provided.
6. A maximum separation of 50 m between Buildings containing residential Dwelling Units
shall be provided.
6.29.6 Size of Buildings and Structures
The maximum size of Buildings and Structures shall be as follows:
1. Height:
a. Residential - Single Detached
maximum of 8.0 m
b. Secondary Dwelling Units
maximum of 6.5 m, with no portion of the
roof extending above 7.5 m
c. Accessory Buildings
maximum of 4.5 m
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2. The Lot Coverage for the principal residence and Accessory Buildings or Structures,
excluding a Residential - Cottage or a Residential - Carriage House, shall be as follows:
3. Despite the Lot Coverage, the maximum permitted Gross Floor Area of a principal dwelling
on any Lot shall not exceed 500 m².
6.29.7 Subdivision Requirements
Requirements for Subdivision shall be as follows:
1. Minimum and average Lot Area
minimum of 4 ha
2. Lot Frontage
minimum of 10% of the Lot perimeter
6.29.8 002-430-355 Site Specific Regulations
In the RU-F zone, the following regulations are permitted on a site-specific basis only:
1. In addition to the list of uses permitted under the heading "Permitted Accessory Uses"in the
RU-F zone, Bed and Breakfast - 3 Bedroom maximum shall be a permitted use on the land
legally described as Lot 1, Section 3, Range 1 West, South Saanich District, Plan VIP42418
(8133 Rae-Leigh Place).
Lot Size
Lot Coverage
> 3.0 ha
2%
2.0-3.0 ha
3%
1.0-1.9 ha
4%
0.8 ha-0.99
5%
0.72-0.79 ha
6%
0.64-0.71 ha
7%
0.56-0.63 ha
8%
0.48-0.55 ha
9%
0.40-0.47 ha
10%
0.32-0.39 ha
11%
0.24-0.31 ha
12%
0.16-0.23 ha
13%
0.08-0.15 ha
14%
<0.08 ha
15%
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2. Despite the regulations in the RI-F zone above, the minimum Lot Area for Subdivision of the
land legally described as Lot 17, Sections 3 and 4, Range 1 West, South Saanich District, Plan
30146 (8069 Thomson Place) shall be 1.3 ha
3. Notwithstanding the maximum Lot Coverage in the RU-F zone on the land legally described
as Lot 54, Section 14, Range 1 West, South Saanich District, Plan VIP66001, PID 023-916-
125 (1251 Garden Gate Drive), the maximum Lot Coverage shall be 5.5%.
4. Despite the Permitted Use Regulations in the RU-F zone, the Lot Coverage for Agriculture
will be 100% for land legally described as:
a. LOT 1 SECTION 1 RANGE 2W SOUTH SAANICH DISTRICT PLAN 15385 EXC
PT COMMENCING AT THE S W CORNER THENCE E ALONG S BOUNDRY FOR A
DISTANCE OF 250 FT THENCE N and PARALLEL TO E BNDY OF SAID LOT 100 FT.
PID 004-256-051 (8449 Alec Road)
b. LOT A SECTION 1 RANGE 2W SOUTH SAANICH DISTRICT PLAN VIP55085
MANUFACTURED HOME REG. # A08924. PID 017-947-294 (8452 Alec Road), LOT
1 SECTION 1 RANGE 2W SOUTH SAANICH DISTRICT PLAN 14256. PID 004-361-
156 (8410 Alec Road)
c. LOT A SECTION 3 RANGE 2W SOUTH SAANICH DISTRICT PLAN 38399. PID 001-
029-720 (8183 Alec Road)
d. LOT 5 SECTION 4 RANGE 2W SOUTH SAANICH DISTRICT PLAN 13084 EXCEPT
PLAN 38385. PID 000-110-809 (860 Bardsey lane)
e. LOT B SECTION 15 RANGE 1W SOUTH SAANICH DISTRICT PLAN VIS4429. PID
023-926-490 (1141 Garden Gate Drive), LOT 45 SOUTH SAANICH DISTRICT PLAN
VIP66001 SECTION 14/15. PID 023-916-036 (1222 Garden Gate)
f.
LOT I SECTION 2 RANGE 2E SOUTH SAANICH DISTRICT PLAN VIP1604. PID 007-
136-871 (1705 Haldon Road)
g. LOT 2, SECTIONS 3 AND 4, RANGE 1 WEST, SOUTH SAANICH DISTRICT, PLAN
42418. PID 001-629-034 (1010 Mt Newton X Rd)
h. LOT 10 SECTION 4 RANGE 2W SOUTH SAANICH DISTRICT PLAN 2688. PID 006-
318-134 (968 Mt Newton X Rd)
i.
LOT 9, SECTION 4, RANGE 2 WEST, SOUTH SAANICH DISTRICT, PLAN 2688, LYING
TO THE EAST OF A STRAIGHT BOUNDARY JOINING POINTS ON THE NORTHERLY
AND SOUTHERLY BOUNDARIES OF SAID LOT 9, DISTANT 96.7 FEET AND 223.8
FEET RESPECTIVELY FROM THE NORTH EAST AND SOUTH EAST CORNERS OF
SAID LOT 9 PID 002-430-355 (952 Mt Newton X Rd)
j.
LOT 2 SECTION 4 RANGE 2W SOUTH SAANICH DISTRICT PLAN 12096. PID 004-
961-684 (936 Mt Newton X Rd)
k. LOT 1, PLAN VIP4221, SECTION 4, RANGE 1W, SOUTH SAANICH LAND DISTRICT,
AND SEC 5; THAT PT OF LOT 1 LYING TO THE N OF MOUNT NEWTON CROSS RD
PID 003-418-235 (1060 Mt Newton X Rd)
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l.
LOT 2, PLAN VIP4221, SECTION 4, RANGE 1W, SOUTH SAANICH LAND DISTRICT,
AND SEC 5; EXC THAT PT LYING TO THE S OF THE SOUTHERLY LIMIT OF THE
MOUNT NEWTON CROSS RD PID 005-520-444 (1082 Mt Newton X Rd)
m. LOT PT 10 SECTION 3 AND 4 RANGE 1W SOUTH SAANICH DISTRICT PLAN 869
PID 004-640-331 (1124 Mt Newton X Rd)
n. LOT 6 SECTION 4 SOUTH SAANICH DISTRICT PLAN 869 PARCEL A (DD 96921I)
OF LOT 6, SECTION 4, RANGE 1 WEST, SOUTH SAANICH DISTRICT, PLAN 869,
MANUFACTURED HOME REG. # A10282, LOT 3, PLAN 869, SECTION 3 AND
4, RANGE 1W, SOUTH SAANICH LAND DISTRICT, THOSE PARTS OF LOT 6,
SECTIONS 3 AND 4, RANGE 1 WEST, SOUTH SAANICH DISTRICT, PLAN 869, PID
004-640-195 (1124 Mt Newton X Rd)
o. SOUTH SAANICH DISTRICT PLAN 869 PCL A OF N PT LOT 6 SEC 4 R 1W PL 869.
PID 004-640-489 (1124 Mt Newton X Rd)
p. LOT 1, PLAN VIP4221, SECTION 4, RANGE 1W, SOUTH SAANICH LAND DISTRICT,
AND SEC 5; THAT PT OF LOT 1 LYING TO THE N OF MOUNT NEWTON CROSS RD
PID 003-418-235 (1124 Mt Newton X Rd)
q. LOT 2, PLAN VIP4221, SECTION 4, RANGE 1W, SOUTH SAANICH LAND DISTRICT,
AND SEC 5; EXC THAT PT LYING TO THE S OF THE SOUTHERLY LIMIT OF THE
MOUNT NEWTON CROSS RD PID 005-520-444 (1124 Mt Newton X Rd)
r.
LOT C SECTION 2 AND 3 RANGE 1W SOUTH SAANICH DISTRICT PLAN 34705.
PID 000-302-228 (8171 Rae-Leigh Place)
6.30 Rural - Forest (Wallace): RU-FW
6.30.1 Permitted Uses
The following uses are permitted as Principal Uses of the land:
1. Residential - Single Detached
2. Agriculture, excluding Feed Lots
6.30.2 Permitted Use Regulations
1. Agriculture shall not exceed 25% of the total Lot Area.
Information Note: Agricultural uses, including Agricultural Retail Stands and Equestrian or Riding
Stables, may be subject to applicable Development Permit Area guidelines.
6.30.3 Permitted Accessory Uses
The following uses are permitted as Accessory uses only:
1. Agricultural Retail Stand
2. Equestrian or Riding Stable
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3. Home Occupation - Rural, in accordance with Section 5.4
4. Secondary Dwelling Unit(s), in accordance with Section 4.5
5. For certainty, accessory uses in this zone include water reservoirs and sewage treatment
facilities
6.30.4 Siting of Buildings and Structures
Siting of Buildings and Structures shall be as follows:
1. Front Yard
minimum of 4.5 m
2. Rear Yard
minimum of 7.5 m
3. Side Yard Interior
minimum of 4.5 m
4. Side Yard Exterior
minimum of 6.0 m
5. A minimum separation of 2.5 m between residential Buildings shall be provided.
6. A maximum separation of 50 m between Buildings containing residential Dwelling Units shall
be provided.
6.30.5 Size of Buildings and Structures
The maximum size of Buildings and Structures shall be as follows:
1. There may not be more than one principal residence on a Lot
2. The maximum Gross Floor Area for a principal residence shall not exceed 407 m²
3. The Lot Coverage for the principal residence and Accessory Buildings or Structures shall not
exceed 30% on a Standard Lot
4. The Lot Coverage for the principal residence and Accessory Buildings or Structures,
excluding a Residential - Cottage or a Residential - Carriage House, shall not exceed 25% on a
Panhandle Lot
5. A Residential - Cottage or a Residential - Carriage House may not exceed a Gross Floor Area
of 90 m²
6. The maximum Gross Floor Area of Accessory Structures or Structures shall not exceed
60 m²
7. The maximum Building Height for a Residential - Single Detached on a Standard Lot is 8.0 m
8. The maximum Building Height for a Residential - Single Detached on a Panhandle Lot is 4.5
m, except where the dwelling is sited a minimum of 8.0 m from any Lot Line the Height may be
increased to 8.0 m
9. The maximum Building Height for Accessory Buildings is 4.5 m, except that a water reservoir
may have a Height up to 20 m
10. The maximum Building Height for a Residential - Cottage or a Residential - Carriage House
is 6.5 m, however no portion of the roof may extend above 7.5 m
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6.30.6 Subdivision Requirements
Requirements for Subdivision shall be as follows:
1. Lot Frontage
minimum of 10% of the Lot perimeter
2. Number of residential Lots permitted
maximum of 57
6.31 Rural - Shoreline: RU-S
6.31.1 Permitted Uses
The following uses are permitted as Principal Uses of the land:
1. Residential - Single Detached
2. Agriculture, excluding Feed Lots
6.31.2 Permitted Use Regulations
1. Agriculture shall not exceed 25% of the total Lot Area.
Information Note: Agriculture, including Agricultural Retail Stands and Equestrian or Riding Stables,
may be subject to applicable Development Permit Area guidelines.
6.31.3 Permitted Accessory Uses
The following uses are permitted as Accessory uses only:
1. Agricultural Retail Stand
2. Equestrian or Riding Stable
3. Home Occupation - Rural, in accordance with Section 5.4
4. Secondary Dwelling Unit(s), in accordance with Section 4.5
6.31.4 Density
The permitted Density on a Lot shall be as follows:
1. One Residential - Single Detached Dwelling is permitted on a Lot
a. For Lots less than 1 ha, only one additional Secondary Dwelling Unit is permitted
in the form of a Residential - Secondary Suite wholly contained within the principal
Dwelling Unit, or in a Residential - Cottage or Residential - Carriage House, in
accordance with Section 4.5.
b. For Lots 1 ha or more, both a Residential - Secondary Suite and a Residential -
Cottage or Residential - Carriage House are permitted in accordance with Section
4.5.
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6.31.5 Siting of Buildings and Structures
Siting of Buildings and Structures shall be as follows:
1. Front Yard
minimum of 7.5 m
2. Rear Yard
minimum of 7.5 m
3. Side Yard Interior
minimum of 1.5 m
4. Side Yard Exterior
minimum of 6.0 m
5. A minimum separation of 2.5 m between residential Buildings shall be provided.
6. A maximum separation of 50 m between Buildings containing residential Dwelling Units
shall be provided.
6.31.6 Size of Buildings and Structures
The maximum size of Buildings and Structures shall be as follows:
1. Height:
a. Residential - Single Detached
maximum of 8.0 m
b. Secondary Dwelling Units
maximum of 6.5 m, with no portion
of the roof extending above 7.5 m
c. Accessory Buildings
maximum of 4.5 m
2. The Lot Coverage for the principal residence and Accessory Buildings or Structures,
excluding a Residential - Cottage or a Residential - Carriage House, shall be as follows:
Lot Size
Lot Coverage
> 0.8 ha
5%
0.72-0.79 ha
6%
0.64-0.71 ha
7%
0.56-0.63 ha
8%
0.48-0.55 ha
9%
0.40-0.47 ha
10%
0.32-0.39 ha
11%
0.24-0.31 ha
12%
0.16-0.23 ha
13%
0.08-0.15 ha
14%
<0.08
15%
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6.31.7 Subdivision Requirements
Requirements for Subdivision shall be as follows:
1. Minimum and average Lot Area
minimum of 2.0 ha
2. Lot Frontage
minimum of 10% of the Lot perimeter
6.31.8 Site Specific Regulations
In the RU-S zone, the following regulations are permitted on a site-specific basis only:
1. Despite the maximum Lot Coverage in the RU-S (Rural Shoreline) Zone, the maximum Lot
Coverage is 30% for Parcel A (DD267417I) of Lot 1, Section 2, Range 4 East, South Saanich
District, Plan 9137 except part in Plan 2319 RW (8205 Lochside Drive).
2. Despite the maximum Lot Coverage in the RU-S (Rural Shoreline) Zone, the maximum Lot
Coverage for Amended Lot 9, (DD 142640I), Section 1, Range 4 East, South Saanich District,
Plan 4863, Except Part in Plan 2319 RW (8355 Lochside Drive), is 10.0%.
3. Despite the maximum Lot Coverage in the RU-S (Rural Shoreline) Zone, the maximum Lot
Coverage for Lot 9, Section 2, Range 4E, South Saanich District, Plan VIP9420, Except Plan
2319 RW (8325 Lochside Drive), is 10.71%.
4. Despite the Permitted Use Regulations in the RU-S zone, the Lot Coverage for Agriculture
will be 100% for land legally described as:
a. LOT 2 SECTION 4 RANGE 2W SOUTH SAANICH DISTRICT PLAN 18836 PID 003-
786-706 (8070 McPhail Road),
b. LOT A SECTION 5 RANGE 3W DISTRICT LOT 2030 SOUTH SAANICH DISTRICT
PLAN VIP76156 PID 025-803-581(617 Senanus Drive),
c. LOT 1 SECTION 6 RANGE 2W SOUTH SAANICH DISTRICT PLAN VIP67245 AND
DL 2005 SEE PRIVATE MOORAGE ON FOLIO 36-1900-014. PID 024-159-123 (7764
West Saanich Road),
d. LOT A SECTION 6 RANGE 2 WEST SOUTH SAANICH DISTRICT PLAN VIP78509.
PID 026-247-780 (7756 West Saanich Road),
e. SECTION 6 RANGE 2W SOUTH SAANICH DISTRICT THAT PT OF SEC 6 R2W
LYING TO THE W OF WEST SAANICH RD AND TO THE N OF PL 681-R EX PORTION
WITHIN PL 3048. PID 009-405-267 (7798 West Saanich Road),
f.
LOT 2 SECTION 5 RANGE 2W SOUTH SAANICH DISTRICT PLAN VIP10181. PID
000-499-820 (7900 West Saanich Road),
g. LOT 1 SECTION 5 RANGE 2W SOUTH SAANICH DISTRICT PLAN VIP10181 PID
004-485-416 (7922 West Saanich Road),
h. LOT 1, SECTION 2, RANGE 3 WEST, SOUTH SAANICH DISTRICT, PLAN 20559 PID
003-583-503 (8230 West Saanich Road)
i.
LOT 2 SECTION 2 RANGE 3W SOUTH SAANICH DISTRICT PLAN 20559 PID 001-
910-647 (8224 West Saanich Road)
j.
LOT 3 SECTION 4 RANGE 3W SOUTH SAANICH DISTRICT PLAN EPP103351 PID
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031-165-834 (490 Westview Road).
k. Despite the maximum Lot Coverage in the RU-S Zone (Rural Shoreline) the
maximum Lot Coverage is 15% for LOT 1 SECTION 5 RANGE 3W SOUTH SAANICH
DISTRICT PLAN 869 PARCEL A, EXCEPT PLAN 9120, (DD10065I). PID 008-409-188
(559 Senanus Drive).
6.32 Water Area: W
6.32.1 Permitted Uses
The following uses are permitted as Principal Uses of the land:
1. Docks
6.32.2 Siting of Buildings and Structures
Siting of Buildings and Structures shall be as follows:
1. At least 5 m from the projected side property line.
2. At least 6 m from the projected side property line if adjacent to a Park or public beach Access.
3. 10 m from any existing Dock or Structure on the foreshore.
4. No Boat House, shed or shelter shall be erected within a W-1 zone.
5. No Structure, Dock, or walkway shall be constructed or placed below the High Water Mark
so as to impede free pedestrian Access along the waterfront. In cases where the Dock
platform is raised by more than 0.3 m above any point on the public foreshore, steps must
be provided to allow public Access over the Dock, and this access must not be blocked by
Fences or other means.
6.32.3 Size of Buildings and Structures
The maximum size of Buildings and Structures shall be as follows:
1. Height
maximum of 4.5 m
2. Accessory Building
maximum of 60 m² Gross Floor Area
3. No private float or walkway may be over 30 m in length or 3 m in Width.
Information Note: The installation of any Structures below the Natural Boundary of the sea are required
to obtain the necessary permits or approvals from provincial and federal agencies.
6.33 Water Area (Boat House Zone): W-BH
6.33.1 Permitted Uses
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The following uses are permitted as Principal Uses of the land:
1. Docks
2. Boat House
6.33.2 Siting of Buildings and Structures
Siting of Buildings and Structures shall be as follows:
1. No Structure, float, or walkway shall be constructed or placed so as to impede free
pedestrian access along the waterfront. In cases where the Dock platform is raised by more
than 0.3 m above any point on the public foreshore, steps must be provided for public access
over the Dock and this Access must not be blocked by Fences or other means.
6.33.3 Size of Buildings and Structures
The maximum size of Buildings and Structures shall be as follows:
1. No Boat House shall exceed 130 m² Gross Floor Area.
2. No private float or walkway shall be over 30 m in length or 3 m in Width.
3. Height a maximum of 6.4 m above any Structure on which the Building or Structure is
constructed.
Information Note: The installation of any Structures below the Natural Boundary of the sea are required
to obtain the necessary permits or approvals from provincial and federal agencies.
6.34 Water Area: W-M
6.34.1 Permitted Uses
The following uses are permitted as Principal Uses of the land:
1. Boat Building and Repair
2. Boat Hoists and Launching Ramps
3. Boat Rental and Sporting Equipment Rentals and Sales
4. Docks
5. Ferry and Water Taxi
6. Fish Processing
7. Fish Charters and Marine Tours
8. Marine Fuel Station
9. Marinas, in accordance with Section 5.3
10. Temporary Moorage
11. Yacht Club
6.34.2 Permitted Accessory Uses
The following uses are permitted as Accessory uses only:
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1. Caretaker's Dwelling
6.34.3 Siting of Buildings and Structures
Siting of Buildings and Structures shall be as follows:
1. All floats and Structures except geothermal heating and cooling systems shall be set back
6.0 m from the marine boundary of any water Lot or foreshore lease.
2. No Structure, Dock, or walkway shall be constructed or placed below the High Water Mark
so as to impede free pedestrian Access along the waterfront. In cases where the Dock
platform is raised by more than 0.3 m above any point on the public foreshore, steps must
be provided to allow public Access over the Dock, and this Access must not be blocked by
Fences or other means.
Information Note: The installation of any Structures below the Natural Boundary of the sea are required
to obtain the necessary permits or approvals from provincial and federal agencies.
6.35 Water Area: W-MB
6.35.1 Permitted Uses
The following uses are permitted as Principal Uses of the land:
1. Docks
2. Ferry and Water Taxi
3. Fish Charters and Marine Tours
4. Marinas, in accordance with Section 5.3
5. Temporary Moorage
6.35.2 Siting of Buildings and Structures
Siting of Buildings and Structures shall be as follows:
1. No Structure, Dock, or walkway shall be constructed or placed below the High Water Mark
so as to impede free pedestrian Access along the waterfront. In cases where the Dock
platform is raised by more than 0.3 m above any point on the public foreshore, steps must
be provided to allow public Access over the Dock, and this Access must not be blocked by
Fences or other means.
2. Except on the upland boundary, all floats and Structures shall be set back 2.0 m from the
boundary of any water Lot or foreshore lease.
6.35.3 Size of Buildings and Structures
The maximum size of Buildings and Structures shall be as follows:
1. No private float or walkway shall be over 65 m in length or 4 m in Width.
Information Note: The installation of any Structures below the Natural Boundary of the sea are required
to obtain the necessary permits or approvals from provincial and federal agencies.
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Regulations
7.1 Provision of Off-Street Parking
1. Subject to Section 7.2, every owner of land shall provide and maintain off-street motor
vehicle parking spaces on the same site as the development, Building or use they are
intended to serve, in accordance with the regulations in this Part.
7.2 Off-Street Parking for New and Existing Buildings,
Structures and Uses
1. For new Buildings, Structures or uses, Off-Street Parking shall be required in accordance
with the regulations in this Part, including EV requirements.
2. For additions to existing Buildings or Structures, or for changes or additions to an existing
use, the number of required parking spaces shall be determined by applying the regulations
in Section 7.5 to those changes or additions, excluding EV requirements.
3. For changes in use which conforms to the uses permitted in a zone, the required parking
spaces shall be determined by applying the regulations in Section 7.5.
4. In the case of a use not specifically mentioned, the number of required Off-Street Parking
spaces shall be the same as that for the most similar use.
5. Where the calculation of required spaces, Energized parking, or Electrical Vehicle Supply
Equipment (EVSE) units results in a fractional number, calculations shall be rounded to the
nearest integer.
6. Where Off-Street Parking spaces in excess of Bylaw requirements are provided, their
location, design and operation shall comply with the requirements of Part 7 of this Bylaw with
the exception of Residential-Single Detached uses.
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7.3 Use of Parking Facilities
1. All Off-Street Parking spaces required by this Bylaw shall be used exclusively for the parking
of motor vehicles of clients, customers, employees, members, residents, tenants, or visitors
who make use of the Principal Building or use for which the parking area is provided, and
such parking area shall not be used for off-street loading, driveways, Access or egress,
commercial repair work, display, sale or storage of goods of any kind.
2. Off-Street Parking spaces may be provided and used collectively by two or more Buildings
or uses on the same site, provided that the total number of parking spaces when used
together is not less than the sum of the requirements for the various individual uses, and that
such parking facilities shall not be located more than 150 m from any building or use to be
served.
3. Despite Section 7.1, where all required parking spaces for non-residential uses cannot
be located on the same site as the Building, Structure or use for which they are required,
parking spaces may be provided on land other than that in respect of which the spaces are
required, provided that:
a. The parking site is located within 150 m of the site where the Building, Structure or
use requiring provision of parking is located or carried on;
b. Excess parking spaces exist at the parking site and granting a parking easement
would not create a parking shortfall for uses occurring on the site,
c. And an easement or restrictive covenant in favor of the Municipality is registered
against the title of the parking site, requiring that it be used to provide the required
number of parking spaces for the Building, Structure or use which requires the
parking.
4. Despite Subsection 7.3.2, where it can be ascertained by the Director of Planning and
Building Services that the peak parking demand for two or more non-residential Buildings,
Structures or uses on the same site or abutting sites occurs at different periods of time, the
parking requirements for those buildings or uses may be reduced by a maximum of 25% of
the total parking requirement, provided that an easement or restrictive covenant in favor
of the Municipality is registered against the titles of the subject properties, setting out the
shared parking arrangement and requiring the provision of the required number of parking
spaces for the Buildings, Structures or uses which require the parking.
7.4 Development and Maintenance Standards for Off-Street Parking
7.4.1 Design of parking areas and access
1. Off-Street Parking areas shall be:
a. Developed as an integral part of an overall site plan; and
b. Arranged to ensure the safe and convenient circulation of vehicles to and from the
public road system.
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2. Adequate provision shall be made for individual access to or from all parking spaces at all
times by means of unobstructed Maneuvering Aisles provided as follows:
3. Parking spaces may be arranged one behind the other with a common or shared point of
Access to a street or Maneuvering Aisle, only if both spaces are allocated to the same
Dwelling Unit, provided in respect of a Residential - Single Detached unit.
7.4.2 Surfacing, Marking and Lighting
1. Off-Street Parking areas and their related driveways and Maneuvering Aisles shall be:
1. Except as note in Paragraph 7.4.2(3), surfaced with asphalt, concrete or similar pavement,
pavers, gravel or similar permeable material so as to provide a durable surface.
2. Graded and drained to dispose of surface water and to eliminate sheet flow of drainage
water onto sidewalks, public rights-of-way or abutting properties; and
3. for accessible parking and aisle surfaces:
a. hard, non-slip surface;
b. a maximum running slope and maximum cross-slope of surface at 1:50 (2%); and,
c. drop curbs (curb ramp) shall be provided to accommodate wheelchair access
between parking spaces and entrances to Buildings.
2. Individual parking spaces shall be suitably delineated by painted lines or other means, such
as brick pavers, cat eyes, or wheel stops, as appropriate. Entrances and exits shall be clearly
marked by curbs or Fences, painted lines, or signage.
3. Where four or more parking spaces are required, all parking areas shall be provided with
adequate curbs in order to retain vehicles within the permitted parking areas, and to ensure
that Fences, walls, hedges, landscaped areas, Buildings, sidewalks and public roads and lanes
will be protected.
4. Lighting used to illuminate Off-Street Parking areas or parking Garages shall be so arranged
that all direct rays of light are reflected upon the parking areas or Garages, and not on any
adjoining premises.
7.4.3 Location of Stalls
1. Off-Street Parking provided for a Secondary Dwelling Unit shall be:
a. Specifically allocated for use of the Secondary Dwelling Unit only;
b. Located so as to allow for Access to and from the parking space at all times by means
of an unobstructed driveway; and
Parking Angle
Width of Maneuvering Aisle
90 degrees
7.5 m
60 degrees
5.5 m
45 degrees and less
4.0 m
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c. For a Residential - Secondary Suite, provided at grade and not enclosed in a
Building, except that where a building contains three or more parking spaces, one
space may be allocated for a Residential - Secondary Suite use.
2. Visitor parking spaces must be marked with a sign that clearly identifies their use for visitor
parking only.
3. Where four or more parking spaces are required, off-street surface parking shall be located
no less than 2.5 m from any Lot Line.
4. All parking for commercial buses shall be provided off-street in spaces specifically designed
for bus parking only and each space shall be located at least 6 m from any property line.
7.4.4 Accessible Parking
1. Accessible parking spaces shall be:
a. On the same Lot as the uses, Buildings or Structures that the spaces are provided
for;
b. Located to allow for the shortest possible Access route to the main entrance or
elevator of the Building; and
c. If multiple accessible entrances are accessible, spaces may be dispersed to enable
parking proximity to multiple entrances.
2. The following are required to identify accessible parking spaces:
a. a sign in compliance with the regulations pursuant to the Motor Vehicle Act
regulations, with minimum dimensions of 30 cm x 60 cm at the end of a parking space
(1.5 m or higher) either a post-mounted accessible sign or affixed to the building face;
b. an additional blue sign 30cm x 15cm indicating "Van Accessible" for all Type A
accessible spaces, located below the required sign indicated in (15)(1); and
c. the parking surface shall be painted with the International Symbol of Accessibility.
Figure 17 - Illustration of MVA Regulations Accessible Parking Signage
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7.4.5 Electric Vehicles Parking
1. Electric Vehicle Energy Management Systems (EVEMS) Performance Standard
requirements, found in Table 1 below, shall be followed. Performance requirements indicate
the maximum number of Electric Vehicle Supply Sytem (EVSE) (Level 2 electric vehicle
charging stations) that Part 7 - Off-Street Parking, Loading and Screening Regulations
Page 123 may be connected to the same circuit, for various circuit ratings. The EVEMS
Performance Standard is meant to ensure that a vehicle may be fully recharged 90% of the
time during an overnight charging session, based upon average daily driving distances,
estimated as 24.1 km per day in Central Saanich.
2. For designs where an EVEMS is intended, electrical infrastructure shall include
communications equipment, control systems installation, licensing, and permitting required
to operate.
7.4.6 Stall Dimensions
1. Off-Street Parking spaces and access aisles shall have clear minimum dimensions as follows:
a. An accessible aisle of 1.5 m, clearly marked with diagonal markings, must be provided
immediately adjacent to each accessible parking space.
Minimum Circuit Breaker Rating
(Amps)
Maximum Number of EVSE
(Chargers) Per Circuit
20
1
30
2
40
4
50
5
60
6
70
7
80
8
90
10
100
11
125
14
150
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b. One accessible aisle may provide access for up to two accessible parking spaces.
2. Where four or more parking spaces are required and where a parking space adjoins a wall,
Fence or other Structure greater than 0.6 m in Height, the Width of the parking space shall
be increased by 0.6m for the entire length of the parking space.
3. If an Off-Street Parking area contains 31 or more spaces, a maximum of 30% of the spaces
provided may be small car parking spaces which shall be clearly marked to identify their use
for the parking of small cars only.
Figure 18 - Illustration of Accessible Parking Dimensions
Width of
Space
Length of
Space
Clearance
Standard parking space
2.7 m
5.5 m
2.0 m
Small car parking space
2.4 m
5.0 m
2.0 m
Standard parking space (parallel)
2.6 m
7.3 m
2.0 m
Small car parking space (parallel)
2.4 m
6.7 m
2.0 m
Accessible parking space - Type A
3.7 m
6.0 m
2.3 m
Accessible parking space - Type B
2.7 m
6.0 m
2.3 m
Marked Accessible Aisle
1.5 m
6.0 m
2.3 m
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7.5 Required Off-Street Parking
Land Use Category
Minimum Number of
Required Off-Street Parking
Spaces
Minimum
Energized
Spaces
Minimum
EVSE
Minimum
Charging
Level
Agricultural
Plant Nursery
1 per 15 m² of Gross Floor
Area a of Retail sales building
0%
Agricultural Retail
Stand
Greater of 4 spaces per
sales clerk or 1 space per
10 m² Gross Floor Area of
Retail sales area
0%
Bed and Breakfast
1 per Bed and Breakfast
bedroom
2
0
L2M
Equestrian or Riding
Stable
1 per boarded and rental
horse plus 1 space per
employee
0%
Commercial - Accommodation
Conference Facility,
Banquet and Catering
Facility
Greater of 1 space per 5
seats or 1 space per 30 m² of
Gross Floor Area
4
2
L2
Hotel
1 per sleeping unit
100%
0
L2M
Short Term Rental
Accommodation
1 per sleeping unit
100%
0
L2M
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Land Use Category
Minimum Number of
Required Off-Street Parking
Spaces
Minimum
Energized
Spaces
Minimum
EVSE
Minimum
Charging
Level
Food and Beverage
Alcoholic Beverage
Manufacturing
Greater of 1 space per 3
seats or 1 space per 10 m²
gross floor area
0%
Convenience Store
Greater of 4 spaces or 1
space per 35 m² gross floor
area
0%
Liquor Primary
Establishment
Greater of 1 space per 3
seats or 1 space per 10 m²
gross floor area
0%
Restaurant
Greater of 1 space per 3
seats or 1 space per 10 m²
gross floor area
5%
4
L2
Grocery Store
1 per 14 m² of gross floor
area
5%
4
L2
General Commercial
Cannabis Retail
1 per 22m² of gross floor
area
0%
Financial Services
1 per 20 m² of gross floor
area
2
2
L2
Funeral Parlor
Greater of 1 space per 4
seats or 1 space per 5.6 m²
of assembly space
1
1
L2
Healthcare and
Wellness Services
1 per 20 m² of gross floor
area
5%
2
L2
Laundromat and
Drycleaners
1 per 20 m² gross floor area
5%
4
L2
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Land Use Category
Minimum Number of
Required Off-Street Parking
Spaces
Minimum
Energized
Spaces
Minimum
EVSE
Minimum
Charging
Level
General Commercial Continued
Minor Repair Shops
1 per 50 m² gross floor area
5%
2
L2M
Offices
1 per 28 m² of gross floor
area
2
2
L2M
Personal Service
Establishments
1 per 20 m² gross floor area
5%
4
L2
Professional Services
1 per 20 m² gross floor area
5%
2
L2
Retail
1 per 22 m² of gross floor
area
5%
4
L2
Veterinary Practice
1 per 28 m² of gross floor
area
5%
2
L2
Vehicle and Marine
Vehicle Sales and
Rentals
1 per 55 m² of sales floor
area
5%
2
L2M
Boat Sales
2 spaces plus 1 per 90 m² of
display area
0%
Car Wash
2 per wash bay
1
1
L2
Gas Bar
2 spaces
1
1
L2
Marina
1 space per 2 mooring
berths and dry storage
spaces
4
2
L2
Automobile Service
Station
3 per service bay
1
1
L2
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Land Use Category
Minimum Number of Required
Off-Street Parking Spaces
Minimum
Energized
Spaces
Minimum
EVSE
Minimum
Charging
Level
Vehicle and Marine Continued
Taxi Office
2 spaces plus 1 space per taxi
1
1
L2
Tire Sales/Repair
2 spaces plus 2 per service
bay
1
1
L2
Industrial
General Light Industrial
1 per 100 m² gross floor area
used for manufacturing,
servicing and storage
purposes plus 1 per 45 m² of
Gross Floor Area for all other
purposes including office and
sales
5%
2
L2M
Innovation Industrial
1 per 30 m² Gross Floor Area
5%
2
L2M
Recycling and Compost
Facility
1 per 30 m² Gross Floor Area
5%
2
L2M
Warehousing and Mini
Storage
1 per 200 m² Gross Floor Area
5%
2
L2M
Institutional Uses
Assembly Use
1 per 5 seating places or 1 per
10 m² of Gross Floor Area,
whichever is greater
1
1
L2
Child Care Facility
1 per 5 students or 3 spaces,
whichever is greater
2
2
L2M
Civic Use
1 per 10 m² of Gross Floor
Area
2
2
L2M
Community Care
Facility
1 per 3 beds
5%
2
L2M
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Land Use Category
Minimum Number of
Required Off-Street Parking
Spaces
Minimum
Energized
Spaces
Minimum
EVSE
Minimum
Charging
Level
Institutional Uses Continued
Educational Services
10 per classroom
5%
12
L2M
Schools - Elementary
and Middle
2 per classroom
5%
6
L2M
Schools - Secondary
5 per classroom
5%
6
L2M
Firehall
1 per 22 m² of Gross Floor
Area
2
2
L2M
Recreational and Cultural Uses - Arts and Culture
Arts and Cultural
Facilities
1 per 40 m² of Gross Floor
Area
4
2
L2
Theatres, including
Cinemas
1 per 4 seats
4
2
L2
Campgrounds
Campground
1 per campsite, plus 0.15
spaces per campsite for
visitors' parking
0%
Recreational Vehicle
Campground
1 per RV site, plus 0.15 per
RV site for visitors' parking
0%
Sports and Fitness Facilities
Bowling Alley
3 per lane
4
2
L2
Golf Course
75 spaces per 9 holes
4
2
L2
Golf Driving Range
3 per tee
4
2
L2
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Land Use Category
Minimum Number of
Required Off-Street Parking
Spaces
Minimum
Energized
Spaces
Minimum
EVSE
Minimum
Charging
Level
Sports and Fitness Facilities Continued
Fitness Centre
1 per 10 m² of Gross Floor
Area
4
2
L2
Stadium or Arena
1 per 3 seats
5%
6
L2
Residential
Caretaker's Dwelling
1 per Dwelling Unit
1
0
L2M
Secondary Dwelling
Unit
1 per Secondary Dwelling
Unit
1
0
L2M
Residential - Single
Detached
2 per Dwelling Unit
1
0
L2M
Residential - Duplex
1 per Dwelling Unit for three
or more units
Less than 3 units must
meet the minimum parking
requirements for the specific
residential use in this table
100%
0
L2M
Residential - Attached
1 per Dwelling Unit for three
or more units
Less than 3 units must
meet the minimum parking
requirements for the specific
residential use in this table
100%
0
L2M
Residential -
Apartment
1.5 per Dwelling Unit plus
0.1 per Dwelling Unit for
visitors' parking
100%*
0
L2M
Assisted Seniors Living
Facility
0.6 per Dwelling Unit
100%*
0
L2M
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Minimum Energized Spaces: refers to minimum number of parking spaces, expressed as a % of the
total or as a whole number, for which Energized outlets shall be provided.
Minimum Energized Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE): refers to the minimum number
of Energized outlets that shall be provided with charging stations (EVSE units) at the time of
development, either expressed as a % of the total or as a whole number. Where the number of
EVSE specified in the table is greater than the minimum Energized parking spaces percentage
requirement, the EVSE requirement will be equivalent to the percentage requirement of minimum
Energized spaces.
Minimum Charging Level: refers to the minimum charging level provided at each of the Energized
parking spaces (L2 = Level 2; L2M = Level 2 with energy management enabled). Where energy
management is allowed, the EV Energy Management Systems Performance Standard shall apply.
Where L2M is specified, energy management is recommended but optional (i.e., L2 may be used
instead).
Land Use Category
Minimum Number of
Required Off-Street Parking
Spaces
Minimum
Energized
Spaces
Minimum
EVSE
Minimum
Charging
Level
Residential Continued
Affordable Housing
Units
0.75 per Dwelling Unit plus
0.1 per Dwelling Unit for
visitor's parking
100%
0
L2M
Deep Subsidy Units
Projects with:
-
1-10 units = 0 spaces
-
11-30 units = 1 spaces
-
31-50 units = 2 spaces
-
51 or more units = 3
spaces
Plus 0.1 per Dwelling Unit for
visitors'
100%
0
L2M
Home Occupation
1 space per employee and/or
1 space per patron
0
0
0
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7.5.1 Accessible Parking Space Requirements
1. The minimum number of accessible parking spaces shall be provided in accordance with the
requirements set out in the table below:
2. For properties developed pursuant to the Strata Property.
3. If a parking variance is requested as part of a development, the number of required Off-
Street Parking before the variance shall be used to calculate the number of accessible
parking spaces.
4. The following uses do not require an accessible parking space:
a. Facilities that are used exclusively for the Storage of Vehicles
b. Residential Uses where four or less parking spaces are required
c. Seasonal or temporary uses provided that parking for persons with limited mobility
can be accommodated in an appropriate manner on site, to the satisfaction of the
Director of Planning and Building Services.
7.6 Provision of Bicycle Parking
Bicycle parking shall be provided in accordance with the following:
1. All Commercial, Industrial, Comprehensive Development, Institutional, and Residential -
Apartment uses shall provide short-term bicycle parking in the form of bicycle racks on the
basis of 1 space per 10 required vehicular parking spaces;
Total number of
required parking spaces
Accessible parking spaces
of the required total
parking for residential
attached and residential
apartment
Accessible parking
spaces of the required
total parking for all other
applicable uses
Type A
Type B
Type A
Type B
1 to 9
0
0
1
0
10 to 25
1
0
1
0
26 to 50
1
1
1
1
51 to 75
2
1
2
1
76 to 100
2
1
2
2
For each additional
increment of 25 spaces or
portion thereof
1 additional
space
1 additional
space
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2. Bicycle racks shall be provided on the same site as the development, building or use for which
they are intended, and shall be: (a) located in a convenient, well-lit location within 15 m of a
Principal Building entry and be sheltered from rain and weather conditions; and
a. be made of sturdy, theft-resistant material, securely anchored to the ground, floor or
wall.
3. Unobstructed access by means of an aisle with a minimum Width of 1.2 m shall be provided
to each bicycle parking space or rack.
4. In addition to Paragraph 7.6.1(1), Residential - Apartment uses shall provide on the basis of
1.5 bicycles parking spaces per Dwelling Unit, secured, covered, long-term bicycle parking
on-site in the form of:
a. bicycle lockers constructed of solid, opaque, weatherproof and theft resistant
material with lockable doors which open to the full Height and Width of each locker,
are grouped together, and each with minimum dimension of 2 m long, 1.5 m high and
1 m wide; or
b. the same lockers for vertical storage bicycle parking spaces may be provided with
minimum dimensions of 0.6 x 1.2 m with staggered Heights to avoid handlebar
conflict; or
c. bicycle rooms complete with bicycle racks, where the bicycle rooms provide a
lockable door and lighting;
d. at least half of the bicycle parking spaces must be horizontal, ground anchored.
5. Where secured, long-term bicycle parking is required under 7.6.1(4), for every one over-sized
bicycle parking space provided having a minimum dimension of 0.9 m x 3 m, up to three
vertical storage bicycle parking spaces may be counted.
6. In addition to section 7.6.4.(4), Residential - Apartment uses must include at minimum one
Energized Level 1 outlet (120 V) with every two long-term bicycle parking spaces.
7.7 Provision of Off-Street Loading Facilities
1. Subject to Section 7.8, every owner of land shall provide and maintain off-street loading
spaces on the same site as the development, Building or use they are intended to serve, in
accordance with the regulations in this Bylaw.
7.8 Off-Street Loading for New and Existing Buildings, Structures
and Uses
1. For new Buildings, Structures or uses, the required number of off-street loading spaces shall
be required in accordance with the regulations set out in Section 7.10.
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2. For additions to existing Buildings or Structures, or for changes or additions to an existing
use, the number of off-street loading spaces required shall be determined by applying the
regulations in Section 7.10 to those changes or additions.
3. Where off-street loading spaces in excess of Bylaw requirements are provided, their location,
design and operation shall comply with the requirements of this Bylaw.
7.9 Development and Maintenance Standards for Off-Street Loading
1. Each off-street loading space shall have clear minimum dimensions of 3 m in Width, 9 m in
depth, and 4 m in clearance.
2. Each off-street loading area shall be clearly marked for the use of loading only.
3. All loading spaces shall be provided with adequate curbs to retain all vehicles within the
permitted loading areas and to ensure that Fences, walls, hedges, landscaped areas, and
Buildings will be protected.
4. Each loading space shall be surfaced with asphalt, concrete or similar pavement so as to
provide a durable, dust-free surface and shall be so graded and drained as to properly dispose
of all surface water.
5. Off-street loading areas shall be arranged so as to ensure the safe and convenient circulation
of vehicles to and from the public road system and not be arranged so as to require the
backing out of vehicles onto a public road.
6. Off-street loading spaces shall be accessed off a lane or Maneuvering Aisle not less than 6 m
wide.
7. Any lighting used to illuminate any loading area shall be so arranged that all direct rays of light
are reflected upon the loading area and not on any adjoining premises.
7.10 Required Off-Street Loading
Use of Building or Lot
Total Floor Area of Building
Minimum Number of Required
Off-Street Loading Spaces
Retail Store, Industry,
Warehouse or similar use
300 m² to 500 m²
1
500 m² to 2500 m²
2
Each additional 2500 m² or
fraction thereof
1 additional
Office Building, Assembly
Use, Hospital,Institution,
Public Utility, School or
other similar use
300 m² to 3000 m²
1
Each additional 3500 m² or
fraction thereof
1 additional
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7.11 Requirements for Screening
Unless otherwise indicated, the owner of a parcel shall provide one or more of the forms of screening
or Landscaping as prescribed in below table to mask or separate all of the following uses and
conditions:
1. Waste disposal and treatment sites from all other uses;
2. Storage Yards from all other uses, except waste disposal and treatment sites;
3. Parking area from all other uses, except waste disposal and treatment sites and Outdoor
Storage areas;
4. Residential uses from Agricultural Land Reserve properties;
5. Industrial uses from Provincial and Arterial Highways;
6. Industrial uses from commercial, institutional, and residential uses; and,
7. Commercial uses from residential uses.
8.
Form of screening or landscaping: (1) Solid and continuous board fence. (2) Tight evergreen shrubbery located 1.0m on center.
(3) treed and landscaped 5m wide buffer. (4) Treed and landscaped 1.5m wide buffer.
Zone
Use or Condition
Screening
Requirements
Minimum
Height
Form of
screening or
landscaping
Agricultural Zones
Waste Disposal
All
1.9 m
(1)
R-NS, R-N, R-C, RE-
A, RE-F, RE-S
Zone Separation
Only from A
1.3 m
(3)
R-T, R-TA, R-A
Waste Disposal
All
1.9 m
(1)
Parking Areas
All
1.3 m
(1)(2)(3)
Zone Separation
All except C, P, I, W
1.3 m
Commercial Zones
and CD
Waste Disposal
All
1.9 m
(1)
Storage Yard
All
1.9 m
(1)(2)
Parking Areas
All
1.3 m
(1)(2)(3)
Zone Separation
All except I and W
1.3 m
(3)
Institutional Zones
Waste Disposal
All
1.9 m
(1)
Parking Areas
All
1.9 m
(1)(2)
Zone Separation
All
1.3 m
(1)(2)(3)
Industrial Zones
Waste Disposal
All
1.9 m
(1)
Storage Yard
All
1.9 m
(1)
Parking Areas
All
1.3 m
(1)(2)(3)
Highway Separation
All
1.3 m
(1)(3)
Zone Separation
All except C
1.9 m
(1)(4)
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Schedules
Part 8 - Schedules
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Schedule 1: Zoning Map
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RU-F
I-L
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RU-F
IN-G
I-L
R-T
C-T
IN-P
C-S
RU-A
C-S
C-S
IN-G
R-C
R-N
IN-P
IN-U
IN-P
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R-TA
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RU-A
R-C
R-A
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R-C
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R-N
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R-A
IN-G
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R-T
C-BM
W-M
R-C
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IN-U
RU-A
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R-TA
R-N
A
IN-P
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A-F
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R-N
R-A
R-TA
IN-P
I-L
R-T
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R-TA
C-S
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R-N
C-V
C-S
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R-N
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IN-G
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R-N
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RU-S
RU-F
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(A) Agricultural
(A-F) Agriculture Fairground
(A-H) Agriculture Historical Artifcats
(A-M) Agriculture - Maber Flats
(C-BM) Commercial - Brentwood
Lodge Marina
(C-G) Tourist Display Garden
(C-I) Commercial Intensive
(C-M) Commercial Marine
(C-N) Commercial Neighbourhood
(C-S) Commercial Service Station
(C-T) Commercial Tourist
(C-V) Commercial
(CD-BSC) Comprehensive
Development Zone - Brentwood
Bay Shopping Centre (CD-BSC)
(CD-G) Comprehensive
Development Zone - The
Generation
(CD-ML) Comprehensive
Development Zone - Marigold
Lands
(I-E) Industrial Extraction
(I-L) Industrial Light
(IN-G) Institutional General
(IN-P) Institutional Park
(IN-U) Institutional Utility
(R-A) Residential Apartment
(R-C) Residential Corridor
(R-N) Residential Neighbourhood
(R-NS) Residential Neighbourhood
Small
(R-T) Residential Townhouse
(R-TA) Residential Townhouse
Apartment
(RU-A) Rural Agriculture
(RU-F) Rural Forest
(RU-FW) Rural Forest Wallace
(RU-S) Rural Shoreline
(W) Water Area
(W-BH) Water - Boat House Zone
(W-M) Water-Marina
(W-MB) Water-Marina Bucharts
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Corporation of the District of Central Saanich
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