---
title: "A-F zone in Central Saanich: Fairground Agriculture"
place: Central Saanich, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/central-saanich
zone: A-F
bylaw: Central Saanich Zoning Bylaw No. 2270, 2026
bylaw_read: 2026-11-07
review: draft
canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/central-saanich/zoning/a-f/"
json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/central-saanich/zoning/a-f.json"
---

# A-F zone in Central Saanich: Fairground Agriculture

Main uses: Agriculture, excluding Feed Lots, Assembly Use, Equestrian or Riding Stable, Fairground Agriculture, Residential - Single Detached.

## Zone rules

- **Main uses:** Agriculture, excluding Feed Lots; Assembly Use; Equestrian or Riding Stable; Fairground Agriculture; Residential - Single Detached
- **Also allowed (secondary uses):** Accessory fairground structures and uses used only during an agricultural fair; Agricultural Retail Stand; Stabling and boarding of animals in conjunction with events; Limited on-site parking for R.V.'s for exhibitors, contestants and event staff; Secondary Dwelling Units
- **Minimum lot area:** 4.0 ha (minimum and average, for subdivision)
- **Minimum lot width:** 10% of Lot perimeter (for subdivision)
- **Maximum density:** One Residential - Single Detached Dwelling per lot; on lots under 1 ha, one secondary suite, cottage or carriage house; on lots 1 ha or more, both
- **Maximum height:** 13.0 m for agricultural use; 8.0 m for other uses
- **Front setback:** 7.5 m (residential and agricultural buildings)
- **Rear setback:** 7.5 m (residential buildings); 1.5 m (agricultural buildings)
- **Interior side setback:** 1.5 m (residential and agricultural buildings)
- **Street side setback:** 6.0 m (residential and agricultural buildings)
- **Other rules:** Principal residence limited to 500 m² gross floor area

## Source

- [Central Saanich Zoning Bylaw No. 2270, 2026, s. 6.3](https://www.centralsaanich.ca/sites/default/files/2026-07/Zoning%20Bylaw%20No.%202270%2C%202026.pdf#page=60) (read 2026-11-07)

Rules in the bylaw's general sections (parking, fences, suites, home businesses) also apply. All zones in Central Saanich: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/central-saanich/zoning/index.json

_Draft: taken from the bylaw text by a research agent and not yet reviewed by a person. Gov Handbook is an independent guide. Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/central-saanich/zoning/a-f/_