---
title: "R-C zone in Central Saanich: Residential Corridor"
place: Central Saanich, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/central-saanich
zone: R-C
bylaw: Central Saanich Zoning Bylaw No. 2270, 2026
bylaw_read: 2026-11-07
review: draft
canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/central-saanich/zoning/r-c/"
json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/central-saanich/zoning/r-c.json"
---

# R-C zone in Central Saanich: Residential Corridor

Main uses: Residential - Duplex, Residential - Attached, Residential - Single Detached Dwellings (with or without Secondary Suite) built or issued a building permit before June 30, 2024.

## Zone rules

- **Main uses:** Residential - Duplex; Residential - Attached; Residential - Single Detached Dwellings (with or without Secondary Suite) built or issued a building permit before June 30, 2024 (Existing single detached dwellings are treated as permitted.)
- **Also allowed (secondary uses):** Secondary Dwelling Units; Home Occupation - Major
- **Extra uses on specific lots:** 6645 Central Saanich Road (Lot 2, Plan VIP57799): rear yard for a cottage 1.57 m; Lots 12 to 18 of Strata Plan EPS4628 (8040 to 8052 East Saanich Road): Carriage House up to 6.5 m high
- **Minimum lot area:** 1,200 m² for any lot created by subdivision
- **Minimum lot width:** 22 m (for subdivision)
- **Maximum lot coverage:** 50%
- **Maximum density:** By lot area: 280 to 800 m² - 4 units, FAR 0.65; over 800 to 1,200 m² - 6 units, FAR 0.70; over 1,200 m² - 8 units, FAR 0.75
- **Maximum height:** 11.0 m
- **Front setback:** 4.0 m
- **Rear setback:** 7.0 m; 3 m for habitable dwellings under 4.5 m in height with no roof portion above 5.5 m
- **Interior side setback:** 1.5 m for buildings or portions up to 8 m high; 2.5 m for buildings or portions up to 11 m high
- **Street side setback:** 4.5 m
- **Other rules:** Maximum 2 residential buildings on a lot; Detached dwelling units must be at least 2.5 m apart

## Source

- [Central Saanich Zoning Bylaw No. 2270, 2026, s. 6.22](https://www.centralsaanich.ca/sites/default/files/2026-07/Zoning%20Bylaw%20No.%202270%2C%202026.pdf#page=96) (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/r-c/_