---
title: "W-M zone in Central Saanich: Water Area"
place: Central Saanich, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/central-saanich
zone: W-M
bylaw: Central Saanich Zoning Bylaw No. 2270, 2026
bylaw_read: 2026-11-07
review: draft
canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/central-saanich/zoning/w-m/"
json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/central-saanich/zoning/w-m.json"
---

# W-M zone in Central Saanich: Water Area

Main uses: Boat Building and Repair, Boat Hoists and Launching Ramps, Boat Rental and Sporting Equipment Rentals and Sales, Docks, Ferry and Water Taxi, and 6 more.

## Zone rules

- **Main uses:** Boat Building and Repair; Boat Hoists and Launching Ramps; Boat Rental and Sporting Equipment Rentals and Sales; Docks; Ferry and Water Taxi; Fish Processing; Fish Charters and Marine Tours; Marine Fuel Station; Marinas; Temporary Moorage; Yacht Club
- **Also allowed (secondary uses):** Caretaker's Dwelling
- **Other rules:** All floats and structures (except geothermal systems) must be 6.0 m from the marine boundary of any water lot or foreshore lease; Structures must not impede free pedestrian access along the waterfront; if a dock platform is raised more than 0.3 m, steps must be provided

## Source

- [Central Saanich Zoning Bylaw No. 2270, 2026, s. 6.34](https://www.centralsaanich.ca/sites/default/files/2026-07/Zoning%20Bylaw%20No.%202270%2C%202026.pdf#page=118) (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/w-m/_