---
title: "W zone in Central Saanich: Water Area"
place: Central Saanich, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/central-saanich
zone: W
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/"
json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/central-saanich/zoning/w.json"
---

# W zone in Central Saanich: Water Area

Main uses: Docks.

## Zone rules

- **Main uses:** Docks
- **Maximum height:** 4.5 m
- **Maximum height, accessory buildings:** Accessory Building maximum 60 m² Gross Floor Area
- **Other rules:** Structures at least 5 m from the projected side property line (6 m if adjacent to a Park or public beach Access) and 10 m from any existing Dock or Structure on the foreshore; No Boat House, shed or shelter in a W-1 zone; 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; No private float or walkway over 30 m in length or 3 m in Width

## Source

- [Central Saanich Zoning Bylaw No. 2270, 2026, s. 6.32](https://www.centralsaanich.ca/sites/default/files/2026-07/Zoning%20Bylaw%20No.%202270%2C%202026.pdf#page=117) (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/_