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C-1 zone in Esquimalt: Convenience Commercial

Esquimalt, British ColumbiaDraft, not yet reviewedBylaw read 2026-11-07

In short

Accommodate a local Convenience Store that serves the day-to-day shopping needs of the residents of the immediate neighbourhood.

Zone rules

PurposeAccommodate a local Convenience Store that serves the day-to-day shopping needs of the residents of the immediate neighbourhood.
Main uses
  • Convenience Store
  • Video Store
Also allowed (secondary uses)Accessory residential (subject to Section 26)
Maximum lot coverage30% for all buildings and structures combined; accessory buildings and structures combined 10%
Maximum height7.5 m
Maximum height, accessory buildings4 m
Front setback7.5 m
Rear setback7.5 m
Interior side setback1.5 m from interior side lot line, total of both side yards at least 4.5 m; where there is no rear lane, one side yard at least 3 m
Street side setback3.6 m from exterior side lot line (corner lots)
Accessory building setbacksfront: not in front of the front face of the principal building; side: 1.5 m interior, 3.6 m exterior; rear: 1.5 m; at least 2.5 m from principal building
Other rules
  • Adult Entertainment Uses, Adult Motion Picture Studio, Adult Theatre, Adult Video Store and Escort Services are prohibited
  • Convenience Store floor area up to 275 m²

Source: Zoning Bylaw, 1992, No. 2050 (consolidated for convenience to September 3, 2026), s. 46 (read 2026-11-07)

Rules in the bylaw's general sections (parking, fences, suites, home businesses) also apply, and a lot can have site-specific rules. Consolidated for convenience only; in case of discrepancy the original bylaw or amending bylaws must be consulted. Zone sections are in Part 5 (ss. 34 to 67); Comprehensive Development districts are s. 67.x. Abandoned, defeated and rescinded CD numbers are not listed. Zone pages are taken from the bylaw text by a research agent and have not yet been reviewed by a person: confirm with the bylaw before you rely on them. How answers are checked.

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