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C-2 zone in Esquimalt: Neighbourhood Commercial

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

In short

Accommodate commercial establishments that serve the shopping, service, and Entertainment needs of a neighbourhood.

Zone rules

PurposeAccommodate commercial establishments that serve the shopping, service, and Entertainment needs of a neighbourhood.
Main uses
  • Art Gallery
  • Arts and Craft Studios excluding Wood and Metal working
  • Arts and Wellness Teaching Centre
  • Business and Professional Office
  • Catering Service
  • Charitable Organization Office
  • Club House
  • Commercial Instruction and Education
  • Convenience Store
  • Counselling Services
  • Drive-in Restaurant
  • Educational Institution
  • Entertainment
  • Fitness Centre
  • Group Children’s Day Care Centre
  • Home Occupation
  • Laboratory and Clinic
  • Mixed commercial/residential
  • Personal Service Establishment
  • Printing Establishment, Printing and Publishing
  • Research Establishment
  • Restaurant
  • Retail Store
  • Veterinary Clinic, Veterinary Services
  • Video Store
Maximum lot coverage80% of the parcel area for each storey above the second storey
Maximum height13 m
Front setbackNo front setback required (subject to Sections 24 and 28)
Rear setback3 m from the common property line where the parcel abuts a residential use within a residential zone
Interior side setback3 m from the common property line where the parcel abuts a residential use within a residential zone
Street side setbackNo exterior side yard setback required (subject to Sections 24 and 28)
Other rules
  • Prohibited: Adult Entertainment Uses, Adult Motion Picture Studio, Adult Theatre, Adult Video Store, Escort Services
  • Mixed commercial/residential: residential use must be in the same building with a separate outside entrance, and dwelling units at least 30 m²

Source: Zoning Bylaw, 1992, No. 2050 (consolidated for convenience to September 3, 2026), s. 47 (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 Zone sections are in Part 5 (ss. 34 to 67); Comprehensive Development districts are s. 67.x. Abandoned, defeated and rescinded CD numbers are not listed.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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