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C-3A zone in Esquimalt: Core Commercial Liquor

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

In short

Accommodate commercial establishments that serve the shopping, service and entertainment needs of the community including Liquor Stores.

Zone rules

PurposeAccommodate commercial establishments that serve the shopping, service and entertainment needs of the community including Liquor Stores.
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
  • Counselling Services
  • Educational Institution
  • Entertainment and Theatre
  • Financial Institution
  • Fitness Centre
  • Group Children’s Day Care Centre
  • Home Occupation
  • Hotel
  • Laboratory and Clinic
  • Liquor Store
  • 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
  • Only one Liquor Store per parcel, with a maximum floor area of 372 m²

Source: Zoning Bylaw, 1992, No. 2050 (consolidated for convenience to September 3, 2026), s. 48.2 (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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