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C-7 zone in Esquimalt: West Bay Commercial

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

In short

Main uses: Retail Store, Business and Professional Office, Entertainment, Home Occupation, Personal Service Establishment, and 4 more.

Zone rules

Main uses
  • Retail Store
  • Business and Professional Office
  • Entertainment
  • Home Occupation
  • Personal Service Establishment
  • Restaurant
  • Tourist Accommodation
  • Mixed commercial/residential, subject to Section 52.2(7)
  • Video Store
Maximum lot coverageEach storey above the first storey may cover no more than 80% of the parcel area
Maximum height13 metres
Front setbackNone required (subject to Sections 24 and 28)
Rear setback3 m from the common property line where the parcel abuts a residential use in a residential zone; otherwise none stated
Interior side setback3 m from the common property line where the parcel abuts a residential use in a residential zone; otherwise none stated
Street side setbackNone 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: the home must be in the same building as the commercial use, have its own outside entrance, and be at least 30 square metres

Source: Zoning Bylaw, 1992, No. 2050 (consolidated for convenience to September 3, 2026), s. 52.2 (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 Zone sections are in Part 5 (ss. 34 to 67); Comprehensive Development districts are s. 67.x. Abandoned, defeated and rescinded CD numbers are not listed.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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