Canada / British Columbia / Esquimalt / Zoning I-1 zone in Esquimalt: Light Industrial
Esquimalt, British Columbia Draft, not yet reviewed Bylaw read 2026-11-07
In short The intent of this Zone is to accommodate light industrial establishments and
Zone rules Purpose The intent of this Zone is to accommodate light industrial establishments and Main uses Accessory residential subject to Section 26 Arts and film studio and production Arts and Wellness Teaching Centre Auction Automobile, recreational vehicle and trailer repair, servicing and body shop Automobile, recreational vehicle and trailer sales Beverage Manufacturer Beverage Manufacturer with Liquor Lounge, including Accessory Retail Building supply store or lumber yard Business or professional office Car wash Catering Service Charitable Organization Office Club House Cold storage plant Commercial instruction and education Commercial laundry or drycleaning plant Commercial parking Fitness Centre Food preparation Laboratory and clinic Light manufacturing and processing, including accessory retail Personal Service Establishment, excluding Body Painting Establishment, Body Rub Parlor, Dating Service and Escort Service Printing and publishing Repair shop provided that all work takes place within the Principal Building Research establishment Restaurant or coffee shop Trade contractor establishment Transportation and trucking Veterinary Clinic Warehouse Sales Warehousing and storage Wholesaling and Wholesale Distribution, including Accessory Retail Maximum height 10 metres Front setback 7.5 metres Street side setback 4.5 metres Other rules No building within 7.5 metres of a lot line shared with a parcel zoned for a residential use Accessory retail may not exceed 30% of the floor area of the principal use; a liquor lounge may not exceed 60 square metres Landscaping must cover at least 5% of the parcel, at least 3 metres deep along the front lot line (and exterior side lot line on a corner lot) Offensive or noxious uses (odour, dust, smoke, noise etc.) are not permitted
Source: Zoning Bylaw, 1992, No. 2050 (consolidated for convenience to September 3, 2026), s. 53 (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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