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P-1 zone in Esquimalt: Public/Institutional

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

In short

The intent of this Zone is to accommodate public and institutional facilities.

Zone rules

PurposeThe intent of this Zone is to accommodate public and institutional facilities.
Main uses
  • Library
  • Government office
  • Sports Centre
  • Recreation Centre
  • Group Children's Day Care Centre
  • Group home
  • Rest home
  • Community Care Facility
  • Schools (public and private)
  • Hospital
  • Public Health Clinic or facility
  • Church
  • Fire hall
  • Police station
  • Parks nursery
  • Archive
  • Museum
  • Cemetery
  • Charitable organization office
  • Counselling Services
  • Assembly Use
Maximum lot coverage40% (all principal and accessory buildings and structures combined)
Maximum height13 metres
Front setback7.5 metres
Rear setback7.5 metres
Interior side setback4.5 metres
Street side setback4.5 metres
Other rulesLandscaping required along the entire front lot line, minimum 7.5 metres wide except for driveways

Source: Zoning Bylaw, 1992, No. 2050 (consolidated for convenience to September 3, 2026), s. 58 (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 Zone sections are in Part 5 (ss. 34 to 67); Comprehensive Development districts are s. 67.x. Abandoned, defeated and rescinded CD numbers are not listed.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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