---
title: "AP-1 zone in North Saanich: Airport"
place: North Saanich, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/north-saanich
zone: AP-1
bylaw: District of North Saanich Zoning Bylaw No. 1255 (consolidated for convenience only, as of February 2023)
bylaw_read: 2026-11-07
review: draft
canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-saanich/zoning/ap-1/"
json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-saanich/zoning/ap-1.json"
---

# AP-1 zone in North Saanich: Airport

Recognizes the operation of an international airport, military helicopter facility and ancillary uses.

## Zone rules

- **Purpose:** Recognizes the operation of an international airport, military helicopter facility and ancillary uses.
- **Main uses:** Airports, Air Fields and Landing Strips; Aviation Business; Heliport; Helicopter Operation; Seaplane Base; Commercial Uses compatible with airport operations; ALR medical marihuana operation; Farm Uses on land within ALR
- **Also allowed (secondary uses):** Outdoor Recreation; Accessory Uses; Accessory Buildings and Structures
- **Minimum lot area:** 100 hectares (247 acres)
- **Minimum lot width:** No restriction
- **Maximum lot coverage:** 60% for hangers only; 25% if the lease area is less than 1300 m² (13,988 ft²)
- **Maximum height:** 13.5 metres (44.3 ft.)
- **Maximum height, accessory buildings:** 21 metres (68.9 ft.)
- **Front setback:** 7.6 metres (25 ft.); 12 metres (39.4 ft.) if abutting a Rural Agricultural Zone or Residential Zone
- **Rear setback:** 7.6 metres (25 ft.); 12 metres (39.4 ft.) if abutting a Rural Agricultural Zone or Residential Zone
- **Interior side setback:** 7.6 metres (25 ft.); 12 metres (39.4 ft.) if abutting a Rural Agricultural Zone or Residential Zone
- **Street side setback:** 7.6 metres (25 ft.); 12 metres (39.4 ft.) if abutting a Rural Agricultural Zone or Residential Zone
- **Accessory building setbacks:** front 7.6 metres, rear 7.6 metres, interior side 7.6 metres, exterior side 7.6 metres (25 ft. each); 12 metres (39.36 ft.) if abutting a Rural Agriculture Zone or Residential Zone
- **Other rules:** The airport is subject to the paramount jurisdiction of the Government of Canada.

## Source

- [District of North Saanich Zoning Bylaw No. 1255 (consolidated for convenience only, as of February 2023), s. 508.1](https://www.northsaanich.ca/wp-content/uploads/1255-District-of-North-Saanich-Zoning-Bylaw-No.-1255-Consolidated-2023.pdf#page=124) (read 2026-11-07)

Rules in the bylaw's general sections (parking, fences, suites, home businesses) also apply. All zones in North Saanich: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-saanich/zoning/index.json

_Draft: taken from the bylaw text by a research agent and not yet reviewed by a person. Gov Handbook is an independent guide. Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-saanich/zoning/ap-1/_