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P-5 zone in North Saanich: Private Common Area/Open Space

North Saanich, British ColumbiaDraft, not yet reviewedBylaw read 2026-11-07

In short

Landscaping and recreational use of the common areas of strata developments, and farm use on lands within ALR.

Zone rules

PurposeLandscaping and recreational use of the common areas of strata developments, and farm use on lands within ALR.
Main uses
  • Farm uses on lands within ALR
  • Ornamental Landscaping
  • Residential Garden Plots
  • Trails, Bridle Paths and Walkways
  • Open Area Recreation
  • ALR cannabis production and sale
Also allowed (secondary uses)Accessory Buildings and Structures
Maximum height0 (no principal buildings)
Maximum height, accessory buildings4.5 metres (14.7 ft.)
Accessory building setbacksfront 7.6 metres (25 ft.), rear 7.6 metres (25 ft.), interior side 3 metres (1.5 metres if the building is less than 14 m²), exterior side 7.6 metres (25 ft.)
Other rules
  • No principal buildings allowed (maximum number 0, maximum size 0).
  • Accessory buildings: 2 maximum, or 3 if one is a carport or garage; up to 3 more under 10 m² only for pump houses, wood sheds or greenhouses.
  • Accessory buildings: maximum size 56 m² (602.5 ft²).
  • No accessory building may be within 3 metres (9.8 ft.) of any other building or structure.

Source: District of North Saanich Zoning Bylaw No. 1255 (consolidated for convenience only, as of February 2023), s. 507.5 (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. The District says this consolidation is for convenience only and anyone using it should confirm the content against the original bylaws; it covers amendments through Bylaw 1538/1535 as of February 2023, so later amendments (if any) are not in it. The District's Zoning page says Bylaw 1255 remains in force while a rewrite (draft Zoning Bylaw No. 1606) is under Council review as of October 2026; the draft is not adopted and is not used here. Zone C-6 and CD-5 to CD-7 are in the text but not in the bylaw's own zone list (s. 500). 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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