P-8 zone in North Saanich: Public Assembly Mixed Use
Land for recreational and assembly activities for the general public, plus wholesale sales, a research facility, and general office space (or either).
Zone rules
| Purpose | Land for recreational and assembly activities for the general public, plus wholesale sales, a research facility, and general office space (or either). |
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| Also allowed (secondary uses) |
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| Minimum lot area | 8000 m² (86,080 ft²) |
| Minimum lot width | 46 metres (150.88 ft.) |
| Maximum lot coverage | 20% for an Assembly or Recreation Facility; 30% for a Wholesale use or Research Facility; 15% for an Office |
| Maximum density | Floor area ratio 0.25; 0.3 for an Office |
| Maximum height | 10.5 metres (34.4 ft.) |
| Maximum height, accessory buildings | 4.5 metres (14.7 ft.) |
| Front setback | 7.6 metres (25 ft.) |
| Rear setback | 7.6 metres (25 ft.) |
| Interior side setback | 7.6 metres (25 ft.) |
| Street side setback | 7.6 metres (25 ft.) |
| Accessory building setbacks | front 7.6 metres, rear 7.6 metres, interior side 7.6 metres, exterior side 7.6 metres (25 ft. each) |
| Other rules |
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Source: District of North Saanich Zoning Bylaw No. 1255 (consolidated for convenience only, as of February 2023), s. 507.8 (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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