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RA-7 zone in North Saanich: Veterinary Clinic

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

In short

Small veterinary clinics in a rural residential setting

Zone rules

PurposeSmall veterinary clinics in a rural residential setting
Main uses
  • Veterinary Clinic
  • Single Family Residential
Also allowed (secondary uses)
  • Accessory Retail Sales
  • Accessory Uses
  • Accessory Buildings and Structures
Minimum lot area4000 m²
Minimum lot width30 m
Maximum lot coverage15%
Maximum densityFloor area ratio 0.3
Maximum height7.6 m
Maximum height, accessory buildings4.5 m
Front setback7.6 m (15 m for a Veterinary Clinic where the property line is next to ALR land)
Rear setback7.6 m (15 m for a Veterinary Clinic where the property line is next to ALR land)
Interior side setback7.6 m (15 m for a Veterinary Clinic where the property line is next to ALR land)
Street side setback7.6 m (15 m for a Veterinary Clinic where the property line is next to ALR land)
Accessory building setbacksfront 7.6 m, rear 7.6 m, interior side 6 m, exterior side 6 m
Other rules
  • One principal building per lot; Veterinary Clinic up to 300 m², single family dwelling up to 465 m²
  • Up to 2 accessory buildings, maximum size 56 m²

Source: District of North Saanich Zoning Bylaw No. 1255 (consolidated for convenience only, as of February 2023), s. 501.7 (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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