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RM-2 zone in North Saanich: Multiple Family Residential 2

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

In short

Low density multiple family housing with community water and sewer; single family homes may continue

Zone rules

PurposeLow density multiple family housing with community water and sewer; single family homes may continue
Main uses
  • Single Family Residential
  • Townhouse Complex
  • Apartment
Also allowed (secondary uses)
  • Home Occupation
  • Accessory Uses
  • Accessory Buildings and Structures
Minimum lot area2000 m² for Single Family Residential; 4000 m² for all other uses
Minimum lot width26 m for Single Family Residential; 46 m for all other uses
Maximum lot coverage33%
Maximum density30 units per hectare
Maximum height7.6 m
Maximum height, accessory buildings4.5 m
Front setback6 m
Rear setback6 m
Interior side setback6 m
Street side setback6 m
Accessory building setbacksfront 6 m, rear 6 m, interior side 6 m, exterior side 6 m
Other rules
  • No limit on the number of principal buildings provided the lot is on a community sewer system
  • Townhouse Complex and Apartment must provide open space: 46 m² per three-bedroom unit, 28 m² per two-bedroom unit, 19 m² per one-bedroom unit
  • Developments with 30 or more units must provide indoor recreation space of 2.3 m² per unit
  • Fence height: 1.2 m in the front yard, 1.9 m elsewhere

Source: District of North Saanich Zoning Bylaw No. 1255 (consolidated for convenience only, as of February 2023), s. 503.2 (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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