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C3 zone in Sidney: Service Station

Sidney, British ColumbiaDraft, not yet reviewedBylaw read 2026-11-07

In short

Service stations on arterial and collector roads to meet the vehicular needs of the surrounding areas.

Zone rules

PurposeService stations on arterial and collector roads to meet the vehicular needs of the surrounding areas.
Main uses
  • Convenience Store (conditional)
  • Dwelling Unit (conditional)
  • Gas Bar (conditional)
  • Liquor Retail (conditional)
  • Service Station (conditional)
Also allowed (secondary uses)
  • Accessory Building or Structure
  • Accessory Use
  • Home Occupation (conditional)
Extra uses on specific lotsLiquor Retail: only on Lot 1, Section 8, Range 3 East, North Saanich District, Plan 13891
Minimum lot area1000 m²
Maximum density1 dwelling unit per lot
Maximum height7.5 m; maximum 2 storeys
Front setback5.5 m
Rear setback3.0 m where the rear lot line abuts Neighbourhood Residential, Intensive Neighbourhood Residential or Multi-Unit Residential land as designated by the OCP
Interior side setback4.5 m where the interior side lot line abuts Neighbourhood Residential, Intensive Neighbourhood Residential or Multi-Unit Residential land as designated by the OCP
Street side setback4.5 m
Other rules
  • A dwelling unit or convenience store is only allowed on a lot that also has a service station or gas bar; one dwelling unit per lot
  • Convenience store at most 100 m² of floor area
  • Gas and diesel fuel must be stored underground
  • Service stations only on arterial or collector roads designated in the Official Community Plan

Source: Town of Sidney Zoning Bylaw No. 2275 (in force July 1, 2024; consolidated for convenience July 21, 2025), s. 4.4 (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 Town says the consolidation is for convenience only and is not admissible in court under the Evidence Act; certified copies come from the Corporate Administrator. The consolidation lists amendments to 2025 only. 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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