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I1 zone in Sidney: Public Facilities

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

In short

Public institutional facilities and services to meet the needs of the general public.

Zone rules

PurposePublic institutional facilities and services to meet the needs of the general public.
Main uses
  • Education Facility
  • Assembly Hall
  • Broadcasting Studio
  • Child Care Facility (conditional)
  • Community Centre
  • Emergency Services
  • Food Bank
  • Government Law Courts
  • Hospital
  • Library
  • Museum
  • Office
  • Place of Worship
  • Recreation Facility
  • Sports Fields and Facility
Child Care Facility is only allowed together with another permitted use.
Also allowed (secondary uses)Accessory Use, Building, or Structure
Extra uses on specific lotsArtist Studio, Outdoor Retail, Parking Lot, Temporary Boat/Motor Vehicle Sales and Temporary Outdoor Amusement: only on Lots 1 and 2, Section 10 And 11, Range 3 East, North Saanich District, Plan VIP74500 (Mary Winspear Centre and Parking Lot)
Maximum heightFire Hall or School Gymnasium: 13.0 m; all others: 12.0 m; maximum 3 storeys
Front setback2.0 m
Rear setback6.0 m where a rear or interior side lot line directly abuts land designated Neighbourhood Residential, Intensive Neighbourhood Residential or Multi-Unit Residential by the OCP
Interior side setback4.5 m where a rear or interior side lot line directly abuts land designated Neighbourhood Residential, Intensive Neighbourhood Residential or Multi-Unit Residential by the OCP
Street side setback2.0 m
Other rulesTowers in conjunction with places of worship cannot exceed 15 m in height

Source: Town of Sidney Zoning Bylaw No. 2275 (in force July 1, 2024; consolidated for convenience July 21, 2025), s. 4.8 (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 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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