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W2 zone in Sidney: Marina

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

In short

Water-based marine uses of a commercial-recreational nature; applies to water lots.

Zone rules

PurposeWater-based marine uses of a commercial-recreational nature; applies to water lots.
Main uses
  • Boathouse (conditional)
  • Boat Launch
  • Boat Repair and Manufacturing (conditional)
  • Boat Sales and Rental
  • Breakwater
  • Class 1 Restaurant (conditional)
  • Class 2 Restaurant (conditional)
  • Customs Facility
  • Education Facility (conditional)
  • Liveaboard (conditional)
  • Loading / Unloading of Marine Cargo
  • Marina
  • Marine Fueling Station
  • Marine Rental or Charter Operation
  • Office (conditional)
  • Pub (conditional)
  • Recreation Rental
  • Retail Sales (conditional)
Also allowed (secondary uses)
  • Accessory Use, Building or Structure
  • Home Occupation (conditional)
Maximum height5.0 m above the natural boundary; maximum 1 storey
Other rules
  • Water lots are exempt from setbacks
  • Liveaboards only in marinas, at most 15% of moorage capacity, and must use holding tanks
  • Boathouses only in areas designated Harbour Road Marine 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. 4.6 (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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