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Sooke zoning: find your zone and what it allows

How do I find out how my property is zoned in Sooke and what I can build on it?

Sooke, British ColumbiaChecked against official textSources read 2026-11-06

Short answer

In Sooke, look up your property's zoning on the District's interactive Land Information Map by turning on the Zoning Layer. Then read your zone's schedule in Zoning Bylaw No. 600 for allowed uses, lot size, height, coverage and setbacks. The map is for reference only.

Zoning map

AgriculturalRuralResidentialCommercialMixed useIndustrialPublicComprehensive development

Search an address or click a lot on the map to see its zone and what it allows.

Zoning shown from the District of Sooke's Land Information Map (Zoning Layer) data, downloaded 2026-11-07.

Zones in Sooke

From Sooke Zoning Bylaw No. 600, 2013 (unofficially consolidated, updated February 18, 2025). Consolidated for public convenience only; the original bylaw and amendments at Municipal Hall prevail. In this bylaw each zone is a numbered Schedule (101 to 815), so section is the schedule number. Sub-zones carry a letter or number suffix on the map (for example CD2-A, CD7-1). The schedule heading for Harbourside Cohousing (813) says CD12 in the document, but the zone table and the map call it CD13. Each zone has its own page with its uses, lot sizes, heights and setbacks. Zone pages are drafts taken from the bylaw text and not yet reviewed by a person.

Agricultural zones

Rural zones

Residential zones

Commercial zones

Mixed use zones

Industrial zones

Public zones

Comprehensive development zones

  • CD1 Ponds/Terraces
  • CD2 Sun River Estates
  • CD3 Silverspray
  • CD4 Tent Lot Residential
  • CD5 Beaton Road Residential
  • CD7 Mariner’s Village
  • CD8 Prestige Hotel & Resort
  • CD9 Spiritwood Estates
  • CD11 Knox Centre CD
  • CD12 West Coast Mixed Use
  • CD13 Harbourside Cohousing
  • CD14 Wadams Way
  • CD15 Lot A

Key facts

How to find your zoneUse the District's interactive Land Information Map and turn on the Zoning Layer to look up any property. Questions about the maps: GIS@sooke.ca.Zoning, Zoning page, Find Your Property's Zoning; Maps and GIS, Maps and GIS page · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
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Use the District’s interactive Land Information Map and apply the Zoning Layer to look up the zoning for any property in Sooke.
If you have any questions regarding these maps, please email GIS@sooke.ca
Zoning bylawSooke Zoning Bylaw No. 600, 2013, unofficially consolidated, amendments updated April 15, 2026 (file named 'consolidation to 2026-04-16').Sooke Zoning Bylaw No. 600, 2013, consolidated to April 2026, cover page · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
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Amendments to Bylaw No. 600,
Sooke Zoning Bylaw, 2013
Updated April 15, 2026
What the zone controlsEach zone schedule sets permitted uses, minimum lot size, number of dwellings, height, lot coverage and setbacks. General rules (fences, accessory buildings, suites, home-based business, parking) are in Parts 3 and 4.Sooke Zoning Bylaw No. 600, 2013, consolidated to April 2026, Using the Sooke Zoning Bylaw · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
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Determining Zoning and Regulations for a Specific Parcel
To determine regulations applicable to a specific parcel, you must first find the
Look up the corresponding regulations.
ContactPlanning and Development: planning@sooke.ca, 250-642-1634.Information Bulletins | District of Sooke, bulletin footer; Zoning, Zoning page · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
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Please connect with the Planning and Development Department for more information at planning@sooke.ca.
Sooke, BC V9Z 1J2 Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am - 4:30pm Phone: 250-642-1634 Sign up to our Newsletter Stay up to date on the District's activities, events, programs and operations by subscribing to our eNewsletters.
BylawSooke Zoning Bylaw No. 600, 2013Sooke Zoning Bylaw No. 600, 2013, consolidated to April 2026, cover · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
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Sooke Zoning Bylaw, 2013

How it works

Sooke Zoning Bylaw No. 600, 2013 divides the District into zones. Each zone schedule sets permitted uses, minimum lot size, number of dwellings, height, lot coverage and setbacks. General rules for fences, accessory buildings, suites, home-based businesses and parking are in Parts 3 and 4. The copy online is an unofficial consolidation updated April 15, 2026; the signed bylaw and amendments prevail.

Steps

  1. Open the District's Maps and GIS page and launch the interactive Land Information Map.
  2. Turn on the Zoning Layer and find your property to see its zone.
  3. Open the Zoning Bylaw and read that zone's schedule, plus the general rules in Parts 3 and 4.
  4. Confirm with Planning and Development before you plan or buy.

Good to know

  • The map is for reference only. Confirm details with staff at planning@sooke.ca or 250-642-1634.
  • Questions about the maps themselves go to GIS@sooke.ca.

Official forms and pages

The same question in other places

Metchosin · Langford · Colwood · Highlands · View Royal · Esquimalt

Zoning maps in British Columbia, by municipality →

Sources

  1. Zoning, District of Sooke (read 2026-11-06)
  2. Maps and GIS, District of Sooke (read 2026-11-06)
  3. Sooke Zoning Bylaw No. 600, 2013, consolidated to April 2026 (PDF), District of Sooke (read 2026-11-06)
  4. Information Bulletins | District of Sooke (read 2026-11-06)

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