Zoning Bylaw Update
September 15 Zoning Bylaw Information Sessions Postponed
September 10, 2026
The Zoning Bylaw Information Sessions scheduled for September 15, 2026 have been postponed.
A Zoning Bylaw Update will be presented to Council at the September 21 Council meeting. Following Council's review of the update, the District will resume public engagement and announce new opportunities for residents to learn about the proposed Zoning Bylaw and provide feedback.
Thank you for your understanding.
Note: The draft Zoning Bylaw will be made available here as soon as possible.
Zoning Bylaw Information Sessions in September
August 28, 2026
The District of North Saanich invites residents to attend two information sessions on Tuesday, September 15 at Municipal Hall to learn more about the latest changes to the Draft Zoning Bylaw.
Information Session Times:
- 12:00 to 3:00 p.m.
- 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.
The drop-in sessions will be hosted by District staff and will include display boards, copies of the Draft Zoning Bylaw and light refreshments. Staff will be available to answer questions and explain the latest changes to the draft, which will be presented to Council at its Regular Meeting on Monday, September 21.
There will not be a formal presentation, and a draft of the bylaw will be linked here in advance.
Providing feedback to Council
In order to meet Councils requested timeline, we are requesting that residents wishing to provide feedback on the Draft Zoning Bylaw email their comments before 5 pm on Thursday, September 17. This will allow all comments to be collated and issued as a late item for the Regular Meeting on Monday, September 21. Comments can be emailed to corporateservices@northsaanich.ca. Alternatively, residents cab attend the Regular Meeting of Council on Monday, September 21 and speak during the public participation period.
These are the final opportunities for residents to provide feedback on the Draft Zoning Bylaw before Council considers adoption in early October.
We encourage residents to attend, learn more about the proposed changes and share their comments with Council.
Draft Zoning Bylaw presented to Council
April 30, 2026
The Draft Zoning Bylaw was presented to Council at a Regular Meeting on April 27, 2026, with an outline of key changes being proposed.
Proposed Changes:
- New graphics and visual aids
- Reorganized content for better readability
- New and updated definitions
- Clarifications for ‘Secondary Suite’, ‘Carriage House’, and ‘Guest Cottage’
- Zones updated to align with the OCP
- New Single-Family Residential 4 (R-4) Zone
- New townhouse zones
- Clarification for Multiple Family Residential (RM) Zones
- Updates to the Mixed-Use Zone (MU-1)
- New allowances for Short-Term Rentals, shipping containers, and greenhouses
- Increased restrictions on home occupation uses
View the draft Documents:
Zoning Bylaw Open Houses in April
April 2, 2026
The District of North Saanich invites residents to attend upcoming open houses regarding the Zoning Bylaw Update.
Open House Dates & Times:
Tuesday, April 14, 2026 | 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, April 15, 2026 | 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Location: Council Chambers, Municipal Hall, 1620 Mills Road, North Saanich
These open houses provide an opportunity for residents to:
- Hear an overview of the major changes planned for the Zoning Bylaw
- Attend a presentation by District staff
- Ask questions and provide feedback
Update to Short-Term Rentals
March 27, 2026
As part of the Zoning Bylaw Update process, the District is reassessing the status of short-term rentals in North Saanich.
Introduction
July 25, 2025
Where an Official Community Plan outlines the vision and goals for a community, zoning implements this vision and these goals. Zoning bylaws regulate how land, buildings and other structures may be used.
Following the adoption of the Official Community Plan Bylaw No.1587 (2025) on July 14, 2025, the District is working to update the Zoning Bylaw to ensure it aligns with the new OCP, with the aim to have it in place by the end of 2025.
The current Zoning Bylaw No.1255 (2011) remains in effect until the new zoning bylaw review process is finished.
More details to come, please stay tuned.
