Zoning & land use — North Saanich, British Columbia

What can I build? Do I need a development permit?

The District Municipality of North Saanich, British Columbia has 4 adopted bylaws on file: Development Applications Procedure Bylaw No. 1519 (2021); Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1587 (2025); Subdivision Control Bylaw (Consolidated 1991); Zoning Bylaw No. 1255 (Consolidated 2023), verified 2026-06-08.

Development Applications Procedure Bylaw No. 1519 (2021) adopted bylaw

Establishes procedures for processing development permit and rezoning applications in North Saanich.

Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1587 (2025) adopted bylaw

Establishes North Saanich's long-term land use and development policy framework for the district.

Subdivision Control Bylaw (Consolidated 1991) adopted bylaw

Controls subdivision of land within North Saanich, setting standards for lot size and subdivision approval.

Zoning Bylaw No. 1255 (Consolidated 2023) adopted bylaw

Consolidated zoning bylaw regulating land use, building siting, and densities across North Saanich.

1439 Coastal Flooding Mitigation Bylaw

Establishes development permit areas and flood construction levels along North Saanich's coastal zones.

Secondary Suites Permit Bylaw No. 1244 (Consolidated 2016)

Regulates secondary suites in residential buildings through a permit system.

Machine-readable: zoning.json · Official website: http://www.northsaanich.ca/ · Last verified 2026-06-08 · Zoning & land use in other municipalities