Zoning & land use — Saanich, British Columbia

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

The District Municipality of Saanich, British Columbia has 4 adopted bylaws on file: Building Bylaw, 2019, No. 9529; Land Use and Development Procedures Bylaw, 2025, No. 10215; Subdivision Bylaw No. 7452; Zoning Bylaw 8200, verified 2026-06-08.

Building Bylaw, 2019, No. 9529 adopted bylaw

Sets standards and requirements for the construction, alteration, repair, and demolition of buildings and structures in Saanich.

Land Use and Development Procedures Bylaw, 2025, No. 10215 adopted bylaw

Establishes procedures for land use applications, development permits, rezoning, and related planning approvals in Saanich.

Subdivision Bylaw No. 7452 adopted bylaw

Regulates the subdivision of land in Saanich, including servicing requirements, lot standards, and approval procedures.

Zoning Bylaw 8200 adopted bylaw

Comprehensive zoning bylaw establishing land use zones, permitted uses, density, and development standards throughout Saanich.

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