Development of the Brentwood Bay and Saanichton Village cores was reviewed during the District's Infill & Densification Project and the development of the Official Community Plan.
Policies for densification in the Village centres include:
- Supporting up to 5-storey buildings in the commercial core areas, these developments could be mixed-use buildings with lower level commercial with residential uses above.
- Supporting buildings taller than 5-storeys if a significant community benefit is included, such as: affordable, seniors, or supportive housing; public plaza or community space; significant pedestrian/cycling infrastructure; having one floor dedicated to medical services; being a very energy efficient building; or contributing to or providing another identified amenity.
- Supporting increased density along main travel corridors close to the village centres, small commercial nodes, and public transit. This could be in the form of townhouses or apartment buildings up to 4 storeys.
These types of development will remain subject to the existing Residential Multi-family and Commercial/ Mixed-use Development Permit Area guidelines.
Saanichton Village Design Plan
A 30-Year Vision
The Saanichton Village Design Plan (SVDP) creates a framework for a vibrant, compact, walkable, and mixed-use village. The policies, guidelines, and strategies of the SVDP seek to enable the creation of this vision through private and public investment and redevelopment.
Key Directions
- Building a Vibrant Mixed Use Core
- Making Places to Gather, Play and Stay
- Creating More and Better Pedestrian Linkages
- Designing Green and Pedestrian-Friendly Streets
- Enhancing the Urban Forest
- Improving Intersections for All modes
- Providing housing options throughout the Village
- Facilitating High Quality Redevelopment
See the Saanichton Village Design Plan in Related Documents.