Building, Bylaw, Licensing and Legal Services Department
Lands Division
Provides real estate and appraisal services to Council and departments.
Buys and sells property on Saanich’s behalf.
Manages all leased or rented properties owned by Saanich.
Negotiates the acquisition of rights-of-way.
Manages third party inquiries regarding property acquisition or disposition from Saanich in accordace with Council's Real Property Disposition Policy.
Legal Division
Gives legal advice internally to Council and other departments. (Residents requiring legal advice should retain their own independent Solicitor).
Prepares covenants, new bylaws and bylaw amendments, contracts/agreements and real estate documentation for Saanich. Any questions regarding same can be directed to the Legal Division.
Manages all types of litigation including damage claims, bylaw prosecutions and labour arbitrations.
Does Saanich require a Section 219 Covenant be registered against your property as part of your development, rezoning, subdivision or strata application? Click here for more information on the process.