Bylaw Enforcement staff work collaboratively with residents and District departments, various government organizations, community groups and social agencies to ensure public safety, maintain community standards and preserve the quality of life in our community.

By focusing on education as their primary goal, this dedicated group helps keep our community safe and livable for everyone. The spring is the perfect time to educate yourself about your responsibilities, rights, and about how Saanich Bylaw staff can help you.

Some key bylaws to be aware of:

• Boulevard weed maintenance
• It’s the responsibility of homeowners to maintain the boulevards in front of their homes. This includes managing weeds and other invasive species.
• Other improvements or alterations to a boulevard require possession of a valid boulevard permit prior to commencing the work.

• Parking around schools (especially at drop-off and pick-up)
• Saanich enforces strict parking regulations around schools to ensure safety.
• Vehicles cannot park within 1.5 metres of a driveway, and improper parking in, or blocking drop-off lanes is prohibited.
• Pull-through lanes are for active, temporary drop-off and pick-up areas and drivers must not leave vehicles unattended in these areas.

• Noise suppression bylaw
• Noises that disturb the quiet, peace, rest, enjoyment, comfort or convenience of the neighbourhood or of persons in the vicinity thereof are prohibited.
• Construction and the associated noises are permitted from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

• General parking
• Vehicles cannot park on or over a sidewalk or bicycle lane or on a crosswalk.

The Bylaw Enforcement team is here to help with any questions.

Learn more

Residents who have concerns, questions or issues that involve Saanich bylaws should contact staff via the form on saanich.ca/report. The Bylaw team review all submissions and will reach out if they have further questions or clarifications. Otherwise, staff will add the reported issue to their ticketing system and take further action if necessary. 

To learn more about specific bylaws, residents are encouraged to visit saanich.ca/bylaw.