Central Saanich council is being asked to give third reading to Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 2077 for 6719 West Saanich Road, a rezoning from C-5 to a site-specific zone that would permit 16 attached residential units, tourist commercial, offices, and short-term rental accommodation. The application, now at third reading following the fulfillment of pre-public hearing conditions, sits on a prominent corner at Keating Cross Road near Butchart Gardens.
Updated plans for the former Sassy’s Family Restaurant site describe a multi-building configuration. VibrantVictoria (Vibrant Victoria) reports two three-storey buildings and a two-storey building, while the Business Examiner (businessexaminer.ca) notes two three-storey structures with rental housing and temporary accommodation. The lot totals approximately 40,000 square feet, according to CommercialCafe (commercialcafe.com).
Public correspondence themes, though no counts were disclosed, included building height, neighbourhood character, traffic safety, permitted uses, and setbacks. The concerns align with typical community sensitivity to density at a gateway location. Third reading is on the May 11 agenda; if granted, adoption would likely follow in late spring or early summer 2026, clearing the way for a development permit submission.
A rezoning application for 6719 West Saanich Road in Central Saanich will be considered by the municipality. An applicant is proposing the change to the property’s zoning. The meeting is scheduled for May 11, 2026; no outcome has been released.