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Saanich investigates if campers can stay in mayoral candidate’s yard

Tent use on private property may be violation of bylaw
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Tent city campers have moved to David Shebib’s private property in Saanich, after leaving Goldstream campground Oct. 2. (Travis Paterson/News staff)

Mayoral candidate David Shebib may have opened his yard to tent city campers, but the District of Saanich is investigating whether or not they’re allowed to stay.

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“We are investigating the matter as a potential violation of Saanich Zoning Bylaw 8200 (section 5.2(f)), which prohibits the use of tents for accommodation or residence in all zones throughout the municipality,” Tara Zajac, a communications person with the District of Saanich, said in an email.

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The zoning bylaw in question, Section 5.2 (f), states “The use of a tent, trailer, motor vehicle, recreational vehicle, or accessory or agricultural building for lodging, sleeping, accommodation, or a residence” is prohibited.

If a bylaw is being violated by the campers’ presence, Zajac said the District will work to “achieve compliance.”


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