Description: Streetlights represent point locations for Steel Standard, Pole Mount, Post Top, Down Facing, Tunnel, Double Davit, Wall Pack and Decorative lights maintained within the District of Saanich.
Description: Utility Poles are points representing telephone and or power poles identified from address locations, gps positions and aerial photography.
Description: Includes danger zone polygons generated using the tsunami inundation modelling results of the Capital Region Coastal Flood Inundation Mapping Study (Associated Engineering, 2020, prepared for the Capital Regional District). Danger zones have been generated as the inverse of the safe zone polygon, i.e., the area between the coastline and the safe zone. Note that this is not the same as the modelled inundation area due to the simplification and smoothing processes applied to create the safe zones.Refer to Development of Public Education Tsunami Safety Zones, GIS Data Processing of Safe Zones Technical Memorandum (Associated Engineering, March 2021). Prepared for the City of Victoria.
Description: The Service Plate Drawing data set is an inventory reference of all Service Plates within the District of Saanich. The drawings typically show spatial location of municipal infrastructure, customer service connection information and elevation profile data from municipal sewer, drain and water systems. Spatial location of road, gas, hydro and telephone infrastructure is often provided as well. The drawings have been compiled and maintained by transferring submitted asbuilt drawings completed in conjunction with municipal infrastructure and maintenance projects.
Description: The Streamside Development Permit Area (SDPA) applies to all streams , ponds, wetlands and lakes with a designated Streamside Protection and Enhancement Area (SPEA). The SDPA is 30m wide on each side of a stream. The SDPA is measured from the high water mark, except where a stream is located within a ravine, in which case the SDPA extends from the high water mark to a point 30m upslope of the top of the ravine bank . The SPEA is located within the SDPA. No development is permitted within the SPEA unless it is authorized by Fisheries and Oceans Canada or is in compliance with the Water Act. A Development Permit may be required for vegetation & tree removal, alteration of land or construction within the SDPA outside of the SPEA. This permit is issued by the District of Saanich for the protection and restoration of streams as outlined in Appendix "N" to the Official Community Plan Bylaw, 1993, NO. 7044, as amended. The SPEA is measured from the high water mark, except where a stream is located in a ravine, in which case the SPEA extends beyond the top of the ravine bank for the specified distance and includes the area between the top of the ravine bank and the high water mark.
Description: Aquired from GeoBC, this spatial view contains summarized attributes and ecosystem polygons for Sensitive Ecosystems Inventory (SEI) projects. SEI mapping systematically identifies, classifies, maps and evaluates rare and fragile ecosystems in a given area. Ecosystems mapped may include (but are not limited to) older forests, woodlands, coastal bluffs, herbaceous and sparsely vegetated ecosystems, grasslands, riparian ecosystems and wetlands. Seasonally flooded agricultural fields and older forests may be included because of the wildlife habitat values they provide. SEI polygon attributes include Ecosection, BGC unit, Sensitive ecosystem class and subclass, ecosystem mapcode, structural stage, ecosystem condition and viability. SEI information is derived from aerial photography, supported by selective field checking of the data. The data in this spatial view includes products using varying methodologies. SEI may be based on original air photo interpretation for SEI polygons, or as an SEI theme derived from Terrestrial Ecosystem Mapping (TEM) polygons.
Copyright Text: Government of Canada/Province of BC
Description: The Coastal Douglas-fir Biogeoclimatic Zone (CDF) data is a unique set of associated ecosystems that occurs on a narrow strip of south-east Vancouver Island, Gulf Islands, and the Sunshine Coast. In this region, in the rainshadow of Vancouver Island and the Olympic Mountains, a Mediterranean-like climate exists, and allows for a rich flora and fauna to thrive. It is important to understand that the Coastal Douglas-fir includes far more than just Douglas-fir forests. In addition to those forests, the zone includes a wide variety of ecosystems, including Garry Oak ecosystems, wetlands, and shorelines. The polygon spatial data (Terrestrial Ecosystem Mapping) was acquired from GeoBC. Additional Terrestrial Ecosystem Mapping (TEM) products were acquired from the EcoCat: The Ecological Reports Catalogue maintained by the Province (The Ministry of Environment), Description cited from http://www.cdfcp.ca/index.php/about/what-is-the-cdf
Name: Rare Plant, Animal, or Plant Association (CDC)
Display Field: SCI_NAME_F
Type: Feature Layer
Geometry Type: esriGeometryPolygon
Description: A spatial view of non-sensitive locations of species and ecological communities at risk. Data collected and mapped by the Conservation Data Centre, BC Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy.
Description: The WiTS (Wildlife Tree Stewardship Initiative) identifies trees protected under the Provincial Wildlife Act and other nesting trees of provincial and federal interest. This allows for the application of setbacks and monitoring of populations.
Description: Ten Mile Point Ecological Reserve was established to provide an undisturbed, intertidal and subtidal study area accessible by car in the Greater Victoria area. There are is defined by the Province of BC and is included in the SAANICH ENVIRONMENTALLY SIGNIFICANT AREAS ATLAS.
Description: A compilation of the assessed functionality of the Colquitz River and its tributaries; Swan Creek, Blenkinsop Creek, Durrell Creek and Viaduct Creek based on the Proper Functioning Condition assessment criterion.
Description: A compilation of best available floodplain boundaries derived from land contained within the boundary of an elevation contour line, and lying below the elevation of the said elevation contour lines but not including some public road allowances.
Description: Legal represents lines positioned to support cartographic labeling of legal text such as lot, block, section and plan information. The labeled legal annotation is ideally rendered at a 1:5000 scale.
Description: The concept of urban containment as a means to manage growth
in the municipality was adopted by Council in the late 1960’s. The
Urban Containment Boundary (UCB) identifies the division between
the urban and rural area and is the main tool in the Saanich Growth
Management Program.It is supported by Official Community Plan policies to maintain large lots, primarily rural residential and agricultural land uses, and rural
service levels outside the boundary.
The Urban Containment Boundary, shown on Map 7.1, extends
diagonally across the municipality from southwest to northeast
and splits the municipality roughly in half. The Urban Containment
Boundary generally encompasses the sewered area of the
municipality. Rural Saanich remains mostly outside the boundary.
Description: Significant Trees are afforded the highest level of protection in the Tree Protection Bylaw (no. 9272). They have been designated as "Significant Trees" because of their importance to the community, including importance for heritage or landmark value. A certain set of rules and conditions apply when working on or around a Significant Tree. For example, you need a permit to prune a Significant Tree. The official registry and listing for Significant Trees in Saanich can be found in Schedule "B" of the Tree Protection Bylaw.
Copyright Text: The Corporation of the District of Saanich, GIS Section, Parks and Recreation Department, Urban Forestry, Horticulture and Natural Areas Section
Description: The Trail data set represents maintained municipal pedestrian trails and walkways in Saanich. Some of these trails include Colquitz River Linear Park, Blenkinsop Bridge Crossing, Glendale Trail and the Interurban Rail Trail.
Description: Trail infrastrucure for CRD Parks. Feature based metadata included in attribute table. signed_t = signed trail, signed_2 = signed trail with fire access. In many cases trails have been cleaned after loading from source data.
Description: The trail connector data set represents recommended pedestrian routes defined by Saanich Parks. It illustrates a connected corridor for pedestrians by linking the physical pedestrian transportation system comprised of trails and sidewallks with virtual connectors. Trail connectors typically follow roads, trails, sidewalks, crosswalks or unimproved tracks of land.
Description: District of Saanich recieves applications for development permits, development permit amendments, development permit variances and subdivisions. These point features represent active applications.
Description: The zoning dataset defines the polygonal areas that comprise all zones within the District of Saanich. A zone regulates the use of land and the location, use, size and shape of buildings and structures erected thereon (Zoning Bylaw 2003 (#8200)). For example a zone can regulate minimum lot area and/or frontage length for building a house or other building, maximum building size, or minimum setbacks from a lot boundary for building a structure.
Description: Heritage Sites are buildings or stuctures that are recognized as historically important to maintain and preserve the original nature of the area.
Description: Address represent lines that are cartographically designed for labeling address annotation (alphanumeric address label for property or building) along a line. The labeled address annotation is ideally rendered at a 1:5000 scale.
Description: Buildings represent the rooflines for all permanent buildings within the District of Saanich. They include commercial, industrial, institutional, single and multifamily residences, and out buildings. Buildings larger than 80 square feet were compiled using 3D stereo interpretation of 2017 aerial photography and the building outline follows the eaves. Buildings were most recently updated based on a May 2017 regional flight and the updated buildings are classified by buiding type (e.g.: commercial, industrial, residential, ruin).
Description: Saanich produces a map book series available to staff and the public (hard copy) for various data types. This grid is used for the PDF sheet output and is provided as a relationship between the printed and the digital data perspectives.
Description: A Sewer Connection represents the point location of the connection between the customer and the sewer distribution system. The Sewer Connection occurs at the end of a sewer lateral which connects to a sewer main. These points are most commonly located at property line or right of way boundaries.
Description: A Sewer Manhole is a facility that is used to allow access to sewer lines. A standard manhole is an opening in a sewer collection system allowing access operators or equipment. It may also be called an access hole or maintenance hole. Being a facility, a manhole plays the role of a junction on the active network.
Description: A sewer cleanout is a facility that is used as an opening in a sewer collection system for inserting tools, rods or snakes while cleaning a pipeline or cleaning a stoppage. A cleanout is generally found at the upstream end of a sewer gravity main. Cleanouts are sometimes found on laterals near property line.
Description: A Sewer Fitting represents the facility found at the junction or joint between two sewer lines where a transition of some sort must occur. This transition could be a change in pipe material, pipe diameter, or pipe installation year.
Description: A Sewer Network Structure is used for a variety of purposes within the wastewater distribution system. Purposes include equalizing supply and demand, increasing operating convenience, levelling out pumping requirements and minimizing power costs. The Primary types of wastewater network structures are PumpStation, StorageBasinOrTank, JunctionChamber, OverflowChamber, PiggingChamber, TransitionChamber, ValveChamber, AirReleaseChamber, and ObservationChamber.
Description: Sewer Control valves are a set of valves that operate in special ways. Air control valves are control valves that are used to either relieve the system of trapped air or vacuums that may develop. Check valves are self-activating valves that permit gases and liquids to flow in only one direction, preventing process flow from reversing. They are classified as one-way directional valves.
Description: A system valve is a facility that is fitted to a pipeline or orifice in which the closure member is either rotated or moved transversely or longitudinally in the waterway so as to control or stop the flow. System valves are used to regulate pressure, isolate, throttle flow, prevent backflow, and relieve pressure.
Description: A pressurized main is a type of main line that is pressurized. The pressurized main is able to carry large quantities of raw wastewater from their source to a treatment facility or disharge location. For the sewer model the types are Force and Pressure.
Description: A Sewer Connection represents the point location of the connection between the customer and the sewer distribution system. The Sewer Connection occurs at the end of a sewer lateral which connects to a sewer main. These points are most commonly located at property line or right of way boundaries.
Description: A Sewer Manhole is a facility that is used to allow access to sewer lines. A standard manhole is an opening in a sewer collection system allowing access operators or equipment. It may also be called an access hole or maintenance hole. Being a facility, a manhole plays the role of a junction on the active network.
Description: A sewer cleanout is a facility that is used as an opening in a sewer collection system for inserting tools, rods or snakes while cleaning a pipeline or cleaning a stoppage. A cleanout is generally found at the upstream end of a sewer gravity main. Cleanouts are sometimes found on laterals near property line.
Description: A Sewer Fitting represents the facility found at the junction or joint between two sewer lines where a transition of some sort must occur. This transition could be a change in pipe material, pipe diameter, or pipe installation year.
Description: A Sewer Network Structure is used for a variety of purposes within the wastewater distribution system. Purposes include equalizing supply and demand, increasing operating convenience, levelling out pumping requirements and minimizing power costs. The Primary types of wastewater network structures are PumpStation, StorageBasinOrTank, JunctionChamber, OverflowChamber, PiggingChamber, TransitionChamber, ValveChamber, AirReleaseChamber, and ObservationChamber.
Description: Sewer Control valves are a set of valves that operate in special ways. Air control valves are control valves that are used to either relieve the system of trapped air or vacuums that may develop. Check valves are self-activating valves that permit gases and liquids to flow in only one direction, preventing process flow from reversing. They are classified as one-way directional valves.
Description: A system valve is a facility that is fitted to a pipeline or orifice in which the closure member is either rotated or moved transversely or longitudinally in the waterway so as to control or stop the flow. System valves are used to regulate pressure, isolate, throttle flow, prevent backflow, and relieve pressure.
Description: A pressurized main is a type of main line that is pressurized. The pressurized main is able to carry large quantities of raw wastewater from their source to a treatment facility or disharge location. For the sewer model the types are Force and Pressure.
Description: <DIV STYLE="text-align:Left;"><DIV><DIV><P><SPAN>The decommissioned sewer asset is a device that formerly transported, stored or analyzed water through the sanitary sewer network. Decommissioned sewer assets are classified as either "Abandoned" (remains in the ground) or "Removed" (removed from the ground). Decommissioned sewer assets are comprised of an extensive classification of former junction points including: Cleanout (Main, Lateral), Connection (Standard, Inspection, Cap), Control Valve ( Air Release, Simple Check, Drain), Discharge Point, Fitting (Junction, Main cap), Manhole, Meter, Network Structure (Pump Station, Storage Basin Or Tank, Junction Chamber, Overflow Chamber, Transition Chamber, Valve Chamber, Air Release Cahmber), Pump, Point (Observation, Vent), Service Valve (Gate). </SPAN></P></DIV></DIV></DIV>
Description: <DIV STYLE="text-align:Left;"><DIV><DIV><P><SPAN>The decommissioned sewer main is a pipe that no longer participates in the sanitary sewer network. Decommissioned sewer mains are classified as either "Abandoned" (remains in the ground with the disconnected ends being capped) or "Removed" (removed from the ground). Types captured include: Gravity Main (Collector, Inverted Siphon, Outfall, Overflow, Trunk), Pressure Main and Service Line.</SPAN></P><P><SPAN /></P></DIV></DIV></DIV>
Description: A Storm Connection represents the point location of the connection between the customer and the storm distribution system. The Storm Connection occurs at the end of a storm lateral which connects to a storm drainage main. These points are most commonly located at property line or right of way boundaries.
Description: A storm manhole is a facility that is used to allow access to storm drainage lines. A standard manhole is an opening in a storm collection system allowing access operators or equipment. It may also be called an access hole or maintenance hole.
Description: A Storm Cleanout is a facility that is used as an opening in a storm collection system for inserting tools, rods or snakes while cleaning a pipeline or cleaning a stoppage. A cleanout is generally found at the upstream end of a storm gravity main. Cleanouts are sometimes found in laterals near property line.
Description: A Storm Fitting represents the facility found at the junction or joint between two storm lines where a transition of some sort must occur. This transition could be a change in pipe material, pipe diameter, or pipe installation year.
Description: A catch basin is a chamber or well used to receive runoff into the collection system. Catch basins are used as a means of removing debris and solids that could enter the collection system. Catch basins may also be modeled as curb inlets or stormwater inlets.
Description: A catch basin is a chamber or well used to receive runoff into the collection system. Catch basins are used as a means of removing debris and solids that could enter the collection system. Catch basins may also be modeled as curb inlets or stormwater inlets.
Description: A Storm Network Structure is used for a variety of purposes within the stormwaterr distribution system. These purposes include equalizing supply and demand, increasing operating convenience, levelling out pumping requirements, and minimizing power costs.
Description: A storm gravity main is a type of main line that is not pressurized and relies on gravity to move the storm water through the main. There are three types: Collector, Culvert, and Box Culvert.
Description: Stormwater outlet assets are structures that facilitate the conveyance of stormwater from a piped system to an open channel system, like a watercourse or waterbody.
Description: <DIV STYLE="text-align:Left;"><DIV><DIV><P><SPAN>The decommissioned storm asset is a device that formerly transported, stored or analyzed water through the storm water network. Decommissioned storm assets are classified as either "Abandoned" (remains in the ground) or "Removed" (removed from the ground). Decommissioned storm assets are comprised of an extensive classification of former junction points including: Catch Basin (CB, Silt Trap, Oil Interceptor), Cleanout (Main, Lateral), Connection (Standard, Inspection, Cap), Fitting (Junction, Main Cap, Reducer), Manhole, Network Structure (Pump Station). </SPAN></P><P><SPAN /></P><P><SPAN /></P></DIV></DIV></DIV>
Description: <DIV STYLE="text-align:Left;"><DIV><DIV><P><SPAN>The decommissioned storm main is a pipe that no longer participates in the storm water network. Decommissioned storm mains are classified as either "Abandoned" (remains in the ground with the disconnected ends being capped) or "Removed" (removed from the ground). Types captured include: Gravity Main (Collector, Culvert, Box Culvert, Lateral (Standard, Lead, Wye). </SPAN></P><P><SPAN /></P><P><SPAN /></P></DIV></DIV></DIV>
Description: A water quality station is a point feature representing a location on the water network that is used to sample water quality within the District of Saanich. The water quality station adds to Saanich's complex water infrastructure network.
Description: A water meter is a device used to measure the volume of water usage at a particular property within the District of Saanich. It is commonly located at the end of a service line and plays the role of a simple junction in the geometric network.
Description: A water hydrant represents the outlet used by fire fighters to attach fire hoses to the waterworks network. Secondary uses include flushing main and service lines, filling tank trucks, and providing a temporary water source for construction projects. The hydrant plays the role of a simple junction in the geometric network.
Description: A water fitting represents a device used to connect or cap water main lines. A fitting can indicate a transitional change in pipe material, diameter, or installation year. The fitting plays the role of a junction in the geometric network. There are three types captured: Cap, Coupling, and Reducer.
Copyright Text: The Corporation of the District of Saanich, GIS Section, Engineering and Public Works Records Management Section, Engineering and Public Works Waterworks Section
Description: A water system valve is a device that is fitted to a pressure main or service line and used to control the flow of water within the waterworks network.
Description: A water control valve is a device that controls the flow of water by means of reducing, relieving or sustainment. The control valve plays the role of a junction in the gemetric network. There is one type captured: Pressure Regulating Valve.
Description: A water pump station is a structure that houses pumps and other equipment for pumping water from one location to another. The pump station connects incoming and outgoing pipes and plays the role of a simple junction in the geometric network. The pump station is represented by a point that is placed within the outline of the structure's foundation.
Description: A water reservoir is a storage structure that supplies water to the network and connects incoming and outgoing pipes. The reservoir plays the role of a simple junction in the geometric network. The reservoir is represented by a point that is placed within the outline of the structure's foundation.
Description: A pressurized water main is a pipe used to distribute water throughout the waterworks network. A pressurized main plays the role of a complex edge in the geometric network. There are two types captured: Distribution (less than 600 mm diameter) and Transmission (greater than or equal to 600 mm diameter)
Description: A water service line is a small-diameter pressurized pipe that typically runs from the pressurized main to one of the following devices: customer meter, hydrant, valve or structure. A service line plays the role of a complex edge in the geometric network. There are three types captured: Standard, Hydrant and Fire.
Description: The water structure is a manmade structure or building that is used to house equipment, convey or store water. Structures do not participate in the geometric network. A water structure is located partially underground and represented by a polygon outline of its foundation. There are eight types captured: Chamber, Manhole, Meter Box, Other, Pressure Meter Station, Pump Station, Reservoir, Valve Chamber.
Description: A water quality station is a point feature representing a location on the water network that is used to sample water quality within the District of Saanich. The water quality station adds to Saanich's complex water infrastructure network.
Description: A water meter is a device used to measure the volume of water usage at a particular property within the District of Saanich. It is commonly located at the end of a service line and plays the role of a simple junction in the geometric network.
Description: A water hydrant represents the outlet used by fire fighters to attach fire hoses to the waterworks network. Secondary uses include flushing main and service lines, filling tank trucks, and providing a temporary water source for construction projects. The hydrant plays the role of a simple junction in the geometric network.
Description: A water fitting represents a device used to connect or cap water main lines. A fitting can indicate a transitional change in pipe material, diameter, or installation year. The fitting plays the role of a junction in the geometric network. There are three types captured: Cap, Coupling, and Reducer.
Copyright Text: The Corporation of the District of Saanich, GIS Section, Engineering and Public Works Records Management Section, Engineering and Public Works Waterworks Section
Description: A water system valve is a device that is fitted to a pressure main or service line and used to control the flow of water within the waterworks network.
Description: A water control valve is a device that controls the flow of water by means of reducing, relieving or sustainment. The control valve plays the role of a junction in the gemetric network. There is one type captured: Pressure Regulating Valve.
Description: A water pump station is a structure that houses pumps and other equipment for pumping water from one location to another. The pump station connects incoming and outgoing pipes and plays the role of a simple junction in the geometric network. The pump station is represented by a point that is placed within the outline of the structure's foundation.
Description: A water reservoir is a storage structure that supplies water to the network and connects incoming and outgoing pipes. The reservoir plays the role of a simple junction in the geometric network. The reservoir is represented by a point that is placed within the outline of the structure's foundation.
Description: A pressurized water main is a pipe used to distribute water throughout the waterworks network. A pressurized main plays the role of a complex edge in the geometric network. There are two types captured: Distribution (less than 600 mm diameter) and Transmission (greater than or equal to 600 mm diameter)
Description: A water service line is a small-diameter pressurized pipe that typically runs from the pressurized main to one of the following devices: customer meter, hydrant, valve or structure. A service line plays the role of a complex edge in the geometric network. There are three types captured: Standard, Hydrant and Fire.
Description: <DIV STYLE="text-align:Left;"><DIV><DIV><P><SPAN>The decommissioned water asset is a device that formerly transported, stored or analyzed water through the waterworks network. Decommissioned water assets are classified as either "Abandoned" (remains in the ground) or "Removed" (removed from the ground). Decommissioned water assets are comprised of an extensive classification of former junction points including: Bulk Meter, Hydrant, Manhole, Meter, Pump Station, Reservoir, Control Valve (Pressure Regulating), Fitting (Cap, Coupling, Reducer), System Valve (Air, Branch, Check, Flush, Hydrant, Mainline, Service, Zone). </SPAN></P><P><SPAN /></P></DIV></DIV></DIV>
Description: <DIV STYLE="text-align:Left;"><DIV><DIV><P><SPAN>The decommissioned water main is a pipe that no longer participates in the waterworks network. Decommissioned water mains are classified as either "Abandoned" (remains in the ground with the disconnected ends being capped) or "Removed" (removed completely from the ground). Types captured include: Pressure Main (Distribution, Transmission) and Service (Standard, Hydrant, Fire)</SPAN></P><P><SPAN /></P></DIV></DIV></DIV>
Description: A pedestrian signal is a visual signal that is actuated by a pedestrian or cyclist to control traffic and assign the right of way at intersections where crosswalks are present.
Description: Streets are linear features that accurately represent the centerline of the street within the municipal boundary of the District of Saanich. They follow the general trend of the street and contain address ranges for geocoding. The lines are segmented at street intersections.