Let’s Talk Parking in Esquimalt

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The Township is undertaking an Integrated Parking Strategy and Regulatory Framework project as an opportunity to pursue high-level strategic direction around land use and built form, multi-modal transportation and parking management.

This means that refreshed parking strategies, policies, regulations, and management approaches will better reflect the Township’s goals and values. This will result in more certainty and a greater level of confidence to residents, businesses, developers and Council.

Thank you to those who attended the two public open houses on September 21, 2022 as well as replied to our survey from October 2022.

The community has also shared feedback and ideas through:


Let’s Talk Parking virtual information session:

A comprehensive process will be undertaken that results in two key outcomes:

1. A new Public Parking Strategy to guide decision making and implementation for publicly provided parking – including EV charging, bicycle parking and accessible parking

2. A new Parking Bylaw that incorporate contemporary standards to ensure appropriate and desirable parking conditions are included in future land development

The Integrated Parking Strategy and Regulatory Framework is currently underway and expected to be in draft for public review by fall of 2022. Several public consultation events are planned as part of this process to gain a fulsome understanding. Public engagement will include: a public survey, two virtual information sessions, stakeholder interviews, community forums and a community review period.

The Township is undertaking an Integrated Parking Strategy and Regulatory Framework project as an opportunity to pursue high-level strategic direction around land use and built form, multi-modal transportation and parking management.

This means that refreshed parking strategies, policies, regulations, and management approaches will better reflect the Township’s goals and values. This will result in more certainty and a greater level of confidence to residents, businesses, developers and Council.

Thank you to those who attended the two public open houses on September 21, 2022 as well as replied to our survey from October 2022.

The community has also shared feedback and ideas through:


Let’s Talk Parking virtual information session:

A comprehensive process will be undertaken that results in two key outcomes:

1. A new Public Parking Strategy to guide decision making and implementation for publicly provided parking – including EV charging, bicycle parking and accessible parking

2. A new Parking Bylaw that incorporate contemporary standards to ensure appropriate and desirable parking conditions are included in future land development

The Integrated Parking Strategy and Regulatory Framework is currently underway and expected to be in draft for public review by fall of 2022. Several public consultation events are planned as part of this process to gain a fulsome understanding. Public engagement will include: a public survey, two virtual information sessions, stakeholder interviews, community forums and a community review period.

  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    We recognize the importance of making smart use of our shared spaces and want to make sure businesses, residents and local organizations have input.

    A comprehensive process will be undertaken that results in two key outcomes:

    1. A new Public Parking Strategy to guide decision making and implementation for publicly provided parking – including EV charging, bicycle parking and accessible parking  

    2. An updated and modernized Parking Bylaw that ensures appropriate and desirable parking conditions are included in future land development

    Your input will help direct the Township toward parking management priorities that will form the basis of the Integrated Parking Strategy and Regulatory Framework. Thank you for your input!

    Personal information contained in this survey is collected under Section 26 (c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used only for the purposes of developing and implementing the Township’s Integrated Parking Strategy. If you have any questions about the collection or use of your personal information, please contact the Corporate Officer at corporate.services@esquimalt.ca or 250-414-7135.

    Having trouble with the tool? Download our printable survey here or pick one up during business hours at Esquimalt Municipal Hall

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