Mayoral candidate David Shebib may have opened his yard to tent city campers, but the District of Saanich is investigating whether or not theyB次元官网网址檙e allowed to stay.

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B次元官网网址淲e 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,B次元官网网址� 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 B次元官网网址淭he use of a tent, trailer, motor vehicle, recreational vehicle, or accessory or agricultural building for lodging, sleeping, accommodation, or a residenceB次元官网网址� is prohibited.

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