Victoria: zoning, lots and development

How land is zoned

• Other / special40.2%
• Houses, duplexes & small multiplexes27.6%
• Commercial & mixed use20.6%
• Site-specific (comprehensive development)5.4%
• Industrial & employment4.0%
• Townhouses & apartments2.1%
• Parks, schools & institutional0.0%
• Agricultural & rural0.0%

Share of 36,663 lots by zoning category, from City of Victoria Open Data Licence. Categories are simplified from the city's own zone codes.

What BC law allows on lots

• 4 homes6,104 lots
• 6 homes (near frequent transit)2,863 lots
• 3 homes (small lots)721 lots

Under BC's Bills 44 and 47 (2023), most house lots inside the urban boundary allow 3 to 6 homes, and land near rapid-transit stations allows taller buildings. Counts are our estimate from lot size, zoning and transit.

Building permits

5,655 building permits issued in the last 12 months, worth $2,420,153,376 in construction. 5,740 permits from the last 3 years are on the map.

Rezoning & development applications

262 open applications on the map. Most recent:

• 210 MARY ST ACTIVE
  The proposed use requires 13 vehicle parking spaces, while the existing property provides 7 spaces, resulting in a requested variance of 6 spaces. We believe the existing parking supply can reasonably accommodate the proposed use due to the operational model of the facility and the Transportation D…
  Delegated Development Permit · DDP01185 on the map
• 1385 ROCKLAND AVE ACTIVE
  The City is considering a Delegated Development Variance Permit for an existing accessory building. Variances are required for the rear and side yard setbacks. <br><br>Under the site’s existing zoning, the application may be permitted; however, it requires staff review against city policy/guideline…
  Delegated Development Variance Permit · DDV00123 on the map
• 50 DOUGLAS ST ACTIVE
  The City is considering a Delegated Heritage Alteration Permit application for alterations to the approved Heritage Alteration Permit.
  Delegated Heritage Permit · DHP00358 on the map
• 1780 FORT ST ACTIVE
  The City is considering a Delegated Development Permit to replace the windows and cladding. <br><br>Under the site’s existing zoning, the application may be permitted; however, it requires staff review against city policy/guidelines and a decision of the Director of Planning. This information is be…
  Delegated Development Permit · DDP01184 on the map
• 520 ST CHARLES ST ACTIVE
  The City is reviewing a Delegated Development Variance Permit application to reduce the required south side yard setback for a shed. <br><br>Under the site’s existing zoning, the application may be permitted; however, it requires staff review against city policy/guidelines and a decision of the Dir…
  Delegated Development Variance Permit · DDV00122 on the map
• 1906 LEIGHTON RD ACTIVE
  The City is considering a Delegated Development Variance Permit application for a deck under construction. A variance is required to the east side yard setback. <br><br>Under the site’s existing zoning, the application may be permitted; however, it requires staff review against city policy/guidelin…
  Delegated Development Variance Permit · DDV00121 on the map
• 1358 PANDORA AVE ACTIVE
  The City is reviewing a Delegated Development Permit application to construct a six-level market rental residential building containing 75 new rental units, supported by surface parking and underground storage facilities. In addition, restoration of the existing heritage-designated house with inter…
  Delegated Development Permit · DDP01094 on the map
• 1356 PANDORA AVE ACTIVE
  The City is reviewing a Delegated Development Permit application to construct a six-level market rental residential building containing 75 new rental units, supported by surface parking and underground storage facilities. In addition, restoration of the existing heritage-designated house with inter…
  Delegated Development Permit · DDP01094 on the map
• 1354 PANDORA AVE ACTIVE
  The City is reviewing a Delegated Development Permit application to construct a six-level market rental residential building containing 75 new rental units, supported by surface parking and underground storage facilities. In addition, restoration of the existing heritage-designated house with inter…
  Delegated Development Permit · DDP01094 on the map
• 1050 PANDORA AVE ACTIVE
  The City is considering a Delegated Heritage Alteration Permit application for minor exterior changes to the building and landscaping.
  Delegated Heritage Permit · DHP00357 on the map
• 1050 PANDORA AVE ACTIVE
  The City is considering a Delegated Heritage Alteration Permit application for minor exterior changes to the building and landscaping.
  Delegated Heritage Permit · DHP00357 on the map
• 1344 PANDORA AVE ACTIVE
  The City is reviewing a Delegated Development Permit application to construct a six-level market rental residential building containing 75 new rental units, supported by surface parking and underground storage facilities. In addition, restoration of the existing heritage-designated house with inter…
  Delegated Development Permit · DDP01094 on the map

Neighbourhoods

12 named areas, from the city's own boundaries:

BurnsideDowntownFairfieldFernwoodGonzalesHillside/QuadraJames BayJubileeNorth ParkOaklandsRocklandVictoria West

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