Victoria West, Victoria
Zoning, lot sizes, what BC's housing laws allow and what's being built in Victoria West, from public data.
4,279lots
580 m²median house lot
444building permits, last 12 months
23open development applications
1K–12 schools
0EV charging sites
How land is zoned
- Other / special46.3%
- Site-specific (comprehensive development)24.1%
- Houses, duplexes & small multiplexes23.4%
- Commercial & mixed use3.9%
- Industrial & employment2.3%
Share of 4,273 lots by zoning category. Categories are simplified from the city's own zone codes.
What BC law allows on lots
- 6 homes (near frequent transit)775 lots
- 3 homes (small lots)90 lots
- 4 homes1 lots
Rezoning & development applications
- 202 HARBOUR RD ACTIVE
The City is considering a Development Permit with Variance application to facilitate the creation of a two-storey vehicle sales centre with a service centre, cafe and offices. Concurrent with REZ00908.
Dev Permit with Variance · DPV00314 on the map - 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 - 251 ESQUIMALT RD ACTIVE
The City is reviewing a Delegated Development Permit application to construct a new designated affordable 22 storey residential tower that will provide 209 new rental homes. <br><br>Under the site’s existing zoning, the application may be permitted; however, it requires staff review against city po…
Delegated Development Permit · DDP01149 on the map - 640 PINE ST ACTIVE
The City is considering a Delegated Development Variance Permit application to relax the building height and allow a garden suite to be sited within side yard. <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 · DDV00102 on the map - 356 HARBOUR RD ACTIVE
The City is reviewing a Delegated Development Permit application to construct covered padel courts and a compact two-level Dockside BETA building. <br><br>Under the site’s existing zoning, the application may be permitted; however, it requires staff review against city policy/guidelines and a decis…
Delegated Development Permit · DDP01143 on the map - 247 RUSSELL ST ACTIVE
The City is considering a Development Variance Permit application to allow barbed wire on top of a fence.
Development Variance Permit · DVP00296 on the map - 202 HARBOUR RD ACTIVE
The City is considering a Rezoning application to facilitate the creation of a four-storey vehicle sales centre with a service centre, cafe and offices. <br>Concurrent with DPV00314.
Rezoning · REZ00908 on the map - 210 KIMTA RD ACTIVE
The City is considering a Development Permit application for a mixed-use residential building including ground floor commercial uses at both Kimta Road and the Mews levels.
Development Permit · DP000654 on the map - 235 RUSSELL ST ACTIVE
The City is considering a Development Permit with Variance application for additional floors to include residential rental units. CONCURRENT WITH REZ00881. REFER TO REZONING FILE FOR ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS.
Dev Permit with Variance · DPV00280 on the map - 235 RUSSELL ST ACTIVE
The City is considering a Rezoning Application to increase the density and add multiple dwelling residential use to facilitate the development of an approximately six-storey, mixed-use building with industrial uses below and residential rental units above. Concurrent with DPV00280. Refer to Rezonin…
Rezoning · REZ00881 on the map - 645 TYEE RD ACTIVE
The City is considering a Delegated Development Permit application for landscaping changes to add outdoor seating. <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.…
Delegated Development Permit · DDP00793 on the map - 655 TYEE RD ACTIVE
The City is considering a Delegated Development Permit application for landscaping changes to add outdoor seating. <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.…
Delegated Development Permit · DDP00793 on the map - 4 PAUL KANE PL ACTIVE
Submitted for Development Permit for one marina related building, the proposal complies with zoning except for setbacks from easterly lot line and southerly lot line.
Development Permit · DP000440 on the map - 4 PAUL KANE PL ACTIVE
Submitted for Development Permit for one marina related building, the proposal complies with zoning except for setbacks from easterly lot line and southerly lot line.
Development Permit · DP000440 on the map - 345 MARY ST ACTIVE
CITY INITIATED REZONING.
Rezoning · REZ00164 on the map
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Neighbourhood boundary: City of Victoria Open Data Licence. Lots, zoning and values as on the map. Page rebuilt October 26, 2026.