OTD-1 zone in Victoria
Old Town District - 1 Zone. Old Town heritage commercial core with residential above.
1,534lots in this zone on the map
1,642 m²median lot size (17,674 ft²)
54–13,940 m²smallest to largest lot
15 mmaximum height (49 ft)
The rules
| Name | Old Town District - 1 Zone |
|---|---|
| Homes allowed | No unit cap |
| Floor space ratio | 3 |
| Floor space notes | Max density 3.0:1; office in buildings built after 1914 max 1.0:1 (s.4.8.2). |
| Height | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Height notes | 15.0 m; parapets +1.0 m, rooftop structures +5.0 m (s.4.8.3). |
| Coverage notes | No lot coverage limit. |
| Setback notes | No minimum setbacks listed beyond projections (s.4.8.4). No residential on the first storey except along lanes/courtyards. |
| Bylaw sections | Zoning Bylaw 2018 Part 4.8 |
What you can use it for
Residential (not on first storey)Retail tradeOfficeHotelFood and beverage serviceDrinking establishmentBrew pubLight industrial (enclosed)
Example lots in OTD-1
No addressed lots in this zone on the map.
Other zones in Victoria
Read from Zoning Bylaw 2018 (Bylaw No. 18-072), amendment table current to Bylaw 26-072 adopted 2026-10-01 (PDF cover still says 'Consolidated on June 9, 2022 up to Bylaw No. 22-048', but the summary of amendments runs to 2026-10-01). Remaining legacy lots stay under Zoning Regulation Bylaw No. 80-159 (office consolidation, undated). ↗, checked 2026-10-23. Summaries are our reading of the bylaw: confirm with Victoria before buying or designing. Page rebuilt October 25, 2026.