R3-AM-1 zone in Victoria
Mid-Rise Multiple Dwelling District (R3-AM-1). Mid-rise apartments up to 4 storeys (Zoning Regulation Bylaw Part 3.10).
108lots in this zone on the map
2,028 m²median lot size (21,829 ft²)
1,347–2,712 m²smallest to largest lot
12 mmaximum height (39 ft)
The rules
| Name | Mid-Rise Multiple Dwelling District (R3-AM-1) |
|---|---|
| Homes allowed | No unit cap; min unit 33 m2 |
| Floor space ratio | 1.6 |
| Floor space notes | FSR by storeys: 0.3 / 0.6 / 0.9 / 1.2 for 1-4 storeys; bonus 0.4 / 0.8 / 1.2 / 1.6 with enclosed parking and 50% open space (Parts 3 and 9). Value shown is the 4-storey bonus. |
| Height | 12 m (39 ft) · 4 storeys |
| Height notes | 12 m and 4 storeys (Part 10). |
| Lot coverage | 40% |
| Coverage notes | 30% base; 40% with bonus (Parts 4, 9). Open site space min 30%. |
| Setbacks | front 10.5 m (34 ft), side 3 m (10 ft), rear 3 m (10 ft) |
| Setback notes | Front 7.5 m (1-2 storeys), 9.0 m (3), 10.5 m (4); side and rear the greater of 3 m or half the building height (Parts 11-12). Value shown: 4 storeys. |
| Bylaw sections | Zoning Regulation Bylaw No. 80-159, Part 3.10 |
What you can use it for
Multiple dwellingSingle family dwellingTwo family dwellingRest homeCollege fraternity
Example lots in R3-AM-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.