Key changes to Victoria’s zoning framework, newest first. Recent updates change Missing Middle rules and align zoning with Victoria 2050; individual district schedules still govern each lot.
On October 2, 2025, Council adopted Victoria 2050 and related zoning amendments. The Zoning Bylaw 2018 amendment aligns zoning with the new Official Community Plan and is intended to enable housing capacity for long-term needs.
The companion Zoning Regulation amendment updated plan references and removed zoning-level highway dedication requirements for Missing Middle projects, with those requirements intended for the Works and Services Bylaw. Review the district schedule and current works requirements for a specific property.
December 7, 2023: Victoria removes several barriers in its Missing Middle rules
· Zoning Regulation Bylaw Amendment No. 23-099
Victoria adopted changes to its Missing Middle regulations to make houseplexes, corner townhouses and heritage-conserving infill easier to build. The amendment removed the requirement for a secondary dwelling unit and raised maximum height for houseplexes and corner townhouses.
It also removed most bonus-density requirements, adjusted setbacks and site coverage, and gave staff authority to approve parking variances. Missing Middle forms remain subject to the permitted zones, the regulations and any heritage requirements.
We compare the municipality's consolidated zoning bylaw and its published updates against our stored copies. Each entry links to the municipality's published record. This timeline highlights selected residential changes; use the official bylaw and amendment records to confirm the rules for your lot.
Frequently asked questions
What did Victoria change for Missing Middle housing?
Amendment 23-099 removed the requirement for a secondary dwelling unit, increased maximum heights for houseplexes and corner townhouses, changed setbacks and site coverage, and removed most bonus-density requirements. The permitted zone and remaining site rules still apply.
Does the 2025 Victoria 2050 update change the rules on every lot?
It updated the citywide planning and zoning framework, but each property is still governed by its district schedule and any site-specific rules. Check the current bylaw, zoning map and Works and Services requirements.
How do I find the zoning schedule for a Victoria address?
Use the City’s zoning information to identify the district, then open the matching part of Zoning Regulation Bylaw 80-159. The City notes its online consolidations are for convenience; check adopted amendments for the current text.
How does this page track Victoria changes?
It selects adopted zoning amendments and summarizes City bylaw and council records. The timeline is not a full amendment register. Confirm the current rule against the specific amendment and district schedule with the City of Victoria.
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