The City of Victoria covers 4,811 acres. Victoria had a population of over 90,000 people in 2021 and is projected to to reach 111,300 by 204. This growing population will need additional housing. Some of this housing need will be met with in-fill such as Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing (SSMUH). Victoria uses the phrase “missing-middle” instead of SSMUH.
Victoria has one Transit Oriented Area that is centered on Government St. near Superior St.
Zoning for SSMUH in Victoria
Victoria has 164 detached dwelling zones, 170 attached dwelling zones, and 159 multiple dwelling zones.
Helpful Documents
Victoria has incorporated in-fill density options in their by-laws prior to the Province mandating SSMUH.
- Missing Middle Design Guidelines
- Official Community plan 2012, updated 2023
- Zoning By-laws No 80-159
Victoria has an interactive map that includes zoning and engineering services.
Additional Documents
The homeowner or developer will need to complete other documents. A Building Permit, Form & Character Development Permit and Development Cost Charge analysis are some examples. Depending on the particular site, a Development Permit, a Heritage Permit or a Tree Permit may be necessary.
Action Plan: SSMUH in Victoria
If you are ready to assess the potential for SSMUH in Victoria, the first step is contacting us for a consultation.
If you’re ready to realize the cash potential of building a Small-Scale-Multi-Unit Houseplex on your property, you have options. We can buy your property, or partner with you to develop it.