Zoning & land use — Victoria, British Columbia

What can I build? Do I need a development permit?

City of Victoria has 4 adopted bylaws on file, verified against the original documents on 2026-06-08.

Building and Plumbing Regulation Bylaw adopted bylaw

Regulates building construction, alteration, demolition, and plumbing installation in Victoria, including permit requirements and safety standards.

Land Use Procedures Bylaw adopted bylaw

Establishes procedures for land use applications, public hearings, and zoning amendments in Victoria.

Subdivision Bylaw adopted bylaw

Regulates the subdivision of land in Victoria, including servicing requirements and approval procedures.

Victoria 2050 Official Community Plan adopted bylaw

Victoria's long-range Official Community Plan establishing land use, housing, transportation, and sustainability policies to 2050.

Machine-readable: zoning.json · Official website: https://www.victoria.ca/ · Last verified 2026-06-08 · Zoning & land use in other municipalities