---
title: "C1-R zone in Victoria: Richmond Limited Commercial"
place: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/victoria
zone: C1-R
bylaw: "Zoning Regulation Bylaw No. 80-159 (consolidated on October 17, 2019 up to Bylaw No. 19-074; zone Parts amended to Bylaw 24-060, August 2024) and Zoning Bylaw 2018 (consolidated on June 9, 2022 up to Bylaw No. 22-048)"
bylaw_read: 2026-11-07
review: draft
canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/victoria/zoning/c1-r/"
json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/victoria/zoning/c1-r.json"
---

# C1-R zone in Victoria: Richmond Limited Commercial

Main uses: DA-1: Uses permitted in the R-2 Zone (Two Family Dwelling District), Assisted Living Facility, Medical Laboratory, Medical Offices, Restaurant, Retail, DA-2: Multiple Dwellings.

## Zone rules

- **Main uses:** DA-1: Uses permitted in the R-2 Zone (Two Family Dwelling District), Assisted Living Facility, Medical Laboratory, Medical Offices, Restaurant, Retail; DA-2: Multiple Dwellings (Zone is divided into Development Areas 1 and 2 (DA-1 and DA-2).)
- **Minimum lot area:** 6830.00 m²
- **Minimum lot width:** 72.00 m
- **Maximum lot coverage:** 51.00% site coverage; at least 30.00% open site space
- **Maximum density:** Floor space ratio 2.29:1 (2.55:1 if the community amenity contribution has been provided); DA-1 floor area up to 10,815 m²; DA-2 floor area up to 6550 m²
- **Maximum height:** 20.64 m and 5 storeys
- **Front setback:** Birch Street: 1.10 m to balconies, 3.40 m to building; Ashgrove Street: 6.00 m to balconies, 7.00 m to building, 2.20 m to canopy
- **Interior side setback:** 2.42 m (interior lot lines); 2.00 m (Fort Street side)
- **Other rules:** Separation space between building wings: 12.50 m; At least 170 m² of the DA-1 ground floor must be medical laboratory, medical office or pharmacy use

## Source

- [Zoning Regulation Bylaw No. 80-159 (consolidated on October 17, 2019 up to Bylaw No. 19-074; zone Parts amended to Bylaw 24-060, August 2024) and Zoning Bylaw 2018 (consolidated on June 9, 2022 up to Bylaw No. 22-048), s. 4.95](https://www.victoria.ca/media/file/495#page=1) (read 2026-11-07)

Rules in the bylaw's general sections (parking, fences, suites, home businesses) also apply. All zones in Victoria: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/victoria/zoning/index.json

_Draft: taken from the bylaw text by a research agent and not yet reviewed by a person. Gov Handbook is an independent guide. Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/victoria/zoning/c1-r/_