---
title: "R-112 zone in Victoria: Multiple Dwelling Meares District"
place: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/victoria
zone: R-112
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/r-112/"
json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/victoria/zoning/r-112.json"
---

# R-112 zone in Victoria: Multiple Dwelling Meares District

Main uses: Multiple dwelling, Home occupation, Live-work (dwelling unit combined with a coffee shop, financial service, retail, small-scale making/processing/assembly, artist studio, offices, personal and professional services, or high tech).

## Zone rules

- **Main uses:** Multiple dwelling; Home occupation; Live-work (dwelling unit combined with a coffee shop, financial service, retail, small-scale making/processing/assembly, artist studio, offices, personal and professional services, or high tech)
- **Also allowed (secondary uses):** Accessory Buildings
- **Minimum lot area:** 1350 m²
- **Maximum lot coverage:** 30% for 1 to 4 storeys; 24% for 5 storeys; 20% for 6 storeys
- **Maximum density:** Floor space ratio 2.49:1 where the community amenities are provided; without the amenities, 0.3:1 (1 storey), 0.6:1 (2), 0.9:1 (3), 1.2:1 (4 to 6). Total floor area 3365 m²
- **Maximum height:** 22.5 m; 6 storeys without roof deck, 7 storeys with roof deck
- **Front setback:** 13.50 m from street boundary
- **Rear setback:** 11.35 m
- **Interior side setback:** 11.35 m
- **Street side setback:** 13.50 m (street boundary setback)
- **Other rules:** Live-work uses are not permitted above the first storey; Minimum floor area per dwelling unit 33 m²; Extra density requires community amenity contributions ($82,600 to the Downtown Core Area Public Realm Improvement Fund and $35,400 to the Victoria Housing Reserve Fund); Open site space at least 30%

## 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. 3.151](https://www.victoria.ca/media/file/3151-r-112-zone-multiple-dwelling-meares-districtpdf-0#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/r-112/_