---
title: "R1-G zone in Victoria: Gonzales Single Family Dwelling District"
place: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/victoria
zone: R1-G
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/r1-g/"
json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/victoria/zoning/r1-g.json"
---

# R1-G zone in Victoria: Gonzales Single Family Dwelling District

Gonzales Single Family Dwelling District.

## Zone rules

- **Purpose:** Gonzales Single Family Dwelling District.
- **Main uses:** Single family dwelling; House conversion; Home occupation; Accessory buildings; Private garage; Garage sales (no more than two in any year) (Only a private garage is allowed on a lot under 230 m² or with average width under 7.5 m.)
- **Also allowed (secondary uses):** Secondary suite; Garden suite; Roomers and/or Boarders (up to 4) (Only one of these per single family dwelling.)
- **Minimum lot area:** 460 m²
- **Minimum lot width:** 15 m (minimum average)
- **Maximum lot coverage:** 30%
- **Maximum density:** Floor space ratio 0.5 to 1; floor area 240 m² (first and second storeys) and 300 m² (all floors)
- **Maximum height:** 7.6m in height and 2 storeys without a basement; 7.6m and 1½ storeys with a basement; roof deck not permitted
- **Front setback:** 7.5 m
- **Rear setback:** 9.1 m or 30% of lot depth, whichever is greater; 12 m on a waterfront corner lot
- **Interior side setback:** 1.5 m or 15% of the lot width, whichever is greater; combined side yards 5.4 m
- **Street side setback:** 3.5 m or 15% of the lot width, whichever is greater
- **Other rules:** Open site space at least 50% of the lot area and 50% of the front yard; On a waterfront lot, no building beyond 36.5 m of the front lot line; Outdoor features follow the same setbacks as buildings and may not exceed 3.5 m in height

## 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. 1.6](https://www.victoria.ca/media/file/16pdf#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/r1-g/_