Neighbourhoods | Hillside-Quadra

Houseplexes in Hillside-Quadra

Hillside-Quadra is one of the few Victoria neighbourhoods whose adopted plan asks for exactly what the houseplex delivers. Council approved a new neighbourhood plan on July 14, 2022 that prioritizes housing diversity and walkable villages, and the neighbourhood is built along the Quadra and Hillside transit corridors. Where a lot is designated Traditional Residential and zoned R1-B, R1-G, R1-A, or R-2, the houseplex form fits both the rules and the plan.

Key Takeaways

✓The 2022 neighbourhood plan explicitly prioritizes housing diversity.
✓Built along the Quadra and Hillside transit corridors — supports lower parking.
✓Older single-family fabric north of downtown — Traditional Residential ground.
✓Eligibility still needs the designation and a qualifying zone.

Why Hillside-Quadra Fits the Houseplex

A plan that wants this

Council adopted a new Hillside-Quadra neighbourhood plan on July 14, 2022, with stated goals to enhance housing diversity, improve mobility, and support walkable villages. A houseplex advances the neighbourhood’s own adopted objectives.

Built around transit corridors

Hillside-Quadra is organized along the Quadra Street and Hillside corridors, putting many lots on or near frequent transit — which supports the lower parking ratio.

Older lots, north of downtown

The neighbourhood’s older single-family fabric north of the core is the kind of Traditional Residential ground the Missing Middle rules were built for.

Neighbourhood plan via the City of Victoria neighbourhood plans and the Engage Victoria village & corridor planning record (Council adoption July 14, 2022).

Best For

✓ Traditional Residential Hillside-Quadra lots zoned R1-B, R1-G, R1-A, or R-2.
✓ Corridor-adjacent lots where frequent transit supports lower parking.
✓ Designs that lean into the neighbourhood plan’s housing-diversity goals.

Usually Fails When

✕ A lot lacks the Traditional Residential designation.
✕ A corridor lot is assumed transit-qualifying without confirming the route frequency.
✕ The four-plus-unit development permit is not in the schedule.

What To Verify Before Spending Money

→ The OCP designation and zone for the parcel.
→ Proximity to a qualifying frequent-transit stop.
→ The Hillside-Quadra neighbourhood plan guidance for the area.

Where to Go Next

Oaklands

The grid neighbourhood beside the corridor.

Parking & Single-Stair

Why corridor transit lowers parking cost.

Is Your Lot Eligible?

Check the two gates for your address.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I build a houseplex in Hillside-Quadra? +

Where the lot is designated Traditional Residential and zoned R1-B, R1-G, R1-A, or R-2, yes — a houseplex of up to six units is a permitted form, with no rezoning or public hearing for a compliant project. Hillside-Quadra’s corridor location and older-lot pattern fit the form well.

Does the neighbourhood plan support multiplex housing? +

The Hillside-Quadra neighbourhood plan, adopted by Council on July 14, 2022, explicitly prioritizes housing diversity, mobility, and walkable villages. A houseplex aligns with those objectives, which can help at the design-review stage for four-plus-unit projects.

Are Hillside-Quadra lots near frequent transit? +

Many are. The neighbourhood is organized around the Quadra and Hillside corridors, so a number of lots sit on or near frequent transit — relevant both to the lower 0.77-space parking ratio and to how residents actually travel.

How do I confirm eligibility? +

Check the two gates for the specific parcel: the Official Community Plan designation must be Traditional Residential, and the zone must be R1-B, R1-G, R1-A, or R-2. The eligibility page shows how to verify both.