RML zone in Abbotsford

Low Rise Apartment Zone. Low-rise developments up to six storeys, including residential and congregate care buildings (s.450 intent).

8,520lots in this zone on the map

5,699 m²median lot size (61,343 ft²)

59–83,906 m²smallest to largest lot

21.3 mmaximum height (70 ft)

The rules

Name	Low Rise Apartment Zone
Homes allowed	No unit cap; apartments at FSR 1.4 (1.7 with bonus)
Floor space ratio	1.7
Floor space notes	Base FSR 1.4 (s.450.3.1); +0.30 to 1.70 with a density bonus amenity contribution under s.140, which also lifts coverage to 45% (s.450.3.2). Bylaw 3691-2025 excludes hallways, elevators, stairs and mechanical rooms from net floor area.
Height	21.3 m (70 ft) · 6 storeys
Height notes	21.3 m or six storeys, whichever is less (s.450.3.6).
Lot coverage	40%
Setbacks	front 3 m (10 ft), side 6 m (20 ft), rear 6 m (20 ft), flank 3 m (10 ft)
Setback notes	Exterior lot line min 3.0 m, max 6.0 m; interior lot line 6.0 m for storeys 1-4 and 10.0 m above 4 storeys (s.450.3.3-.5).
Bonus density	Density bonus amenity contribution +0.30 FSR (s.450.3.2, s.140.6).
Bylaw sections	s.450

ApartmentCongregate housingBoardingHome occupation level 1

No addressed lots in this zone on the map.