Sapperton, New Westminster
Zoning, lot sizes, what BC's housing laws allow and what's being built in Sapperton, from public data.
1,873lots
488 m²median house lot
40building permits, last 12 months
4open development applications
1K–12 schools
1EV charging sites
How land is zoned
- Houses, duplexes & small multiplexes74.3%
- Site-specific (comprehensive development)15.5%
- Townhouses & apartments5.5%
- Commercial & mixed use3.5%
- Parks, schools & institutional1.1%
Share of 903 lots by zoning category. Categories are simplified from the city's own zone codes.
What BC law allows on lots
- Transit-oriented area (taller buildings)1,492 lots
- 4 homes242 lots
- 3 homes (small lots)8 lots
Rezoning & development applications
- 441 Fader St & 247 Major St D1 Rezoning/HRA and/or OCP Amendment Approved
Heritage Revitalization Agreement and to allow development of a new infill house
Residential - 6 units and less · PAR01368 HER00784 HER00787 HER00944 on the map - 376 Keary St D1 Rezoning/HRA and/or OCP Amendment Approved
To allow development of a new duplex
Residential - 6 units and less · PAR01429 RZ000224 on the map - 647 East Columbia St C Under Council Consideration
To alllow development of 2 townhouses at 647 East Columbia St
Residential - 6 units and less · DP001104 RZ000259 on the map city page ↗ - 145-209 E Columbia St & 302 Alberta St E Building Permit Issued
To allow a mixed use development with 99 market rental residential units and commercial and office space
Mixed Use · RZ000240 DP001040 on the map
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Neighbourhood boundary: Open Government Licence – New Westminster. Lots, zoning and values as on the map. Page rebuilt October 25, 2026.