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RM-5A zone in New Westminster

Multiple Dwelling District (Medium Rise) (RM-5A). Allow apartment development with an opportunity for increased density upon amenity provision (s.451.1).

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765lots in this zone on the map

11,715 m²median lot size (126,099 ft²)

603–22,906 m²smallest to largest lot

15.24 mmaximum height (50 ft)

The rules

Name	Multiple Dwelling District (Medium Rise) (RM-5A)
Homes allowed	Base 70 units per net acre or FSR 1.6
Floor space ratio	1.8
Floor space notes	Base FSR 1.6 or 70 units/net acre; up to 1.8 with amenities under s.190.49 (shown) (s.451.15).
Height	15.24 m (50 ft) · 4 storeys
Height notes	Lesser of 4 storeys or 15.24 m (s.451.16); with bonus 13.72 m (s.451.21).
Lot coverage	50%
Coverage notes	50% (s.451.14); no limit with bonus.
Setbacks	front 7.62 m (25 ft), rear 6.1 m (20 ft)
Setback notes	Front 7.62 m; rear 20% of depth up to 6.10 m; side 50% of height up to 6.10 m (plus 2.44 m to a street) (s.451.10-451.12). Density bonus to FSR 1.8 with amenities under s.190.49: height 13.72 m, front and rear 6.10 m, combined sides at least building height up to 12.19 m (6.10 m to a street).
Bonus density	Density bonus to FSR 1.8 with amenities under s.190.49: height 13.72 m, front and rear 6.10 m, combined sides at least building height up to 12.19 m (6.10 m to a street).
Bylaw sections	s.451.1-451.21, 190.49

What you can use it for

Apartment buildings and multiple dwellings (max 4 storeys)Duplex (RT-1 standards)Single detached dwelling (RS-1 standards)Child careHome based business

Example lots in RM-5A

No addressed lots in this zone on the map.

Other zones in New Westminster

RGO-A RM-4 RGO-B RM-6B RM-2 RS-1 RQ-1 RM-6A NR-1 RS-2 RMW-2A RM-2A RT-A RMW-3B RT-3A RT-3 RMW-3 NR-2 RT-2D RS-4 RT-1 RM-1A RM-1 RQ-5 RT-2E RT-2B RM-5 RS-5 RT-2F RT-3B RW-1 RT-B RS-6 RT-2 RM-6 NR-5

Read from New Westminster Zoning Bylaw No. 6680, 2001 (section consolidations to 2025-05-26, plus adopted amendments Bylaw 8524 (Townhouse Zoning Update) and Bylaw 8578, 2026 (Infill Housing Program, footer-dated 2026-06-08); official consolidation to 2025-11-17 not retrievable) ↗, checked 2026-10-21. Summaries are our reading of the bylaw: confirm with New Westminster before buying or designing. Page rebuilt October 25, 2026.