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How many homes can I build in North Vancouver (City)?
What BC's housing laws and North Vancouver (City)'s own zones allow on house lots, counted lot by lot from public data. To check one lot, find it on the map and open its card.
What BC law requires
Under BC's Bill 44 (2023), lots zoned for houses or duplexes inside the urban containment boundary must allow at least 3 homes on lots up to 280 m², 4 homes on larger lots, and 6 homes on lots of at least 281 m² near a frequent bus stop. Under Bill 47, land near SkyTrain stations and bus exchanges is a transit-oriented area where the city can't refuse taller buildings on height or density grounds alone (up to 20 storeys right next to a SkyTrain station).
The city's own zones can allow more than this. Lots in the Agricultural Land Reserve, outside the urban boundary, or on hazard land are treated differently.
Lots in North Vancouver (City) by homes allowed
- 4 homes (lots over 280 m²)3,977 lots
- 6 homes (near frequent transit)2,228 lots
- 3 homes (lots up to 280 m²)320 lots
Our estimate per lot from lot size, distance to frequent transit and SkyTrain, the urban boundary and the farmland reserve.
House lots by size
| Up to 280 m² (3,014 ft²) | 318 lots |
| 280–557 m² (3,014–6,000 ft²) | 1,731 lots |
| 557–1,000 m² (6,000–10,764 ft²) | 4,398 lots |
| Over 1,000 m² (10,764 ft²) | 79 lots |
Lot size decides the 3- versus 4-home threshold and, in most zones, how much floor space you can build.
What North Vancouver (City)'s zones allow
| Zone | Lots | Homes allowed (city bylaw) |
|---|---|---|
| GO | 6,063 | 3 on lots 280 m2 or less; 4 on larger lots in OCP Low Rise Neighbourhood 1; 6 on larger lots in Low Rise Neighbourhood 2 or Residential Level 4 (Table 573-1); stratified or non-stratified, min 50 m2 each |
| RT-1 | 256 | 2 (duplex) plus one accessory dwelling unit inside each unit (s.507(14)) = up to 4; or house + suite + coach house |
| RS-1 | 205 | 3 (house + secondary suite + coach house) |
| RS-2 | 2 | 3 (house + secondary suite + coach house) |
Zoning changes in progress
No pending zoning bylaw changes in our table for this city.
Sources: BC Housing Statutes (Residential Development) Amendment Act 2023 (Bill 44) and Bill 47; Zoning Bylaw, 1995, No. 6700 (consolidated to 2026-03-02) ↗; ParcelMap BC; the city's open zoning data. Estimates only: confirm with North Vancouver (City) before buying or designing. Page rebuilt October 25, 2026.