Zones in Richmond
Every Richmond zone we have read rules for, with how many lots on the map fall in it. Pick a zone for its full rules and example lots.
| Zone | Name | Lots | Floor space ratio | Height |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RSM/L | Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing (RSM/L) | 14,952 | 0.6 + 80 m² on lots 0–464 m²; 0.3 + 219 m² on lots over 464 m² | 10 m (33 ft) |
| RAM1 | Medium Density Low Rise Apartments | 8,820 | 0.6 on lots 0–3,000 m²; 0.9 − 900 m² on lots 3,000–9,000 m²; 1.2 − 3,600 m² on lots over 9,000 m² | 15 m (49 ft) |
| RSM/M | Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing (RSM/M) | 8,818 | 0.6 + 80 m² on lots 0–464 m²; 0.3 + 219 m² on lots over 464 m² | 10 m (33 ft) |
| RTL1 | Low Density Townhouses (RTL1) | 5,598 | 0.55 | 9 m (30 ft) |
| RSM/S | Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing (RSM/S) | 2,170 | 0.6 + 80 m² on lots 0–464 m²; 0.3 + 219 m² on lots over 464 m² | 10 m (33 ft) |
| RS1/A | Single Detached (RS1/A) | 873 | 0.55 on lots 0–464 m²; 0.3 + 116 m² on lots over 464 m² | 9 m (30 ft) |
| RAH2 | High Density Low Rise Apartments (RAH2) | 680 | 2 | 25 m (82 ft) |
| RD1 | Two-Unit Dwellings (RD1) | 645 | 0.55 on lots 0–929 m²; 0.3 + 232 m² on lots over 929 m² | 9 m (30 ft) |
| RAL1 | Low Density Low Rise Apartments | 619 | 0.8 | 12 m (39 ft) |
| RTL4 | Low Density Townhouses (RTL4) | 586 | 0.6 | 12 m (39 ft) |
| RSM/XL | Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing (RSM/XL) | 503 | 0.6 + 80 m² on lots 0–464 m²; 0.3 + 219 m² on lots over 464 m² | 10 m (33 ft) |
| RTL3 | Low Density Townhouses (RTL3) | 478 | 0.6 | 12 m (39 ft) |
| RTM2 | Medium Density Townhouses (RTM2) | 432 | 0.65 | 12 m (39 ft) |
| RS1/E | Single Detached (RS1/E) | 401 | 0.55 on lots 0–464 m²; 0.3 + 116 m² on lots over 464 m² | 9 m (30 ft) |
| RTM3 | Medium Density Townhouses (RTM3) | 301 | 0.7 | 12 m (39 ft) |
| RTH1 | High Density Townhouses (RTH1) | 269 | 0.75 | 12 m (39 ft) |
| RTM1 | Medium Density Townhouses (RTM1) | 243 | 0.7 | 12 m (39 ft) |
| RTP4 | Parking Structure Townhouses | 133 | 1.2 | 15 m (49 ft) |
| RS1/F | Single Detached (RS1/F) | 106 | 0.55 on lots 0–464 m²; 0.3 + 116 m² on lots over 464 m² | 9 m (30 ft) |
| RI1 | Infill Residential (RI1) | 103 | 0.7 | 12 m (39 ft) |
| RS1/B | Single Detached (RS1/B) | 65 | 0.55 on lots 0–464 m²; 0.3 + 116 m² on lots over 464 m² | 9 m (30 ft) |
| RDA | Arterial Road Two-Unit Dwellings | 60 | 0.6 (max 334 m²) | 9 m (30 ft) |
| RTH4 | High Density Townhouses (RTH4) | 53 | 0.9 | 12 m (39 ft) |
| RTH2 | High Density Townhouses (RTH2) | 36 | 0.8 | 12 m (39 ft) |
| RS1/G | Single Detached (RS1/G) | 34 | 0.55 on lots 0–464 m²; 0.3 + 116 m² on lots over 464 m² | 9 m (30 ft) |
| RTL2 | Low Density Townhouses (RTL2) | 23 | 0.55 | 9 m (30 ft) |
| RI2 | Infill Residential (RI2) | 17 | 0.65 | 12 m (39 ft) |
| RTH3 | High Density Townhouses (RTH3) | 11 | 0.85 | 12 m (39 ft) |
| RS1/D | Single Detached (RS1/D) | 6 | 0.55 on lots 0–464 m²; 0.3 + 116 m² on lots over 464 m² | 9 m (30 ft) |
| RD2 | Two-Unit Dwellings (RD2) | 5 | 0.55 on lots 0–929 m²; 0.3 + 232 m² on lots over 929 m² | 9 m (30 ft) |
| RS1/K | Single Detached (RS1/K) | 4 | 0.55 on lots 0–464 m²; 0.3 + 116 m² on lots over 464 m² | 9 m (30 ft) |
| RS2/A | Single Detached (RS2/A) | 4 | 0.55 on lots 0–464 m²; 0.3 + 116 m² on lots over 464 m² | 9 m (30 ft) |
| RS2/B | Single Detached (RS2/B) | 4 | 0.55 on lots 0–464 m²; 0.3 + 116 m² on lots over 464 m² | 9 m (30 ft) |
| RTA | Arterial Road Three-Unit Dwellings | 3 | 0.6 (max 502 m²) | 9 m (30 ft) |
| RCD | Arterial Road Compact Two-Unit Dwellings | 2 | 0.6 on lots 0–464 m²; 0.3 + 139 m² on lots over 464 m² | 9 m (30 ft) |
Rules read from Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500 (adopted 2009-11-16; office consolidation Jul 29, 2026; residential sections amended to Bylaw 10760, 2026-06-08) ↗. Page rebuilt October 25, 2026.