RAH2 zone in Richmond
High Density Low Rise Apartments (RAH2). 4 to 6 storey apartments (s.8.12.1).
The rules
| Name | High Density Low Rise Apartments (RAH2) |
|---|---|
| Homes allowed | No unit cap; limited by FAR (s.8.12.5) |
| Floor space ratio | 2 |
| Floor space notes | FAR 2.0 + 0.1 amenity space + 0.1 market rental (s.8.12.5.1). RAH2 City Centre site in Figure 1: 2.28 on net site area (s.8.12.5.2). |
| Height | 25 m (82 ft) · 4-6 storeys |
| Height notes | Buildings max 25.0 m (s.8.12.8); accessory buildings 5.0 m, structures 12.0 m. Storeys per the zone purpose statement only. |
| Lot coverage | 60% |
| Coverage notes | Buildings max 60%; 80% incl. non-porous surfaces; 20% landscaping (s.8.12.6). |
| Setbacks | front 3 m (10 ft), side 1.5 m (5 ft), rear 1.5 m (5 ft), flank 3 m (10 ft) |
| Setback notes | Front and exterior side 3.0 m (with transition to deeper neighbouring yards); interior side and rear 1.5 m (s.8.12.7). Height 35.0 m in specific City Centre Area Plan areas (s.8.12.8). Lot: min width 40.0 m, depth 40.0 m (s.8.12.9). |
| Bonus density | +0.1 FAR amenity space and +0.1 FAR market rental units. Apartments over 60 units must secure at least 15% of residential floor area as market rental (s.8.12.4.2). |
| Bylaw sections | s.8.12 |
What you can use it for
Apartment housingTown housingCongregate housingChild careBoarding and lodgingCommunity care facility, minorHome business
What BC law allows on these lots
- Transit-oriented area (taller buildings)680 lots
Our estimate per lot under BC's Bills 44 and 47, from lot size, transit distance and the urban boundary.
Example lots in RAH2
No addressed lots in this zone on the map.
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Read from Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500 (adopted 2009-11-16; office consolidation Jul 29, 2026; residential sections amended to Bylaw 10760, 2026-06-08) ↗, checked 2026-10-21. Summaries are our reading of the bylaw: confirm with Richmond before buying or designing. Page rebuilt October 25, 2026.