Zones in Vancouver
Every Vancouver 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R1-1 | Residential Inclusive District | 76,170 | 1 | 11.5 m (38 ft) |
| R3-3 | R3-3 District (Residential, low-rise apartment, rental replacement) | 7,207 | 1 on lots 0–460 m²; 1.6 on lots 460–613 m²; 2.2 on lots 613–920 m²; 2.4 on lots over 920 m² | 23 m (75 ft) |
| RM-4 | Multiple Dwelling District (RM-4) | 6,778 | 1.45 | 10.7 m (35 ft) |
| RT-5 | Two-Family Dwelling District (RT-5) | 5,104 | 0.75 | 10.7 m (35 ft) |
| R3-2 | R3-2 District (Residential, low-rise apartment, rental only) | 3,753 | 1 on lots 0–460 m²; 1.6 on lots 460–613 m²; 2.2 on lots 613–920 m²; 2.4 on lots over 920 m² | 23 m (75 ft) |
| RM-3A | Multiple Dwelling District (RM-3A) | 3,481 | 1 | 10.7 m (35 ft) |
| RT-2 | Two-Family Dwelling District (RT-2) | 3,208 | 0.75 | 9.2 m (30 ft) |
| R3-1 | R3-1 District (Residential, low-rise apartment, mixed tenure) | 2,883 | 1 on lots 0–460 m²; 1.6 on lots 460–613 m²; 2.2 on lots 613–920 m²; 2.4 on lots over 920 m² | 23 m (75 ft) |
| RT-8 | Two-Family Dwelling District (RT-8, Kitsilano) | 2,550 | 0.75 | 10.7 m (35 ft) |
| RM-5B | Multiple Dwelling District (RM-5B, West End) | 2,249 | 2.75 | 58 m (190 ft) |
| RM-5A | Multiple Dwelling District (RM-5A, West End) | 1,989 | 2.2 | 58 m (190 ft) |
| RT-10 | Two-Family Dwelling District (RT-10) | 1,728 | 0.8 | 10.7 m (35 ft) |
| RM-8A | Multiple Dwelling District (RM-8A) | 1,613 | 1.2 | 11.5 m (38 ft) |
| RT-11 | Two-Family Dwelling District (RT-11) | 1,349 | 0.85 | 10.7 m (35 ft) |
| RT-7 | Two-Family Dwelling District (RT-7) | 1,325 | 1 | 11.5 m (38 ft) |
| RT-3 | Two-Family Dwelling District (RT-3, Strathcona) | 1,244 | 0.75 | 10.7 m (35 ft) |
| RM-7 | Multiple Dwelling District (RM-7) | 1,231 | 1.2 | 10.7 m (35 ft) |
| RM-5 | Multiple Dwelling District (RM-5, West End) | 944 | 1.5 | 58 m (190 ft) |
| RM-3 | Multiple Dwelling District (RM-3) | 926 | 1 | 36.6 m (120 ft) |
| RM-8 | Multiple Dwelling District (RM-8) | 854 | 1.2 | 11.5 m (38 ft) |
| RM-1 | Multiple Dwelling District (RM-1) | 695 | 1.2 | 10.7 m (35 ft) |
| FM-1 | Fairview Slopes Multiple Dwelling District (FM-1) | 509 | 1.5 | 10.7 m (35 ft) |
| RM-6 | Multiple Dwelling District (RM-6, West Georgia/Alberni) | 463 | 2.5 | 64 m (210 ft) |
| RT-9 | Two-Family Dwelling District (RT-9) | 462 | 1 | 11.5 m (38 ft) |
| RM-9 | Multiple Dwelling District (RM-9) | 443 | 2 | 12.2 m (40 ft) |
| RM-9A | Multiple Dwelling District (RM-9A) | 440 | 2 | 13.7 m (45 ft) |
| RM-12 | Multiple Dwelling District (RM-12) | 381 | 1.7 | 13.7 m (45 ft) |
| RM-11 | Multiple Dwelling District (RM-11) | 315 | 1.7 | 13.7 m (45 ft) |
| RM-2 | Multiple Dwelling District (RM-2) | 261 | 0.75 | 10.7 m (35 ft) |
| RM-5D | Multiple Dwelling District (RM-5D, West End) | 229 | 2.2 | 58 m (190 ft) |
| RM-10 | Multiple Dwelling District (RM-10) | 98 | 2.6 | 20 m (66 ft) |
| RM-7A | Multiple Dwelling District (RM-7A) | 88 | 1.2 | 10.7 m (35 ft) |
| RT-4A | Two-Family Dwelling District (RT-4A) | 79 | 0.6 | 10.7 m (35 ft) |
| RM-9B | Multiple Dwelling District (RM-9B) | 76 | 2 | 12.2 m (40 ft) |
| RM-5C | Multiple Dwelling District (RM-5C, West End) | 58 | 2.2 | 58 m (190 ft) |
| RT-1 | Two-Family Dwelling District (RT-1) | 26 | 0.6 | 6.1 m (20 ft) |
| RT-4 | Two-Family Dwelling District (RT-4) | 4 | 0.6 | 10.7 m (35 ft) |
Rules read from Zoning and Development By-law No. 3575 (district schedules consolidated to 2026-06; RT-1, RT-2, RT-4/4A, RT-8, RT-10, RM-2, RM-3, FM-1 headers read May 2026; RM-6 February 2026) ↗. Page rebuilt October 25, 2026.