RM-1 zone in Vancouver

Multiple Dwelling District (RM-1). Encourage development of courtyard townhouses on larger sites (s.1.1).

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695lots in this zone on the map

374 m²median lot size (4,026 ft²)

52–2,812 m²smallest to largest lot

10.7 mmaximum height (35 ft)

The rules

Name	Multiple Dwelling District (RM-1)
Homes allowed	Townhouse/multiple dwelling: 86 units/ha at FSR <= 1.00, 98 units/ha above 1.00 (s.3.1.1.2).
Floor space ratio	1.2
Floor space notes	Multiple dwelling base 0.40, discretionary 1.20 (s.3.1.1.1); duplex/house 0.60; infill 0.65 with character retention; conversion 0.60-0.65 (s.3.2-3.4, 5.1, 5.3).
Height	10.7 m (35 ft) · 2 storeys
Height notes	10.7 m and 2 storeys; infill 7.7 m (s.3.1.2.3, 3.3.2.2).
Lot coverage	55%
Coverage notes	Multiple dwelling 55%, other forms 45%; impermeable 75%; parking 30% (s.3.1.2.7-8, 4.4.2).
Setbacks	front 3.1 m (10 ft), side 1.5 m (5 ft), rear 0.6 m (2 ft), flank 2.4 m (8 ft)
Setback notes	Multiple dwelling front 3.1 m (4.9 m within 4.9 m of side lines) (s.3.1.2.4, 3.1.2.11). Side yard = 10% of site width where width <= 15.0 m, 1.5 m where width > 15.0 m, plus 4.9 m additional side yard for 25% of depth; corner exterior 2.4 m (s.3.1.2.5, 3.1.2.13). Rear 0.6 m (1.2 m no lane) (s.3.1.2.6, 3.1.2.15).
Bylaw sections	s.1.1, 2.1, 3.1.1.1-3.1.1.2, 3.1.2.1-3.1.2.15, 3.2-3.5, 4.4.2, 5.1, 5.3

What you can use it for

Multiple dwelling / courtyard townhouse (conditional)DuplexSingle detached house (with/without suite)Infill with character retentionMultiple conversion dwellingSeniors housing

Example lots in RM-1

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Other zones in Vancouver

R1-1 R3-3 RM-4 RT-5 R3-2 RM-3A RT-2 R3-1 RT-8 RM-5B RM-5A RT-10 RM-8A RT-11 RT-7 RT-3 RM-7 RM-5 RM-3 RM-8 FM-1 RM-6 RT-9 RM-9 RM-9A RM-12 RM-11 RM-2 RM-5D RM-10 RM-7A RT-4A RM-9B RM-5C RT-1 RT-4

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) ↗, checked 2026-10-21. Summaries are our reading of the bylaw: confirm with Vancouver before buying or designing. Page rebuilt October 25, 2026.