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RT-10 zone in Vancouver

Two-Family Dwelling District (RT-10). Encourage multiple small houses and duplexes on large or assembled sites, with lower intensity on small sites; massing compatible with houses; character retention encouraged (s.1.1).

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1,728lots in this zone on the map

374 m²median lot size (4,026 ft²)

52–4,572 m²smallest to largest lot

10.7 mmaximum height (35 ft)

The rules

Name	Two-Family Dwelling District (RT-10)
Homes allowed	74 units/ha on frontage >= 18.3 m; 3 units on 15.0-18.3 m frontage; 2 units below 15.0 m (s.3.1.1.2).
Floor space ratio	0.8
Floor space notes	Base 0.40; discretionary 0.80 for dwelling uses (0.60 other uses) (s.3.1.1.1).
Height	10.7 m (35 ft) · 2 storeys
Height notes	Front 60% of site depth: 10.7 m and 2 storeys; rear 40%: 7.7 m and 2 storeys with partial second storey <= 50% (s.3.1.2.2, 3.1.2.11).
Lot coverage	45%
Coverage notes	45% buildings; 70% impermeable; parking 30%; building depth 40% of site depth (s.3.1.2.6-8, 4.3.1).
Setbacks	side 1.2 m (4 ft), rear 0.6 m (2 ft), flank 2.4 m (8 ft)
Setback notes	Front 4.9 m on frontage > 18.3 m with multiple buildings, else average of adjacent sites (s.3.1.2.3). Side 10% of width where width <= 12.0 m, else 1.2 m; plus 4.9 m additional side yard for 25% of depth; corner exterior side 2.4 m (s.3.1.2.4, 3.1.2.15-16). Rear 0.6 m (1.2 m with no lane) (s.3.1.2.5, 3.1.2.18).
Bylaw sections	s.1.1, 2.1, 3.1.1.1-3.1.1.2, 3.1.2.1-3.1.2.19, 4.1.2, 4.3.1

What you can use it for

Single detached houseSingle detached house with secondary suiteDuplexInfill duplexInfill single detached houseMultiple conversion dwelling

What BC law allows on these lots

6 homes (near frequent transit)1,442 lots
3 homes (lots up to 280 m²)242 lots
Transit-oriented area (taller buildings)43 lots

Our estimate per lot under BC's Bills 44 and 47, from lot size, transit distance and the urban boundary.

Example lots in RT-10

No addressed lots in this zone on the map.

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 RM-8A RT-11 RT-7 RT-3 RM-7 RM-5 RM-3 RM-8 RM-1 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.