RT-2 zone in Vancouver

Two-Family Dwelling District (RT-2). Mainly permit duplexes and conditionally permit low-density multiple dwellings (s.1.1).

3,208lots in this zone on the map

374 m²median lot size (4,026 ft²)

51–241,255 m²smallest to largest lot

9.2 mmaximum height (30 ft)

The rules

Name	Two-Family Dwelling District (RT-2)
Homes allowed	Duplex (2) or conditional low-density multiple dwelling; no unit cap stated.
Floor space ratio	0.75
Floor space notes	Multiple dwelling and seniors housing 0.75 (s.3.1.1.1); duplex and other uses 0.60 (s.3.2.1.1).
Height	9.2 m (30 ft) · 2 + cellar (or 1 + basement) storeys
Height notes	9.2 m for all forms (s.3.1.2.2, 3.2.2.2); 2 storeys plus cellar or 1 storey plus basement (s.3.1.2.7, 3.2.2.8).
Lot coverage	40%
Coverage notes	Multiple dwelling 40% (55% if no building over 6.1 m / 1 storey) incl. parking and driveways (s.3.1.2.6, 3.1.2.9-10); duplex/other uses 45% (s.3.2.2.6).
Setbacks	front 7.3 m (24 ft), side 1.5 m (5 ft), rear 10.7 m (35 ft)
Setback notes	Side yard = 10% of site width where width <= 15.0 m, 1.5 m where width > 15.0 m (s.3.1.2.4, 3.2.2.4); rear 10.7 m, rear yard reduced by distance from rear property line to ultimate centre line of an abutting lane (s.3.1.2.8, 3.2.2.9).
Bylaw sections	s.1.1, 2.1, 3.1.1.1, 3.1.2, 3.2.1.1, 3.2.2, 4.1.2, 4.3.1

DuplexSingle detached houseSingle detached house with secondary suite (conditional)Multiple dwelling (conditional)Multiple conversion dwelling

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

No addressed lots in this zone on the map.