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RG-2 zone in West Vancouver
Ground-oriented Dwelling Zone 2. Horseshoe Bay ground-oriented infill housing (Section 260 has no intent statement).
74lots in this zone on the map
612 m²median lot size (6,588 ft²)
283–1,022 m²smallest to largest lot
7.62 mmaximum height (25 ft)
The rules
| Name | Ground-oriented Dwelling Zone 2 |
|---|---|
| Homes allowed | No dwelling-count cap in zone text; duplexes follow s.252 (RD2); limited by FAR and 0.30-FAR dwelling size cap. |
| Floor space ratio | 0.5 |
| Floor space notes | Base FAR 0.5 (263.06(1)); 0.80 FAR if an Amenity Unit - Horseshoe Bay is provided at no cost AND the strip within 3.05 m of the rear site line is dedicated for lane (unless a lane <= 6.1 m wide existed on 2022-01-31 or it was already dedicated) (s.263.06(2)). No principal dwelling (incl. its secondary suite) may exceed 0.30 FAR applied to the largest lot registered before 2022-01-31 that forms part of the site (263.07). Site area includes streets/lanes dedicated after 2022-01-31 (263.04). Floor area exclusions per s.130.08. Sites with a single family dwelling as principal use follow s.204 (RS4) except FAR 0.30 on sites > 681.3 m2, max 438.9 m2 (pending Bylaw 5446 would change the cross-reference to s.207). |
| Height | 7.62 m (25 ft) · 2 + basement storeys |
| Height notes | 7.62 m maximum (263.12/.13), 2 + basement maximum (263.13/.14). |
| Lot coverage | 55% |
| Coverage notes | 55% of site area maximum (263.05). |
| Setbacks | front 4.57 m (15 ft), side 1.52 m (5 ft), rear 4.57 m (15 ft) |
| Setback notes | Front 4.57 m; rear 4.57 m (1.52 m adjoining an open or unopened lane; 0.91 m for vehicle storage <= 3.05 m high); side 1.52 m (0.91 m for vehicle-storage portions <= 3.05 m high adjoining a lane) (263.08-.10). No separate exterior side yard figure. No minimum yard along site lines created on/after 2022-01-31 unless shared with an older lot or a street/lane (263.11). Maximum site width 40 m (263.03). Vehicle access from open lane where one exists, else one driveway max 4.5 m. |
| Bonus density | 0.80 FAR if an Amenity Unit - Horseshoe Bay is provided at no cost AND the strip within 3.05 m of the rear site line is dedicated for lane (unless a lane <= 6.1 m wide existed on 2022-01-31 or it was already dedicated) (s.263.06(2)). 'Amenity Unit - Horseshoe Bay' is being redefined by pending Bylaw 5469, 2026. |
| Bylaw sections | 263.01-263.14/15 (Section 260, added by Bylaw 5155) |
What you can use it for
Ground-oriented dwellingsSingle family dwellingSecondary suitesDetached secondary suiteAccessory buildings and usesChild careCommunity careHome based businessLodgersDuplex dwellings (s.252 rules)
Example lots in RG-2
- 6313 Argyle Avenue 459 m² · 4,941 ft²
- 6333 Chatham Street 612 m² · 6,588 ft²
- 6344 Argyle Avenue 801 m² · 8,622 ft²
- 6355 Chatham Street 612 m² · 6,588 ft²
- 6364 Argyle Avenue 618 m² · 6,652 ft²
- 6374 Argyle Avenue 612 m² · 6,588 ft²
- 6379 Chatham Street 612 m² · 6,588 ft²
- 6389 Chatham Street 613 m² · 6,598 ft²
- 6411 Argyle Avenue 565 m² · 6,082 ft²
- 6440 Royal Avenue 614 m² · 6,609 ft²
Other zones in West Vancouver
RS3RS5RM2RS4RM1RS10RS7RS2RD1RM3RG-3RS6RM5RD2RS9RG-1ARS1RS2-ULRM4RS10-ULRS3-ULRS8-ULRS8RD3
Read from Zoning Bylaw No. 4662, 2010 (consolidated section PDFs, no date printed; District amendment list current to 2026-07-06) ↗, checked 2026-10-21. Summaries are our reading of the bylaw: confirm with West Vancouver before buying or designing. Page rebuilt October 26, 2026.