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RM3 zone in West Vancouver

Multiple Dwelling Zone 3. Seniors' apartments (apartments for senior citizens only, s.303.02).

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104lots in this zone on the map
4,988 m²median lot size (53,690 ft²)
3,148–4,988 m²smallest to largest lot
10.7 mmaximum height (35 ft)

The rules

NameMultiple Dwelling Zone 3
Homes allowedSeniors' apartment building (no cap stated; unit size max 107 m2, avg 88.5 m2)
Floor space ratio1.05
Floor space notesApartment FAR 1.05 (s.303.05).
Height10.7 m (35 ft) · 3 storeys
Height notes10.7 m / 3 storeys measured from average curb grade on longest frontage (s.303.10-.11).
Coverage notesDriveways max 30% of unoccupied site (s.303.06); no building coverage % found.
Setbacksfront 6 m (20 ft), side 4.5 m (15 ft), rear 6 m (20 ft)
Setback notesFront 6 m, rear 6 m, side 4.5 m (s.303.07-.09).
Bonus densityEnergy Step Code relief per s.120.29 (Part 3: +0.04x floor area at Step 3, +0.08x at Step 4; +0.15/0.30 m height).
Bylaw sectionss.303.01-303.17

What you can use it for

Apartment building (seniors)Offices for community service organizationsAccessory usesChild careCommunity careHome based business

Example lots in RM3

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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 25, 2026.