RM4 zone in West Vancouver

Multiple Dwelling Zone 4.

17lots in this zone on the map

1,769 m²median lot size (19,041 ft²)

1,712–1,817 m²smallest to largest lot

8.5 mmaximum height (28 ft)

The rules

Name	Multiple Dwelling Zone 4
Homes allowed	Apartment buildings of max 4 dwellings each (s.304.02(2)); also SFD/duplex with suites
Floor space ratio	0.3
Floor space notes	FAR 0.3 (s.304.05).
Height	8.5 m (28 ft) · 2 storeys
Height notes	8.5 m / 2 storeys (s.304.09-.10).
Coverage notes	No coverage limit found in s.304.
Setbacks	front 9.1 m (30 ft), side 4.5 m (15 ft), rear 9.1 m (30 ft), flank 9.1 m (30 ft)
Setback notes	Front 9.1 m subject to averaging, never > 12.1 m (s.304.06); rear 9.1 m; side 4.5 m each, and this side + abutting side yard >= 12.1 m (s.304.08); flanking sites keep both front yards. Parking 1/dwelling.
Bonus density	Energy 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 sections	s.304.01-304.11

Apartment building (max 4 units)DuplexSingle family dwellingSecondary suiteAccessory buildings and usesChild careCommunity careHome based business

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.