White Rock: zoning, lots and development
What the map knows about White Rock: who lives here, how the land is zoned, what BC's new housing laws allow on each lot, and what's being built and proposed right now.
How land is zoned
- Houses, duplexes & small multiplexes37.8%
- Townhouses & apartments28.8%
- Site-specific (comprehensive development)16.8%
- Commercial & mixed use15.0%
- Parks, schools & institutional1.5%
Share of 10,531 lots by zoning category, from White Rock Open Government Licence. Categories are simplified from the city's own zone codes.
What BC law allows on lots
- 4 homes3,000 lots
- 6 homes (near frequent transit)717 lots
- 3 homes (small lots)249 lots
Under BC's Bills 44 and 47 (2023), most house lots inside the urban boundary allow 3 to 6 homes, and land near rapid-transit stations allows taller buildings. Counts are our estimate from lot size, zoning and transit.
Building permits
White Rock doesn't publish issued building permits as data.
Rezoning & development applications
White Rock doesn't publish development applications as data.
Getting around & everyday life
| Rapid transit | Bus service only |
|---|---|
| Schools | 3 K–12 schools on the map · SD 36 Surrey |
| Hospital | Peace Arch |
| EV chargers | 5 charging sites |
| Land area | 5.2 km² · 0.8% of Metro Vancouver's people (these cities) |
Sources: Statistics Canada 2021 Census; White Rock open data; ParcelMap BC; BC Assessment values as republished by the city where available; TransLink. Page rebuilt October 25, 2026.