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RM-2 zone in White Rock

RM-2 Medium Density Multi-Unit Residential Zone. Townhouse or apartment complexes at medium densities not exceeding 50 units per 0.4 ha (1 acre).

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2,243lots in this zone on the map
2,240 m²median lot size (24,111 ft²)
65–8,960 m²smallest to largest lot
10.7 mmaximum height (35 ft)

The rules

NameRM-2 Medium Density Multi-Unit Residential Zone
Homes allowed1 unit per 80 m2 of lot area (max 50 units per 0.4 ha) (s.6.9.4)
Floor space ratio1.1
Floor space notesMax residential floor area 1.1 x lot area (s.6.9.4(1)).
Height10.7 m (35 ft)
Height notesPrincipal 10.7 m; ancillary 4.0 m (s.6.9.5). Height is measured from average natural grade (wall-midpoint average, BCLS-determined) to the highest point of the building (s.4.8). No storey limit is stated.
Lot coverage45%
Coverage notesMax lot coverage 45% per fee-simple lot (s.6.9.3).
Setbacksfront 6 m (20 ft), side 5 m (16 ft), rear 6 m (20 ft), flank 6 m (20 ft)
Setback notesFront 6.0 m; rear 6.0 m; interior side 5.0 m facing habitable-room windows or balconies, 3.0 m for blank walls or non-habitable windows; exterior side 6.0 m where rear line abuts an adjacent interior side lot line, 3.8 m otherwise or next to commercial (s.6.9.6).
Bonus densityResidential floor area may increase by up to 37.0 m2 total for common recreation facilities in a principal building, and up to 5.6 m2 per unit for in-suite storage and laundry (s.6.9.4(2)).
Bylaw sectionss.6.9

What you can use it for

Multi-unit residential (townhouse or apartment, one or more buildings)Home occupationBoarding

Example lots in RM-2

No addressed lots in this zone on the map.

Other zones in White Rock

RS-2RS-3RS-1RM-3RM-1RI-1RM-4RE-2RE-1RI-2

Read from White Rock Zoning Bylaw, 2024, No. 2506 (consolidated to June 2026, incl. Amendment No. 21, Bylaw 2585, adopted 2026-06-22) - replaced Zoning Bylaw 2012, No. 2000 on 2024-06-27 ↗, checked 2026-10-21. Summaries are our reading of the bylaw: confirm with White Rock before buying or designing. Page rebuilt October 25, 2026.