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RM-3 zone in White Rock

RM-3 High Density Multi-Unit Residential Zone. Apartment complexes at high densities not exceeding 90 units per 0.4 ha (1 acre).

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490lots in this zone on the map
4,896 m²median lot size (52,700 ft²)
1,258–6,769 m²smallest to largest lot
23 mmaximum height (75 ft)

The rules

NameRM-3 High Density Multi-Unit Residential Zone
Homes allowed1 unit per 44.4 m2 of lot area (max 90 units per 0.4 ha) (s.6.10.4)
Floor space ratio2
Floor space notesMax residential floor area 2.0 x lot area (s.6.10.4(1)).
Height23 m (75 ft)
Height notesPrincipal 23.0 m; ancillary 4.0 m (s.6.10.5). 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.6.10.3).
Setbacksfront 6 m (20 ft), side 6 m (20 ft), rear 6 m (20 ft), flank 6 m (20 ft)
Setback notes6.0 m from all lot lines; buildings over 10.7 m next to another RM-3 lot must be 12.2 m from that interior lot line (24.4 m separation) (s.6.10.6).
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.6.10.4(2)).
Bylaw sectionss.6.10

What you can use it for

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

Example lots in RM-3

No addressed lots in this zone on the map.

Other zones in White Rock

RM-2RS-2RS-3RS-1RM-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.