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1556 5th Ave E

Vancouver · PID 016-242-068

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This lot is in a transit-oriented area: BC law lets the city approve buildings up to 8 storeys here.

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Lot facts

Address
1556 5th Ave E
City
Vancouver
PID
016-242-068
Lot size
16 m² · 172 ft²
Zone
RM-4 Townhouses & apartments RM-4 rules
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Property tax
$3.36 per $1,000 of assessed value

• Near a frequent bus stop

Zoning rules · RM-4 · Multiple Dwelling District (RM-4)

Permit a variety of multiple dwelling forms including 4-storey apartments and 6-storey social housing apartments, encourage retention of existing buildings (s.1.1).

Max floor area
250 ft² (23 m²), floor space ratio 1.45
Max height
35 ft (10.7 m)
Setbacks
front 6.1 m, side 2.1 m, rear 10.7 m, flanking side 3.0 m
Homes
No unit cap stated.

Zoning and Development By-law No. 3575 (district schedules consolidated to 2026-06; RT-1, RT-2, RT-4/4A, RT-8, RT-10, RM-2, RM-3, FM-1 headers read May 2026; RM-6 February 2026) · s.1.1, 2.1, 3.1.1.1-3.1.1.3, 3.1.2, 3.2-3.5, 4.1.2, 4.2.1. Estimated from the bylaw for a lot of this size; confirm with the city before buying or building.

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