655 W 8th Ave
Vancouver · PID 018-495-915
Near rapid transit: buildings up to 12 storeys may be allowed
5,511 ft² lot · zone FM-1
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What BC law allows here
This lot is in a transit-oriented area: BC law lets the city approve buildings up to 12 storeys here.
If this lot were rezoned
| Floor space | Homes | |
|---|---|---|
| Today's zoning (FM-1) from the city's bylaw, FAR 1.50 | 8,267 ft² | about 9 |
| Transit-area rezoning (Bill 47) the city must allow at least 12 storeys, FAR 4.00 | 22,044 ft² | about 25 |
Rough planning numbers: homes assume about 85% sellable floor space and 750 ft² apartments (1,100 ft² for houses and townhouses). Transit-area figures are the minimum a city must allow on a rezoning, not an approval. Confirm with the city.
Front of the lot
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Lot facts
- Address
- 655 W 8th Ave
- City
- Vancouver
- PID
- 018-495-915
- Lot size
- 512 m² · 5,511 ft²
- Zone
- FM-1 Townhouses & apartments FM-1 rules
- Street
- All 512 lots on W 8th Ave
- Homes guide
- How many homes can I build in Vancouver?
- Property tax
- $3.36 per $1,000 of assessed value
• Near a frequent bus stop
Zoning rules · FM-1 · Fairview Slopes Multiple Dwelling District (FM-1)
Enhance the small-scale residential character of Fairview Slopes by retaining houses and allowing low-profile residential development with some compatible commercial uses (s.1.1).
- Max floor area
- 8,267 ft² (768 m²), floor space ratio 1.50
- Max height
- 35 ft (10.7 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, 2.2.7, 3.1.1.1, 3.1.2.1-3.1.2.4. Estimated from the bylaw for a lot of this size; confirm with the city before buying or building.
More on the map
The map shows this lot's true shape and buildable area, slope, sun and shadow, walking distances, schools, hazards, rents and building permits nearby.
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- 728 W 8th Ave 2,244 m² · CD-1 (358)
- 728 W 8th Ave 2,244 m² · CD-1 (358)
- 728 W 8th Ave 2,244 m² · CD-1 (358)
- 744 W 7th Ave 1,022 m² · R4-1
- 750 W 6th Ave 2,044 m² · R4-1
- 777 W 7th Ave 1,532 m² · R4-1
- 788 W 8th Ave 1,597 m² · CD-1 (186)
Data updated Nov 2, 2026. Sources: lot lines from city open data and ParcelMap BC, zoning from each city's open data and bylaw, values from city open data where published, BC Bills 44 and 47. Estimates only, not an appraisal or legal advice; confirm with the city.