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795 W 8th Ave

Vancouver · PID 002-420-503

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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 8 storeys here.

If this lot were rezoned

Floor spaceHomes
Today's zoning (FM-1)
from the city's bylaw, FAR 1.50		29,692 ft²about 34
Transit-area rezoning (Bill 47)
the city must allow at least 8 storeys, FAR 3.00		59,384 ft²about 67

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.

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Lot facts

Address
795 W 8th Ave
City
Vancouver
PID
002-420-503
Lot size
1,839 m² · 19,795 ft²
Zone
FM-1 Townhouses & apartments FM-1 rules
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
29,692 ft² (2,758 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.

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