We built the tool we needed ourselves.
ZoneScout was born from a simple observation: zoning and building-code law is too complicated, and no one enjoys hunting through it. Whether you're a realtor sizing up a lot's potential or an architect verifying height and FSR, you shouldn't have to dig through fragmented PDFs and outdated municipal sites for one clear answer. We return the whole picture - in seconds, cited to the source.
Our MissionTo uncomplicate the complicated. Navigating B.C.'s regulatory landscape shouldn't mean wasted hours and guesswork - so we centralize municipal by-laws and parcel data, and show exactly what can be built on a lot.
What you get per lotA structured report, every time.
Every address lookup returns the same set of data points, sourced directly from municipal by-laws and each city's parcel records.
Zoning Classification
Zone code, district name, and by-law reference
FSR & Bonus FSR
Base floor space ratio and available density bonuses
Max Height
Height limit in both feet and metres
Lot Coverage
Maximum site coverage as a percentage
Max Units
Number of permitted dwelling units
Max Buildable Area
Calculated gross floor area in ft² and m²
Permitted Uses
All allowed uses under the current zoning
Regulatory Flags
Heritage, flood, view cone and other overlays
Lot Diagram
True lot shape from GIS parcel data with envelope
Parcel Details
PID, lot area, frontage and year built
Built for youOne report, four ways to use it.
01Architectural Technologists
Stop manually cross-referencing. Get FSR limits, setbacks, height constraints and compliance flags in seconds - with by-law citations included.
02Architects & Designers
Regulatory constraints shouldn't be guesswork. Verified zoning data up front means your design responds to actual rules, not assumptions.
03Developers & Site Planners
Evaluate development potential in minutes. Understand what's permissible, the density bonuses, and the real constraints before committing to due diligence.
04Realtors & Investors
Know the development story behind every listing. Surface max units, buildable area and zoning classification instantly - and advise with confidence.
Look up any B.C. propertyGet a full zoning & compliance report in seconds.
Built on the 2024 BC Building Code and verified municipal datasets. All analyses are subject to local jurisdiction interpretation and site-specific conditions.