R7 Zoning in Burnaby — High-Rise Apartment 1
R7 — High-Rise Apartment 1 is a residential zoning district in the City of Burnaby. The intent of this district is to provide for high-rise residential buildings of up to 30 storeys, typically in the form of apartment towers with podiums that support ground-oriented residential and commercial uses.
R7 permits 30 storeys by right, rising to as much as 40 only where the bylaw's conditions are met — see the height note below.
Intent of the R7 district
The intent of this district is to provide for high-rise residential buildings of up to 30 storeys, typically in the form of apartment towers with podiums that support ground-oriented residential and commercial uses.
R7 at a glance
| Max storeys (by right) | 30 |
|---|---|
| Max storeys (conditional) | 40 |
| Zone category | Residential |
30 storeys by right, up to 40 conditional. Base height is 30 storeys. Height averaging may add up to 5 storeys to an individual building component, voluntary commercial storeys up to 10, and a Community Benefit Bonus up to 10 more — cumulatively capped at 40 storeys (Table 4-2.3).
Density tiers in R7
| Tier | Min lot area | Max units | FSR | Max height |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High-Rise Apartment 1 | — | — | — | — |
Permitted uses in R7
- Multiple Family Dwellings
- Dormitory
- Emergency Shelter
- Live-Work Units
- Supportive Housing (Cat A & B)
- All CM1 principal and secondary uses (secondary)
- Boarding Use
- Home Occupation
- Multi-Family Flex-Units
- Short-Term Rental
- Accessory Buildings/Structures
R7 zoning FAQ
What is R7 zoning in Burnaby?
R7 (High-Rise Apartment 1) is a residential zoning district in the City of Burnaby. The intent of this district is to provide for high-rise residential buildings of up to 30 storeys, typically in the form of apartment towers with podiums that support ground-oriented residential and commercial uses.
What can you build on R7-zoned land in Burnaby?
Permitted uses in R7 include Multiple Family Dwellings, Dormitory, Emergency Shelter, Live-Work Units, Supportive Housing (Cat A & B), among others. Permitted uses are allowed outright; conditional uses may require Development Permit Board approval.
How tall can a building be in R7?
R7 permits a maximum of 30 storeys. A further increase to 40 storeys is conditional, not by right. Base height is 30 storeys. Height averaging may add up to 5 storeys to an individual building component, voluntary commercial storeys up to 10, and a Community Benefit Bonus up to 10 more — cumulatively capped at 40 storeys (Table 4-2.3). Height can be affected by view corridors, setbacks, and the specific form of development.
Other residential zones in Burnaby
- R1 — SSMUH – 5 to 6 Units (Frequent Transit Network Area only)
- R2 — Townhouse District
- R2r — Townhouse District – Rental
- R3 — Low-Rise Apartment 1
- R3r — Low-Rise Apartment 1 – Rental
- R4 — Low-Rise Apartment 2
- R4r — Low-Rise Apartment 2 – Rental
- R5 — Mid-Rise Apartment 1
Look up a specific address in Burnaby
Source: official Burnaby zoning bylaw (PDF) · updated August 2026