RC-1 Zoning in North Vancouver — Cedar Village Residential 1

RC-1: Cedar Village Residential 1 is a residential zoning district in the City of North Vancouver. Permit the Cedar Village ground-oriented residential form at low density.

On a typical RC-1-zoned lot you can expect a maximum height of 7.62 m (2 storeys) and site coverage up to 35%. Exact figures vary with lot size, frontage, and form of development, so look up your specific address to confirm.

Intent of the RC-1 district

Permit the Cedar Village ground-oriented residential form at low density.

RC-1 at a glance

Max height7.62 m
Max storeys (by right)2
Site coverage35%
Zone categoryResidential

Density tiers in RC-1

TierMin lot areaMax unitsFSRMax height
Cedar Village Residential 17.62 m

Permitted uses in RC-1

RC-1 zoning FAQ

What is RC-1 zoning in North Vancouver?

RC-1 (Cedar Village Residential 1) is a residential zoning district in the City of North Vancouver. Permit the Cedar Village ground-oriented residential form at low density.

What can you build on RC-1-zoned land in North Vancouver?

Permitted uses in RC-1 include Cedar Village Residential Use, Child Care Use, Residential Care Facility Use. Permitted uses are allowed outright; conditional uses may require Development Permit Board approval.

How tall can a building be in RC-1?

RC-1 permits a maximum building height of 7.62 m, generally about 2 storeys. Height can be affected by view corridors, setbacks, and the specific form of development.

Other residential zones in North Vancouver

Look up a specific address in North Vancouver

Source: official North Vancouver zoning bylaw (PDF) · updated September 2026