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.
Density is set per hectare, not per lot: 24.7 dwelling units per hectare (10 per acre) under s.502A(1)(a).
Intent of the RC-1 district
Permit the Cedar Village ground-oriented residential form at low density.
RC-1 at a glance
| Max height | 7.62 m |
|---|---|
| Max storeys (by right) | 2 |
| Site coverage | 35% |
| Zone category | Residential |
Density tiers in RC-1
| Tier | Min lot area | Max units | Base FSR | Bonus FSR | Max height |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Village Residential 1 | - | - | - | - | 7.62 m |
Permitted uses in RC-1
- Cedar Village Residential Use
- Child Care Use
- Residential Care Facility Use
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.
How many units are allowed in RC-1 zoning?
RC-1 sets density as a rate rather than a fixed number of units per lot: density is set per hectare, not per lot: 24.7 dwelling units per hectare (10 per acre) under s.502A(1)(a). Look up your specific address for what that works out to on your lot.
Other residential zones in North Vancouver
- GO - Ground Oriented Zone
- MID - Mid Rise Zone
- RC-2 - Cedar Village Residential 2
- RG-1 - Ground-Oriented Apartment Residential 1
- RG-2 - Ground-Oriented Residential 2
- RG-2A - Ground-Oriented Residential 2A
- RG-3 - Ground-Oriented Residential 3
- RG-4 - Ground-Oriented Residential 4
Look up a specific address in North Vancouver
Source: official North Vancouver zoning bylaw (PDF) · updated October 2026