RC-2 Zoning in North Vancouver - Cedar Village Residential 2
RC-2: Cedar Village Residential 2 is a residential zoning district in the City of North Vancouver. Permit the Cedar Village ground-oriented residential form at the higher of its two densities.
On a typical RC-2-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: 37.1 dwelling units per hectare (15 per acre) under s.502A(1)(b).
Intent of the RC-2 district
Permit the Cedar Village ground-oriented residential form at the higher of its two densities.
RC-2 at a glance
| Max height | 7.62 m |
|---|---|
| Max storeys (by right) | 2 |
| Site coverage | 35% |
| Zone category | Residential |
Density tiers in RC-2
| Tier | Min lot area | Max units | Base FSR | Bonus FSR | Max height |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Village Residential 2 | - | - | - | - | 7.62 m |
Permitted uses in RC-2
- Cedar Village Residential Use
- Child Care Use
- Residential Care Facility Use
RC-2 zoning FAQ
What is RC-2 zoning in North Vancouver?
RC-2 (Cedar Village Residential 2) is a residential zoning district in the City of North Vancouver. Permit the Cedar Village ground-oriented residential form at the higher of its two densities.
What can you build on RC-2-zoned land in North Vancouver?
Permitted uses in RC-2 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-2?
RC-2 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-2 zoning?
RC-2 sets density as a rate rather than a fixed number of units per lot: density is set per hectare, not per lot: 37.1 dwelling units per hectare (15 per acre) under s.502A(1)(b). 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-1 - Cedar Village Residential 1
- 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