RG-1 Zoning in North Vancouver — Ground-Oriented Apartment Residential 1
RG-1: Ground-Oriented Apartment Residential 1 is a residential zoning district in the City of North Vancouver. Permit ground-oriented apartment residential use at low density.
On a typical RG-1-zoned lot you can expect an FSR of about 0.49, 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 RG-1 district
Permit ground-oriented apartment residential use at low density.
RG-1 at a glance
| Floor space ratio (FSR) | 0.49 |
|---|---|
| Max height | 7.62 m |
| Max storeys (by right) | 2 |
| Site coverage | 35% |
| Zone category | Residential |
Density tiers in RG-1
| Tier | Min lot area | Max units | FSR | Max height |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ground-Oriented Apartment Residential 1 | — | — | 0.49 | 7.62 m |
Permitted uses in RG-1
- One-Unit Residential Use
- Two-Unit Residential Use
- Ground-Oriented Apartment Residential Use
- Child Care Use
- Residential Care Facility Use
RG-1 zoning FAQ
What is RG-1 zoning in North Vancouver?
RG-1 (Ground-Oriented Apartment Residential 1) is a residential zoning district in the City of North Vancouver. Permit ground-oriented apartment residential use at low density.
What can you build on RG-1-zoned land in North Vancouver?
Permitted uses in RG-1 include One-Unit Residential Use, Two-Unit Residential Use, Ground-Oriented Apartment Residential Use, Child Care Use, Residential Care Facility Use. Permitted uses are allowed outright; conditional uses may require Development Permit Board approval.
What is the FSR for RG-1 in North Vancouver?
Floor Space Ratio (FSR) in RG-1 is about 0.49. ZoneScout calculates the maximum buildable floor area for your specific lot.
How tall can a building be in RG-1?
RG-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
- GO — Ground Oriented Zone
- MID — Mid Rise Zone
- RC-1 — Cedar Village Residential 1
- RC-2 — Cedar Village Residential 2
- 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 September 2026