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.
Density is set by lot area rather than a fixed count: at least 206.7 m2 of lot area for each dwelling unit (s.511(1)).
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 | Base FSR | Bonus 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.
How many units are allowed in RG-1 zoning?
RG-1 sets density as a rate rather than a fixed number of units per lot: density is set by lot area rather than a fixed count: at least 206.7 m2 of lot area for each dwelling unit (s.511(1)). 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
- 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 October 2026