RA120 Zoning in Delta - Apartment Residential 120 Zone
RA120: Apartment Residential 120 Zone is a residential zoning district in the City of Delta. Low-rise apartment developments at a maximum density of 120 UPH.
On a typical RA120-zoned lot you can expect a maximum height of 17 m (4 storeys). Exact figures vary with lot size, frontage, and form of development, so look up your specific address to confirm.
Density is 120 dwellings per hectare; the count depends on development-site area. Site coverage, setbacks, parking and any stated FSR still apply.
Intent of the RA120 district
Low-rise apartment developments at a maximum density of 120 UPH.
RA120 at a glance
| Max height | 17 m |
|---|---|
| Max storeys (by right) | 4 |
| Zone category | Residential |
Density tiers in RA120
| Tier | Min lot area | Max units | Base FSR | Bonus FSR | Max height |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment Residential 120 Zone | 2000 m² | - | - | - | 17 m |
Permitted uses in RA120
- Apartment building
- indoor amenity space
- home occupation
RA120 zoning FAQ
What is RA120 zoning in Delta?
RA120 (Apartment Residential 120 Zone) is a residential zoning district in the City of Delta. Low-rise apartment developments at a maximum density of 120 UPH.
What can you build on RA120-zoned land in Delta?
Permitted uses in RA120 include Apartment building, indoor amenity space, home occupation. Permitted uses are allowed outright; conditional uses may require Development Permit Board approval.
How tall can a building be in RA120?
RA120 permits a maximum building height of 17 m, generally about 4 storeys. Height can be affected by view corridors, setbacks, and the specific form of development.
How many units are allowed in RA120 zoning?
RA120 sets density as a rate rather than a fixed number of units per lot: Density is 120 dwellings per hectare; the count depends on development-site area. Site coverage, setbacks, parking and any stated FSR still apply. Look up your specific address for what that works out to on your lot.
Other residential zones in Delta
- RA6 - Apartment Residential 6 Zone
- RA20 - Apartment Residential 20 Zone
- RA112 - Apartment Residential 112 Zone
- RA180R - Apartment Townhouse Residential 180 Rental Zone
- RD1 - Duplex/Single Detached Residential 1 Zone
- RD2 - Duplex/Single Detached Residential 2 Zone (Beach Grove waterfront)
- RD3 - Duplex/Single Detached Residential 3 Zone
- RD4 - Infill Duplex Residential Zone
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Source: official Delta zoning bylaw (PDF) · updated October 2026