RH40 Zoning in Delta - Strata House Residential 40 Zone
RH40: Strata House Residential 40 Zone is a residential zoning district in the City of Delta. Strata house developments resembling single detached housing.
On a typical RH40-zoned lot you can expect an FSR of about 0.3, a maximum height of 11.5 m (2.5 storeys), and site coverage up to 40%. Exact figures vary with lot size, frontage, and form of development, so look up your specific address to confirm.
Density is 30 dwellings per hectare; the count depends on development-site area. The rate can reach 40 per hectare where at least 10 dwellings per hectare have floor areas under 75 m². That design condition is not assumed.
Intent of the RH40 district
Strata house developments resembling single detached housing.
RH40 at a glance
| Floor space ratio (FSR) | 0.3 |
|---|---|
| Max height | 11.5 m |
| Max storeys (by right) | 2.5 |
| Site coverage | 40% |
| Zone category | Residential |
Density tiers in RH40
| Tier | Min lot area | Max units | Base FSR | Bonus FSR | Max height |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strata House Residential 40 Zone | 836 m² | - | 0.3 | - | 11.5 m |
Permitted uses in RH40
- Strata house
- home occupation
RH40 zoning FAQ
What is RH40 zoning in Delta?
RH40 (Strata House Residential 40 Zone) is a residential zoning district in the City of Delta. Strata house developments resembling single detached housing.
What can you build on RH40-zoned land in Delta?
Permitted uses in RH40 include Strata house, home occupation. Permitted uses are allowed outright; conditional uses may require Development Permit Board approval.
What is the FSR for RH40 in Delta?
Floor Space Ratio (FSR) in RH40 is about 0.3. ZoneScout calculates the maximum buildable floor area for your specific lot.
How tall can a building be in RH40?
RH40 permits a maximum building height of 11.5 m, generally about 2.5 storeys. Height can be affected by view corridors, setbacks, and the specific form of development.
How many units are allowed in RH40 zoning?
RH40 sets density as a rate rather than a fixed number of units per lot: Density is 30 dwellings per hectare; the count depends on development-site area. The rate can reach 40 per hectare where at least 10 dwellings per hectare have floor areas under 75 m². That design condition is not assumed. 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
- RA120 - Apartment Residential 120 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
Look up a specific address in Delta
Source: official Delta zoning bylaw (PDF) · updated October 2026