RT50 Zoning in Delta — Townhouse Residential 50 Zone
RT50 — Townhouse Residential 50 Zone is a residential zoning district in the City of Delta. Townhouses, or townhouses + low-rise apartments, at 50 UPH.
On a typical RT50-zoned lot you can expect a maximum height of 9.5 m (2 storeys) and site coverage up to 45%. Exact figures vary with lot size, frontage, and form of development — look up your specific address to confirm.
Intent of the RT50 district
Townhouses, or townhouses + low-rise apartments, at 50 UPH.
RT50 at a glance
| Max height | 9.5 m |
|---|---|
| Max storeys (by right) | 2 |
| Site coverage | 45% |
| Zone category | Residential |
Density tiers in RT50
| Tier | Min lot area | Max units | FSR | Max height |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Townhouse Residential 50 Zone | 15000 m² | — | — | 9.5 m |
Permitted uses in RT50
- Townhouse
- townhouse + apartment building
- indoor amenity space
RT50 zoning FAQ
What is RT50 zoning in Delta?
RT50 (Townhouse Residential 50 Zone) is a residential zoning district in the City of Delta. Townhouses, or townhouses + low-rise apartments, at 50 UPH.
What can you build on RT50-zoned land in Delta?
Permitted uses in RT50 include Townhouse, townhouse + apartment building, indoor amenity space. Permitted uses are allowed outright; conditional uses may require Development Permit Board approval.
How tall can a building be in RT50?
RT50 permits a maximum building height of 9.5 m, generally about 2 storeys. Height can be affected by view corridors, setbacks, and the specific form of development.
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 August 2026