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, so look up your specific address to confirm.
Density is 50 dwellings per hectare; the count depends on development-site area. Site coverage, setbacks, parking and any stated FSR still apply.
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 | Base FSR | Bonus 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.
How many units are allowed in RT50 zoning?
RT50 sets density as a rate rather than a fixed number of units per lot: Density is 50 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
- 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
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Source: official Delta zoning bylaw (PDF) · updated October 2026