R1 Zoning in District of North Vancouver - Rural and Suburban Detached Residential Zone
R1: Rural and Suburban Detached Residential Zone is a residential zoning district in the District of North Vancouver. Permit the continued use of low density, legacy lots in remote and environmentally sensitive lands generally found outside the Urban Containment Boundary.
On a typical R1-zoned lot you can expect up to 2 dwelling units, a hard cap of 650.3 m² of floor area however large the lot, a maximum height of 11.6 m (3 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.
Intent of the R1 district
Permit the continued use of low density, legacy lots in remote and environmentally sensitive lands generally found outside the Urban Containment Boundary.
R1 at a glance
| Max dwelling units | 2 |
|---|---|
| Max height | 11.6 m |
| Max storeys (by right) | 3 |
| Site coverage | 45% |
| Zone category | Residential |
Density tiers in R1
| Tier | Min lot area | Max units | Base FSR | Bonus FSR | Max height |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rural and Suburban Detached Residential Zone | 4000 m² | 2 | - | - | 11.6 m |
Permitted uses in R1
- Residential Use
R1 zoning FAQ
What is R1 zoning in District of North Vancouver?
R1 (Rural and Suburban Detached Residential Zone) is a residential zoning district in the District of North Vancouver. Permit the continued use of low density, legacy lots in remote and environmentally sensitive lands generally found outside the Urban Containment Boundary.
What can you build on R1-zoned land in District of North Vancouver?
Permitted uses in R1 include Residential Use. Permitted uses are allowed outright; conditional uses may require Development Permit Board approval.
How tall can a building be in R1?
R1 permits a maximum building height of 11.6 m, generally about 3 storeys. Height can be affected by view corridors, setbacks, and the specific form of development.
How many units are allowed in R1 zoning?
R1 allows up to 2 dwelling units on an eligible lot. Under the Province's Bill 44 Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing rules, most standard residential lots in District of North Vancouver now permit multiple units outright. The exact number depends on lot size and whether rental tenure is secured.
Other residential zones in District of North Vancouver
- R2 - Urban Detached Residential Zone
- RH1 - High-Rise Residential Zone 1
- RH2 - High-Rise Residential Zone 2
- RH3 - High-Rise Residential Zone 3
- RL1 - Low-Rise Residential Zone 1
- RL2 - Low-Rise Residential Zone 2
- RL3 - Low-Rise Residential Zone 3
- RL4 - Low-Rise Residential Zone 4
Look up a specific address in District of North Vancouver
Source: official District of North Vancouver zoning bylaw (PDF) · updated October 2026