R2 Zoning in District of North Vancouver - Urban Detached Residential Zone
R2: Urban Detached Residential Zone is a residential zoning district in the District of North Vancouver. Permit ground-oriented detached housing forms with an emphasis on above ground living, primarily in the form of a house which may include a suite and be accompanied by a coach house.
On a typical R2-zoned lot you can expect up to 3 dwelling units, a hard cap of 696.8 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 R2 district
Permit ground-oriented detached housing forms with an emphasis on above ground living, primarily in the form of a house which may include a suite and be accompanied by a coach house.
R2 at a glance
| Max dwelling units | 3 |
|---|---|
| Max height | 11.6 m |
| Max storeys (by right) | 3 |
| Site coverage | 45% |
| Zone category | Residential |
Density tiers in R2
| Tier | Min lot area | Max units | Base FSR | Bonus FSR | Max height |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Detached Residential Zone | 660 m² | 3 | - | - | 11.6 m |
| Urban Detached Residential Zone (S1) | 335 m² | 3 | - | - | 11.6 m |
| Urban Detached Residential Zone (S2) | 1100 m² | 3 | - | - | 11.6 m |
| Urban Detached Residential Zone (S3) | 4000 m² | 3 | - | - | 11.6 m |
Permitted uses in R2
- Residential Use
R2 zoning FAQ
What is R2 zoning in District of North Vancouver?
R2 (Urban Detached Residential Zone) is a residential zoning district in the District of North Vancouver. Permit ground-oriented detached housing forms with an emphasis on above ground living, primarily in the form of a house which may include a suite and be accompanied by a coach house.
What can you build on R2-zoned land in District of North Vancouver?
Permitted uses in R2 include Residential Use. Permitted uses are allowed outright; conditional uses may require Development Permit Board approval.
How tall can a building be in R2?
R2 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 R2 zoning?
R2 allows up to 3 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
- R1 - Rural and Suburban 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