RL1 Zoning in District of North Vancouver - Low-Rise Residential Zone 1
RL1: Low-Rise Residential Zone 1 is a residential zoning district in the District of North Vancouver. Permit medium density development in the form of low-rise apartment buildings, and in the RL1 zone a multiple-family townhouse format.
On a typical RL1-zoned lot you can expect a maximum height of 12.19 m (4 storeys) and site coverage up to 50%. Exact figures vary with lot size, frontage, and form of development, so look up your specific address to confirm.
Density is set by lot area, not a fixed count: one dwelling unit per 111.5 m2 of lot area (s.558.2). The lot must be at least 929 m2 (10,000 sq ft).
Intent of the RL1 district
Permit medium density development in the form of low-rise apartment buildings, and in the RL1 zone a multiple-family townhouse format.
RL1 at a glance
| Max height | 12.19 m |
|---|---|
| Max storeys (by right) | 4 |
| Site coverage | 50% |
| Zone category | Residential |
Density tiers in RL1
| Tier | Min lot area | Max units | Base FSR | Bonus FSR | Max height |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low-Rise Residential Zone 1 | 929 m² | - | - | - | 12.19 m |
Permitted uses in RL1
- Multiple-family residential townhouse building
- low-rise residential apartment building
RL1 zoning FAQ
What is RL1 zoning in District of North Vancouver?
RL1 (Low-Rise Residential Zone 1) is a residential zoning district in the District of North Vancouver. Permit medium density development in the form of low-rise apartment buildings, and in the RL1 zone a multiple-family townhouse format.
What can you build on RL1-zoned land in District of North Vancouver?
Permitted uses in RL1 include Multiple-family residential townhouse building, low-rise residential apartment building. Permitted uses are allowed outright; conditional uses may require Development Permit Board approval.
How tall can a building be in RL1?
RL1 permits a maximum building height of 12.19 m, generally about 4 storeys. Height can be affected by view corridors, setbacks, and the specific form of development.
How many units are allowed in RL1 zoning?
RL1 sets density as a rate rather than a fixed number of units per lot: Density is set by lot area, not a fixed count: one dwelling unit per 111.5 m2 of lot area (s.558.2). The lot must be at least 929 m2 (10,000 sq ft). Look up your specific address for what that works out to on your lot.
Other residential zones in District of North Vancouver
- R1 - Rural and Suburban Detached Residential Zone
- R2 - Urban Detached Residential Zone
- RH1 - High-Rise Residential Zone 1
- RH2 - High-Rise Residential Zone 2
- RH3 - High-Rise Residential Zone 3
- RL2 - Low-Rise Residential Zone 2
- RL3 - Low-Rise Residential Zone 3
- RL4 - Low-Rise Residential Zone 4
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Source: official District of North Vancouver zoning bylaw (PDF) · updated October 2026