RL3 Zoning in District of North Vancouver - Low-Rise Residential Zone 3
RL3: Low-Rise Residential Zone 3 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 RL3-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 69.7 m2 of lot area (s.558.2). The lot must be at least 929 m2 (10,000 sq ft).
Intent of the RL3 district
Permit medium density development in the form of low-rise apartment buildings, and in the RL1 zone a multiple-family townhouse format.
RL3 at a glance
| Max height | 12.19 m |
|---|---|
| Max storeys (by right) | 4 |
| Site coverage | 50% |
| Zone category | Residential |
Density tiers in RL3
| Tier | Min lot area | Max units | Base FSR | Bonus FSR | Max height |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low-Rise Residential Zone 3 | 929 m² | - | - | - | 12.19 m |
Permitted uses in RL3
- Low-rise residential apartment building
RL3 zoning FAQ
What is RL3 zoning in District of North Vancouver?
RL3 (Low-Rise Residential Zone 3) 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 RL3-zoned land in District of North Vancouver?
Permitted uses in RL3 include 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 RL3?
RL3 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 RL3 zoning?
RL3 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 69.7 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
- RL1 - Low-Rise Residential Zone 1
- RL2 - Low-Rise Residential Zone 2
- 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