RM1 Zoning in District of North Vancouver - Multiple-Family Residential Zone 1
RM1: Multiple-Family Residential Zone 1 is a residential zoning district in the District of North Vancouver. Permit low to medium density development in a multiple-family townhouse or single-family building format, and in the RM3 and RM6 zones low-rise apartment buildings.
On a typical RM1-zoned lot you can expect a maximum height of 9.75 m 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 557.4 m2 of lot area (s.551.2). In the RM1 and RM2 zones a lot with only one single-family residential building may also have one secondary suite, which must be inside the principal building and is capped at the lesser of 130 m2 or 49% of the net floor area, with a floor of 90 m2 (s.552.4).
Intent of the RM1 district
Permit low to medium density development in a multiple-family townhouse or single-family building format, and in the RM3 and RM6 zones low-rise apartment buildings.
RM1 at a glance
| Max height | 9.75 m |
|---|---|
| Site coverage | 50% |
| Zone category | Residential |
Density tiers in RM1
| Tier | Min lot area | Max units | Base FSR | Bonus FSR | Max height |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple-Family Residential Zone 1 | 4500 m² | - | - | - | 9.75 m |
Permitted uses in RM1
- Single-family residential building
- multiple-family residential townhouse building
RM1 zoning FAQ
What is RM1 zoning in District of North Vancouver?
RM1 (Multiple-Family Residential Zone 1) is a residential zoning district in the District of North Vancouver. Permit low to medium density development in a multiple-family townhouse or single-family building format, and in the RM3 and RM6 zones low-rise apartment buildings.
What can you build on RM1-zoned land in District of North Vancouver?
Permitted uses in RM1 include Single-family residential building, multiple-family residential townhouse building. Permitted uses are allowed outright; conditional uses may require Development Permit Board approval.
How tall can a building be in RM1?
RM1 permits a maximum building height of 9.75 m. Height can be affected by view corridors, setbacks, and the specific form of development.
How many units are allowed in RM1 zoning?
RM1 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 557.4 m2 of lot area (s.551.2). In the RM1 and RM2 zones a lot with only one single-family residential building may also have one secondary suite, which must be inside the principal building and is capped at the lesser of 130 m2 or 49% of the net floor area, with a floor of 90 m2 (s.552.4). 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
- RL3 - Low-Rise Residential Zone 3
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Source: official District of North Vancouver zoning bylaw (PDF) · updated October 2026