RM3 Zoning in District of North Vancouver - Multiple-Family Residential Zone 3
RM3: Multiple-Family Residential Zone 3 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 RM3-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 223.0 m2 of lot area (s.551.2). In the RM3 zone detached single-family units are permitted only as part of a multiple-family development and may not exceed 50% of the total dwelling units (s.551.2(a)(iii)).
Intent of the RM3 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.
RM3 at a glance
| Max height | 12.19 m |
|---|---|
| Max storeys (by right) | 4 |
| Site coverage | 50% |
| Zone category | Residential |
Density tiers in RM3
| Tier | Min lot area | Max units | Base FSR | Bonus FSR | Max height |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple-Family Residential Zone 3 | 4500 m² | - | - | - | 12.19 m |
Permitted uses in RM3
- Single-family residential building
- multiple-family residential townhouse building
- low-rise residential apartment building
RM3 zoning FAQ
What is RM3 zoning in District of North Vancouver?
RM3 (Multiple-Family Residential Zone 3) 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 RM3-zoned land in District of North Vancouver?
Permitted uses in RM3 include Single-family residential building, 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 RM3?
RM3 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 RM3 zoning?
RM3 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 223.0 m2 of lot area (s.551.2). In the RM3 zone detached single-family units are permitted only as part of a multiple-family development and may not exceed 50% of the total dwelling units (s.551.2(a)(iii)). 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
Look up a specific address in District of North Vancouver
Source: official District of North Vancouver zoning bylaw (PDF) · updated October 2026