RM6 Zoning in District of North Vancouver - Multiple-Family Residential Zone 6
RM6: Multiple-Family Residential Zone 6 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 RM6-zoned lot you can expect an FSR of about 0.55, 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 167.2 m2 of lot area (s.551.2).
Intent of the RM6 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.
RM6 at a glance
| Floor space ratio (FSR) | 0.55 |
|---|---|
| Max height | 12.19 m |
| Max storeys (by right) | 4 |
| Site coverage | 50% |
| Zone category | Residential |
Density tiers in RM6
| Tier | Min lot area | Max units | Base FSR | Bonus FSR | Max height |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple-Family Residential Zone 6 | 4500 m² | - | 0.55 | - | 12.19 m |
Permitted uses in RM6
- Single-family residential building
- multiple-family residential townhouse building
- low-rise residential apartment building
RM6 zoning FAQ
What is RM6 zoning in District of North Vancouver?
RM6 (Multiple-Family Residential Zone 6) 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 RM6-zoned land in District of North Vancouver?
Permitted uses in RM6 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.
What is the FSR for RM6 in District of North Vancouver?
Floor Space Ratio (FSR) in RM6 is about 0.55. ZoneScout calculates the maximum buildable floor area for your specific lot.
How tall can a building be in RM6?
RM6 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 RM6 zoning?
RM6 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 167.2 m2 of lot area (s.551.2). 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