RM7 Zoning in District of North Vancouver - Multiple-Family Residential Zone 7

RM7: Multiple-Family Residential Zone 7 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 RM7-zoned lot you can expect an FSR of about 0.8, a maximum height of 12.19 m (4 storeys), and site coverage up to 60%. 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 RM7 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.

RM7 at a glance

Floor space ratio (FSR)0.8
Max height12.19 m
Max storeys (by right)4
Site coverage60%
Zone categoryResidential

Density tiers in RM7

TierMin lot areaMax unitsBase FSRBonus FSRMax height
Multiple-Family Residential Zone 74500 m²-0.8-12.19 m

Permitted uses in RM7

RM7 zoning FAQ

What is RM7 zoning in District of North Vancouver?

RM7 (Multiple-Family Residential Zone 7) 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 RM7-zoned land in District of North Vancouver?

Permitted uses in RM7 include Single-family residential building, multiple-family residential townhouse building. Permitted uses are allowed outright; conditional uses may require Development Permit Board approval.

What is the FSR for RM7 in District of North Vancouver?

Floor Space Ratio (FSR) in RM7 is about 0.8. ZoneScout calculates the maximum buildable floor area for your specific lot.

How tall can a building be in RM7?

RM7 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 RM7 zoning?

RM7 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.

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Source: official District of North Vancouver zoning bylaw (PDF) · updated October 2026