R7 Zoning in Nanaimo - Row House Residential
R7: Row House Residential is a residential zoning district in the City of Nanaimo. This zone provides for street oriented, attached, medium-density Row House dwelling units.
On a typical R7-zoned lot you can expect up to 2 dwelling units, an FSR of roughly 0.7–0.95, a maximum height of 10.5 m, and site coverage up to 70%. Exact figures vary with lot size, frontage, and form of development, so look up your specific address to confirm.
Alongside housing, R7 also lists Boarding and Lodging (accessory), daycare (accessory), and Short-Term Rental (accessory) among its permitted uses.
Intent of the R7 district
This zone provides for street oriented, attached, medium-density Row House dwelling units.
R7 at a glance
| Max dwelling units | 2 |
|---|---|
| Floor space ratio (FSR) | 0.7–0.95 |
| Max height | 10.5 m |
| Site coverage | 70% |
| Zone category | Residential |
Density tiers in R7
| Tier | Min lot area | Max units | Base FSR | Bonus FSR | Max height |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Row House Residential | 150 m² | 2 | - | - | 10.5 m |
| Row House Residential | 1500 m² | - | 0.7 | 0.95 | 10.5 m |
Permitted uses in R7
- Row House
- Boarding and Lodging (accessory)
- Daycare (accessory)
- Home Based Business (accessory)
- Secondary Suite (accessory)
- Short-Term Rental (accessory)
R7 zoning FAQ
What is R7 zoning in Nanaimo?
R7 (Row House Residential) is a residential zoning district in the City of Nanaimo. This zone provides for street oriented, attached, medium-density Row House dwelling units.
What can you build on R7-zoned land in Nanaimo?
Permitted uses in R7 include Row House, Boarding and Lodging (accessory), Daycare (accessory), Home Based Business (accessory), Secondary Suite (accessory), among others. Permitted uses are allowed outright; conditional uses may require Development Permit Board approval.
What is the FSR for R7 in Nanaimo?
Floor Space Ratio (FSR) in R7 generally ranges from about 0.7 up to 0.95. ZoneScout calculates the maximum buildable floor area for your specific lot.
How tall can a building be in R7?
R7 permits a maximum building height of 10.5 m. Height can be affected by view corridors, setbacks, and the specific form of development.
How many units are allowed in R7 zoning?
R7 allows up to 2 dwelling units on an eligible lot. Under the Province's Bill 44 Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing rules, most standard residential lots in Nanaimo now permit multiple units outright. The exact number depends on lot size and whether rental tenure is secured.
Other residential zones in Nanaimo
- R1 - Single Dwelling Residential
- R1b - Single Dwelling Residential (subzone)
- R2 - Single Dwelling Residential - Small Lot
- R3 - Island Residential
- R4 - Two Unit Residential
- R5 - Three and Four Unit Residential
- R6 - Low Density Residential
- R8 - Medium Density Residential
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Source: official Nanaimo zoning bylaw (PDF) · updated October 2026