NR-1 Zoning in New Westminster — Neighbourhood Single Detached Residential District (NR-1)
NR-1: Neighbourhood Single Detached Residential District (NR-1) is a other zoning district in the City of New Westminster. Single detached dwellings, secondary suites and laneway or carriage houses in the West End, Kelvin and Connaught neighbourhoods.
On a typical NR-1-zoned lot you can expect up to 3 dwelling units, an FSR of about 0.5, a maximum height of 7.62 m, and site coverage up to 35%. Exact figures vary with lot size, frontage, and form of development, so look up your specific address to confirm.
Up to three dwellings through one single detached dwelling, one secondary suite and one detached accessory dwelling unit. This is not a three-unit multiplex entitlement.
Intent of the NR-1 district
Single detached dwellings, secondary suites and laneway or carriage houses in the West End, Kelvin and Connaught neighbourhoods.
NR-1 at a glance
| Max dwelling units | 3 |
|---|---|
| Floor space ratio (FSR) | 0.5 |
| Max height | 7.62 m |
| Site coverage | 35% |
| Zone category | Other |
Density tiers in NR-1
| Tier | Min lot area | Max units | FSR | Max height |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neighbourhood Single Detached Residential District (NR-1) | 557.4 m² | 3 | 0.5 | 7.62 m |
Permitted uses in NR-1
- Single detached dwelling
- secondary suite
- detached accessory dwelling unit
- community care facility
- home based business.
NR-1 zoning FAQ
What is NR-1 zoning in New Westminster?
NR-1 (Neighbourhood Single Detached Residential District (NR-1)) is a other zoning district in the City of New Westminster. Single detached dwellings, secondary suites and laneway or carriage houses in the West End, Kelvin and Connaught neighbourhoods.
What can you build on NR-1-zoned land in New Westminster?
Permitted uses in NR-1 include Single detached dwelling, secondary suite, detached accessory dwelling unit, community care facility, home based business.. Permitted uses are allowed outright; conditional uses may require Development Permit Board approval.
What is the FSR for NR-1 in New Westminster?
Floor Space Ratio (FSR) in NR-1 is about 0.5. ZoneScout calculates the maximum buildable floor area for your specific lot.
How tall can a building be in NR-1?
NR-1 permits a maximum building height of 7.62 m. Height can be affected by view corridors, setbacks, and the specific form of development.
Other other zones in New Westminster
- AG-1 — Limited Agricultural Districts (AG-1)
- AG-2 — Family Farm Agricultural Districts (AG-2)
- NR-2 — Neighbourhood Single Detached Residential Districts (NR-2)
- NR-5 — Neighbourhood Single Detached Residential District (Small Lots) (NR-5)
Look up a specific address in New Westminster
Source: official New Westminster zoning bylaw (PDF) · updated September 2026