RT-2C Zoning in New Westminster — Townhouse Districts (RT-2C)
RT-2C: Townhouse Districts (RT-2C) is a residential zoning district in the City of New Westminster. Row houses and townhouses, with an opportunity to increase density on amenity provision.
On a typical RT-2C-zoned lot you can expect up to 3 dwelling units, an FSR of roughly 0.6–1.2, a maximum height of 7.62 m, and site coverage up to 40%. Exact figures vary with lot size, frontage, and form of development, so look up your specific address to confirm.
Density in this district is a rate, not a per-lot ceiling: 11 housing units per net acre (367.9 m² of site area per unit). The count shown is what that rate yields on this lot, and it is never fewer than the single-detached pathway allows. The single-detached pathway permits a house to RS-1 standards with a secondary suite, plus a detached accessory dwelling unit where the OCP designates the lot RD or RGO, and a duplex to RT-1 standards.
Intent of the RT-2C district
Row houses and townhouses, with an opportunity to increase density on amenity provision.
RT-2C at a glance
| Max dwelling units | 3 |
|---|---|
| Floor space ratio (FSR) | 0.6–1.2 |
| Max height | 7.62 m |
| Site coverage | 40% |
| Zone category | Residential |
Density tiers in RT-2C
| Tier | Min lot area | Max units | FSR | Max height |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Townhouse Districts (RT-2C) | — | 3 | 1.2 | 7.62 m |
Permitted uses in RT-2C
- Row houses or townhouses
- single detached dwelling to RS-1 standards
- duplex to RT-1 standards
- home based business.
RT-2C zoning FAQ
What is RT-2C zoning in New Westminster?
RT-2C (Townhouse Districts (RT-2C)) is a residential zoning district in the City of New Westminster. Row houses and townhouses, with an opportunity to increase density on amenity provision.
What can you build on RT-2C-zoned land in New Westminster?
Permitted uses in RT-2C include Row houses or townhouses, single detached dwelling to RS-1 standards, duplex to RT-1 standards, home based business.. Permitted uses are allowed outright; conditional uses may require Development Permit Board approval.
What is the FSR for RT-2C in New Westminster?
Floor Space Ratio (FSR) in RT-2C generally ranges from about 0.6 up to 1.2. ZoneScout calculates the maximum buildable floor area for your specific lot.
How tall can a building be in RT-2C?
RT-2C permits a maximum building height of 7.62 m. Height can be affected by view corridors, setbacks, and the specific form of development.
How many units are allowed in RT-2C zoning?
Density in this district is a rate, not a per-lot ceiling: 11 housing units per net acre (367.9 m² of site area per unit). The count shown is what that rate yields on this lot, and it is never fewer than the single-detached pathway allows. The single-detached pathway permits a house to RS-1 standards with a secondary suite, plus a detached accessory dwelling unit where the OCP designates the lot RD or RGO, and a duplex to RT-1 standards.
Other residential zones in New Westminster
- RD-1 — Duplex Residential Districts (RD-1)
- RGO-A — Residential Ground-Oriented Infill District (4 Unit) (RGO-A)
- RGO-B — Residential Ground-Oriented Infill District (6 Unit) (RGO-B)
- RM-1 — Multiple Dwelling Districts (Garden Apartments) (RM-1)
- RM-1A — Multiple Dwelling Districts (Garden Apartments) (RM-1A)
- RM-1B — Multiple Dwelling Districts (Garden Apartments) (RM-1B)
- RM-2 — Multiple Dwelling Districts (Low Rise) (RM-2)
- RM-2A — Multiple Dwelling Districts (Low Rise) (RM-2A)
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Source: official New Westminster zoning bylaw (PDF) · updated September 2026