RW-1 Zoning in New Westminster — Residential Waterfront Districts (RW-1)
RW-1: Residential Waterfront Districts (RW-1) is a residential zoning district in the City of New Westminster. Residential use on the waterfront.
On a typical RW-1-zoned lot you can expect a maximum height of 7.62 m (2 storeys) and site coverage up to 45%. Exact figures vary with lot size, frontage, and form of development, so look up your specific address to confirm.
The schedule states no per-lot dwelling maximum for this district.
Intent of the RW-1 district
Residential use on the waterfront.
RW-1 at a glance
| Max height | 7.62 m |
|---|---|
| Max storeys (by right) | 2 |
| Site coverage | 45% |
| Zone category | Residential |
Density tiers in RW-1
| Tier | Min lot area | Max units | FSR | Max height |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Waterfront Districts (RW-1) | — | — | — | 7.62 m |
Permitted uses in RW-1
- Residential waterfront uses including floats and wharves.
RW-1 zoning FAQ
What is RW-1 zoning in New Westminster?
RW-1 (Residential Waterfront Districts (RW-1)) is a residential zoning district in the City of New Westminster. Residential use on the waterfront.
What can you build on RW-1-zoned land in New Westminster?
Permitted uses in RW-1 include Residential waterfront uses including floats and wharves.. Permitted uses are allowed outright; conditional uses may require Development Permit Board approval.
How tall can a building be in RW-1?
RW-1 permits a maximum building height of 7.62 m, generally about 2 storeys. Height can be affected by view corridors, setbacks, and the specific form of development.
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)
Look up a specific address in New Westminster
Source: official New Westminster zoning bylaw (PDF) · updated September 2026