Richmond Zones with 2+ Unit Limits
Compare covered Richmond zoning districts with unit limits of 2 or more.
Why this matters
A unit count can include a main home, a secondary suite and an accessory dwelling. It does not establish permission for a duplex, triplex or fourplex. Check each zone's permitted uses and the conditions for your lot.
Category leaders
- Highest FSR: 0.65 (RI2)
- Most units (capped): 6 units (RCD, RD1, RD2, RDA, RSM/L, RSM/M, RSM/S, RSM/XL)
- Tallest: 12 m (RI2)
"Most units" only counts zones with a hard dwelling-unit cap in the bylaw. Zones marked "By FSR" have no unit cap; the floor space ratio and height envelope set how much can be built.
Compare all 32 zones
| Zone | Name | FSR | Unit cap | Height | Site coverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AG1 | Agriculture (AG1) | 0.55 | 2 | 9 m / 2 st | 35% |
| AG3 | Agriculture (AG3) | 0.55 | 2 | 9 m / 2 st | 35% |
| RCD | Arterial Road Compact Two-Unit Dwellings (RCD) | 0.6 | 6 | 9 m / 2.5 st | 50% |
| RD1 | Two-Unit Dwellings (RD1) | 0.55 | 6 | 7.5 m / 2.5 st | 45% |
| RD2 | Two-Unit Dwellings (RD2) | 0.55 | 6 | 7.5 m / 2.5 st | 45% |
| RDA | Arterial Road Two-Unit Dwellings (RDA) | 0.6 | 6 | 9 m / 2 st | 45% |
| RI2 | Infill Residential (RI2) | 0.55–0.65 | 2 | 12 m / 3 st | 45% |
| RS1/A | Single Detached RS1/A | 0.55 | 2 | 7.5 m / 2.5 st | 45% |
| RS1/B | Single Detached RS1/B | 0.55 | 2 | 7.5 m / 2.5 st | 45% |
| RS1/C | Single Detached RS1/C | 0.55 | 2 | 7.5 m / 2.5 st | 45% |
| RS1/D | Single Detached RS1/D | 0.55 | 2 | 7.5 m / 2.5 st | 45% |
| RS1/E | Single Detached RS1/E | 0.55 | 2 | 7.5 m / 2.5 st | 45% |
| RS1/F | Single Detached RS1/F | 0.55 | 2 | 7.5 m / 2.5 st | 45% |
| RS1/G | Single Detached RS1/G | 0.55 | 2 | 7.5 m / 2.5 st | 45% |
| RS1/H | Single Detached RS1/H | 0.55 | 2 | 7.5 m / 2.5 st | 45% |
| RS1/J | Single Detached RS1/J | 0.55 | 2 | 7.5 m / 2.5 st | 45% |
| RS1/K | Single Detached RS1/K | 0.55 | 2 | 7.5 m / 2.5 st | 45% |
| RS2/A | Single Detached RS2/A | 0.55 | 2 | 7.5 m / 2.5 st | 45% |
| RS2/B | Single Detached RS2/B | 0.55 | 2 | 7.5 m / 2.5 st | 45% |
| RS2/C | Single Detached RS2/C | 0.55 | 2 | 7.5 m / 2.5 st | 45% |
| RS2/D | Single Detached RS2/D | 0.55 | 2 | 7.5 m / 2.5 st | 45% |
| RS2/E | Single Detached RS2/E | 0.55 | 2 | 7.5 m / 2.5 st | 45% |
| RS2/F | Single Detached RS2/F | 0.55 | 2 | 7.5 m / 2.5 st | 45% |
| RS2/G | Single Detached RS2/G | 0.55 | 2 | 7.5 m / 2.5 st | 45% |
| RS2/H | Single Detached RS2/H | 0.55 | 2 | 7.5 m / 2.5 st | 45% |
| RS2/J | Single Detached RS2/J | 0.55 | 2 | 7.5 m / 2.5 st | 45% |
| RS2/K | Single Detached RS2/K | 0.55 | 2 | 7.5 m / 2.5 st | 45% |
| RSM/L | Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing (RSM/L) | 0.6 | 6 | 10 m / 2.5 st | 45% |
| RSM/M | Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing (RSM/M) | 0.6 | 6 | 10 m / 2.5 st | 45% |
| RSM/S | Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing (RSM/S) | 0.6 | 6 | 10 m / 2.5 st | 45% |
| RSM/XL | Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing (RSM/XL) | 0.6 | 6 | 10 m / 2.5 st | 45% |
| RTA | Arterial Road Three-Unit Dwellings (RTA) | 0.6 | 3 | 9 m / 2 st | 45% |
Frequently asked questions
How many Richmond zones are duplex zones?
32 in-force Richmond zones allow 2 or more units on a lot: AG1, AG3, RCD, RD1, RD2, RDA, RI2, RS1/A, RS1/B, RS1/C, RS1/D, RS1/E, RS1/F, RS1/G, RS1/H, RS1/J, RS1/K, RS2/A, RS2/B, RS2/C, RS2/D, RS2/E, RS2/F, RS2/G, RS2/H, RS2/J, RS2/K, RSM/L, RSM/M, RSM/S, RSM/XL and RTA.
Which Richmond duplex zone allows the most units?
RCD, RD1, RD2, RDA, RSM/L, RSM/M, RSM/S and RSM/XL allow up to 6 units on a lot that qualifies, the highest cap in this group.
What is the tallest building allowed in these Richmond zones?
RI2 allows up to 12 m, the tallest in this group.
Does the zone alone decide what I can build?
No. Lot size, frontage, servicing, transit access and site-specific conditions can change what a Richmond lot allows. A ZoneScout report for the address applies them.