Vancouver Zones with 3+ Unit Limits
Compare covered Vancouver zoning districts with unit limits of 3 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: 2.6 (RM-10)
- Most units (capped): 8 units (FSD, R1-1, RR-1, RT-7, RT-9)
- Tallest: 20 m (RM-10)
"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 6 zones
| Zone | Name | FSR | Unit cap | Height | Site coverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FSD | First Shaughnessy District | 0.25–0.5 | 8 | 11.5 m / 3 st | 35% |
| R1-1 | Residential Inclusive | 0.7–1.0 | 8 | 11.5 m / 3 st | 50% |
| RM-10 | Multiple Dwelling | 0.9–2.6 | 3 | 20 m / 4 st | 50% |
| RR-1 | Residential Rental | 1.0–1.45 | 8 | 13.7 m / 4 st | — |
| RT-7 | Multiple Dwelling | 1.0 | 8 | 11.5 m / 3 st | — |
| RT-9 | Multiple Dwelling | 1.0 | 8 | 11.5 m / 3 st | — |
Frequently asked questions
How many Vancouver zones are multiplex zones?
6 in-force Vancouver zones allow 3 or more units on a lot: FSD, R1-1, RM-10, RR-1, RT-7 and RT-9.
Which Vancouver multiplex zone allows the most units?
FSD, R1-1, RR-1, RT-7 and RT-9 allow up to 8 units on a lot that qualifies, the highest cap in this group.
What is the tallest building allowed in these Vancouver zones?
RM-10 allows up to 20 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 Vancouver lot allows. A ZoneScout report for the address applies them.