DD Zoning in Vancouver — Downtown District
DD — Downtown District is a other zoning district in the City of Vancouver. Downtown District is a Comprehensive Development District.
Intent of the DD district
Downtown District is a Comprehensive Development District. The only uses permitted, and the only uses for which development permits may be issued, are those prescribed by the Downtown District Official Development Plan (By-law No. 4912), subject to form, location and special characteristics conforming to that plan and to any conditions the Development Permit Board prescribes.
DD at a glance
| Zone category | Other |
|---|
Density tiers in DD
| Tier | Min lot area | Max units | FSR | Max height |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown District | — | — | — | — |
Permitted uses in DD
- commercial uses including a body-rub parlour
- residential uses
- institutional uses
- light industrial uses
- parks and open spaces
- public uses and facilities
- Urban Farm - Class B
- and customarily ancillary uses
DD zoning FAQ
What is DD zoning in Vancouver?
DD (Downtown District) is a other zoning district in the City of Vancouver. Downtown District is a Comprehensive Development District.
What can you build on DD-zoned land in Vancouver?
Permitted uses in DD include commercial uses including a body-rub parlour, residential uses, institutional uses, light industrial uses, parks and open spaces, among others. Permitted uses are allowed outright; conditional uses may require Development Permit Board approval.
Other other zones in Vancouver
- BCPED — B.C. Place/Expo District
- CWD — Central Waterfront District
- DEOD — Downtown Eastside/Oppenheimer District
- FCCDD — False Creek Comprehensive Development District
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Source: official Vancouver zoning bylaw (PDF) · updated August 2026