CD6 Zoning in Vernon - Comprehensive Development Area 6

CD6: Comprehensive Development Area 6 is a residential zoning district in the City of Vernon. To provide for the development of a cohesive and integrated small lot residential neighbourhood with a mix of ground-oriented single-family housing types and a small neighbourhood mixed-use commercial node.

On a typical CD6-zoned lot you can expect a maximum height of 10.5 m (2.5 storeys) and site coverage up to 85%. Exact figures vary with lot size, frontage, and form of development, so look up your specific address to confirm.

No single parcel-wide by-right count is shown. The site-specific Development Plan permits ground-oriented residential development, including up to five 4-unit row-housing sites within the CD6 area.

Intent of the CD6 district

To provide for the development of a cohesive and integrated small lot residential neighbourhood with a mix of ground-oriented single-family housing types and a small neighbourhood mixed-use commercial node.

CD6 at a glance

Max height10.5 m
Max storeys (by right)2.5
Site coverage85%
Zone categoryResidential

Density tiers in CD6

TierMin lot areaMax unitsBase FSRBonus FSRMax height
Comprehensive Development Area 6120 m²---10.5 m

Permitted uses in CD6

CD6 zoning FAQ

What is CD6 zoning in Vernon?

CD6 (Comprehensive Development Area 6) is a residential zoning district in the City of Vernon. To provide for the development of a cohesive and integrated small lot residential neighbourhood with a mix of ground-oriented single-family housing types and a small neighbourhood mixed-use commercial node.

What can you build on CD6-zoned land in Vernon?

Permitted uses in CD6 include Ground-oriented residential development, Single Detached Housing Types 1, 2, and 3, Stacked Row Housing, site-specific commercial node uses. Permitted uses are allowed outright; conditional uses may require Development Permit Board approval.

How tall can a building be in CD6?

CD6 permits a maximum building height of 10.5 m, generally about 2.5 storeys. Height can be affected by view corridors, setbacks, and the specific form of development.

How many units are allowed in CD6 zoning?

CD6 sets density as a rate rather than a fixed number of units per lot: No single parcel-wide by-right count is shown. The site-specific Development Plan permits ground-oriented residential development, including up to five 4-unit row-housing sites within the CD6 area. Look up your specific address for what that works out to on your lot.

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Source: official Vernon zoning bylaw (PDF) · updated October 2026