RS8 Zoning in West Vancouver - Single Family Dwelling Zone 8
RS8: Single Family Dwelling Zone 8 is a residential zoning district in the District of West Vancouver. Single family lots that also allow a cluster housing form.
On a typical RS8-zoned lot you can expect an FSR of about 0.3, a hard cap of 487.7 m² of floor area however large the lot, a maximum height of 7.62 m (2 storeys), and site coverage up to 30%. Exact figures vary with lot size, frontage, and form of development, so look up your specific address to confirm.
Intent of the RS8 district
Single family lots that also allow a cluster housing form.
RS8 at a glance
| Floor space ratio (FSR) | 0.3 |
|---|---|
| Max height | 7.62 m |
| Max storeys (by right) | 2 |
| Site coverage | 30% |
| Zone category | Residential |
Density tiers in RS8
| Tier | Min lot area | Max units | Base FSR | Bonus FSR | Max height |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single Family Dwelling Zone 8 | 812 m² | - | 0.3 | - | 7.62 m |
Permitted uses in RS8
- Single family dwellings
- Secondary suites
- Detached secondary suite
- Lodgers
- Cluster housing
RS8 zoning FAQ
What is RS8 zoning in West Vancouver?
RS8 (Single Family Dwelling Zone 8) is a residential zoning district in the District of West Vancouver. Single family lots that also allow a cluster housing form.
What can you build on RS8-zoned land in West Vancouver?
Permitted uses in RS8 include Single family dwellings, Secondary suites, Detached secondary suite, Lodgers, Cluster housing. Permitted uses are allowed outright; conditional uses may require Development Permit Board approval.
What is the FSR for RS8 in West Vancouver?
Floor Space Ratio (FSR) in RS8 is about 0.3. The ratio is not the whole rule here: floor area is no more than 487.7 m², so on many lots the absolute figure governs rather than the ratio. ZoneScout calculates the maximum buildable floor area for your specific lot.
How tall can a building be in RS8?
RS8 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 West Vancouver
- RD1 - Duplex Dwelling Zone 1
- RD2 - Duplex Dwelling Zone 2
- RD3 - Duplex Dwelling Zone 3
- RG-1A - Ground-oriented Dwelling Zone 1A
- RG-1B - Ground-oriented Dwelling Zone 1B
- RG-2 - Ground-oriented Dwelling Zone 2
- RG-3 - Ground-oriented Dwelling Zone 3
- RM1 - Multiple Dwelling Zone 1
Look up a specific address in West Vancouver
Source: official West Vancouver zoning bylaw (PDF) · updated October 2026