RM3 zoning in the District of North Vancouver: what can you build?
Multiple-Family Residential 3
On a standard lot with a rear lane, RM3 allows up to 1 unit on a 33 × 122 ft lot (low-rise apartment); up to 2 units on a 50 × 122 ft lot (low-rise apartment); up to 3 units on a 66 × 122 ft lot (low-rise apartment). These figures come from running BuildHere’s engine on each lot size with the District of North Vancouver rules for this zone.
Most units by lot size
| Lot (with lane) | Most units | Building form | Max floor area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 × 122 ft4,026 sq ft | Up to 1 unit | Low-rise apartment | 8,052 sq ft |
| 50 × 122 ft6,100 sq ft | Up to 2 units | Low-rise apartment | 12,200 sq ft |
| 66 × 122 ft8,052 sq ft | Up to 3 units | Low-rise apartment | 16,104 sq ft |
Building options on a 33 × 122 ft lot
| Option | Status | Units | Max floor area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Townhouses | Allowed | 1 | 6,039 sq ft |
| Low-rise apartment | Allowed | 1 | 8,052 sq ft |
Size limits for low-rise apartment on a 33 × 122 ft lot
| Max floor area (FSR 2.00) | 8,052 sq ft | DNV RM3 s.551.2(b)(iii), 551.2(c) |
|---|---|---|
| Max height | 40.0 ft, 4 storeys | DNV RM3 s.553.1, Table 553.1 |
| Site coverage | 50% of site | DNV RM3 s.553.2(a) |
| Front setback | 0.0 ft | DNV RM3 s.408 |
| Side setback | 0.0 ft | DNV RM3 s.408 |
| Rear setback | 0.0 ft | DNV RM3 s.408 |
| Rough building footprint | up to 2,013 sq ft | Estimate, not a design |
| Parking stalls required | 2 stalls (minimum) | DNV s.1001 Residential (4) |
Your lot will differ.
Frontage, depth, lane access, corner lots and frequent-transit areas all change the answer. Search your address for a report on the real lot in the District of North Vancouver.
Common questions
How many units can I build in RM3 zoning in the District of North Vancouver?
With a rear lane and outside a frequent-transit area, RM3 allows up to 1 unit on a 33 × 122 ft lot (low-rise apartment); up to 2 units on a 50 × 122 ft lot (low-rise apartment); up to 3 units on a 66 × 122 ft lot (low-rise apartment). Your own lot's frontage, depth and location change the result.
What is FSR?
Floor space ratio (FSR) is a building’s total floor area divided by the lot area. An FSR of 1.0 on a 4,026 sq ft lot allows about 4,026 sq ft of floor area across all storeys. Some bylaws, such as Burnaby’s R1, set no FSR at all; there BuildHere shows an effective FSR worked out from the height, setback and lot coverage limits.
Where do these RM3 rules come from?
From District of North Vancouver Zoning Bylaw 3210, Part 5: Sections 550 to 560 (Multiple-Family Zones RM and Low-Rise Residential Zones RL), July 2026 consolidation (rules approved 2026-10-15). Preliminary screening only. Verify with the District of North Vancouver.
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