RM6 zoning in the District of North Vancouver: what can you build?
Multiple-Family Residential 6
On a standard lot with a rear lane, RM6 allows up to 2 units on a 33 × 122 ft lot (townhouses); up to 3 units on a 50 × 122 ft lot (townhouses); up to 4 units on a 66 × 122 ft lot (townhouses). 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 2 units | Townhouses | 2,214 sq ft |
| 50 × 122 ft6,100 sq ft | Up to 3 units | Townhouses | 3,355 sq ft |
| 66 × 122 ft8,052 sq ft | Up to 4 units | Townhouses | 4,428 sq ft |
Building options on a 33 × 122 ft lot
| Option | Status | Units | Max floor area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Townhouses | Allowed | 2 | 2,214 sq ft |
| Low-rise apartment | Allowed | 2 | 2,214 sq ft |
Size limits for townhouses on a 33 × 122 ft lot
| Max floor area (FSR 0.55) | 2,214 sq ft | DNV RM6 s.554.2 |
|---|---|---|
| Max height | 32.0 ft, about 3 storeys | DNV RM6 s.553.1, Table 553.1 |
| Site coverage | No limit set (form is controlled by setbacks and FSR) | DNV RM6 s.555.3 |
| Front setback | 0.0 ft | DNV RM6 s.408 |
| Side setback | 0.0 ft | DNV RM6 s.408 |
| Rear setback | 0.0 ft | DNV RM6 s.408 |
| Rough building footprint | up to 743 sq ft | Estimate, not a design |
| Parking stalls required | 4 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 RM6 zoning in the District of North Vancouver?
With a rear lane and outside a frequent-transit area, RM6 allows up to 2 units on a 33 × 122 ft lot (townhouses); up to 3 units on a 50 × 122 ft lot (townhouses); up to 4 units on a 66 × 122 ft lot (townhouses). 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 RM6 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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