RSD zoning in the District of North Vancouver: what can you build?
RSD
On a standard lot with a rear lane, RSD allows up to 3 units on a 33 × 122 ft lot (single detached house with secondary suite and coach house); up to 3 units on a 50 × 122 ft lot (single detached house with secondary suite and coach house); up to 3 units on a 66 × 122 ft lot (single detached house with secondary suite and coach house). 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 3 units | Single detached house with secondary suite and coach house | 1,731 sq ft |
| 50 × 122 ft6,100 sq ft | Up to 3 units | Single detached house with secondary suite and coach house | 2,623 sq ft |
| 66 × 122 ft8,052 sq ft | Up to 3 units | Single detached house with secondary suite and coach house | 3,463 sq ft |
Building options on a 33 × 122 ft lot
| Option | Status | Units | Max floor area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single detached house | Allowed | 1 | 1,731 sq ft |
| Single detached house with secondary suite | Allowed | 2 | 1,731 sq ft |
| Single detached house with secondary suite and coach house | Allowed | 3 | 1,731 sq ft |
Size limits for single detached house with secondary suite and coach house on a 33 × 122 ft lot
| Max floor area (FSR 0.43) | 1,731 sq ft | DNV RSD s.505.1(c), Table 505.2 |
|---|---|---|
| Max height | 26.0 ft, about 2 storeys | DNV RSD s.505.1(a), Table 505.1 |
| Site coverage | 35% of site | DNV RSD s.505.1(c), Table 505.2 |
| Front setback | 30.0 ft | DNV RSD s.505.1(c), Table 505.2 |
| Side setback | 6.0 ft | DNV RSD s.505.1(c), Table 505.2 |
| Rear setback | 30.0 ft | DNV RSD s.505.1(c), Table 505.2 |
| Laneway house floor area | 577 sq ft, outside the house FSR | Zoning By-law s.11.3.8.2 |
| Laneway house height | 22.0 ft, 2 storeys | Zoning By-law s.11.3.8.4 |
| Rough building footprint | up to 1,302 sq ft | Estimate, not a design |
| Parking stalls required | 3 stalls (minimum) | DNV s.1001 Residential (1) to (3) |
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 RSD zoning in the District of North Vancouver?
With a rear lane and outside a frequent-transit area, RSD allows up to 3 units on a 33 × 122 ft lot (single detached house with secondary suite and coach house); up to 3 units on a 50 × 122 ft lot (single detached house with secondary suite and coach house); up to 3 units on a 66 × 122 ft lot (single detached house with secondary suite and coach house). 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 RSD rules come from?
From District of North Vancouver Zoning Bylaw 3210, Part 5: Sections 505 to 516 (single-family neighbourhood zones); secondary suites and coach houses from Sections 501 and 502.4 to 502.5, July 2026 consolidation (rules approved 2026-10-15). Preliminary screening only. Verify with the District of North Vancouver.
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