RSH zoning in the District of North Vancouver: what can you build?
RSH
On a standard lot with a rear lane, RSH 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 | 1,610 sq ft |
| 50 × 122 ft6,100 sq ft | Up to 3 units | Single detached house with secondary suite and coach house | 2,440 sq ft |
| 66 × 122 ft8,052 sq ft | Up to 3 units | Single detached house with secondary suite and coach house | 3,221 sq ft |
Building options on a 33 × 122 ft lot
| Option | Status | Units | Max floor area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single detached house | Allowed | 1 | 1,610 sq ft |
| Single detached house with secondary suite | Allowed | 2 | 1,610 sq ft |
| Single detached house with secondary suite and coach house | Allowed | 3 | 1,610 sq ft |
Size limits for single detached house with secondary suite and coach house on a 33 × 122 ft lot
| Max floor area (FSR 0.40) | 1,610 sq ft | DNV RSH s.512.1(c), Table 512.2 |
|---|---|---|
| Max height | 30.0 ft, about 2 storeys | DNV RSH s.512.1(a), Table 512.1 |
| Site coverage | 35% of site | DNV RSH s.512.1(c), Table 512.2 |
| Front setback | 25.0 ft | DNV RSH s.512.1(c), Table 512.2 |
| Side setback | 6.0 ft | DNV RSH s.512.1(c), Table 512.2 |
| Rear setback | 25.0 ft | DNV RSH s.512.1(c), Table 512.2 |
| Laneway house floor area | 537 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 1,367 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 RSH zoning in the District of North Vancouver?
With a rear lane and outside a frequent-transit area, RSH 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 RSH 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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