RG-1A zoning in West Vancouver: what can you build?
Ground-Oriented Dwelling 1A
On a standard lot with a rear lane, RG-1A allows about 2 units on a 33 × 122 ft lot (ground-oriented dwellings); about 3 units on a 50 × 122 ft lot (ground-oriented dwellings); about 4 units on a 66 × 122 ft lot (ground-oriented dwellings). These figures come from running BuildHere’s engine on each lot size with the West 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 | About 2 units | Ground-oriented dwellings | 2,415 sq ft |
| 50 × 122 ft6,100 sq ft | About 3 units | Ground-oriented dwellings | 3,660 sq ft |
| 66 × 122 ft8,052 sq ft | About 4 units | Ground-oriented dwellings | 4,831 sq ft |
Building options on a 33 × 122 ft lot
| Option | Status | Units | Max floor area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single family dwelling | Allowed | 1 | 2,013 sq ft |
| Single family dwelling with secondary suite | Allowed | 2 | 2,013 sq ft |
| Single family dwelling with detached secondary suite | Allowed | 2 | 2,013 sq ft |
| Ground-oriented dwellings | Allowed | About 2 | 2,415 sq ft |
Size limits for ground-oriented dwellings on a 33 × 122 ft lot
| Max floor area (FSR 0.60) | 2,415 sq ft | WV RG-1A s.261.06 |
|---|---|---|
| Max height | 25.0 ft, about 2 storeys | WV RG-1A s.261 |
| Site coverage | 40% of site | WV RG-1A s.261 |
| Front setback | 15.0 ft | WV RG-1A s.261 |
| Side setback | 5.0 ft | WV RG-1A s.261 |
| Rear setback | 15.0 ft | WV RG-1A s.261 |
| Rough building footprint | up to 1,615 sq ft | Estimate, not a design |
| Parking stalls required | 2 stalls (minimum) | WV s.141, 144 |
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 West Vancouver.
Common questions
How many units can I build in RG-1A zoning in West Vancouver?
With a rear lane and outside a frequent-transit area, RG-1A allows about 2 units on a 33 × 122 ft lot (ground-oriented dwellings); about 3 units on a 50 × 122 ft lot (ground-oriented dwellings); about 4 units on a 66 × 122 ft lot (ground-oriented dwellings). 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 RG-1A rules come from?
From District of West Vancouver Zoning Bylaw No. 4662, 2010: Section 200 (RS1 to RS10, RS2-UL, RS3-UL, RS8-UL, RS10-UL), Section 250 (RD1 to RD3, small-scale multi-unit housing, Bylaw 5351), Section 260 (RG-1A to RG-3) and Section 300 (RM1 to RM5), Section PDFs published on westvancouver.ca, with amendments to Bylaw 5351 (2024); the list of amendments is dated April 2026 consolidation (rules approved 2026-10-19). Preliminary screening only. Verify with the District of West Vancouver.
Other West Vancouver zones
RS1RS2RS3RS4RS5RS6RS7RS8RS9RS10RS2-ULRS3-ULRS8-ULRS10-ULRD1RD2RD3RG-1BRG-2RG-3RM1RM2RM3RM4RM5