The District of North Vancouver replaced 19 single-family zones with two new ones on July 20, 2026. Multiplexes still aren't among the options.
What each lot allows today:
- R2, inside the urban boundary (19,693 lots): 3 homes, a house, a suite and a coach house
- R1, rural lots outside it (219 lots): 2 homes, a house and a suite
- 4–6 home multiplexes: not allowed yet
The R2 envelope:
- 7,000 sf floor area cap, or 7,500 sf with a coach house; basements and garages now count
- 10.1 m with a flat roof or 11.6 m pitched, 3 storeys counting basement and attic
- 6.1 m front setback, down from 7.6 m
- Coach houses up to 1,400 sf; suites up to 49% of the house
On Bill 25: Council voted 4–3 on April 13, 2026 not to make the changes, and the June 30 deadline passed. The District asked for more time on 319 lots near Marine Drive. The Province can override local zoning that doesn't comply.
If you own in the District, a house, suite and coach house is buildable now. InoBuilt can help you weigh building that today against waiting for multiplex rules.
Send the address and we’ll run a free desktop check of what it appears to allow, within two business days.
Request a lot check →Summary of the District of North Vancouver R1 and R2 zones (Bylaws 8787 and 8799, July 2026). Not legal advice; confirm your lot with the District.
General information, checked Nov 1, 2026. Rules change and differ by municipality; confirm for your lot before relying on it. Not legal, tax or financial advice.