New Westminster Land for sale in urban areas is in short supply because taxation and rising land value have resulted in most parcels being developed. New parcels of land are being created further away from the city center. Vacant New Westminster building lots for sale are rarely available. Most of the older homes that are for sale are tied together in land assemblies.

In more urban areas, a parcel of land can be created by demolishing an existing structure on it, or by assembling a collection of adjacent properties to create a larger parcel for higher density development. Sometimes, a larger parcel of land can be subdivided to create two or more smaller parcels which can be independently developed. Each approach has its pros and cons. We have extensive experience in this area – contact us to discuss the options.

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The New Westminster Zoning Bylaw regulates the development and use of land, including the location and use of buildings and structures. Cities are constantly updating their zoning bylaws, so the info below provides guidance but should not be relied upon without verification with the city.

One & Two Unit Residential Districts

• RS-1 Single Detached Residential Districts
• RS-2 Single Detached Residential Districts
• RS-3 Residential Commercial Dwelling Districts
• RS-4 Single Detached Residential Districts (Queen’s Park)
• RS-5 Single Detached Residential Districts (Small Lots)
• RS-6 Single Detached Dwelling Districts (Heritage)
• NR-1 Neighbourhood Single Detached Residential District
• NR-2 Neighbourhood Single Detached Residential Districts
• NR-5 Neighbourhood Single Detached Residential District (Small Lots)
• RQ-1 Queensborough Neighbourhood Residential Dwelling Districts
• RQ-5 Queensborough Neighbourhood Residential Dwelling Districts (Small Lots)
• RT-1 Duplex Districts
• RT-1A Neighbourhood Residential Duplex Dwelling Districts
• RS-CD-1 Sandringham Avenue Comprehensive Development Districts
• RS-CD-2 Richmond Street Comprehensive Development Districts

Multi-Unit Residential Districts

• RT Infill Townhouse and Rowhouse Residential District
• RT-2 Townhouse Districts
• RT-2A Townhouse Districts
• RT-2B Townhouse Districts
• RT-2C Townhouse Districts
• RT-2D Single Detached Dwelling Districts (Compact Lots)
• RT-2E Row House Districts
• RT-2F Cluster House Districts
• RT-3 Queensborough Townhouse Districts
• RT-3A Queensborough Townhouse Districts
• RT-3B Queensborough Townhouse Districts
• RM-1 Multiple Dwelling Districts (Garden Apartments)
• RM-1A Multiple Dwelling Districts (Garden Apartments)
• RM-1B Multiple Dwelling Districts (Garden Apartments)
• RM-2 Multiple Dwelling Districts (Low Rise)
• RM-2A Multiple Dwelling Districts (Low Rise)
• RM-4 Multiple Dwelling Districts (Low Rise)
• RM-5 Multiple Dwelling Districts (Medium Rise)
• RM-5A Multiple Dwelling Districts (Medium Rise)
• RM-6 Multiple Unit Residential District (High Density)
• RM-6C Multiple Dwelling District (Downtown)
• RM-CD-1 Keary Street Comprehensive Development Districts
• RM-CD-2 Ewen Avenue Comprehensive Development Districts
• RM-CD-6 Garfield Transitional Housing Comprehensive Development Districts
• RW-1 Residential Waterfront Districts
• RMW-2 Multiple Dwelling Districts Waterfront (Low Rise)
• RMW-2A Multiple Dwelling Districts Waterfront (Low Rise)
• RMW-3 Multiple Dwelling Districts Waterfront (High Rise)
• RMW-3A Multiple Dwelling Districts Waterfront (High Rise)
• RMW-3B Multiple Dwelling Districts Waterfront (High Rise)
• RC-1 Congregate Residential Districts (High Rise)
• RM-CD-5 Victoria Hill Comprehensive Development Districts