Vancouver East 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 centre. Vacant Vancouver East building lots for sale close to city centre 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 Vancouver Zoning Bylaw (PDF) 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.

Residential – Single Detached and Duplexes

• RS-1 One-family or Two Family Dwelling, on lots less than 511 m2 in area.
• RS-1A One-family or Two Family Dwelling, on lots less than 511 m2 in area.
• RS-1B One-family or Two Family Dwelling, on lots less than 511 m2 in area.
• RS-2 One-family or Two Family Dwelling, on lots less than 511 m2 in area.
• RS-3 and RS-3A One-family Dwelling
• RS-5 One-family or Two Family Dwelling, on lots less than 511 m2 in area.
• RS-6 One-family or Two Family Dwelling, on lots less than 511 m2 in area.
• RS-7 One-family or Two Family Dwelling, on lots less than 511 m2 in area.

Residential – Duplexes and multiple dwellings

• RT-1 One-family or Two Family Dwelling provided the units are side by side.
• RT-2 One-family or Two Family Dwelling
• RT-3 Multiple Conversion Dwelling, the number of dwelling units is limited to two
• RT-4 Multiple Conversion Dwelling, the number of dwelling units is limited to two
• RT-5 and RT-5N One-Family or Two-Family or Multiple Conversion Dwelling with the number of dwelling units limited to two
• RT-6 Multiple Conversion Dwelling, the number of dwelling units is limited to two
• RT-7 Multiple Conversion Dwelling, the number of dwelling units is limited to two
• RT-8 Multiple Conversion Dwelling, the number of dwelling units is limited to two
• RT-9 One-family or Two-Family or Multiple Conversion Dwelling, the number of dwelling units is limited to two
• RT-10 and RT-10N One-Family or Multiple Conversion Dwelling, the number of dwelling units is limited to two
• RT-11 and RT-11N One-Family Dwelling compliant with RS-1 or Two-Family or Multiple Conversion Dwelling, the number of dwelling units is limited to two

Residential – Multiple dwelling

• RM-1 and RM-1N One-family or Multiple Conversion Dwelling, the number of dwelling units is limited to two
• RM-2 Rooming House or One-family or Two-Family or Multiple Conversion Dwelling, the number of dwelling units is limited to two
• RM-3 Rooming House or One-family or Two-Family or Multiple Conversion Dwelling, the number of dwelling units is limited to two
• RM-3A Rooming House or One-family or Two-Family or Multiple Conversion Dwelling, the number of dwelling units is limited to two
• RM-4 and RM-4N Rooming House or One-family or Two-Family or Multiple Conversion Dwelling, the number of dwelling units is limited to two
• RM-5 Rooming House, Multiple Conversion Dwelling consisting of two dwelling units, in conjunction with Grocery Store or Laundromat/Dry Cleaning
• RM-6 One-Family Dwelling with Secondary Suite in conjunction with Neighbourhood Grocery Store, etc
• RM-7 One-Family Dwelling compliant with RS-1 or Two-Family or Multiple Conversion Dwelling, the number of dwelling units is limited to two
• RM-8 One-Family Dwelling compliant with RS-1 or Two-Family or Multiple Conversion Dwelling, the number of dwelling units is limited to two
• RM-9 One-Family Dwelling compliant with RS-1 or Multiple Conversion Dwelling, the number of dwelling units is limited to two
• RM-10 and RM-10N One-Family Dwelling compliant with RS-1 or Two-Family Dwelling compliant with RT-5 or Multiple Conversion Dwelling, the number of dwelling units is limited to three
• RM-11 and RM-11N One-Family Dwelling or One-Family Dwelling with Secondary Suite or Laneway house
• RM-12 One-Family Dwelling or One-Family Dwelling with Secondary Suite or Two-Family house or Laneway house or Multiple Conversion Dwelling with no more than two units
• FM-1 One-Family Dwelling or Two-Family dwelling or Rooming House or Multiple Conversion Dwelling with no more than two units