Since Condos are part of a Strata Corporation, it is very important for the Buyer to read and understand all the Strata documents, to determine the strata status before making a purchase decision.

These are the most common docs: Current Form B, Bylaws & Rules, Strata Minutes including AGM, SGM, Rental Disclosure Statement, Engineering Reports, Depreciation Reports, Current Financial Statements, and Insurance Certificate.

According to Statistics Canada (2016 Census): In Vancouver West & Vancouver East there are 91,385 Condos in buildings with 5 stories of less, 83,250 condos in buildings with 5 stories or higher.

As of March 2022, the MLS® HPI Price of a Vancouver West condo rose to $899,000, according To REGBV Market Statistics.

Check Vancouver West Market Statistics to see Vancouver West condo prices, how long a Vancouver West condo Listing is on the market before it’s sold, the number of condos sold per month, and the sales to active ratio for Vancouver West condos for sale.

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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