West Vancouver Land for sale in urban areas is in short supply because taxation and rising land value have resulted in most parcels being developed. Vacant West Vancouver building lots for sale are rarely available.

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 West 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.

Single Family Dwelling Zones

• RS1 Single Family, 8,094 square metres minimum
• RS2 Single Family, 1,625 square metres minimum
• RS3 Single Family, 975 square metres minimum
• RS4 Single Family, 731 square metres minimum
• RS5 Single Family, 488 square metres minimum
• RS6 Single Family, The minimum required site area for any single family dwelling within this zone shall in each instance be the area of the site of record existing as of April 13, 1977
• RS7 Single Family, 812 square metres minimum
• RS8 Single Family, 812 square metres minimum
• RS9 Single Family, 325 square metres minimum
• RS10 Single Family, 975 square metres minimum
• RS2-UL Single Family Upper Lands 1,858 square metres minimum
• RS3-UL Single Family Upper Lands 1,115 square metres minimum
• RS8-UL Single Family Upper Lands 929 square metres minimum
• RS10-UL Single Family Upper Lands 1,115 square metres minimum

Duplex Dwelling Zones

• RD1 Duplex Dwelling, Minimum Area (m2): Duplex dwelling – 555, Single family dwelling – 370
• RD2 Duplex Dwelling, Minimum Area (m2): Duplex dwelling – 557.5, Single family dwelling – 279
• RD3 Duplex Dwelling, Minimum Area (m2): Single family dwelling – 372 Two separate single family dwellings are permitted on one site

Ground Oriented Dwelling Zones

• RG-1A, RG-1B, RG-2, RG-3

Multiple Dwelling Zones

• RM1 Minimum area (m2): Apartment building – 1115, Duplex dwelling – 557.5, Single family dwelling – 372
• RM2 Minimum area (m2): Apartment building – 1115, Duplex dwelling – 557.5, Single family dwelling – 372, Townhouses – 372
• RM3 Minimum area (m2): Apartment building – 2787
• RM4 Apartment buildings may not exceed 4 dwellings per building, minimum 1672.5 m2
• RM5 Minimum area (m2): Apartment building – 650.5, Duplex dwelling – 558, Single family dwelling – 372, Townhouses – 372