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R5 zone in Burnaby: Mid-Rise Apartment 1 District

Burnaby, British ColumbiaDraft, not yet reviewedBylaw read 2026-11-07

In short

Mid-rise apartment buildings up to 12 storeys that transition between low- and high-rise buildings, with ground-oriented residential and commercial uses.

Zone rules

PurposeMid-rise apartment buildings up to 12 storeys that transition between low- and high-rise buildings, with ground-oriented residential and commercial uses.
Main uses
  • Apartment Dwellings
  • Townhouse Dwellings
  • Congregate Housing
  • Dormitory
  • Emergency Shelter
  • Live-Work Units
  • Supportive Housing
  • Transitional Housing
Also allowed (secondary uses)Principal and Secondary uses permitted in the C1 DistrictSecondary uses are those of the C1 District, subject to conditions.
Maximum height12 storeys
Front setback3.0 m (street yard)
Rear setback3.0 m (interior rear yard); 1.2 m lane yard
Interior side setback0.0 m; 3.0 m if abutting an R1 or R2 District lot; 3.0 m if the exterior wall has windows or openings
Street side setback3.0 m (street yard)
Other rules
  • R5r sub-district: same uses but dwelling units must be purpose-built rental housing
  • Commercial (C1) uses limited to two storeys above grade and 250 m² per commercial unit (child care facilities excepted)
  • Additional storeys may be permitted under Part 4-2.3 conditional height provisions

Source: Zoning Bylaw 2026 (Bylaw No. 14815), consolidated version without schedules, s. 1.5 (read 2026-11-07)

Rules in the bylaw's general sections (parking, fences, suites, home businesses) also apply, and a lot can have site-specific rules. The City says the online version is an unofficial consolidation of Bylaw No. 14815, provided for the public's convenience. Schedules I-III (development permit area guidelines) are separate PDFs not included in the saved text. Zone pages are taken from the bylaw text by a research agent and have not yet been reviewed by a person: confirm with the bylaw before you rely on them. How answers are checked.

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