---
title: "RT40 zone in Delta: Townhouse Residential 40 Zone"
place: Delta, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/delta
zone: RT40
bylaw: Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017 (consolidated for reference purposes to April 21, 2026, incorporating amendments up to Bylaw No. 8552)
bylaw_read: 2026-11-07
review: draft
canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/zoning/rt40/"
json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/zoning/rt40.json"
---

# RT40 zone in Delta: Townhouse Residential 40 Zone

Townhouse developments at a maximum density of 40 UPH.

## Zone rules

- **Purpose:** Townhouse developments at a maximum density of 40 UPH.
- **Main uses:** Townhouse
- **Also allowed (secondary uses):** Home occupation; Indoor amenity space
- **Minimum lot area:** 2,000 m² (subdivision)
- **Minimum lot width:** 30 m (average lot depth 30 m)
- **Maximum lot coverage:** 45%
- **Maximum density:** 40 units per hectare
- **Maximum height:** 2.5 storeys; 8 m to mid-roof or top of a flat roof; 9.5 m to roof ridge of a pitched roof
- **Maximum height, accessory buildings:** 1 storey; 3.75 m to mid-roof or top of a flat roof; 4.6 m to roof ridge of a pitched roof
- **Front setback:** 5 m (principal); accessory 6 m
- **Rear setback:** 5 m (principal); accessory 1 m
- **Interior side setback:** 3 m (principal); accessory 1 m
- **Street side setback:** 5 m (principal); accessory 5 m

## Source

- [Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017 (consolidated for reference purposes to April 21, 2026, incorporating amendments up to Bylaw No. 8552), s. 13.20](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/177229#page=178) (read 2026-11-07)

Rules in the bylaw's general sections (parking, fences, suites, home businesses) also apply. All zones in Delta: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/zoning/index.json

_Draft: taken from the bylaw text by a research agent and not yet reviewed by a person. Gov Handbook is an independent guide. Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/zoning/rt40/_