RC-1 zone in New Westminster: Congregate Residential Districts (High Rise)
In short
Congregate residential housing
Zone rules
| Purpose | Congregate residential housing |
|---|---|
| Main uses |
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| Maximum lot coverage | Residential portions of buildings: 40% of the site area; non-residential portions: 60% of the site area |
| Maximum density | Floor space ratio of 4.0 |
| Front setback | No front yard required; the part of a building over 15 feet (4.57 metres) high must be set back from the centre line of the fronting street at least thirty percent of the height of that portion |
| Rear setback | At least 10 feet (3.05 metres); where the site abuts a lot in an (R) District, 20% of the site depth, not more than 25 feet (7.62 metres) required; the part of a building over 15 feet (4.57 metres) high must be set back at least 40% of the height of that portion |
| Interior side setback | No side yard required (if one is provided, at least 10 feet (3.05 metres)); the part of a building over 15 feet (4.57 metres) high must be set back at least 40% of the height of that portion |
| Other rules | Usable open space of at least 10% of the gross residential floor area |
Source: Zoning Bylaw No. 6680, 2001 (consolidated as of June 8, 2026), s. 480 (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 publishes the complete bylaw as a single PDF, consolidated as of June 8, 2026; it also publishes each part separately. The saved text includes the list of amendments and appendices. 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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