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title: "RM-6 zone in New Westminster: Multiple Unit Residential District (High Density)"
place: New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/new-westminster
zone: RM-6
bylaw: Zoning Bylaw No. 6680, 2001 (consolidated as of June 8, 2026)
bylaw_read: 2026-11-07
review: draft
canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/zoning/rm-6/"
json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/zoning/rm-6.json"
---

# RM-6 zone in New Westminster: Multiple Unit Residential District (High Density)

Multiple unit residential uses at a high density, with an opportunity to increase density if amenity provisions are met

## Zone rules

- **Purpose:** Multiple unit residential uses at a high density, with an opportunity to increase density if amenity provisions are met
- **Main uses:** Duplexes; Multiple dwellings; Single detached dwellings (Single detached dwellings follow RS-1 rules and duplexes follow RT-1 rules.)
- **Also allowed (secondary uses):** Accessory uses to permitted principal uses; Child care in accordance with Section 170.13; Home based businesses
- **Extra uses on specific lots:** 209 Carnarvon Street: maximum height 25.91 metres (85 feet)
- **Maximum density:** RM-6A: 2.00 FSR (sites under 1407.84 m²); RM-6B: 2.50 FSR (sites under 1765.16 m²); smaller sites use a formula; higher density with a (DB) suffix up to 3.0, 4.0 or 5.2 FSR depending on the Downtown Community Plan designation
- **Maximum height:** 45 metres (147.64 feet) or the height on the map in section 190.49.5, whichever is less; with a (DB) suffix, bonus height up to 100 feet (30.48 metres) or 240 feet (73.15 metres)
- **Other rules:** Bonus density and height apply only to properties with a (DB) suffix that meet the Amenity Density Bonus requirements

## Source

- [Zoning Bylaw No. 6680, 2001 (consolidated as of June 8, 2026), s. 460](https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Complete_Zoning_Bylaw_No._6680_2001___As_of_June_8_2026(1%29.pdf#page=253) (read 2026-11-07)

Rules in the bylaw's general sections (parking, fences, suites, home businesses) also apply. All zones in New Westminster: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/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/new-westminster/zoning/rm-6/_