---
title: "RS-3 zone in New Westminster: Residential Commercial Dwelling Districts"
place: New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/new-westminster
zone: RS-3
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/rs-3/"
json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/zoning/rs-3.json"
---

# RS-3 zone in New Westminster: Residential Commercial Dwelling Districts

Neighbourhood commercial and associated residential uses in the Brow of the Hill neighbourhood.

## Zone rules

- **Purpose:** Neighbourhood commercial and associated residential uses in the Brow of the Hill neighbourhood.
- **Main uses:** Single detached dwellings; Grocery stores (at grade level only, between the residential unit and the exterior side property line)
- **Also allowed (secondary uses):** Accessory buildings and uses
- **Minimum lot area:** 6,000 square feet (557.4 square metres)
- **Minimum lot width:** Frontage of not less than 10% of the site perimeter, unless Council determines a lesser frontage
- **Maximum lot coverage:** 35% (principal buildings in total)
- **Maximum density:** Total floor space ratio not more than 0.5; grocery store not more than 0.15
- **Maximum height:** 25 feet (7.62 metres)
- **Maximum height, accessory buildings:** Detached: one storey, 4.57 metres (15 feet) for a peaked roof or 3.6 metres (12 feet) for a roof pitch of 4:12 or less. Attached: one storey, 15 feet (4.57 metres)
- **Front setback:** No front yard is required
- **Rear setback:** 20% of the depth of the site, up to 25 feet (7.62 metres)
- **Interior side setback:** Lots with frontage of 40 feet (12.19 metres) or more: 10% of site width on each side, maximum 5 feet (1.52 metres). Lots with frontage of 40 feet (12.19 metres) or less: at least 4 feet (1.22 metres)
- **Street side setback:** No side yard is required
- **Accessory building setbacks:** Detached accessory buildings: not in the required front yard; 5 feet (1.52 metres) from rear or side site lines bounded by a street; swimming pools 5 feet (1.52 metres) from side and rear site lines; 15 feet (4.57 metres) from the corner at a street and lane; garage or carport 22 feet (6.71 metres) less lane width from the lane
- **Other rules:** Accessory buildings and uses may not cover more than 10% of the site area; Off-street parking is not required for the grocery store

## Source

- [Zoning Bylaw No. 6680, 2001 (consolidated as of June 8, 2026), s. 312](https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Complete_Zoning_Bylaw_No._6680_2001___As_of_June_8_2026(1%29.pdf#page=130) (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/rs-3/_