---
title: "C-7 zone in Vancouver: Commercial"
place: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/vancouver
zone: C-7
bylaw: City of Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law No. 3575 and district schedules
bylaw_read: 2026-11-09
review: draft
canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/zoning/c-7/"
json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/zoning/c-7.json"
---

# C-7 zone in Vancouver: Commercial

The intent of this schedule is to encourage the transition of a predominantly industrial and commercial area into a mixed-use community with a strong residential component, primarily in the form of multiple dwelling and mixed-use residential building, while respecting the needs of existing development.

## Zone rules

- **Purpose:** The intent of this schedule is to encourage the transition of a predominantly industrial and commercial area into a mixed-use community with a strong residential component, primarily in the form of multiple dwelling and mixed-use residential building, while respecting the needs of existing development.

## Source

- [City of Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law No. 3575 and district schedules, s. 1.1 Intent](https://bylaws.vancouver.ca/zoning/zoning-by-law-district-schedule-c-7-8.pdf#page=1) (read 2026-11-09)

Rules in the bylaw's general sections (parking, fences, suites, home businesses) also apply. All zones in Vancouver: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/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/vancouver/zoning/c-7/_