---
title: "HA-1A zone in Vancouver: Historical Area"
place: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/vancouver
zone: HA-1A
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/ha-1a/"
json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/zoning/ha-1a.json"
---

# HA-1A zone in Vancouver: Historical Area

The Chinatown Historic Area is one of the city’s original communities.

## Zone rules

- **Purpose:** The Chinatown Historic Area is one of the city’s original communities.

## 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-ha-1-1a.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/ha-1a/_