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title: "RT-5 zone in Vancouver: Residential"
place: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/vancouver
zone: RT-5
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/rt-5/"
json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/zoning/rt-5.json"
---

# RT-5 zone in Vancouver: Residential

The intent of this schedule is to strongly encourage the retention and renovation of existing character houses by providing incentives such as increased floor area, additional dwelling units, and additional relaxation provisions.

## Zone rules

- **Purpose:** The intent of this schedule is to strongly encourage the retention and renovation of existing character houses by providing incentives such as increased floor area, additional dwelling units, and additional relaxation provisions.

## 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-rt-5.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/rt-5/_