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RM-4 zone in White Rock: Marine Drive Medium Density Multi-Unit Residential Zone

White Rock, British ColumbiaDraft, not yet reviewedBylaw read 2026-11-07

In short

Multi-unit residential uses as apartment complexes at medium densities, not exceeding 50 units per 0.4 hectare (1.0 acre), along limited areas of Marine Drive

Zone rules

PurposeMulti-unit residential uses as apartment complexes at medium densities, not exceeding 50 units per 0.4 hectare (1.0 acre), along limited areas of Marine Drive
Main usesMulti-unit residential use in one or more principal buildings
Also allowed (secondary uses)
  • Home occupation
  • Boarding use
Not more than one of these per dwelling unit.
Minimum lot area295.0 m²
Minimum lot width13.1 m (lot depth 18.79 m)
Maximum lot coverage60% per fee-simple lot
Maximum densityLot area of not less than 80 m² per dwelling unit, for a maximum of 50 units per 0.4 ha; residential floor area up to 1.1 times the lot area
Maximum height7.7 m; southerly elevation set by an angle of containment
Maximum height, accessory buildingsStructures 4.0 m
Front setback3.0 m
Rear setback3.0 m (1.8 m where abutting a lane)
Interior side setback1.2 m
Street side setback3.0 m for 7.5 m from the front lot line, then 1.5 m to the rear lot line
Accessory building setbacksStructures: rear 1.5 m (2.4 m abutting a lane), interior side 1.5 m, exterior side 3.0 m; not permitted in the front yard
Other rules
  • Ancillary buildings are not permitted
  • Structures not allowed in a required front or exterior side yard; at least 3.0 m from a principal building

Source: White Rock Zoning Bylaw, 2024, No. 2506 (consolidated as of June 2026), s. 6.11 (read 2026-11-07)

Rules in the bylaw's general sections (parking, fences, suites, home businesses) also apply, and a lot can have site-specific rules. Consolidated for convenience only; the City does not warrant that the consolidation is current. Zone pages are taken from the bylaw text by a research agent and have not yet been reviewed by a person: confirm with the bylaw before you rely on them. How answers are checked.

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