What changed in the District of North Vancouver on July 20, 2026?
The District of North Vancouver replaced 19 single-family zones with two new ones on July 20, 2026. Multiplexes still aren't among the options.
What does each lot allow today?
What each lot allows today:
| Zone | Where | Lots | What is allowed |
|---|---|---|---|
| R2 | Inside the urban boundary | 19,693 | 3 homes: a house, a suite and a coach house |
| R1 | Rural lots outside it | 219 | 2 homes: a house and a suite |
| 4–6 home multiplexes | — | — | Not allowed yet |
What is the R2 envelope?
The R2 envelope:
- 7,000 sf floor area cap, or 7,500 sf with a coach house; basements and garages now count
- 10.1 m with a flat roof or 11.6 m pitched, 3 storeys counting basement and attic
- 6.1 m front setback, down from 7.6 m
- Coach houses up to 1,400 sf; suites up to 49% of the house
What happened with Bill 25?
On Bill 25: Council voted 4–3 on April 13, 2026 not to make the changes, and the June 30 deadline passed. The District asked for more time on 319 lots near Marine Drive. The Province can override local zoning that doesn't comply.
If you own in the District, a house, suite and coach house is buildable now. InoBuilt can help you weigh building that today against waiting for multiplex rules.
Quick answers
Can I build a multiplex in the District of North Vancouver?
Not yet. On July 20, 2026 the District replaced 19 single-family zones with R1 and R2, and multiplexes still aren’t among the options. R2 lots allow a house, a suite and a coach house; R1 lots allow a house and a suite. Council voted 4–3 on April 13, 2026 not to make the Bill 25 changes.
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Request a lot check →Summary of the District of North Vancouver R1 and R2 zones (Bylaws 8787 and 8799, July 2026). Not legal advice; confirm your lot with the District.
Source links: District of North Vancouver: Zoning Bylaw Section 525, R1 and R2 zones (Bylaw 8799, PDF) · District of North Vancouver: report to council on Bylaws 8787 and 8799 (PDF)
General information, checked Nov 1, 2026. Rules change and differ by municipality; confirm for your lot before relying on it. Not legal, tax or financial advice.