VANPLEX Zoning Maps
Search any address to see its zoning and how many multiplex units it allows. Interactive maps for Vancouver and Burnaby, plus zoning details for 20+ BC cities below.
Vancouver R1-1 Zones
Interactive map showing R1-1 zoning districts where multiplex development is permitted under BC's new housing legislation.
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Check Your Property's Multiplex Potential
Enter your address to get detailed analysis and development potential assessment
Vancouver's interactive zoning map shows every lot's zone code — R1-1, RT-5, RM-7, and others — and the maximum number of multiplex units it can support under BC's Bill 44 SSMUH rules. In Vancouver, R1-1 is the main single-family replacement zone: most lots can support 3 to 6 strata units or up to 8 secured rental units. In Burnaby, R1 SSMUH allows 3 to 6 units depending on lot size and proximity to frequent transit. Enter any BC address to see zoning and unit count instantly. Maps are updated as cities adopt new bylaws. Source: City of Vancouver Zoning Map 2026; City of Burnaby Bylaw 12000; VanPlex zoning database, July 2026.
Vancouver R1-1
3–6 strata units or 8 rental units on most former RS lots
Burnaby R1 SSMUH
3–4 units most lots; 6 units within Frequent Transit Network Area
20+ BC cities
Surrey, Coquitlam, North Vancouver, Richmond, Langley and more
What the Vancouver zoning codes mean
On the interactive map, each lot carries a short zone code. The code is what decides whether you can build a multiplex and how many units. Here are the codes you will see most often in Vancouver and Burnaby.
Vancouver's main residential zone — it replaced RS-1 and covers most single-detached streets. R1-1 allows up to six market units, or eight secured-rental homes, on a standard lot at 1.0 FSR (rising to 1.25 with net-zero construction). This is the core multiplex zone in the city.
Two-family and character-retention zones found in areas like Commercial Drive, Kitsilano, and Mount Pleasant. Most RT zones now allow duplexes, infill, and three-to-four-unit multiplexes, and several reward keeping a character house with extra floor space.
Low- to mid-rise apartment and townhouse zones, usually near high streets and transit. RM zones support courtyard walk-ups, stacked townhomes, and three- to six-storey apartments depending on the schedule.
Newer rental-only zones. RR-1 allows purpose-built rental triplexes and stacked townhomes on side streets; RR-2 and RR-3 allow three- to six-storey rental apartments near rapid transit, with every home secured as long-term rental.
Burnaby's small-scale residential district under the province's SSMUH rules. R1 lots can add up to four units, with more allowed on larger lots and near frequent transit.
Want the full list, including every RT and RM schedule? See our plain-language guide to every Vancouver residential zoning code.
How to read a Vancouver zoning map
Six steps to go from an address to a unit count.
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Find your lot
Search your address on the map above, or on the City's VanMap. Your parcel highlights so you can see exactly which zone it falls in.
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Read the zone code
Note the short letter-and-number code on your parcel, such as R1-1 or RT-5. That code is the rulebook for what you can build.
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Match the code to its rules
Each zone sets how many units you can build, how much floor area (shown as FSR, the floor-space ratio), and how tall. See the zone guide on this page for the common Vancouver and Burnaby codes.
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Check the multiplex path
Under BC's Bill 44 (SSMUH), R1-1 and most RT zones now allow three to six units on a former single-family lot. Six is possible on standard R1-1 lots; near frequent transit, more may be allowed.
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Confirm your lot's specifics
Frontage width, lane access, and slope change what actually fits. A 33-foot frontage and a usable lane are the usual thresholds for a full multiplex.
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Get a unit count
Enter your address in the VanPlex tool to get a PlexScore and an estimated unit count for your specific lot — not just the zone's maximum.
An easier alternative to VanMap
VanMap is the City of Vancouver's official online map at maps.vancouver.ca. It is the authoritative source for zoning, but it is built for general City use and carries dozens of layers. It will not tell you how many multiplex units a lot supports. If your only question is multiplex potential, this is what changes:
| City VanMap | VanPlex map | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Official records, all City layers | Multiplex potential of a lot |
| Shows multiplex unit count | No | Yes — estimated per lot |
| Learning curve | Many layers and tools | Search an address, read the answer |
| Coverage | City of Vancouver only | Vancouver, Burnaby + 20 BC cities |
| Cost | Free | Free |
For official zoning of record, always confirm on the City's VanMap. The City's public VanMap viewer is being replaced in 2026, so its menus may differ from older guides.
Zoning and multiplex rules by BC city
Each page covers the local zones, unit limits, and multiplex path for that municipality.
- Vancouver
- Burnaby
- Surrey
- Richmond
- Coquitlam
- Port Coquitlam
- Port Moody
- New Westminster
- North Vancouver (City)
- North Vancouver (District)
- West Vancouver
- Delta
- Langley (City)
- Langley Township
- Maple Ridge
- Pitt Meadows
- White Rock
- Abbotsford
- Chilliwack
- Mission
- Squamish
- Whistler
- Pemberton
- Gibsons
- Sechelt
- Kelowna
Vancouver zoning map — common questions
How do I find the zoning for a property in Vancouver?
Search the address on the interactive map at the top of this page, or on the City of Vancouver's VanMap at maps.vancouver.ca. The map shows a zone code on the parcel — for example R1-1 or RT-5 — and that code tells you how many units you can build, how much floor area, and how tall.
What is VanMap, and is there an easier way to check multiplex potential?
VanMap is the City of Vancouver's official online map at maps.vancouver.ca. It is accurate and includes a dedicated zoning layer, but it carries dozens of layers built for general City use, so it does not tell you how many multiplex units a lot supports. The VanPlex map and address search focus on one question — multiplex potential — and return an estimated unit count for the lot. The City's public VanMap viewer is also being replaced in 2026, so the steps inside it may change.
What does R1-1 zoning allow in Vancouver?
R1-1 is Vancouver's main residential zone and it replaced RS-1. On a standard lot it allows up to six market units, or eight secured-rental homes, at a 1.0 floor-space ratio that rises to 1.25 with net-zero construction. It is the zone behind most of Vancouver's multiplex opportunity.
Which Vancouver zones allow a multiplex?
R1-1 is the main one. Most RT zones (the two-family and character zones such as RT-5, RT-7, and RT-9) also allow three to four units, and several RM zones allow larger townhouse and apartment forms. Under Bill 44, the right to build a small multiplex now applies to most single-family lots in the city.
How many units can I build on my lot?
It depends on the zone, the frontage width, whether there is lane access, and the slope. The zone sets the ceiling; your lot decides what fits under it. Enter your address in the VanPlex tool to get a PlexScore and an estimated unit count for your specific property.
Is the VanPlex zoning map free?
Yes. The interactive maps and the address search are free to use, with no login required.
Does the map cover cities other than Vancouver?
Interactive maps are live for Vancouver and Burnaby. For Surrey, Richmond, Coquitlam, and more than 20 other BC municipalities, you can check zoning and multiplex rules on the city pages linked below, and run any BC address through the VanPlex tool.