229 E 20th St, North Vancouver
PID 015-034-844, lot 49, plan 1028 · City of North Vancouver records, September 19, 2026.
You can build
6 units
also called a sixplexBecause your lot is larger than 3,014 sq ft (280 m²) and the City's plan marks it Low Rise Neighbourhood 2.
Buildings may cover45%
Ground that soaks up rain30%
The orange block is the footprint the zone allows, split into one part per unit. It is one way to fit them. The square has the same area as your lot; your lot's real shape will differ.
What you can build
- 4,562 sq ft
- Floor space
- 45% of the lot
- Footprint on the ground
- 3 storeys
- Height
- 3 spaces
- Parking to provide
- 9 ft 10 in
- Keep clear at the front
- 4 ft 11 in
- Keep clear at the back
- 3 ft 11 in
- Keep clear at each side
- 30% of the lot
- Ground that must soak up rain
- Yes
- Laneway home or coach house
- 2 permits
- Permits
424 m²
2,053 sq ft (191 m²)
3 m
1.5 m
1.2 m
1,369 sq ft (127 m²)
it is one of the 6 units this zone already allows
Development permit, Building permit, unless the work is exempt
Your lot
- 4,562 sq ft
- Lot size
- Central Lonsdale
- Neighbourhood
424 m²
- City housing map says 4 units, listed there under RT-1
Ground Oriented zone (GO) · Low Rise Neighbourhood 2 · City of North Vancouver records, September 19, 2026. Confirm with the city before you spend money on a design.
229 E 20th St on the map
How 229 E 20th St compares
- At 4,562 sq ft, this lot is larger than 18% of the 83 other lots the City of North Vancouver records on E 20th St; the middle lot there is 5,570 sq ft.
- 72 of the 83 other lots on E 20th St share its zone, GO; the commonest other zone there is RM-1 (4).
- Most lots on E 20th St may hold 4 units (37 of 83); this one may hold 6.
- Across Central Lonsdale, the middle lot is 7,321 sq ft; this one is smaller than that.
The full breakdown for 229 E 20th St
Your lot
- Zone: Ground Oriented (GO)
- Land use category: Low Rise Neighbourhood 2
- Lot area: 4,562 sq ft (424 m²)
- Neighbourhood: Central Lonsdale
- PID 015-034-844, lot 49, plan 1028
What the zoning allows on this lot
- Floor space: up to 1.0 times the lot area, which is 4,562 sq ft (424 m²) on this lot. Floor space is the total area of every floor of every building on the lot, added together.
- Lot coverage: 45% of the lot, or 2,053 sq ft (191 m²), for 5 or 6 units. That is the share of the lot buildings may sit on, seen from above.
- Permeable area: 30% of the lot, or 1,369 sq ft (127 m²), for 5 or 6 units. That share must let rain soak into the ground.
- Landscaped area: 15% of the lot, or 684 sq ft (64 m²), for 5 or 6 units. That share must be planted, with soil, trees and shrubs.
- Distance from property lines: at least 9 ft 10 in (3 m) from the front, 4 ft 11 in (1.5 m) from the back and 3 ft 11 in (1.2 m) from each side. On a corner lot, 9 ft 10 in (3 m) from the side street, or 0.2 times the lot width if that is less.
- Height: up to 3 storeys. Any part of a building within 16 ft 5 in (5 m) of the rear lot line can be at most 23 ft (7 m) tall. From the lowest floor to the highest ceiling above it can be at most 32 ft 10 in (10 m).
- Parking: at least 0.5 spaces for each unit.
- Every unit must have at least 538 sq ft (50 m²) of floor space inside.
- Every unit must be reachable from the street by a lit path at least 3 ft 3 in (1 m) wide.
- No side of a building can be longer than 68 ft 11 in (21 m).
- Two buildings with units on the same lot must be at least 23 ft (7 m) apart.
- A lot with 3 or more units needs an enclosed space for garbage, organics and recycling.
A laneway home or coach house
- Yes. A separate unit at the back of the lot is one of the units this zone already allows, so it counts towards the lot's number of units rather than being an extra.
- It has to stand at least 23 ft (7 m) from the building at the front, because two buildings with units on one lot must be that far apart.
- Within 16 ft 5 in (5 m) of the rear lot line it can be at most 23 ft (7 m) tall, lower than the 3 storeys allowed further into the lot.
- It shares the lot's floor space, lot coverage and parking figures with the building at the front, rather than adding to them.
- The City's separate coach house permit route is for properties outside this zone.
- From City of North Vancouver, Coach House permit page, read on 2026-09-20.
What this report cannot tell you
- The City's small-scale multi-unit housing map lists 4 units for this lot, and records the lot under its earlier zone, RT-1. The zoning map now shows GO. The zoning bylaw gives 6 for this lot. Ask the City of North Vancouver which number applies before you plan around the higher one.
Sources
- Lot, zone and land use information: City of North Vancouver, downloaded on September 19, 2026. Lot, zoning and overlay information comes from the City of North Vancouver's public mapping service. The City makes no guarantee about the accuracy or completeness of that information. Check anything that matters with the City before you spend money on it.
- Zone rules: Zoning Bylaw, 1995, No. 6700, Amendment Bylaw, 2025, No. 9137, Part 5B, sections 573 to 583, read on 2026-09-18. https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Housing/Zoning-Bylaw-1995-No-6700-Amendment-Bylaw-2025-No-9137-City-Initiated-Amendment-Related-to-Provincia.pdf
Questions about 229 E 20th St
How many units can I build at 229 E 20th St?
Up to 6 units, because your lot is larger than 3,014 sq ft (280 m²) and the City's plan marks it Low Rise Neighbourhood 2. The count comes from Zoning Bylaw, 1995, No. 6700, Amendment Bylaw, 2025, No. 9137, Part 5B, sections 573 to 583. The City's small-scale multi-unit housing map lists 4 units for this lot, and records the lot under its earlier zone, RT-1. The zoning map now shows GO. The zoning bylaw gives 6 for this lot. Ask the City of North Vancouver which number applies before you plan around the higher one.
What zone is 229 E 20th St in?
Ground Oriented (GO). The City's zone for low-density housing, from a single house up to a small multiplex of 3 to 6 units. It replaced most of the City's single-family and duplex zoning in December 2025. Separately, the city's land use plan marks it Low Rise Neighbourhood 2. The city's records place it in Central Lonsdale.
How big is the lot at 229 E 20th St?
4,562 sq ft (424 m²), from the City of North Vancouver's own outline of the parcel.
How much floor space can I build at 229 E 20th St?
Up to 1.0 times the lot area, which is 4,562 sq ft (424 m²) on this lot. Floor space is the total area of every floor of every building on the lot, added together.
How tall can I build at 229 E 20th St?
Up to 3 storeys. Any part of a building within 16 ft 5 in (5 m) of the rear lot line can be at most 23 ft (7 m) tall. From the lowest floor to the highest ceiling above it can be at most 32 ft 10 in (10 m).
Can I build a laneway home or coach house at 229 E 20th St?
Yes. A separate unit at the back of the lot is one of the units this zone already allows, so it counts towards the lot's number of units rather than being an extra. It has to stand at least 23 ft (7 m) from the building at the front, because two buildings with units on one lot must be that far apart. Within 16 ft 5 in (5 m) of the rear lot line it can be at most 23 ft (7 m) tall, lower than the 3 storeys allowed further into the lot. It shares the lot's floor space, lot coverage and parking figures with the building at the front, rather than adding to them. The City's separate coach house permit route is for properties outside this zone.
Where do these figures come from, and will the city approve my project?
Lot outline, address, area, zone and land use category: the City of North Vancouver's public map, downloaded on September 19, 2026. Zone rules: Zoning Bylaw, 1995, No. 6700, Amendment Bylaw, 2025, No. 9137, Part 5B, sections 573 to 583, read on 2026-09-18. This page shows what the zoning bylaw allows on paper. A real project also needs a building permit, the city reviews each design against more rules than the ones shown here, and the lot may carry limits the city's map does not show. Confirm the rules with the city's planning staff before you pay for a design.
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