Flood hazard areas in North Vancouver (City)
- 244
- Lots
- 26,540 sq ft (2,466 m²)
- Middle lot size
- 40
- 4 units allowed
- 5
- 3 units allowed
- 5
- 6 units allowed
- 45
- Ground Oriented (GO)
- 19
- M-2
The City of North Vancouver's map marks some lots as inside a flood hazard area. Ask the city what its flood rules require before you design.
Questions
Which zones cover Flood hazard areas?
Of the 244 lots the City of North Vancouver records here, 45 lots in the Ground Oriented (GO) zone, 19 lots in the M-2 zone, 19 lots in the M-3 zone, 18 lots in the P-1 zone, 13 lots in the CD-361 zone, 8 lots in the CD-360 zone, 8 lots in the CD-393 zone, 8 lots in the W-1 zone, 7 lots in the CD-646 zone, 5 lots in the LL-1 zone, 5 lots in the One-Unit Residential (RS-1) zone, 4 lots in the CS-1 zone, 3 lots in the C-2 zone, 3 lots in the CD-400 zone, 3 lots in the CD-418 zone, 3 lots in the CD-594 zone, 3 lots in the CD-609 zone, 3 lots in the M-5 zone, 2 lots in the CD-144 zone, 2 lots in the CD-404 zone, 2 lots in the CD-412 zone, 2 lots in the CD-627 zone, 2 lots in the CD-725 zone, 1 lot in the CD-021 zone, 1 lot in the CD-023 zone, 1 lot in the CD-024 zone, 1 lot in the CD-025 zone, 1 lot in the CD-026 zone, 1 lot in the CD-027 zone, 1 lot in the CD-028 zone, 1 lot in the CD-029 zone, 1 lot in the CD-030 zone, 1 lot in the CD-032 zone, 1 lot in the CD-057 zone, 1 lot in the CD-062 zone, 1 lot in the CD-084 zone, 1 lot in the CD-092 zone, 1 lot in the CD-099 zone, 1 lot in the CD-110 zone, 1 lot in the CD-131 zone, 1 lot in the CD-132 zone, 1 lot in the CD-146 zone, 1 lot in the CD-164 zone, 1 lot in the CD-171 zone, 1 lot in the CD-187 zone, 1 lot in the CD-205 zone, 1 lot in the CD-218 zone, 1 lot in the CD-221 zone, 1 lot in the CD-232 zone, 1 lot in the CD-252 zone, 1 lot in the CD-280 zone, 1 lot in the CD-281 zone, 1 lot in the CD-282 zone, 1 lot in the CD-312 zone, 1 lot in the CD-366 zone, 1 lot in the CD-377 zone, 1 lot in the CD-428 zone, 1 lot in the CD-431 zone, 1 lot in the CD-445 zone, 1 lot in the CD-534 zone, 1 lot in the CD-537 zone, 1 lot in the CD-604 zone, 1 lot in the CD-608 zone, 1 lot in the CD-625 zone, 1 lot in the CD-642 zone, 1 lot in the CD-654 zone, 1 lot in the CD-655 zone, 1 lot in the CD-671 zone, 1 lot in the CD-728 zone, 1 lot in the CD-748 zone, 1 lot in the CD-755 zone and 1 lot in the M-2A zone.
How many units can I build on a lot in Flood hazard areas?
Under the zoning bylaw, 5 allow 3 units, 40 allow 4 and 5 allow 6. 194 lots have no set number, because the zone limits floor space and height instead, or because its rules are not in this tool yet. Look up your own address for its number and the reason for it.
How big are the lots in Flood hazard areas?
The middle lot is 26,540 sq ft (2,466 m²); the smallest the city records is 909 sq ft (84 m²) and the largest 5,907,005 sq ft (548,779 m²). Each lot's page shows its own size.
Which neighbourhoods make up this area?
By the City of North Vancouver's neighbourhood boundaries, Marine-Hamilton (119 lots), Lower Lonsdale (41 lots), Moodyville (32 lots), Mahon (26 lots), Tempe (20 lots), Central Lonsdale (5 lots) and Cedar Village (1 lot).
Which land use categories apply here?
The city's land use plan gives ME (62 lots), LRN1 (40 lots), MU2 (25 lots), C (22 lots), IND (22 lots), P (22 lots), MU4B (20 lots), MU4A (10 lots), HRBS (7 lots), LRN2 (5 lots) and R5 (2 lots). A designation is a separate layer from zoning: it sets the city's long-term direction for the area, while the zoning bylaw sets what can be built today.
How much of North Vancouver (City) is Flood hazard areas?
244 lots, 4% of the 6,781 lots the City of North Vancouver records across the whole city. Every one of those lots has its own page with its own zone, size and unit count.
Can I build a laneway home or coach house on a lot in Flood hazard areas?
It depends on the lot's zone. In the Ground Oriented (GO) zone: 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. In the One-Unit Residential (RS-1) zone: Yes. This zone allows one coach house: a separate unit at the back of the lot, on top of the house at the front. Look up your own address to see which zone your lot is in.
Where do these figures come from?
Lot counts come from the City of North Vancouver's public map, downloaded on September 19, 2026. Confirm the rules for your lot with the city before you pay for a design.
Does this mean the city will approve my project?
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 your 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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