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Streamside areas in North Vancouver (City)

342
Lots
7,009 sq ft (651 m²)
Middle lot size
158
4 units allowed
10
3 units allowed
8
6 units allowed
162
Ground Oriented (GO)
133
P-1

The City of North Vancouver's streamside map covers lots near creeks and ravines. Building near a stream can come with limits on where on the lot you can build. Ask the city what the streamside rules mean for your lot.

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Questions

Which zones cover Streamside areas?

Of the 342 lots the City of North Vancouver records here, 162 lots in the Ground Oriented (GO) zone, 133 lots in the P-1 zone, 10 lots in the One-Unit Residential (RS-1) zone, 5 lots in the M-3 zone, 4 lots in the Two-Unit Residential (RT-1) zone, 3 lots in the CD-609 zone, 2 lots in the CD-627 zone, 1 lot in the C-2 zone, 1 lot in the CD-001 zone, 1 lot in the CD-041 zone, 1 lot in the CD-092 zone, 1 lot in the CD-120 zone, 1 lot in the CD-146 zone, 1 lot in the CD-150 zone, 1 lot in the CD-164 zone, 1 lot in the CD-187 zone, 1 lot in the CD-205 zone, 1 lot in the CD-232 zone, 1 lot in the CD-242 zone, 1 lot in the CD-312 zone, 1 lot in the CD-608 zone, 1 lot in the CD-707 zone, 1 lot in the CD-740 zone, 1 lot in the CS-1 zone, 1 lot in the CS-2 zone and 1 lot in the M-2 zone.

How many units can I build on a lot in Streamside areas?

Under the zoning bylaw, 10 allow 3 units, 158 allow 4 and 8 allow 6. 166 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 Streamside areas?

The middle lot is 7,009 sq ft (651 m²); the smallest the city records is 1,376 sq ft (128 m²) and the largest 2,066,901 sq ft (192,021 m²). Each lot's page shows its own size.

Which neighbourhoods make up this area?

By the City of North Vancouver's neighbourhood boundaries, Mahon (156 lots), Marine-Hamilton (129 lots), Tempe (25 lots), Central Lonsdale (16 lots), Moodyville (12 lots), Westview (3 lots) and Cedar Village (1 lot).

Which land use categories apply here?

The city's land use plan gives LRN1 (156 lots), P (136 lots), MU2 (12 lots), ME (9 lots), LRN2 (8 lots), R5 (7 lots), INST (5 lots), C (2 lots), IND (1 lot) and R4 (1 lot). 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 Streamside areas?

342 lots, 5% 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 Streamside 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. In the Two-Unit Residential (RT-1) zone: Yes, with a single house: one coach house at the back. With a duplex, the extra units are suites inside the building instead. 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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