The City of North Vancouver has introduced major zoning changes in 2025 that are reshaping the local real estate market. With the adoption of Bylaw No. 9137, thousands of properties have been rezoned to allow more housing options, higher density, and increased property value potential—especially in low-rise neighbourhoods.
What Is the Ground-Oriented (GO) Zone?
The new Ground-Oriented (GO) Zone replaces traditional single-family zoning across much of North Vancouver. It allows 3 to 6 dwelling units per lot, depending on size and location, while maintaining neighbourhood character.
The new Ground-Oriented (GO) Zone replaces traditional single-family zoning across much of North Vancouver. It allows 3 to 6 dwelling units per lot, depending on size and location, while maintaining neighbourhood character.
Permitted housing types include:
Maximum height is limited to three storeys, with strong landscaping and tree canopy requirements.
How This Affects Homeowners
If your property is in a low-rise area, your lot may now support multiple homes without rezoning. This creates new opportunities for:
-Redevelopment and land value uplift
-Multi-generational housing
-Long-term rental income
These changes reduce approval timelines and increase flexibility for owners.
What Buyers and Investors Should Know
For buyers, the GO Zone means more attainable ground-oriented housing in established neighbourhoods. For investors and builders, reduced parking requirements and higher density improve project feasibility.
Mid-Rise Zoning Along Key Corridors
Select properties have also been rezoned to Mid Rise (MID), allowing apartment buildings up to six storeys near transit and urban centres, supporting walkable, amenity-rich communities.
Why These Zoning Changes Matter
North Vancouver’s zoning update aligns with BC’s housing mandate and represents one of the biggest shifts in local real estate policy in decades. The result is more housing choices, smarter density, and new real estate opportunities.
If you own, plan to buy, or invest in North Vancouver real estate, understanding the Ground-Oriented Zone is now essential.
-Duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes, and townhomes
-Ground-level entrances with improved walkability
-Home offices, home occupations, and small in-home childcare
-Ground-level entrances with improved walkability
-Home offices, home occupations, and small in-home childcare
Maximum height is limited to three storeys, with strong landscaping and tree canopy requirements.
How This Affects Homeowners
If your property is in a low-rise area, your lot may now support multiple homes without rezoning. This creates new opportunities for:
-Redevelopment and land value uplift
-Multi-generational housing
-Long-term rental income
These changes reduce approval timelines and increase flexibility for owners.
What Buyers and Investors Should Know
For buyers, the GO Zone means more attainable ground-oriented housing in established neighbourhoods. For investors and builders, reduced parking requirements and higher density improve project feasibility.
Mid-Rise Zoning Along Key Corridors
Select properties have also been rezoned to Mid Rise (MID), allowing apartment buildings up to six storeys near transit and urban centres, supporting walkable, amenity-rich communities.
Why These Zoning Changes Matter
North Vancouver’s zoning update aligns with BC’s housing mandate and represents one of the biggest shifts in local real estate policy in decades. The result is more housing choices, smarter density, and new real estate opportunities.
If you own, plan to buy, or invest in North Vancouver real estate, understanding the Ground-Oriented Zone is now essential.