In August 2024 West Vancouver adopted the Province’s small-scale multi-unit housing minimums through Bylaw 5351. On most single-family lots, that means:
3homes on lots up to 280 m²
4homes on lots over 280 m²
6homes within 400 m of a frequent bus stop
Who is left out
Lots over 4,050 m² and protected heritage lots are exempt. A newer bylaw (No. 5446) passed third reading on September 21, 2026 and is waiting for provincial approval.
What still decides the design
The unit count is a minimum the District must allow, not a guarantee that a given design fits. Setbacks, height, floor-area limits, trees, slopes and servicing all shape what can be built. Talk to the District’s planning department before you buy a lot to build on.