zoning code summary
zoning code summary 3575 Sunset Lane West Vancouver, BC June 13, 2015
basis:
District of West Vancouver Zoning Bylaw 4662, 2010 District of West Vancouver FAR brochure
basic information: jurisdiction:
District of West Vancouver
zone(s):
RS 4
property dimensions: 20.2 x 27.8 metres = legal description:
559.7 m2 6,025 SF
Lot L District Lot 558 Group 1 New Westminster District Plan EPP27435
special conditions: In the Sunset Lane Lands, an accessory structure such as a garage can be attached to the house and within 1.2 m of the lane, as long as it meets certain conditions2. This accessory structure could also be a secondary suite.
site coverage: existing:
22% = 121.00 m2, 1302 SF
permitted:
40% = 223.88 m2, 2410 SF
allowable FAR:
2551 SF = 237 m2 per bylaw
+ exempt basement1:
1000 SF = 93 m2 (realistic estimate)
buildable area: DWV Zoning Bylaw 4662, 130.08(3)(b)
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total buildable area:
3551 SF = 362 m
+ garage exemption: grand total:
441 SF = 41 m2 3992 SF = 371 m2
existing:
1 + basement
permitted:
2 + basement
DWV Zoning Bylaw 4662, 130.08(3)(a)
storeys:
PLACE architect ltd. heather l johnston, architect AIBC 6262 st georges avenue west vancouver BC V7W 1Z7 778 279 7274 www.placearchitects.com
3575 Sunset Lane West Vancouver, BC June 13, 2015
building height: permitted: highest building face:
7.62m = 25’ from 7.62m = 25’ from the lower of average natural grade or average finished grade. 6.7m = 22’
acessory building:
3.7m = 12’ from the surface of Sunset Lane
setbacks (single family dwellings and accessory buildings) : front:
9.1m
rear:
9.1m
sides:
minimum side yards:
DWV zoning bylaw 203.9
10% of site width, to a maximum of 3 metres = 3 metres; or 1.52 metres each side if second storey is not a full storey minimum combined side yard: 25% of site width = 7.62 metres, or 20% = 6.1 metres if second storey is not a full storey; but no less than 4.9 metres or more than 18.3 metres
off-street parking: at least one parking space shall be provided; three if there is a secondary suite.
suites/ accessory units/ accessory structures: suites – attached and detached secondary suites are allowed
notes: 1. Basement areas where the basement ceiling is less than 2’ above lower of natural or finished grade are 100% exempt, and a portion of basement area partially below grade is exempt. 2. Accessory buildings are permitted within the setback between the house and Sunset Lane provided they adjoin the house, are setback 1.2m from the property line, are less than 6.7m wide, and are not internally connected to the house. 3. The area falling within the front, rear, and side yard setbacks is 144 m2, less than the RS4 allowable site coverage of 224 m2, in part because this site is narrower than the minimum width of 22.9 metres permittted for a site zoned RS4.
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3575 Sunset Lane West Vancouver, BC June 13, 2015
site plan diagram:
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3575 Sunset Lane West Vancouver, BC June 13, 2015
vision: The realistic maximum buildable area here is 3900 SF, or build slightly smaller with generous terraced decks and outdoor spaces. Perfect for people looking to downsize and stay in West Vancouver on a private lane and a magnificent view lot.
Main floor (1300 - 1450 SF)
Lower floor (1300 - 1450 SF)
Basement (1000 - 1300 SF)
garage
3 - 4 bedrooms
media
living/ dining/ kitchen
2 baths
work space
master suite
office or other flex space
family room wine cellar and storage
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basis:
District of West Vancouver Zoning Bylaw 4662, 2010 District of West Vancouver FAR brochure
basic information: jurisdiction:
District of West Vancouver
zone(s):
RS 4
property dimensions: 20.2 x 27.8 metres = legal description:
559.7 m2 6,025 SF
Lot L District Lot 558 Group 1 New Westminster District Plan EPP27435
special conditions: In the Sunset Lane Lands, an accessory structure such as a garage can be attached to the house and within 1.2 m of the lane, as long as it meets certain conditions2. This accessory structure could also be a secondary suite.
site coverage: existing:
22% = 121.00 m2, 1302 SF
permitted:
40% = 223.88 m2, 2410 SF
allowable FAR:
2551 SF = 237 m2 per bylaw
+ exempt basement1:
1000 SF = 93 m2 (realistic estimate)
buildable area: DWV Zoning Bylaw 4662, 130.08(3)(b)
2
total buildable area:
3551 SF = 362 m
+ garage exemption: grand total:
441 SF = 41 m2 3992 SF = 371 m2
existing:
1 + basement
permitted:
2 + basement
DWV Zoning Bylaw 4662, 130.08(3)(a)
storeys:
PLACE architect ltd. heather l johnston, architect AIBC 6262 st georges avenue west vancouver BC V7W 1Z7 778 279 7274 www.placearchitects.com
3575 Sunset Lane West Vancouver, BC June 13, 2015
building height: permitted: highest building face:
7.62m = 25’ from 7.62m = 25’ from the lower of average natural grade or average finished grade. 6.7m = 22’
acessory building:
3.7m = 12’ from the surface of Sunset Lane
setbacks (single family dwellings and accessory buildings) : front:
9.1m
rear:
9.1m
sides:
minimum side yards:
DWV zoning bylaw 203.9
10% of site width, to a maximum of 3 metres = 3 metres; or 1.52 metres each side if second storey is not a full storey minimum combined side yard: 25% of site width = 7.62 metres, or 20% = 6.1 metres if second storey is not a full storey; but no less than 4.9 metres or more than 18.3 metres
off-street parking: at least one parking space shall be provided; three if there is a secondary suite.
suites/ accessory units/ accessory structures: suites – attached and detached secondary suites are allowed
notes: 1. Basement areas where the basement ceiling is less than 2’ above lower of natural or finished grade are 100% exempt, and a portion of basement area partially below grade is exempt. 2. Accessory buildings are permitted within the setback between the house and Sunset Lane provided they adjoin the house, are setback 1.2m from the property line, are less than 6.7m wide, and are not internally connected to the house. 3. The area falling within the front, rear, and side yard setbacks is 144 m2, less than the RS4 allowable site coverage of 224 m2, in part because this site is narrower than the minimum width of 22.9 metres permittted for a site zoned RS4.
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3575 Sunset Lane West Vancouver, BC June 13, 2015
site plan diagram:
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3575 Sunset Lane West Vancouver, BC June 13, 2015
vision: The realistic maximum buildable area here is 3900 SF, or build slightly smaller with generous terraced decks and outdoor spaces. Perfect for people looking to downsize and stay in West Vancouver on a private lane and a magnificent view lot.
Main floor (1300 - 1450 SF)
Lower floor (1300 - 1450 SF)
Basement (1000 - 1300 SF)
garage
3 - 4 bedrooms
media
living/ dining/ kitchen
2 baths
work space
master suite
office or other flex space
family room wine cellar and storage
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