Zoning & land use — Richmond, British Columbia

What can I build? Do I need a development permit?

City of Richmond has 8 adopted bylaws on file, verified against the original documents on 2026-06-08.

Building Regulation - Bylaw 7230 (2002) adopted bylaw

Regulates construction, alteration, and demolition of buildings and structures in Richmond, including permits, inspections, and compliance with building codes.

Bylaw 9000 - Official Community Plan (OCP) adopted bylaw

Official Community Plan establishing long-term policies for land use, development, and community growth in the City of Richmond.

Development Cost Charges Imposition - Bylaw 9499 (2017) adopted bylaw

Imposes development cost charges on new development to fund capital infrastructure improvements in Richmond.

Development Permit, Development Variance Permit and Temporary Commercial and Industrial Use Permit Procedure - Bylaw 7273 (2002) adopted bylaw

Sets out procedures for applying for and processing development permits, variance permits, and temporary use permits in Richmond.

Green Roofs & Other Options Involving Industrial & Office Buildings Outside the City Centre - Bylaw 8385 (2008) adopted bylaw

Requires green roofs or equivalent sustainable building measures on industrial and office buildings outside the City Centre in Richmond.

Subdivision and Development - Bylaw 8751 (2011) adopted bylaw

Governs subdivision of land and development servicing requirements in Richmond, including road, utility, and infrastructure standards.

Transit-Oriented Areas (TOA) Designation - Bylaw 10560 (2024) adopted bylaw

Designates transit-oriented areas around rapid transit stations in Richmond to support higher-density development under provincial legislation.

Zoning Bylaw 8500 (2009) adopted bylaw

Comprehensive zoning bylaw regulating land use, permitted uses, density, and development standards across all zones in the City of Richmond.

Machine-readable: zoning.json · Official website: https://richmond.ca/ · Last verified 2026-06-08 · Zoning & land use in other municipalities