Rear lanes and laneway homes

Many Vancouver blocks have a public lane behind the lots. A lane gives access to a garage or parking pad at the back and keeps the front free of driveways.

A lane also matters for what you can build: laneway homes and most multiplex options under R1-1 need access from a rear lane. Our pages look for a City lane within reach of the back of each lot; check the survey for the exact lot lines.

General information, not legal or professional advice.

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