Zoning Bylaw Number 3000, 1996 - Part 10 (RS-2 Rural Residential Zone)
Coquitlam, British Columbia
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PART 10
LOW-DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONES
1001
RS-2 Rural Residential
(1) Intent
This zone provides for low-density residential uses of up to one principal dwelling unit and
limited agricultural uses on large acreage lots.
(2) Permitted Uses
Principal uses, limited to:
(a) Single-detached dwelling
(b) Agricultural, as limited under Sub-section (3)(a)
Accessory uses, limited to:
(a) Boarding, as limited under Section 508(1)
(b) Accessory dwelling unit
(c) Accessory residential
(d) Accessory home occupation, as limited under Section 508(3)
(e) Accessory produce sales, as limited under Sub-section (11)(a)
(3) Conditions of Use
(a) An agricultural use:
(i) must not have more than one horse, cow, sheep or goat per 1,000 square metres of
lot area; and
(ii) not including mushroom growing, the keeping for commercial purposes of swine,
poultry or fur-bearing animals and the keeping of dogs, except as permitted as an
accessory residential use; and
(iii) does not include cannabis production.
(b) A maximum of one accessory dwelling unit is permitted on a lot.
For information only. Refer to
City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw.
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(4) Lot Size
The following uses are not permitted on lots having an area less than the corresponding
areas below:
Use
Minimum Lot Area (m2)
Agricultural
4,050
Single-detached dwelling
4,050
Accessory produce sales
4,050
(a) The minimum lot depth is 22.7 metres.
(b) The maximum lot size for a public park is 0.8 hectares.
(5) Density
(a) The maximum density shall be 2.5 units per hectare.
(b) When calculating units per hectare, accessory dwelling units are excluded from the
calculation.
(6) Lot Coverage
(a) All buildings and structures together must not exceed a lot coverage of 45%.
(b) All buildings and structures for agricultural use must not exceed a lot coverage of 20%.
(7) Buildings Per Lot
No more than one principal building for residential use is permitted per lot.
(8) Setbacks
(a) Buildings and structures for the following uses must meet the siting distance from
other buildings and structures where applicable and be sited no closer than the
corresponding setbacks from lot lines, bodies of water and other uses set out below:
For information only. Refer to
City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw.
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1001
RS-2 Rural Residential
Use
Front Lot
Line
(metres)
Rear Lot
Line
(metres)
Interior
Side Lot
Line
(metres)
Exterior
Side Lot
Line
(metres)
Wells or
Streams
(metres)
Distance
from Single-
Detached
Dwelling Use
(metres)
Single-detached
dwelling, public park
7.6
7.6
1.8
3.8
See
Sections
519 and
523
Agricultural
30
15
15
30
30
15
Accessory residential
and accessory off-
street parking
buildings and
structures attached
to or sited less than
1.6 metres from a
building for
residential use
7.6
7.6
1.8
3.8
See
Sections
519 and
523
Attached or
less than 1.6
Detached accessory
residential and
accessory off-street
parking buildings
and structures
where sited 1.6
metres or more
from a building for
residential use
7.6
1.2
1.2
3.8
See
Sections
519 and
523
1.6 or more
(b) the siting distance is measured from the outermost limit of the building or any
permitted projections, whichever is greater.
(c) The above setbacks may increase under Sections 518, 519 and 523 or decrease under
Section 514.
(9) Location of Uses
(a) An accessory dwelling unit must be contained within a principal building for a single-
detached dwelling use.
For information only. Refer to
City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw.
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RS-2 Rural Residential
(10) Height
(a) Buildings and structures for single-detached dwelling use must not exceed a height of:
(i) 7.3 metres, or
(ii) 11.0 metres for buildings and structures having a roof slope with a pitch of 3 in 12
or greater for an area of at least 80% of all roof surfaces.
(b) Detached buildings and structures for accessory residential or accessory off-street
parking must not exceed a height, measured from finished grade, of:
(i) 3.7 metres; or
(ii) 4.6 metres, for an accessory building that has a roof with a pitch of 4 in 12 or
greater for an area of at least 80% of all roof surfaces.
(11) Building Size
The maximum total floor area of buildings and structures for accessory produce sales use is
12 m2.
(12) Off-Street Parking and Loading
The regulations under Part 7 apply.
(13) Other Regulations
The regulations under Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5, and Part 6 apply.
For information only. Refer to
City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw.
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PART 10
LOW-DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONES
1002
R-1 Small-Scale Residential
(1) Intent
This zone provides for low-density residential uses of up to four dwelling units per lot.
(2) Permitted Uses
Principal uses, limited to:
(a) Small-scale residential
Accessory uses, limited to:
(b) Boarding
(c) Accessory residential
(d) Accessory home occupation
(e) Accessory institutional support services
(3) Conditions of Use
(a) A maximum of four dwelling units are permitted on a lot.
(4) Lot Size
(a) The minimum lot area is 650 m2.
(b) The minimum lot width is 18.5 metres.
(5) Density
(a) All buildings and structures, including those for accessory off-street parking uses and
accessory residential uses, must not exceed the following densities:
Number of Dwelling Units
Maximum Floor Area Ratio
One or Two
0.65
Three or Four
0.75
For information only. Refer to
City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw.
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(b) Despite the maximum floor area ratio permitted in Sub-section (5)(a), the floor area
may be increased by up to 40 m2 per lot containing a single dwelling unit and 46 m2
per lot containing two or more dwelling units for above-grade concealed parking and
accessory off-street parking structures other than underground parking.
(6) Lot Coverage
(a) All buildings and structures together must not exceed a lot coverage of 50%, excluding
detached structures used solely for enclosed and covered solid waste and green waste
storage, and may include recycling storage.
(7) Buildings Per Lot
One or more principal buildings are permitted on a lot.
(8) Setbacks
(a) Buildings and structures must be sited no closer than the corresponding setbacks from
the lot lines set out below:
Building or Structure
Type
Front Lot
Line
(metres)
Rear Lot
Line
without a
Lane
(metres)
Rear Lot
Line
along a
Lane
(metres)
Interior
Side Lot
Line
(metres)
Exterior
Side Lot
Line
(metres)
Principal buildings and
accessory buildings and
structures attached to
or sited less than 1.6
metres from a
principal building
5.5
6.0
1.2
1.2
3.0
Detached accessory
buildings and
structures where sited
1.6 metres or more
from a principal
building
5.5
1.2
1.2
1.2
3.0
For information only. Refer to
City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw.
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(b) The setbacks under Sub-section (8)(a) are subject to increase or decrease as follows:
(i) the setback from the rear lot line without a lane is 1.2 metres for a principal
building that does not exceed a height, measured from finished grade, of:
(i.i)
3.7 metres; or
(i.ii) 4.6 metres for buildings having a roof with a pitch of 4 in 12 or greater for an
area of at least 80% of all roof surfaces.
(ii) in accordance with Sections 514, 518, 519 and 523.
(c) Principal buildings must meet the siting distance from other principal buildings on the
same lot, measured from the outermost wall of the building, as follows:
(i) where two or more principal buildings are sited front to back, relative to the
defined front lot line, principal buildings must maintain a minimum separation
distance of:
(i.i)
6.0 metres; or
(i.ii) 9.0 metres where each principal building has a height of three storeys at their
facing wall or side, including any basement that projects more than 1.3
metres above finished grade as a storey;
(ii) where two or more principal buildings are sited side by side, relative to the defined
front lot line, principal buildings must maintain a minimum separation distance of
2.4 metres; and
(iii) for the purposes of Sub-sections (8)(c)(i) and (8)(c)(ii), to be considered a single
principal building, dwelling units must be joined by a continuous common wall that
links above-grade habitable rooms and directly connected by an associated
building foundation.
(d) Accessory buildings and detached accessory off-street parking structures must maintain
a minimum separation distance of 3.0 metres from principal buildings.
(9) Location of Uses
(a) Accessory off-street parking is not permitted within an exterior side lot line setback,
access driveway or front yard, except for:
(i) unenclosed parking for an accessory dwelling unit, which may be permitted within
a front yard on a lot that does not have lane access; and
(ii) tandem parking, which may be permitted in an access driveway or front yard on a
lot that does not have lane access.
(b) Detached accessory uses, buildings and structures must not be located in the front yard.
For information only. Refer to
City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw.
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1002
R-1 Small-Scale Residential
(10) Height
(a) Principal buildings must not exceed a height of three storeys on any face or side,
including any basement that projects more than 1.3 metres above finished grade as a
storey, and a total height of 11.0 metres.
(b) Accessory buildings and structures must not exceed a height, measured from finished
grade, of:
(i) 3.7 metres; or
(ii) 4.6 metres for accessory buildings and structures having a roof with a pitch of 4 in
12 or greater for an area of at least 80% of all roof surfaces.
(11) Building Size
(a) The maximum length of any wall of a detached building or structure for accessory off-
street parking is 10.3 metres, and the building or structure must not contain more than
three parking spaces.
(b) Where one or more entrances to a concealed parking garage or accessory off-street
parking building or structure faces a street or roadway, the combined maximum width
of a garage door or doors is 6.0 metres.
(12) Off-Street Parking and Loading
(a) The regulations under Part 7 of this Zoning Bylaw apply.
(13) Other Regulations
(a) Each dwelling unit must be provided with access to an on-site private or common
amenity area or areas that have a total area not less than 20 m2 per dwelling unit.
(b) Each dwelling unit must include an indoor enclosed storage area in accordance with
the following:
(i) the indoor enclosed storage area meets the area and dimensions corresponding to
the size of the dwelling unit set out below:
For information only. Refer to
City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw.
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R-1 Small-Scale Residential
Size of Dwelling Unit
Size of Storage Area
Dwelling unit that
measures 79 m2 or less
Not less than 2.2 m2 and not
more than 4.5 m2 and one
wall measures a minimum
1.8 metres
Dwelling unit that
measures greater than
79 m2
Not less than 3.3 m2 and not
more than 4.5 m2 and one
wall measures a minimum
1.8 metres
(ii) the indoor enclosed storage area is:
(ii.i)
one storey in height;
(ii.ii)
located at the main floor of the dwelling unit;
(ii.iii)
not a bedroom closet; and
(ii.iv)
windowless.
(c) The regulations under Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5, and Part 6 of this Zoning Bylaw
apply.
For information only. Refer to
City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw.
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For information only. Refer to
City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw.
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PART 10
LOW-DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONES
1003
R-2 Compact Small-Scale Residential
(1) Intent
This zone provides for low-density residential uses of up to four dwelling units per lot on
compact lots.
(2) Permitted Uses
Principal uses, limited to:
(a) Small-scale residential
Accessory uses, limited to:
(b) Boarding
(c) Accessory residential
(d) Accessory home occupation
(e) Accessory institutional support services
(3) Conditions of Use
(a) A maximum of four dwelling units are permitted on a lot.
(b) Notwithstanding Sub-section (3)(a), where a lot has an area of 280 m2 or less, a
maximum of three dwelling units are permitted on the lot.
(4) Lot Size
(a) The minimum lot area is 465 m2.
(b) The minimum lot width is 12.5 metres.
(5) Density
(a) All buildings and structures, including those for accessory off-street parking uses and
accessory residential uses, must not exceed a floor area of 0.75 times the lot area.
(b) Despite the maximum floor area ratio permitted in Sub-section (5)(a), the floor area
may be increased by up to 40 m2 per lot containing a single dwelling unit and 46 m2
per lot containing two or more dwelling units for above-grade concealed parking and
accessory off-street parking structures other than underground parking.
For information only. Refer to
City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw.
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R-2 Compact Small-Scale Residential
(6) Lot Coverage
(a) All buildings and structures together must not exceed a lot coverage of 50%, excluding
detached structures used solely for enclosed and covered solid waste and green waste
storage, and may include recycling storage.
(7) Buildings Per Lot
No more than two principal buildings are permitted on a lot.
(8) Setbacks
(a) Buildings and structures must be sited no closer than the corresponding setbacks from
the lot lines set out below:
Building or Structure
Type
Front Lot
Line
(metres)
Rear Lot
Line
without a
Lane
(metres)
Rear Lot
Line
along a
Lane
(metres)
Interior
Side Lot
Line
(metres)
Exterior
Side Lot
Line
(metres)
Principal buildings and
accessory buildings and
structures attached to
or sited less than 1.6
metres from a
principal building
4.0
6.0
1.2
1.2
3.0
Detached accessory
buildings and
structures where sited
1.6 metres or more
from a principal
building
4.0
1.2
1.2
1.2
3.0
For information only. Refer to
City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw.
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R-2 Compact Small-Scale Residential
(b) The setbacks under Sub-section (8)(a) are subject to increase or decrease as follows:
(i) the setback from the rear lot line without a lane is 1.2 metres for a principal
building that does not exceed a height, measured from finished grade, of:
(i.i)
3.7 metres; or
(i.ii) 4.6 metres for buildings having a roof with a pitch of 4 in 12 or greater for an
area of at least 80% of all roof surfaces.
(ii) in accordance with Sections 514, 518, 519 and 523.
(c) Principal buildings must meet the siting distance from other principal buildings on the
same lot, measured from the outermost wall of the building, as follows:
(i) where two or more principal buildings are sited front to back, relative to the
defined front lot line, principal buildings must maintain a minimum separation
distance of:
(i.i)
6.0 metres; or
(i.ii) 9.0 metres where each principal building has a height of three storeys at their
facing wall or side, including any basement that projects more than 1.3
metres above finished grade as a storey;
(ii) where two or more principal buildings are sited side by side, relative to the defined
front lot line, principal buildings must maintain a minimum separation distance of
2.4 metres; and
(iii) for the purposes of Sub-sections (8)(c)(i) and (8)(c)(ii), to be considered a single
principal building, dwelling units must be joined by a continuous common wall that
links above-grade habitable rooms and directly connected by an associated
building foundation.
(d) Accessory buildings and detached accessory off-street parking structures must maintain
a minimum separation distance of 3.0 metres from principal buildings.
(9) Location of Uses
(a) Accessory off-street parking is not permitted within an exterior side lot line setback,
access driveway or front yard, except for:
(i) unenclosed parking for an accessory dwelling unit, which may be permitted within
a front yard on a lot that does not have lane access; and
(ii) tandem parking, which may be permitted in an access driveway or front yard on a
lot that does not have lane access.
(b) Detached accessory uses, buildings and structures must not be located in the front yard.
For information only. Refer to
City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw.
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R-2 Compact Small-Scale Residential
(10) Height
(a) Principal buildings must not exceed a height of three storeys on any face or side,
including any basement that projects more than 1.3 metres above finished grade as a
storey, and a total height of 11.0 metres.
(b) Accessory buildings and structures must not exceed a height, measured from finished
grade, of:
(i) 3.7 metres; or
(ii) 4.6 metres, for accessory buildings and structures having a roof with a pitch of 4 in
12 or greater for an area of at least 80% of all roof surfaces.
(11) Building Size
(a) The maximum length of any wall of a detached building or structure for accessory off-
street parking is 10.3 metres, and the building or structure must not contain more than
three parking spaces.
(b) Where one or more entrances to a concealed parking garage or accessory off-street
parking building or structure faces a street or roadway, the combined maximum width
of a garage door or doors is 6.0 metres.
(12) Off-Street Parking and Loading
(a) The regulations under Part 7 of this Zoning Bylaw apply.
(13) Other Regulations
(a) Each dwelling unit must be provided with access to an on-site private or common
amenity area or areas that have a total area not less than 20 m2 per dwelling unit.
(b) Each dwelling unit must include an indoor enclosed storage area in accordance with
the following:
(i) the indoor enclosed storage area meets the area and dimensions corresponding to
the size of the dwelling unit set out below:
For information only. Refer to
City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw.
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Size of Dwelling Unit
Size of Storage Area
Dwelling unit that
measures 79 m2 or less
Not less than 2.2 m2 and not
more than 4.5 m2 and one
wall measures a minimum
1.8 metres
Dwelling unit that
measures greater than
79 m2
Not less than 3.3 m2 and not
more than 4.5 m2 and one
wall measures a minimum
1.8 metres
(ii) the indoor enclosed storage area is:
(ii.i)
one storey in height;
(ii.ii)
located at the main floor of the dwelling unit;
(ii.iii)
not a bedroom closet; and
(ii.iv)
windowless.
(c) The regulations under Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5, and Part 6 of this Zoning Bylaw
apply.
For information only. Refer to
City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw.
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For information only. Refer to
City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw.
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PART 10
LOW-DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONES
1004
R-3 Transitional Small-Scale Residential
(1) Intent
This zone provides for low-density residential uses of up to four dwelling units per lot in
locations where lot consolidation and rezoning to higher density uses is desirable.
(2) Permitted Uses
Principal uses, limited to:
(a) Small-scale residential
Accessory uses, limited to:
(b) Boarding
(c) Accessory residential
(d) Accessory home occupation
(e) Accessory institutional support services
(3) Conditions of Use
(a) A maximum of two principal dwelling units and two accessory dwelling units are
permitted on a lot.
(b) Notwithstanding Sub-section (3)(a), where a lot has an area of 280 m2 or less, a
maximum of three dwelling units are permitted on a lot, of which a maximum of two
may be principal dwelling units.
(4) Lot Size
(a) The minimum lot area is 650 m2.
(b) The minimum lot width is 18.5 metres.
(5) Density
(a) All buildings and structures, including those for accessory off-street parking uses and
accessory residential uses, must not exceed a floor area of 0.5 times the lot area.
For information only. Refer to
City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw.
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(b) Despite the maximum floor area ratio permitted in Sub-section (5)(a), the floor area
may be increased by up to 40 m2 per lot containing a single dwelling unit and 46 m2
per lot containing two or more dwelling units for above-grade concealed parking and
accessory off-street parking structures other than underground parking.
(6) Lot Coverage
(a) All buildings and structures together must not exceed a lot coverage of 45%, excluding
detached structures used solely for enclosed and covered solid waste and green waste
storage, and may include recycling storage.
(7) Buildings Per Lot
(a) No more than one principal building is permitted on a lot.
(b) For the purposes of Sub-section (7)(a), to be considered a single principal building,
dwelling units must be joined by a continuous common wall that links above-grade
habitable rooms and directly connected by an associated building foundation.
(8) Setbacks
(a) Buildings and structures must be sited no closer than the corresponding setbacks from
the lot lines set out below:
Building or Structure
Type
Front Lot
Line
(metres)
Rear Lot
Line
without a
Lane
(metres)
Rear Lot
Line
along a
Lane
(metres)
Interior
Side Lot
Line
(metres)
Exterior
Side Lot
Line
(metres)
Principal buildings and
accessory buildings and
structures attached to
or sited less than 1.6
metres from a
principal building
5.5
6.0
1.2
1.2
3.0
Detached accessory
buildings and
structures where sited
1.6 metres or more
from a principal
building
5.5
1.2
1.2
1.2
3.0
For information only. Refer to
City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw.
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(b) Accessory buildings and detached accessory off-street parking structures must maintain
a minimum separation distance of 3.0 metres from the principal building.
(9) Location of Uses
(a) Accessory off-street parking is not permitted within an exterior side lot line setback,
access driveway or front yard, except for:
(i) unenclosed parking for an accessory dwelling unit, which may be permitted within
a front yard on a lot that does not have lane access; and
(ii) tandem parking, which may be permitted in an access driveway or front yard on a
lot that does not have lane access.
(b) Detached accessory uses, buildings and structures must not be located in the front yard.
(10) Height
(a) Principal buildings must not exceed a height of three storeys on any face or side,
including any basement that projects more than 1.3 metres above finished grade as a
storey, and a total height of 11.0 metres.
(b) Accessory buildings and structures must not exceed a height, measured from finished
grade, of:
(i) 3.7 metres; or
(ii) 4.6 metres, for accessory buildings and structures having a roof with a pitch of 4 in
12 or greater for an area of at least 80% of all roof surfaces.
(11) Building Size
(a) The maximum length of any wall of a detached building or structure for accessory off-
street parking is 10.3 metres, and the building or structure must not contain more than
three parking spaces.
(b) Where one or more entrances to a concealed parking garage or accessory off-street
parking building or structure faces a street or roadway, the combined maximum width
of a garage door or doors is 6.0 metres.
(12) Off-Street Parking and Loading
(a) The regulations under Part 7 of this Zoning Bylaw apply.
For information only. Refer to
City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw.
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(13) Other Regulations
(a) Each dwelling unit must be provided with access to an on-site private or common
amenity area or areas that have a total area not less than 20 m2 per dwelling unit.
(b) Each dwelling unit must include an indoor enclosed storage area in accordance with
the following:
(i) the indoor enclosed storage area meets the area and dimensions corresponding to
the size of the dwelling unit set out below:
Size of Dwelling Unit
Size of Storage Area
Dwelling unit that
measures 79 m2 or less
Not less than 2.2 m2 and not
more than 4.5 m2 and one
wall measures a minimum
1.8 metres
Dwelling unit that
measures greater than
79 m2
Not less than 3.3 m2 and not
more than 4.5 m2 and one
wall measures a minimum
1.8 metres
(ii) the indoor enclosed storage area is:
(ii.i)
one storey in height;
(ii.ii)
located at the main floor of the dwelling unit;
(ii.iii)
not a bedroom closet; and
(ii.iv)
windowless.
(c) The regulations under Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5, and Part 6 of this Zoning Bylaw
apply.
For information only. Refer to
City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw.
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PART 10
LOW-DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONES
1005
R-4 Intensive Small-Scale Residential
(1) Intent
This zone provides for ground-oriented residential development on larger lots.
(2) Permitted Uses
Principal uses, limited to:
(a) Small-scale residential
Accessory uses, limited to:
(b) Boarding
(c) Accessory residential
(d) Accessory home occupation
(e) Accessory institutional support services
(3) Conditions of Use
(a) A minimum of three dwelling units are required on a lot.
(4) Lot Size
(a) A small-scale residential use is not permitted on a lot having an area less than 930 m2.
(5) Density
(a) All buildings and structures, including those for accessory off-street parking uses and
accessory residential uses, must not exceed a floor area of 0.85 times the lot area.
(6) Lot Coverage
All buildings and structures together must not exceed a lot coverage of 50%.
(7) Buildings Per Lot
(a) More than one principal building may be located on a lot.
For information only. Refer to
City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw.
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(8) Setbacks
(a) Buildings and structures for the following uses must meet the siting distance from
other buildings and structures where applicable, measured from the outermost wall of
the building or any permitted projections (whichever is greater), and be sited no closer
than the corresponding setbacks from the lot lines set out below:
Use
Front Lot
Line
(metres)
Rear Lot
Line
(metres)
Interior
Side Lot
Line
(metres)
Exterior
Side Lot
Line
(metres)
Small-scale residential,
accessory buildings and
structures attached to
or sited less than 1.6
metres from a building
for residential use
4.5
6.0
1.2
3.0
Detached accessory
buildings and
structures where sited
1.6 metres or more
from a building for
residential use
4.5
1.2
1.2
3.0
(9) Location of Uses
(a) All detached accessory residential and detached accessory off-street parking buildings
and structures must be located in the rear yard.
(10) Height
(a) Principal buildings and structures must not exceed a height of:
(i) 9.5 metres; or
(ii) 11.0 metres for buildings and structures having a roof slope with a pitch of 3 in 12
or greater for an area of at least 80% of all roof surfaces.
(b) Detached buildings and structures for accessory residential or accessory off-street
parking must not exceed a height, measured from finished grade, of:
(i) 3.7 metres; or
For information only. Refer to
City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw.
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(ii) 4.6 metres, for an accessory building that has a roof with a pitch of 4 in 12 or
greater for an area of at least 80% of all roof surfaces.
(11) Building Size
(a) The maximum length of any wall of a detached building or structure for an accessory
residential use or an accessory off-street parking use is 11.0 metres.
(b) A detached building or structure for an accessory off-street parking use must not
contain more than three parking spaces.
(12) Off-Street Parking and Loading
(a) The regulations under Part 7 apply.
(13) Other Regulations
(a) Each dwelling unit in a building for small-scale residential use must be provided with
access to an on-site private or common outdoor space or spaces that are defined by
fences, railings or landscaping and that have a total area not less than 37 m2 per
dwelling unit.
(b) Each dwelling unit in a building for small-scale residential use must include an indoor
enclosed storage area of not less than 3.3 m2, being:
(i) an area with a full storey ceiling height;
(ii) located at ground level or at the main floor;
(iii) a minimum dimension of one wall being not less than 1.8 metres; and
(iv) windowless.
(c) The regulations under Part 2 through Part 7 of this Zoning Bylaw apply.
For information only. Refer to
City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw.
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City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw.
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LOW-DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONES
1006
RTM-1 Street-Oriented Village Home Residential
(1) Intent
This zone provides for the development of street-oriented multiple-unit residential
development with a minimum lot size of 210 m2, with limited appropriate accessory uses.
(2) Permitted Uses
Principal uses, limited to:
(a) Street-Oriented Village Home Residential, as limited under Sub-section (3)(a)
Accessory uses, limited to:
(a) Boarding, as limited under Section 508(1)
(b) Accessory residential, as limited under Sub-section (9)(a)
(c) Accessory home occupation, as limited under Section 508(3)
(3) Conditions of Use
(a) A street-oriented village home residential use is permitted only where it complies with
all of the following:
(i) no more than eight principal buildings are attached; and
(ii) areas of a lot that are used for accessory off-street parking purposes including
buildings, structures, parking pads and driveways shall be accessed from a lane.
(4) Lot Size
(a) A street-oriented village home residential use is not permitted on a fee-simple lot
having an area less than 210 m2.
(b) The minimum width of a principal building is 4.5 metres.
For information only. Refer to
City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw.
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(5) Density
(a) The maximum floor area ratio for all principal buildings on a lot shall be 0.9.
(b) The maximum density shall be 48 principal buildings per hectare; except that in the
case of special needs and/or affordable housing on a site or sites owned by the City of
Coquitlam and/or a registered non-profit agency the maximum density shall be 89
dwelling units per hectare.
(6) Lot Coverage
All buildings and structures together must not exceed a lot coverage of 45%.
(7) Buildings Per Lot
(a) No more than one principal building is permitted per lot.
(b) Where a fee-simple lot is stratified, Sub-section (7)(a) does not apply.
(8) Setbacks
(a) Buildings and structures for the following uses must meet the siting distance from
other buildings and structures where applicable and be sited no closer than the
corresponding setbacks from the lot lines set out below:
Use
Front Lot
Line
(metres)
Rear Lot
Line
(metres)
Interior Side Lot Line
(metres)
Exterior
Side Lot
Line
(metres)
Street-Oriented Village
Home Residential and
public parks
4.0
6.2
0.0 where the interior side
wall of the street-oriented
village home residence adjoins
the interior side wall of a
neighbouring street-oriented
village home; otherwise 1.4
3.0
Accessory residential
and accessory off-street
parking buildings and
structures attached to
or sited less than 1.6
metres from a building
for residential use
4.0
6.2
0.0 where the interior side
wall of the street-oriented
village home residence adjoins
the interior side wall of a
neighbouring street-oriented
village home; otherwise 1.4.
3.8
For information only. Refer to
City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw.
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Use
Front Lot Line
(metres)
Rear Lot
Line
(metres)
Interior Side Lot Line
(metres)
Exterior
Side Lot
Line
(metres)
Detached accessory
residential buildings and
structures where sited 1.6
metres or more from a
building for residential use
Not applicable.
See Sub-
sections (8)(f)
and (9)(a)
6.2
1.2
3.8
Detached accessory off-
street parking buildings
and structures where sited
1.6 metres or more from a
building for residential use
Not applicable.
See Sub-
sections (8)(f),
(9)(a) and (9)(b)
1.2
0.0
3.8
(b) The siting distance is measured from the outermost limit of the building or any
permitted projections, whichever is greater.
(c) A minimum of 50% of the width of the first storey of the principal building (including
porches) facing the front lot line must be sited within 1.0 metre of the front setback
described in Sub-section (8)(a).
(d) The above setbacks may increase under Sections 518, 519 and 523 or decrease under
Section 514.
(e) Notwithstanding Section 514(2), covered porches are permitted to project into the
front yard setback by up to 1.7 metres provided that:
(i) the porch shall have a usable floor space with dimensions that are no less than 1.5
metres by 3.0 metres;
(ii) the porch shall be open on at least two sides or protected by guard rails that
comply with the British Columbia Building Code;
(iii) the porch is located at the basement or first storey; and
(iv) the porch is limited to a single storey in height, and its height does not exceed 4.0
m, measured from the porch floor to the underside of the porch ceiling;
(f) A minimum distance of 6.0 metres shall be maintained between the outermost
projection of the rear face of the principal building and any detached accessory
buildings or accessory off-street parking structures.
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City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw.
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(g) Notwithstanding Section 514(1) chimneys, pilasters, bay windows, heating or
ventilating equipment, or ornamental features are not permitted to project into the
interior side lot line setbacks described under Sub-section 8(a), for the first storey of
any building or structure.
(h) The interior side lot line setback of a detached garage may be reduced to:
(i) 0.0 m provided that the full length of the interior side wall of the garage is
adjoined to the full length of the interior side wall of the garage on a neighbouring
parcel that is also used for street-oriented village home residential purposes; and
(ii) 0.9 m in the case of a lot with an exterior lot corner.
(9) Location of Uses
(a) All detached accessory buildings shall be located in the rear yard.
(b) All accessory off-street parking structures shall be located in the rear yard and access to
accessory off-street parking spaces shall be from the lane.
(c) Accessory off-street parking uses are not permitted within an exterior side lot line
setback.
(10) Height
(a) Buildings and structures for street-oriented village home residential use must not
exceed a height of:
(i) 7.3 metres; or
(ii) 11.0 metres for buildings and structures having a roof slope with a pitch of 3 in 12
or greater for an area of at least 80% of all roof surfaces.
(b) Detached buildings and structures for accessory residential or accessory off-street
parking must not exceed a height, measured from finished grade, of:
(i) 3.7 metres; or
(ii) 4.6 metres, for an accessory building that has a roof with a pitch of 4 in 12 or
greater for an area of at least 80% of all roof surfaces.
(11) Building Size
The maximum length of any wall of a detached building for an accessory off-street parking
use is 7.0 m.
(12) Off-Street Parking and Loading
The regulations under Part 7 apply.
For information only. Refer to
City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw.
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(13) Other Regulations
(a) Landscaping requirements for development in Northeast Coquitlam, under Part 5.
(b) An in-ground swimming pool is not permitted on any portion of a lot in the RTM-1
Street-Oriented Village Home Residential zone.
(c) The regulations under Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5, and Part 6 apply.
For information only. Refer to
City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw.
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LOW-DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONES
1007
RT-2 Townhouse Residential
(1) Intent
This zone provides for townhouse developments in appropriately zoned residential areas.
(2) Permitted Uses
Principal uses, limited to:
(a) Townhouse
Accessory uses, limited to:
(a) Boarding, as limited under Section 508(1)
(b) Accessory residential
(c) Accessory home occupation, as limited under Section 508(3)
(d) Accessory uses located in a building for townhouse use, limited to workshops for
residents, social and recreation space and facilities
(e) Assembly child care
(f) Accessory institutional support services
(g) Lock-off units, as limited under Section 508(6)
(3) Conditions of Use
Not applicable in this zone.
(4) Lot Size
(a) A townhouse use is not permitted on a lot having an area less than 1,110 m2.
(b) Notwithstanding Sub-section (4)(a), the minimum lot area for a lot identified on
Schedule "L" is 330 m2.
(c) The maximum lot size for a public park is 0.8 hectares.
(5) Density
(a) All buildings and structures together must not exceed a gross floor area of 0.9 times the
lot area for all permitted uses. This may be increased by:
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(i) 0.2 times the lot area times the ratio of concealed parking to accessory off-street
parking, excluding required visitor parking, required by this bylaw up to a
maximum of 1.1 times the lot area.
(6) Lot Coverage
All buildings and structures together must not exceed a lot coverage of 45%.
(7) Buildings Per Lot
One or more principal buildings may be located on a lot.
(8) Setbacks
(a) Buildings and structures for the following uses must meet the siting distance from
other buildings and structures where applicable and be sited no closer than the
corresponding setbacks from the lot lines set out below:
Use
Lot Line
Along a
Street
(metres)
Rear Lot Line
(metres)
Interior Side
Lot Line
(metres)
Principal buildings and structures
4.0
7.6 (no lane)
4.5 (lane)
1.8
Accessory residential and accessory off-
street parking buildings and structures
attached to or sited less than 1.6 metres
from a building for residential use
4.0
7.6 (no lane)
4.5 (lane)
1.8
Use
Front Lot
Line
(metres)
Rear Lot
Line
(metres)
Interior
Side Lot
Line
(metres)
Exterior
Side Lot
Line
(metres)
Detached accessory residential and
accessory off-street parking buildings and
structures where sited 1.6 metres or
more from a building for residential use
7.6
1.2
1.2
3.8
(b) The siting distance is measured from the outermost limit of the building or any
permitted projections, whichever is greater.
For information only. Refer to
City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw.
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(c) The above setbacks are subject to increase or decrease under the following conditions:
(i) The setback for the rear lot line will decrease to 3.0 metres from the property line
abutting land designated in the Official Community Plan for Park or Open Space or
Natural Areas;
(ii) Sections 514, 518, 519 and 523; and
(iii) Section 514 does not apply to the interior side lot line setback requirements for
principal buildings and structures.
(9) Location of Uses
A lock-off unit is only permitted within the Evergreen Line Core and Shoulder Station areas
as identified in Schedule "O".
(10) Height
(a) Buildings and structures for townhouse use shall not exceed a height of three storeys
on any face or side.
(b) Detached buildings and structures for accessory residential or accessory off-street
parking must not exceed a height, measured from finished grade, of:
(i) 3.7 metres;
(ii) 4.6 metres, where the building or structure has a roof with a pitch of 4 in 12 or
greater for an area of at least 80% of all roof surfaces; or
(iii) Two storeys, where the building is accessory to a townhouse use and provides for
an indoor common amenity area.
(11) Building Size
(a) Buildings for townhouse use must not exceed 55 metres in length, and must be
designed with appropriate architectural breaks where the length of the building
exceeds 37 metres.
(12) Off-Street Parking and Loading
The regulations under Part 7 apply.
For information only. Refer to
City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw.
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(13) Other Regulations
(a) Each principal dwelling unit in a building for townhouse use must be provided with:
(i) a separate entrance having direct access to grade;
(ii) a private outdoor space defined by fences, railings or landscaping, having a total
area not less than 37 m2 and having access directly from the dwelling unit;
(iii) access to an on-site common amenity area or areas totaling not less than 5.0 m2 per
dwelling unit.
(b) For all properties identified on Schedule "L", trees identified as hazard trees, as defined
by an ISA certified arborist and/or an ISA certified Tree Risk Assessor, are permitted to
be removed without a permit provided that:
(i) the hazard tree poses an immediate hazard to persons, living accommodations, or
other lawfully constructed structures;
(ii) the removal of the hazard tree is accomplished through the use of standard
forestry practices; and
(iii) for any tree that is removed under Sub-section (13)(b), the owner of the land shall
undertake tree replacement at a rate of two replacement trees of similar species
per tree removed, with a minimum 5 cm caliper.
(c) The regulations under Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5 and Part 6 apply.
For information only. Refer to
City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw.
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LOW-DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONES
1008
RMH-1 Mobile Home Park
(1) Intent
This zone provides for the placement of mobile homes, within a mobile home park, on
spaces which are leased or owned.
(2) Permitted Uses
Principal uses, limited to:
(a) Mobile home park, as limited under Sub-section (3)(a)
Accessory uses, limited to:
(a) Accessory single-detached residential, as limited under Sub-section (3)(b)
(b) Accessory residential
(c) Accessory home occupation, as limited under Section 508(3)
(3) Condition of Use
(a) A mobile home use is limited to:
(i) the placement of mobile homes on mobile home spaces or strata lots in a
residential environment; and
(ii) the sale of a mobile where the mobile home is located on a mobile home space or
strata lot to be rented, leased or sold to the buyer of the mobile home.
(b) One accessory single-detached residential dwelling unit per mobile home park is
permitted.
(4) Lot Size
(a) A mobile home park use is not permitted on a lot having an area less than 2 hectares.
(b) A mobile home is not permitted on a mobile home space or strata lot having an area
less than 325 m2, which area must not include land occupied by roadways and other
common facilities;
(c) The maximum lot size for a public park is 0.8 hectares.
For information only. Refer to
City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw.
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(5) Density
No more than one mobile home is permitted per 500 m2 of lot area, including lands
occupied by roadways and common facilities.
(6) Lot Coverage
All buildings and structures together must not exceed a lot coverage of 50%.
(7) Buildings Per Lot
One or more principal buildings may be located on a lot.
(8) Setbacks
(a) Buildings and structures for the following uses must meet the siting distance from
other buildings and structures where applicable and be sited no closer than the
corresponding setbacks from the lot lines or other boundaries set out below:
Use
Interior Side
Boundary of
Mobile Home
Space or Strata
Lot (metres)
Rear Boundary
of Mobile Home
Space or Strata
Lot (metres)
Buffer Area
or Roadway
(metres)
Mobile
Home Space
or Strata Lot
(metres)
Mobile home or additions
or structures accessory to
the mobile home, not
specifically mentioned
below and public parks
1.5
3.0
3.0
-
Open carport or canopy
1.2
3.0
3.0
-
Detached accessory
residential structures
where sited 1.6 metres or
more from the mobile
home to which it is
accessory
1.2
3.0
3.0
-
Buildings or structures not
located within a mobile
home space or strata lot
-
-
-
4.5
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(b) The siting distance is measured from the outermost limit of the building or any
permitted projections, whichever is greater.
(c) The above setbacks may increase under Sections 518, 519 and 523 or decrease under
Section 514.
(9) Location of Uses
Not applicable in this zone.
(10) Height
Buildings and structures for the following uses must not exceed the corresponding heights
set out below:
Building or Structure
Maximum Height
Mobile home
One storey
Any addition to a mobile home or any accessory
residential building or structure
Height of mobile home to which
it is accessory
A building or structure not located within a mobile
home space or strata lot
7.5 metres
(11) Building Size
Not applicable in this zone.
(12) Off-Street Parking and Loading
The regulations under Part 7 apply.
(13) Other Regulations
(a) Additions to a mobile home are limited to carports, shelters against the sun and rain,
vestibules to a maximum size of 3.6 m2, and rooms.
(b) Any room added to a mobile home must:
(i) have an exit or access to an exit other than through the mobile home; and
(ii) not diminish the means of egress from the mobile home.
(c) The regulations under Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5, and Part 6 apply.
For information only. Refer to
City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw.