Port Coquitlam zoning changes

Key changes to Port Coquitlam zoning, newest first. See what each adopted bylaw changed, which zones it affects and what conditions still apply.

Updated October 3, 2026. Governing bylaw: Zoning Bylaw, 2008, No. 3630, last checked October 3, 2026.

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June 25, 2024: RS zones changed to permit small-scale multi-unit housing

· Zoning Bylaw, 2008, No. 3630, Amendment Bylaw No. 4374

On June 25, 2024, Port Coquitlam adopted Bill 44 amendments for the RS1 to RS4 zones. They changed the RS districts to small-scale residential zones and established housing options based on lot size and proximity to frequent transit.

Eligible lots may allow 3 or 4 units, with up to 6 near a prescribed bus stop. Separate exclusions and development permit requirements still apply, and the City notes that some transit-oriented area parcels are excluded from SSMUH.

Zones: RS1 · RS2 · RS3 · RS4

Source: City of Port Coquitlam, Provincial Housing Legislation and SSMUH summary; City of Port Coquitlam, May 28, 2024 Bill 44 staff report and amendment summary

How we track Port Coquitlam's zoning

We compare the municipality's consolidated zoning bylaw and its published updates against our stored copies. Each entry links to the municipality's published record. This timeline highlights selected residential changes; use the official bylaw and amendment records to confirm the rules for your lot.

Frequently asked questions

What changed in Port Coquitlam zoning?

Bylaw 4374 changed the RS1 to RS4 districts for Bill 44 small-scale multi-unit housing. The City says eligible lots may allow 3 or 4 units, with up to 6 near a prescribed bus stop.

Does every RS lot qualify for six units?

No. Six units require the applicable lot-size and transit conditions, and the City identifies additional exclusions, including some transit-oriented area properties.

How do I check my lot?

Use PoCoMAP to find the zone, then compare the lot with Zoning Bylaw No. 3630, the prescribed bus stop map and the City’s SSMUH guidance.

How does ZoneScout track Port Coquitlam zoning changes?

We compare Council-adopted changes with the current bylaw and official City guidance, and update this page when those sources confirm a change. Confirm details with the City of Port Coquitlam.

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