C-1 Zoning in Coquitlam — Local Commercial
C-1 — Local Commercial is a commercial zoning district in the City of Coquitlam. This zone provides for appropriate land either within or abutting residential areas for the retailing of goods to satisfy the daily household or personal needs of the occupants of those residential areas.
On a typical C-1-zoned lot you can expect an FSR of about 1.05, a maximum height of 7.6 m, and site coverage up to 70%. Exact figures vary with lot size, frontage, and form of development — look up your specific address to confirm.
Intent of the C-1 district
This zone provides for appropriate land either within or abutting residential areas for the retailing of goods to satisfy the daily household or personal needs of the occupants of those residential areas. Limited residential use located within the commercial structure is permitted.
C-1 at a glance
| Floor space ratio (FSR) | 1.05 |
|---|---|
| Max height | 7.6 m |
| Site coverage | 70% |
| Zone category | Commercial |
Density tiers in C-1
| Tier | Min lot area | Max units | FSR | Max height |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local Commercial | — | — | 1.05 | 7.6 m |
Permitted uses in C-1
- Assembly child care
- Child care
- Commercial recreation
- Convenience retail
- Grocery store
- Office
- Personal service
- Restaurant
- Retail – personal goods
- Residential
- Accessory home occupation
- Accessory street vending.
C-1 zoning FAQ
What is C-1 zoning in Coquitlam?
C-1 (Local Commercial) is a commercial zoning district in the City of Coquitlam. This zone provides for appropriate land either within or abutting residential areas for the retailing of goods to satisfy the daily household or personal needs of the occupants of those residential areas.
What can you build on C-1-zoned land in Coquitlam?
Permitted uses in C-1 include Assembly child care, Child care, Commercial recreation, Convenience retail, Grocery store, among others. Permitted uses are allowed outright; conditional uses may require Development Permit Board approval.
What is the FSR for C-1 in Coquitlam?
Floor Space Ratio (FSR) in C-1 is about 1.05. ZoneScout calculates the maximum buildable floor area for your specific lot.
How tall can a building be in C-1?
C-1 permits a maximum building height of 7.6 m. Height can be affected by view corridors, setbacks, and the specific form of development.
Other commercial zones in Coquitlam
- C-2 — General Commercial
- C-5 — Community Commercial
- C-6 — Casino Commercial
- C-7 — High Density Commercial
- CS-1 — Service Commercial
- SS-1 — Service Station
Look up a specific address in Coquitlam
Source: official Coquitlam zoning bylaw (PDF) · updated August 2026