C-2 Zoning in Coquitlam — General Commercial
C-2 — General Commercial is a commercial zoning district in the City of Coquitlam. This zone provides for a wide range of general commercial uses including offices, entertainment and tourist accommodation facilities at medium density, and includes both small shopping plazas and larger neighbourhood shopping facilities.
On a typical C-2-zoned lot you can expect an FSR of about 1.05, a maximum height of 7.6 m, and site coverage up to 50%. Exact figures vary with lot size, frontage, and form of development — look up your specific address to confirm.
Intent of the C-2 district
This zone provides for a wide range of general commercial uses including offices, entertainment and tourist accommodation facilities at medium density, and includes both small shopping plazas and larger neighbourhood shopping facilities. Provision is made for limited apartment use.
C-2 at a glance
| Floor space ratio (FSR) | 1.05 |
|---|---|
| Max height | 7.6 m |
| Site coverage | 50% |
| Zone category | Commercial |
Density tiers in C-2
| Tier | Min lot area | Max units | FSR | Max height |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Commercial | — | — | 1.05 | 7.6 m |
Permitted uses in C-2
- Apartment
- Assembly
- Child-minding services
- Assembly child care
- Child care
- Beverage container return centre
- Business and household service
- Commercial recreation
- Commercial school
- Convenience retail
- Entertainment facility
- Grocery store
- Grocery store with wine on the shelf
- Liquor manufacturing
- Liquor primary establishment
- Liquor store, accessory liquor store, and wine store
- Office
- Personal service
- Pet care service
- Restaurant
- Retail – general
- Retail – personal goods
- Tourist accommodation
- Non-accessory off-street parking
- Public service
- Accessory home occupation
- Accessory retail (limited to liquor manufacturing)
- Accessory street vending.
C-2 zoning FAQ
What is C-2 zoning in Coquitlam?
C-2 (General Commercial) is a commercial zoning district in the City of Coquitlam. This zone provides for a wide range of general commercial uses including offices, entertainment and tourist accommodation facilities at medium density, and includes both small shopping plazas and larger neighbourhood shopping facilities.
What can you build on C-2-zoned land in Coquitlam?
Permitted uses in C-2 include Apartment, Assembly, Child-minding services, Assembly child care, Child care, among others. Permitted uses are allowed outright; conditional uses may require Development Permit Board approval.
What is the FSR for C-2 in Coquitlam?
Floor Space Ratio (FSR) in C-2 is about 1.05. ZoneScout calculates the maximum buildable floor area for your specific lot.
How tall can a building be in C-2?
C-2 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-1 — Local 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