C-5 Zoning in Coquitlam — Community Commercial
C-5 — Community Commercial is a commercial zoning district in the City of Coquitlam. This zone provides for the development of a mixed use, medium and high density Neighbourhood Centre that accommodates residential uses, retail, commercial, professional services and a range of public amenities.
On a typical C-5-zoned lot you can expect an FSR of roughly 2.5–4.0 and site coverage up to 90%. Exact figures vary with lot size, frontage, and form of development — look up your specific address to confirm.
Intent of the C-5 district
This zone provides for the development of a mixed use, medium and high density Neighbourhood Centre that accommodates residential uses, retail, commercial, professional services and a range of public amenities. The emphasis of this zone is to provide safe and convenient pedestrian and bicycle environments throughout the neighbourhood.
C-5 at a glance
| Floor space ratio (FSR) | 2.5–4.0 |
|---|---|
| Site coverage | 90% |
| Zone category | Commercial |
Density tiers in C-5
| Tier | Min lot area | Max units | FSR | Max height |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Commercial | — | — | 4.0 | — |
Permitted uses in C-5
- Apartment
- Assembly
- Assembly child care
- Child care
- Community centres
- Courthouses
- Primary or secondary school
- Libraries
- Museums
- Parks, squares and plazas
- Hospitals
- Post-secondary institution
- Business and household service
- Commercial recreation
- Commercial school
- Convenience retail
- Entertainment facility
- Grocery store
- 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
- Congregate housing and care
- Employment living
- Non-accessory off-street parking
- Public service
- Townhouse
- Accessory home occupation
- Accessory retail (limited to liquor manufacturing)
- Accessory street vending
- Lock-off units
- Accessory institutional support services.
C-5 zoning FAQ
What is C-5 zoning in Coquitlam?
C-5 (Community Commercial) is a commercial zoning district in the City of Coquitlam. This zone provides for the development of a mixed use, medium and high density Neighbourhood Centre that accommodates residential uses, retail, commercial, professional services and a range of public amenities.
What can you build on C-5-zoned land in Coquitlam?
Permitted uses in C-5 include Apartment, Assembly, Assembly child care, Child care, Community centres, among others. Permitted uses are allowed outright; conditional uses may require Development Permit Board approval.
What is the FSR for C-5 in Coquitlam?
Floor Space Ratio (FSR) in C-5 generally ranges from about 2.5 up to 4.0. ZoneScout calculates the maximum buildable floor area for your specific lot.
Other commercial zones in Coquitlam
- C-1 — Local Commercial
- C-2 — General 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