CS-1 Zoning in Coquitlam — Service Commercial
CS-1 — Service Commercial is a commercial zoning district in the City of Coquitlam. This zone provides for most types of service and retail-oriented commercial and related uses requiring large lots, location along major transportation routes, and large areas for storage and handling of materials, goods, and equipment.
On a typical CS-1-zoned lot you can expect an FSR of about 0.6, a maximum height of 11 m (2 storeys), and site coverage up to 55%. Exact figures vary with lot size, frontage, and form of development — look up your specific address to confirm.
Intent of the CS-1 district
This zone provides for most types of service and retail-oriented commercial and related uses requiring large lots, location along major transportation routes, and large areas for storage and handling of materials, goods, and equipment.
CS-1 at a glance
| Floor space ratio (FSR) | 0.6 |
|---|---|
| Max height | 11 m |
| Max storeys (by right) | 2 |
| Site coverage | 55% |
| Zone category | Commercial |
Density tiers in CS-1
| Tier | Min lot area | Max units | FSR | Max height |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Commercial | — | — | 0.6 | 11 m |
Permitted uses in CS-1
- Assembly child care
- Child care
- Beverage container return centre
- Building repair and maintenance services
- Business and household service
- Commercial kitchen
- Commercial recreation
- Convenience retail
- Electronic collection facility
- Entertainment facility
- Funeral services
- Grocery store
- Liquor manufacturing
- Liquor primary establishment
- Liquor store, accessory liquor store, and wine store
- Mini-warehouse
- Motor vehicle sales and service
- Office
- Personal service
- Pet care service
- Restaurant
- Retail – general
- Retail – personal goods
- Taxi services
- Tourist accommodation
- Extensive recreation (excluding firing ranges)
- Public service
- Service station
- Accessory retail (limited to liquor manufacturing)
- Accessory street vending
- Accessory unenclosed storage.
CS-1 zoning FAQ
What is CS-1 zoning in Coquitlam?
CS-1 (Service Commercial) is a commercial zoning district in the City of Coquitlam. This zone provides for most types of service and retail-oriented commercial and related uses requiring large lots, location along major transportation routes, and large areas for storage and handling of materials, goods, and equipment.
What can you build on CS-1-zoned land in Coquitlam?
Permitted uses in CS-1 include Assembly child care, Child care, Beverage container return centre, Building repair and maintenance services, Business and household service, among others. Permitted uses are allowed outright; conditional uses may require Development Permit Board approval.
What is the FSR for CS-1 in Coquitlam?
Floor Space Ratio (FSR) in CS-1 is about 0.6. ZoneScout calculates the maximum buildable floor area for your specific lot.
How tall can a building be in CS-1?
CS-1 permits a maximum building height of 11 m, generally about 2 storeys. Height can be affected by view corridors, setbacks, and the specific form of development.
Other commercial zones in Coquitlam
- C-1 — Local Commercial
- C-2 — General Commercial
- C-5 — Community Commercial
- C-6 — Casino Commercial
- C-7 — High Density Commercial
- SS-1 — Service Station
Look up a specific address in Coquitlam
Source: official Coquitlam zoning bylaw (PDF) · updated August 2026