P-5 Zoning in Coquitlam — Conservation

P-5 — Conservation is a public & institutional zoning district in the City of Coquitlam. This zone provides for open space of varying sizes such as parks and playgrounds, waterways, and utility related structures such as pump houses.

On a typical P-5-zoned lot you can expect an FSR of about 0.1 and site coverage up to 40%. Exact figures vary with lot size, frontage, and form of development — look up your specific address to confirm.

Intent of the P-5 district

This zone provides for open space of varying sizes such as parks and playgrounds, waterways, and utility related structures such as pump houses.

P-5 at a glance

Floor space ratio (FSR)0.1
Site coverage40%
Zone categoryPublic & Institutional

Density tiers in P-5

TierMin lot areaMax unitsFSRMax height
Conservation0.1

Permitted uses in P-5

P-5 zoning FAQ

What is P-5 zoning in Coquitlam?

P-5 (Conservation) is a public & institutional zoning district in the City of Coquitlam. This zone provides for open space of varying sizes such as parks and playgrounds, waterways, and utility related structures such as pump houses.

What can you build on P-5-zoned land in Coquitlam?

Permitted uses in P-5 include Parks, Playgrounds, Waterways, Accessory uses, Assembly, among others. Permitted uses are allowed outright; conditional uses may require Development Permit Board approval.

What is the FSR for P-5 in Coquitlam?

Floor Space Ratio (FSR) in P-5 is about 0.1. ZoneScout calculates the maximum buildable floor area for your specific lot.

Other public & institutional zones in Coquitlam

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Source: official Coquitlam zoning bylaw (PDF) · updated August 2026