RA-1 Zoning in Coquitlam - Medium-Density Residential
RA-1: Medium-Density Residential is a residential zoning district in the City of Coquitlam. This zone provides for medium-density residential developments up to eight storeys outside transit-oriented areas.
On a typical RA-1-zoned lot you can expect an FSR of roughly 1.85–2.04 and site coverage up to 55%. Exact figures vary with lot size, frontage, and form of development, so look up your specific address to confirm.
Alongside housing, RA-1 also lists assembly child care, boarding, and lock-off units among its permitted uses.
Intent of the RA-1 district
This zone provides for medium-density residential developments up to eight storeys outside transit-oriented areas. Limited local-serving commercial uses are permitted.
RA-1 at a glance
| Floor space ratio (FSR) | 1.85–2.04 |
|---|---|
| Max storeys (by right) | 8 |
| Site coverage | 55% |
| Zone category | Residential |
Density tiers in RA-1
| Tier | Min lot area | Max units | Base FSR | Bonus FSR | Max height |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium-Density Residential | 1110 m² | - | 1.85 | 2.04 | - |
Permitted uses in RA-1
- Apartment
- Townhouse
- Congregate housing and care
- Assembly child care
- limited local-serving commercial (convenience retail, retail, office, personal service, restaurant, business and household service)
- Accessory residential
- Accessory home occupation
- Boarding
- Lock-off units
RA-1 zoning FAQ
What is RA-1 zoning in Coquitlam?
RA-1 (Medium-Density Residential) is a residential zoning district in the City of Coquitlam. This zone provides for medium-density residential developments up to eight storeys outside transit-oriented areas.
What can you build on RA-1-zoned land in Coquitlam?
Permitted uses in RA-1 include Apartment, Townhouse, Congregate housing and care, Assembly child care, limited local-serving commercial (convenience retail, retail, office, personal service, restaurant, business and household service), among others. Permitted uses are allowed outright; conditional uses may require Development Permit Board approval.
What is the FSR for RA-1 in Coquitlam?
Floor Space Ratio (FSR) in RA-1 generally ranges from about 1.85 up to 2.04. ZoneScout calculates the maximum buildable floor area for your specific lot.
How tall can a building be in RA-1?
RA-1 permits a maximum of 8 storeys. Height can be affected by view corridors, setbacks, and the specific form of development.
Other residential zones in Coquitlam
- R-1 - Small-Scale Residential
- R-2 - Compact Small-Scale Residential
- R-3 - Transitional Small-Scale Residential
- R-4 - Intensive Small-Scale Residential
- RA-2 - Transit-Oriented Medium-Density Residential
- RA-3 - High-Density Residential
- RM-1 - Two-Storey Low Density Apartment Residential
- RM-2 - Three-Storey Medium Density Apartment Residential
Look up a specific address in Coquitlam
Source: official Coquitlam zoning bylaw (PDF) · updated October 2026