RA-3 Zoning in Coquitlam - High-Density Residential
RA-3: High-Density Residential is a residential zoning district in the City of Coquitlam. This zone provides for high-density residential developments.
On a typical RA-3-zoned lot you can expect an FSR of roughly 4.0–5.5 and site coverage up to 90%. Exact figures vary with lot size, frontage, and form of development, so look up your specific address to confirm.
Intent of the RA-3 district
This zone provides for high-density residential developments. Limited local-serving assembly, civic and commercial uses are permitted.
RA-3 at a glance
| Floor space ratio (FSR) | 4.0–5.5 |
|---|---|
| Site coverage | 90% |
| Zone category | Residential |
Density tiers in RA-3
| Tier | Min lot area | Max units | FSR | Max height |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High-Density Residential | 1110 m² | - | 5.5 | - |
Permitted uses in RA-3
- Apartment
- Assembly (child-minding services, places of worship, youth and seniors centres)
- Assembly child care
- Civic (community centres, libraries, museums, parks, squares and plazas, primary or secondary schools)
- limited local-serving commercial (business and household service, convenience retail, office, personal service, restaurant, retail)
- Accessory residential
- Accessory home occupation
- Boarding
- Lock-off units in the Evergreen Line Core and Shoulder Station areas
RA-3 zoning FAQ
What is RA-3 zoning in Coquitlam?
RA-3 (High-Density Residential) is a residential zoning district in the City of Coquitlam. This zone provides for high-density residential developments.
What can you build on RA-3-zoned land in Coquitlam?
Permitted uses in RA-3 include Apartment, Assembly (child-minding services, places of worship, youth and seniors centres), Assembly child care, Civic (community centres, libraries, museums, parks, squares and plazas, primary or secondary schools), limited local-serving commercial (business and household service, convenience retail, office, personal service, restaurant, retail), among others. Permitted uses are allowed outright; conditional uses may require Development Permit Board approval.
What is the FSR for RA-3 in Coquitlam?
Floor Space Ratio (FSR) in RA-3 generally ranges from about 4.0 up to 5.5. ZoneScout calculates the maximum buildable floor area for your specific lot.
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-1 - Medium-Density Residential
- RA-2 - Transit-Oriented Medium-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 September 2026