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.
Alongside housing, RA-3 also lists assembly (child-minding services, places of worship, youth and seniors centres), assembly child care, and civic (community centres, libraries, museums, parks, squares and plazas, primary or secondary schools) among its permitted uses.
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 | Base FSR | Bonus FSR | Max height |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High-Density Residential | 1110 m² | - | 4.0 | 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 October 2026