RM-1 Zoning in Coquitlam - Two-Storey Low Density Apartment Residential
RM-1: Two-Storey Low Density Apartment Residential is a residential zoning district in the City of Coquitlam. This zone provides for two storey apartment and townhouse developments at a low density
On a typical RM-1-zoned lot you can expect an FSR of about 0.45 and site coverage up to 30%. Exact figures vary with lot size, frontage, and form of development, so look up your specific address to confirm.
Alongside housing, RM-1 also lists boarding, retail sale of goods manufactured in resident workshops, and retail sale of goods and services to residents among its permitted uses.
Intent of the RM-1 district
This zone provides for two storey apartment and townhouse developments at a low density
RM-1 at a glance
| Floor space ratio (FSR) | 0.45 |
|---|---|
| Max storeys (by right) | 2 |
| Site coverage | 30% |
| Zone category | Residential |
Density tiers in RM-1
| Tier | Min lot area | Max units | Base FSR | Bonus FSR | Max height |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Two-Storey Low Density Apartment Residential | 1110 m² | - | 0.45 | - | - |
Permitted uses in RM-1
- Apartment
- Townhouse
- Congregate Housing and Care
- Boarding
- Accessory residential
- Accessory home occupation
- Retail sale of goods manufactured in resident workshops
- Retail sale of goods and services to residents
- Workshops for residents
- Social and recreation space and facilities
- Assembly child care
- Accessory institutional support services Lock-off units.
RM-1 zoning FAQ
What is RM-1 zoning in Coquitlam?
RM-1 (Two-Storey Low Density Apartment Residential) is a residential zoning district in the City of Coquitlam. This zone provides for two storey apartment and townhouse developments at a low density
What can you build on RM-1-zoned land in Coquitlam?
Permitted uses in RM-1 include Apartment, Townhouse, Congregate Housing and Care, Boarding, Accessory residential, among others. Permitted uses are allowed outright; conditional uses may require Development Permit Board approval.
What is the FSR for RM-1 in Coquitlam?
Floor Space Ratio (FSR) in RM-1 is about 0.45. ZoneScout calculates the maximum buildable floor area for your specific lot.
How tall can a building be in RM-1?
RM-1 permits a maximum of 2 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-1 - Medium-Density Residential
- RA-2 - Transit-Oriented Medium-Density Residential
- RA-3 - High-Density 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