RM-2 Zoning in Coquitlam - Three-Storey Medium Density Apartment Residential
RM-2: Three-Storey Medium Density Apartment Residential is a residential zoning district in the City of Coquitlam. This zone provides for three storey apartment and townhouse developments at medium density.
On a typical RM-2-zoned lot you can expect an FSR of about 1.4 and site coverage up to 50%. Exact figures vary with lot size, frontage, and form of development, so look up your specific address to confirm.
Alongside housing, RM-2 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-2 district
This zone provides for three storey apartment and townhouse developments at medium density.
RM-2 at a glance
| Floor space ratio (FSR) | 1.4 |
|---|---|
| Max storeys (by right) | 3 |
| Site coverage | 50% |
| Zone category | Residential |
Density tiers in RM-2
| Tier | Min lot area | Max units | Base FSR | Bonus FSR | Max height |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Three-Storey Medium Density Apartment Residential | 1110 m² | - | 1.4 | - | - |
Permitted uses in RM-2
- 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-2 zoning FAQ
What is RM-2 zoning in Coquitlam?
RM-2 (Three-Storey Medium Density Apartment Residential) is a residential zoning district in the City of Coquitlam. This zone provides for three storey apartment and townhouse developments at medium density.
What can you build on RM-2-zoned land in Coquitlam?
Permitted uses in RM-2 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-2 in Coquitlam?
Floor Space Ratio (FSR) in RM-2 is about 1.4. ZoneScout calculates the maximum buildable floor area for your specific lot.
How tall can a building be in RM-2?
RM-2 permits a maximum of 3 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-1 - Two-Storey Low Density Apartment Residential
Look up a specific address in Coquitlam
Source: official Coquitlam zoning bylaw (PDF) · updated October 2026