RM-3 Zoning in Coquitlam — Multi-Storey Medium Density Apartment Residential
RM-3 — Multi-Storey Medium Density Apartment Residential is a residential zoning district in the City of Coquitlam. This zone provides for apartment developments between 4 and 8 storeys at a medium density.
On a typical RM-3-zoned lot you can expect an FSR of roughly 1.85–2.4 and site coverage up to 55%. Exact figures vary with lot size, frontage, and form of development — look up your specific address to confirm.
Intent of the RM-3 district
This zone provides for apartment developments between 4 and 8 storeys at a medium density.
RM-3 at a glance
| Floor space ratio (FSR) | 1.85–2.4 |
|---|---|
| Max storeys (by right) | 8 |
| Site coverage | 55% |
| Zone category | Residential |
Density tiers in RM-3
| Tier | Min lot area | Max units | FSR | Max height |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multi-Storey Medium Density Apartment Residential | 1110 m² | — | 2.4 | — |
Permitted uses in RM-3
- Apartment
- Townhouse
- Congregate Housing and Care
- Retail – personal goods
- Retail – general
- Personal service
- Business and household service
- Restaurant
- Office
- Convenience retail
- Boarding
- Accessory residential
- Accessory home occupation
- Assembly child care or child care
- 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
- Lock-off units
- Accessory institutional support services.
RM-3 zoning FAQ
What is RM-3 zoning in Coquitlam?
RM-3 (Multi-Storey Medium Density Apartment Residential) is a residential zoning district in the City of Coquitlam. This zone provides for apartment developments between 4 and 8 storeys at a medium density.
What can you build on RM-3-zoned land in Coquitlam?
Permitted uses in RM-3 include Apartment, Townhouse, Congregate Housing and Care, Retail – personal goods, Retail – general, among others. Permitted uses are allowed outright; conditional uses may require Development Permit Board approval.
What is the FSR for RM-3 in Coquitlam?
Floor Space Ratio (FSR) in RM-3 generally ranges from about 1.85 up to 2.4. ZoneScout calculates the maximum buildable floor area for your specific lot.
How tall can a building be in RM-3?
RM-3 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-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 August 2026