RM-4A Zoning in Coquitlam - Multi-Storey High-Density Apartment Residential
RM-4A: Multi-Storey High-Density Apartment Residential is a residential zoning district in the City of Coquitlam. This zone provides for apartment developments between 8 and 12 storeys at medium to high density.
On a typical RM-4A-zoned lot you can expect an FSR of roughly 3.0–4.0 and site coverage up to 55%. Exact figures vary with lot size, frontage, and form of development, so look up your specific address to confirm.
Intent of the RM-4A district
This zone provides for apartment developments between 8 and 12 storeys at medium to high density.
RM-4A at a glance
| Floor space ratio (FSR) | 3.0–4.0 |
|---|---|
| Max storeys (by right) | 12 |
| Site coverage | 55% |
| Zone category | Residential |
Density tiers in RM-4A
| Tier | Min lot area | Max units | FSR | Max height |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multi-Storey High-Density Apartment Residential | 1110 m² | - | 4.0 | - |
Permitted uses in RM-4A
- Apartment
- Townhouse
- Congregate housing and care
- limited commercial (retail personal goods, retail general, personal service, business and household service, restaurant, office, convenience retail)
- Boarding
- Accessory residential
- Accessory home occupation
- Accessory child care
- Lock-off units
- Accessory institutional support services
RM-4A zoning FAQ
What is RM-4A zoning in Coquitlam?
RM-4A (Multi-Storey High-Density Apartment Residential) is a residential zoning district in the City of Coquitlam. This zone provides for apartment developments between 8 and 12 storeys at medium to high density.
What can you build on RM-4A-zoned land in Coquitlam?
Permitted uses in RM-4A include Apartment, Townhouse, Congregate housing and care, limited commercial (retail personal goods, retail general, personal service, business and household service, restaurant, office, convenience retail), Boarding, among others. Permitted uses are allowed outright; conditional uses may require Development Permit Board approval.
What is the FSR for RM-4A in Coquitlam?
Floor Space Ratio (FSR) in RM-4A generally ranges from about 3.0 up to 4.0. ZoneScout calculates the maximum buildable floor area for your specific lot.
How tall can a building be in RM-4A?
RM-4A permits a maximum of 12 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 September 2026