RM-5 Zoning in Coquitlam - High-Rise Apartment Residential
RM-5: High-Rise Apartment Residential is a residential zoning district in the City of Coquitlam. This zone provides for apartment developments between 8 and 20 storeys at high density.
On a typical RM-5-zoned lot you can expect an FSR of roughly 3.5–4.5 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, RM-5 also lists retail – personal goods, retail – general, and personal service among its permitted uses.
Intent of the RM-5 district
This zone provides for apartment developments between 8 and 20 storeys at high density.
RM-5 at a glance
| Floor space ratio (FSR) | 3.5–4.5 |
|---|---|
| Max storeys (by right) | 20 |
| Site coverage | 90% |
| Zone category | Residential |
Density tiers in RM-5
| Tier | Min lot area | Max units | Base FSR | Bonus FSR | Max height |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High-Rise Apartment Residential | 1110 m² | - | 3.5 | 4.5 | - |
Permitted uses in RM-5
- Apartment
- Townhouse
- Congregate Housing and Care
- Retail – personal goods
- Retail – general
- Personal service
- Business and household service
- Restaurant
- Office
- Convenience retail
- Child-minding services
- Assembly child care or child care
- Places of worship
- Youth/Seniors centres
- Community centres
- Primary or secondary school
- Libraries
- Museums
- Public squares
- Parks
- 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
- Lock-off units
- Accessory street vending
- Accessory institutional support services.
RM-5 zoning FAQ
What is RM-5 zoning in Coquitlam?
RM-5 (High-Rise Apartment Residential) is a residential zoning district in the City of Coquitlam. This zone provides for apartment developments between 8 and 20 storeys at high density.
What can you build on RM-5-zoned land in Coquitlam?
Permitted uses in RM-5 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-5 in Coquitlam?
Floor Space Ratio (FSR) in RM-5 generally ranges from about 3.5 up to 4.5. ZoneScout calculates the maximum buildable floor area for your specific lot.
How tall can a building be in RM-5?
RM-5 permits a maximum of 20 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