RS-3 Zoning in Coquitlam - One-Family Residential
RS-3: One-Family Residential is a residential zoning district in the City of Coquitlam. This zone provides for the development of low density single family lots with a minimum lot size of 555 m2, with limited appropriate accessory uses.
On a typical RS-3-zoned lot you can expect a maximum height of 11 m and site coverage up to 45%. Exact figures vary with lot size, frontage, and form of development, so look up your specific address to confirm.
Density is 18 dwellings per hectare; the count depends on development-site area.
Intent of the RS-3 district
This zone provides for the development of low density single family lots with a minimum lot size of 555 m2, with limited appropriate accessory uses.
RS-3 at a glance
| Max height | 11 m |
|---|---|
| Site coverage | 45% |
| Zone category | Residential |
Density tiers in RS-3
| Tier | Min lot area | Max units | Base FSR | Bonus FSR | Max height |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One-Family Residential | 555 m² | - | - | - | 11 m |
Permitted uses in RS-3
- One-family residential
- secondary suite
- accessory residential
- home occupation
RS-3 zoning FAQ
What is RS-3 zoning in Coquitlam?
RS-3 (One-Family Residential) is a residential zoning district in the City of Coquitlam. This zone provides for the development of low density single family lots with a minimum lot size of 555 m2, with limited appropriate accessory uses.
What can you build on RS-3-zoned land in Coquitlam?
Permitted uses in RS-3 include One-family residential, secondary suite, accessory residential, home occupation. Permitted uses are allowed outright; conditional uses may require Development Permit Board approval.
How tall can a building be in RS-3?
RS-3 permits a maximum building height of 11 m. Height can be affected by view corridors, setbacks, and the specific form of development.
How many units are allowed in RS-3 zoning?
RS-3 sets density as a rate rather than a fixed number of units per lot: density is 18 dwellings per hectare; the count depends on development-site area. Look up your specific address for what that works out to on your lot.
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