RTM-1 Zoning in Coquitlam - Street-Oriented Village Home Residential
RTM-1: Street-Oriented Village Home Residential is a residential zoning district in the City of Coquitlam. This zone provides for the development of street-oriented multiple-unit residential development with a minimum lot size of 210 m2, with limited appropriate accessory uses.
On a typical RTM-1-zoned lot you can expect an FSR of about 0.9, 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 48 dwellings per hectare; the count depends on development-site area.
Intent of the RTM-1 district
This zone provides for the development of street-oriented multiple-unit residential development with a minimum lot size of 210 m2, with limited appropriate accessory uses.
RTM-1 at a glance
| Floor space ratio (FSR) | 0.9 |
|---|---|
| Max height | 11 m |
| Site coverage | 45% |
| Zone category | Residential |
Density tiers in RTM-1
| Tier | Min lot area | Max units | Base FSR | Bonus FSR | Max height |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Street-Oriented Village Home Residential | 210 m² | - | 0.9 | - | 11 m |
Permitted uses in RTM-1
- Small-scale residential (up to 4 units)
- boarding
- accessory residential
- home occupation
RTM-1 zoning FAQ
What is RTM-1 zoning in Coquitlam?
RTM-1 (Street-Oriented Village Home Residential) is a residential zoning district in the City of Coquitlam. This zone provides for the development of street-oriented multiple-unit residential development with a minimum lot size of 210 m2, with limited appropriate accessory uses.
What can you build on RTM-1-zoned land in Coquitlam?
Permitted uses in RTM-1 include Small-scale residential (up to 4 units), boarding, accessory residential, home occupation. Permitted uses are allowed outright; conditional uses may require Development Permit Board approval.
What is the FSR for RTM-1 in Coquitlam?
Floor Space Ratio (FSR) in RTM-1 is about 0.9. ZoneScout calculates the maximum buildable floor area for your specific lot.
How tall can a building be in RTM-1?
RTM-1 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 RTM-1 zoning?
RTM-1 sets density as a rate rather than a fixed number of units per lot: density is 48 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