R-3 Zoning in Maple Ridge — Single Detached (Intensive) Urban Residential
R-3: Single Detached (Intensive) Urban Residential is a residential zoning district in the City of Maple Ridge. Provides for Single Detached Residential use with a minimum lot area of 255.0 square metres in an intensive residential form.
On a typical R-3-zoned lot you can expect up to 1 dwelling unit, a maximum height of 9.5 m, and site coverage up to 50%. Exact figures vary with lot size, frontage, and form of development, so look up your specific address to confirm.
Intent of the R-3 district
Provides for Single Detached Residential use with a minimum lot area of 255.0 square metres in an intensive residential form.
R-3 at a glance
| Max dwelling units | 1 |
|---|---|
| Max height | 9.5 m |
| Site coverage | 50% |
| Zone category | Residential |
Density tiers in R-3
| Tier | Min lot area | Max units | FSR | Max height |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single Detached (Intensive) Urban Residential | 255 m² | 1 | — | 9.5 m |
| Single Detached (Intensive) Urban Residential | 255 m² | 1 | — | 9.5 m |
Permitted uses in R-3
- Single Detached Residential
- Urban Infill Residential (subject to s.402.29)
R-3 zoning FAQ
What is R-3 zoning in Maple Ridge?
R-3 (Single Detached (Intensive) Urban Residential) is a residential zoning district in the City of Maple Ridge. Provides for Single Detached Residential use with a minimum lot area of 255.0 square metres in an intensive residential form.
What can you build on R-3-zoned land in Maple Ridge?
Permitted uses in R-3 include Single Detached Residential, Urban Infill Residential (subject to s.402.29). Permitted uses are allowed outright; conditional uses may require Development Permit Board approval.
How tall can a building be in R-3?
R-3 permits a maximum building height of 9.5 m. Height can be affected by view corridors, setbacks, and the specific form of development.
How many units are allowed in R-3 zoning?
R-3 allows up to 1 dwelling unit on an eligible lot. Under the Province's Bill 44 Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing rules, most standard residential lots in Maple Ridge now permit multiple units outright. The exact number depends on lot size and whether rental tenure is secured.
Other residential zones in Maple Ridge
- R-1 — Single Detached (Low Density) Urban Residential
- R-2 — Single Detached (Medium Density) Urban Residential
- R-4 — Single Detached (Infill) Urban Residential
- RE — Elderly Citizens Residential
- RG — Cluster Housing Residential
- RG-2 — Suburban Residential Strata
- RM-1 — Low Density Townhouse Residential
- RM-2 — Medium Density Apartment Residential
Look up a specific address in Maple Ridge
Source: official Maple Ridge zoning bylaw (PDF) · updated August 2026