RG Zoning in Maple Ridge - Cluster Housing Residential
RG: Cluster Housing Residential is a residential zoning district in the City of Maple Ridge. This Zone provides for low Density urban strata Development with groups, rows or clusters of Dwelling Units as Single Detached Residential, or blocks of three or more attached Dwelling Units.
On a typical RG-zoned lot you can expect a maximum height of 9.5 m and site coverage up to 35%. Exact figures vary with lot size, frontage, and form of development, so look up your specific address to confirm.
Density capped at 15 units/net ha (s.624.5.1), not a fixed count. Urban Infill Residential (s.624.2.1.c, .3.1.e) runs through s.402.29, capping a lot over 0.4 ha at 3 units. Single Detached, Secondary Suite, Garden Suite only (s.402.29.1.d). Since RG's minimum lot is 0.8 ha, a conforming lot inside the UCB falls in that 3-unit band; cluster housing still runs on the 15 units/ha figure.
Intent of the RG district
This Zone provides for low Density urban strata Development with groups, rows or clusters of Dwelling Units as Single Detached Residential, or blocks of three or more attached Dwelling Units.
RG at a glance
| Max height | 9.5 m |
|---|---|
| Site coverage | 35% |
| Zone category | Residential |
Density tiers in RG
| Tier | Min lot area | Max units | Base FSR | Bonus FSR | Max height |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cluster Housing Residential | 8000 m² | - | - | - | 9.5 m |
Permitted uses in RG
- Cluster Housing Residential
- Single Detached Residential
- Urban Infill Residential (subject to s.402.29)
RG zoning FAQ
What is RG zoning in Maple Ridge?
RG (Cluster Housing Residential) is a residential zoning district in the City of Maple Ridge. This Zone provides for low Density urban strata Development with groups, rows or clusters of Dwelling Units as Single Detached Residential, or blocks of three or more attached Dwelling Units.
What can you build on RG-zoned land in Maple Ridge?
Permitted uses in RG include Cluster Housing Residential, 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 RG?
RG 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 RG zoning?
RG sets density as a rate rather than a fixed number of units per lot: Density capped at 15 units/net ha (s.624.5.1), not a fixed count. Urban Infill Residential (s.624.2.1.c, .3.1.e) runs through s.402.29, capping a lot over 0.4 ha at 3 units. Single Detached, Secondary Suite, Garden Suite only (s.402.29.1.d). Since RG's minimum lot is 0.8 ha, a conforming lot inside the UCB falls in that 3-unit band; cluster housing still runs on the 15 units/ha figure. Look up your specific address for what that works out to on your lot.
Other residential zones in Maple Ridge
- R-1 - Single Detached (Low Density) Urban Residential
- R-2 - Single Detached (Medium Density) Urban Residential
- R-3 - Single Detached (Intensive) Urban Residential
- R-4 - Single Detached (Infill) Urban Residential
- RE - Elderly Citizens Residential
- RG-2 - Suburban Residential Strata
- RM-1 - Low Density Townhouse Residential
- RM-2 - Medium Density Apartment Residential
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Source: official Maple Ridge zoning bylaw (PDF) · updated October 2026