RG-2 Zoning in Maple Ridge - Suburban Residential Strata
RG-2: Suburban Residential Strata is a residential zoning district in the City of Maple Ridge. This Zone provides for low Density suburban strata Development with groups, rows or clusters of Dwelling Units as Single Detached Residential, Two-Unit (Duplex) Residential, or blocks of three or more attached Dwelling Units.
On a typical RG-2-zoned lot you can expect a maximum height of 11 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 2.5 units/net ha (s.625.5.1), not a fixed count. Urban Infill Residential (s.625.2.1.d) runs through s.402.29; since the minimum lot area is 4.0 ha, a conforming lot inside the UCB falls into the s.402.29.1.d band of 3 units (Single Detached, Secondary Suite, Garden Suite).
Intent of the RG-2 district
This Zone provides for low Density suburban strata Development with groups, rows or clusters of Dwelling Units as Single Detached Residential, Two-Unit (Duplex) Residential, or blocks of three or more attached Dwelling Units.
RG-2 at a glance
| Max height | 11 m |
|---|---|
| Site coverage | 35% |
| Zone category | Residential |
Density tiers in RG-2
| Tier | Min lot area | Max units | Base FSR | Bonus FSR | Max height |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suburban Residential Strata | 40000 m² | - | - | - | 9.5 m |
| Suburban Residential Strata | 40000 m² | - | - | - | 11 m |
Permitted uses in RG-2
- Cluster Housing Residential
- Single Detached Residential
- Two-Unit (Duplex) Residential
- Urban Infill Residential (subject to s.402.29)
RG-2 zoning FAQ
What is RG-2 zoning in Maple Ridge?
RG-2 (Suburban Residential Strata) is a residential zoning district in the City of Maple Ridge. This Zone provides for low Density suburban strata Development with groups, rows or clusters of Dwelling Units as Single Detached Residential, Two-Unit (Duplex) Residential, or blocks of three or more attached Dwelling Units.
What can you build on RG-2-zoned land in Maple Ridge?
Permitted uses in RG-2 include Cluster Housing Residential, Single Detached Residential, Two-Unit (Duplex) 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-2?
RG-2 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 RG-2 zoning?
RG-2 sets density as a rate rather than a fixed number of units per lot: Density capped at 2.5 units/net ha (s.625.5.1), not a fixed count. Urban Infill Residential (s.625.2.1.d) runs through s.402.29; since the minimum lot area is 4.0 ha, a conforming lot inside the UCB falls into the s.402.29.1.d band of 3 units (Single Detached, Secondary Suite, Garden Suite). 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 - Cluster Housing Residential
- 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