RM-2 Zoning in Maple Ridge - Medium Density Apartment Residential
RM-2: Medium Density Apartment Residential is a residential zoning district in the City of Maple Ridge. This Zone provides for a medium Density Apartment Residential with a maximum Building Height of four to six Storeys (s.618.1.1).
On a typical RM-2-zoned lot you can expect an FSR of roughly 1.8–1.9 and a maximum height of 22 m (6 storeys). Exact figures vary with lot size, frontage, and form of development, so look up your specific address to confirm.
Intent of the RM-2 district
This Zone provides for a medium Density Apartment Residential with a maximum Building Height of four to six Storeys (s.618.1.1).
RM-2 at a glance
| Floor space ratio (FSR) | 1.8–1.9 |
|---|---|
| Max height | 22 m |
| Max storeys (by right) | 6 |
| Zone category | Residential |
Density tiers in RM-2
| Tier | Min lot area | Max units | Base FSR | Bonus FSR | Max height |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium Density Apartment Residential | 1300 m² | - | 1.8 | - | 15 m |
| Medium Density Apartment Residential | 1300 m² | - | 1.8 | - | 15 m |
| Medium Density Apartment Residential | 1300 m² | - | 1.8 | - | 15 m |
| Medium Density Apartment Residential | 1300 m² | - | 1.8 | - | 22 m |
Permitted uses in RM-2
- Apartment Residential
RM-2 zoning FAQ
What is RM-2 zoning in Maple Ridge?
RM-2 (Medium Density Apartment Residential) is a residential zoning district in the City of Maple Ridge. This Zone provides for a medium Density Apartment Residential with a maximum Building Height of four to six Storeys (s.618.1.1).
What can you build on RM-2-zoned land in Maple Ridge?
Permitted uses in RM-2 include Apartment Residential. Permitted uses are allowed outright; conditional uses may require Development Permit Board approval.
What is the FSR for RM-2 in Maple Ridge?
Floor Space Ratio (FSR) in RM-2 generally ranges from about 1.8 up to 1.9. ZoneScout calculates the maximum buildable floor area for your specific lot.
How tall can a building be in RM-2?
RM-2 permits a maximum building height of 22 m, generally about 6 storeys. Height can be affected by view corridors, setbacks, and the specific form of development.
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
- RG-2 - Suburban Residential Strata
- RM-1 - Low Density Townhouse Residential
Look up a specific address in Maple Ridge
Source: official Maple Ridge zoning bylaw (PDF) · updated October 2026