RM-3 Zoning in Maple Ridge — Medium/High Density Apartment Residential
RM-3: Medium/High Density Apartment Residential is a residential zoning district in the City of Maple Ridge. This Zone provides for medium Density Apartment Residential Use in the Town Centre Area identified on Schedule C, with a minimum of five Storeys to a maximum of twelve Storeys (s.619.1.1).
On a typical RM-3-zoned lot you can expect an FSR of about 1.2 and a maximum height of 43 m (12 storeys). Exact figures vary with lot size, frontage, and form of development, so look up your specific address to confirm.
Intent of the RM-3 district
This Zone provides for medium Density Apartment Residential Use in the Town Centre Area identified on Schedule C, with a minimum of five Storeys to a maximum of twelve Storeys (s.619.1.1).
RM-3 at a glance
| Floor space ratio (FSR) | 1.2 |
|---|---|
| Max height | 43 m |
| Max storeys (by right) | 12 |
| Zone category | Residential |
Density tiers in RM-3
| Tier | Min lot area | Max units | FSR | Max height |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium/High Density Apartment Residential | 1300 m² | — | 0.6 | — |
| Medium/High Density Apartment Residential | 1300 m² | — | 0.6 | — |
| Medium/High Density Apartment Residential | 1300 m² | — | 0.6 | 43 m |
Permitted uses in RM-3
- Apartment Residential
RM-3 zoning FAQ
What is RM-3 zoning in Maple Ridge?
RM-3 (Medium/High Density Apartment Residential) is a residential zoning district in the City of Maple Ridge. This Zone provides for medium Density Apartment Residential Use in the Town Centre Area identified on Schedule C, with a minimum of five Storeys to a maximum of twelve Storeys (s.619.1.1).
What can you build on RM-3-zoned land in Maple Ridge?
Permitted uses in RM-3 include Apartment Residential. Permitted uses are allowed outright; conditional uses may require Development Permit Board approval.
What is the FSR for RM-3 in Maple Ridge?
Floor Space Ratio (FSR) in RM-3 is about 1.2. ZoneScout calculates the maximum buildable floor area for your specific lot.
How tall can a building be in RM-3?
RM-3 permits a maximum building height of 43 m, generally about 12 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 August 2026