RM-4 Zoning in Maple Ridge — Medium Density Townhouse and Apartment Residential
RM-4: Medium Density Townhouse and Apartment Residential is a residential zoning district in the City of Maple Ridge. This Zone provides Townhouse Residential and Apartment Residential, including higher Density in the Town Centre Area identified on Schedule C (s.620.1.1).
On a typical RM-4-zoned lot you can expect an FSR of about 0.75 and a maximum height of 15 m. Exact figures vary with lot size, frontage, and form of development, so look up your specific address to confirm.
Intent of the RM-4 district
This Zone provides Townhouse Residential and Apartment Residential, including higher Density in the Town Centre Area identified on Schedule C (s.620.1.1).
RM-4 at a glance
| Floor space ratio (FSR) | 0.75 |
|---|---|
| Max height | 15 m |
| Zone category | Residential |
Density tiers in RM-4
| Tier | Min lot area | Max units | FSR | Max height |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium Density Townhouse and Apartment Residential | 1115 m² | — | 0.75 | 11 m |
| Medium Density Townhouse and Apartment Residential | 1115 m² | — | 0.75 | 15 m |
| Medium Density Townhouse and Apartment Residential | 1115 m² | — | 0.15 | 9.5 m |
| Medium Density Townhouse and Apartment Residential | 1115 m² | — | 0.75 | 9.5 m |
| Medium Density Townhouse and Apartment Residential | 1115 m² | — | 0.15 | 15 m |
| Medium Density Townhouse and Apartment Residential | 1115 m² | — | 0.15 | 9.5 m |
Permitted uses in RM-4
- Apartment Residential
- Townhouse Residential
RM-4 zoning FAQ
What is RM-4 zoning in Maple Ridge?
RM-4 (Medium Density Townhouse and Apartment Residential) is a residential zoning district in the City of Maple Ridge. This Zone provides Townhouse Residential and Apartment Residential, including higher Density in the Town Centre Area identified on Schedule C (s.620.1.1).
What can you build on RM-4-zoned land in Maple Ridge?
Permitted uses in RM-4 include Apartment Residential, Townhouse Residential. Permitted uses are allowed outright; conditional uses may require Development Permit Board approval.
What is the FSR for RM-4 in Maple Ridge?
Floor Space Ratio (FSR) in RM-4 is about 0.75. ZoneScout calculates the maximum buildable floor area for your specific lot.
How tall can a building be in RM-4?
RM-4 permits a maximum building height of 15 m. 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