RM-5 Zoning in Maple Ridge — Low Density Townhouse and Apartment Residential
RM-5: Low Density Townhouse and Apartment Residential is a residential zoning district in the City of Maple Ridge. This Zone provides Apartment Residential and Townhouse Residential Uses with Private Outdoor Area for each Dwelling Unit (s.621.1.1).
On a typical RM-5-zoned lot you can expect an FSR of about 0.8, a maximum height of 11 m, and site coverage up to 45%. Exact figures vary with lot size, frontage, and form of development, so look up your specific address to confirm.
Intent of the RM-5 district
This Zone provides Apartment Residential and Townhouse Residential Uses with Private Outdoor Area for each Dwelling Unit (s.621.1.1).
RM-5 at a glance
| Floor space ratio (FSR) | 0.8 |
|---|---|
| Max height | 11 m |
| Site coverage | 45% |
| Zone category | Residential |
Density tiers in RM-5
| Tier | Min lot area | Max units | FSR | Max height |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low Density Townhouse and Apartment Residential | 1115 m² | — | 0.8 | 11 m |
| Low Density Townhouse and Apartment Residential | 1115 m² | — | 0.15 | 9.5 m |
| Low Density Townhouse and Apartment Residential | 1115 m² | — | 0.8 | 9.5 m |
| Low Density Townhouse and Apartment Residential | 1115 m² | — | 0.15 | 9.5 m |
Permitted uses in RM-5
- Apartment Residential
- Townhouse Residential
RM-5 zoning FAQ
What is RM-5 zoning in Maple Ridge?
RM-5 (Low Density Townhouse and Apartment Residential) is a residential zoning district in the City of Maple Ridge. This Zone provides Apartment Residential and Townhouse Residential Uses with Private Outdoor Area for each Dwelling Unit (s.621.1.1).
What can you build on RM-5-zoned land in Maple Ridge?
Permitted uses in RM-5 include Apartment Residential, Townhouse Residential. Permitted uses are allowed outright; conditional uses may require Development Permit Board approval.
What is the FSR for RM-5 in Maple Ridge?
Floor Space Ratio (FSR) in RM-5 is about 0.8. ZoneScout calculates the maximum buildable floor area for your specific lot.
How tall can a building be in RM-5?
RM-5 permits a maximum building height of 11 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