RST Zoning in Maple Ridge — Street Townhouse Residential
RST: Street Townhouse Residential is a residential zoning district in the City of Maple Ridge. Provides for attached Street Townhouse Residential use on individual fee simple lots designated Eco-Cluster within the Silver Valley Area Plan of OCP Bylaw 7060-2014 (s.612.1.1).
On a typical RST-zoned lot you can expect up to 1 dwelling unit, a hard cap of 223 m² of floor area however large the lot, a maximum height of 9.5 m, and site coverage up to 65%. Exact figures vary with lot size, frontage, and form of development, so look up your specific address to confirm.
Intent of the RST district
Provides for attached Street Townhouse Residential use on individual fee simple lots designated Eco-Cluster within the Silver Valley Area Plan of OCP Bylaw 7060-2014 (s.612.1.1).
RST at a glance
| Max dwelling units | 1 |
|---|---|
| Max height | 9.5 m |
| Site coverage | 65% |
| Zone category | Residential |
Density tiers in RST
| Tier | Min lot area | Max units | FSR | Max height |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Street Townhouse Residential | 234 m² | 1 | — | 9.5 m |
| Street Townhouse Residential | 234 m² | 1 | — | 9.5 m |
| Street Townhouse Residential | 273 m² | 1 | — | 9.5 m |
| Street Townhouse Residential | 273 m² | 1 | — | 9.5 m |
| Street Townhouse Residential | 195 m² | 1 | — | 9.5 m |
| Street Townhouse Residential | 195 m² | 1 | — | 9.5 m |
Permitted uses in RST
- Street Townhouse Residential, maximum four units attached
RST zoning FAQ
What is RST zoning in Maple Ridge?
RST (Street Townhouse Residential) is a residential zoning district in the City of Maple Ridge. Provides for attached Street Townhouse Residential use on individual fee simple lots designated Eco-Cluster within the Silver Valley Area Plan of OCP Bylaw 7060-2014 (s.612.1.1).
What can you build on RST-zoned land in Maple Ridge?
Permitted uses in RST include Street Townhouse Residential, maximum four units attached. Permitted uses are allowed outright; conditional uses may require Development Permit Board approval.
How tall can a building be in RST?
RST permits a maximum building height of 9.5 m. Height can be affected by view corridors, setbacks, and the specific form of development.
How many units are allowed in RST zoning?
RST allows up to 1 dwelling unit on an eligible lot. Under the Province's Bill 44 Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing rules, most standard residential lots in Maple Ridge now permit multiple units outright. The exact number depends on lot size and whether rental tenure is secured.
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