RUR Zoning in Maple Ridge — Urban Infill Residential
RUR: Urban Infill Residential is a residential zoning district in the City of Maple Ridge. This Zone provides for Residential Infill Development with a minimum Lot Area of 450.0 square metres.
On a typical RUR-zoned lot you can expect up to 6 dwelling units, a maximum height of 9.5 m, and site coverage up to 60%. Exact figures vary with lot size, frontage, and form of development, so look up your specific address to confirm.
Intent of the RUR district
This Zone provides for Residential Infill Development with a minimum Lot Area of 450.0 square metres.
RUR at a glance
| Max dwelling units | 6 |
|---|---|
| Max height | 9.5 m |
| Site coverage | 60% |
| Zone category | Residential |
Density tiers in RUR
| Tier | Min lot area | Max units | FSR | Max height |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Infill Residential | 450 m² | 4 | — | 9.5 m |
| Urban Infill Residential | 450 m² | 3 | — | 9.5 m |
| Urban Infill Residential | 450 m² | 4 | — | 9.5 m |
| Urban Infill Residential | 450 m² | 3 | — | 9.5 m |
| Urban Infill Residential | 450 m² | 6 | — | 9.5 m |
| Urban Infill Residential | 450 m² | 3 | — | 9.5 m |
Permitted uses in RUR
- Urban Infill Residential Principal Uses: Single Detached Residential
- Two-Unit (Duplex) Residential
- Triplex Residential
- Fourplex Residential
- Courtyard Residential (limited to six Dwelling Units)
- Townhouse Residential (limited to six Dwelling Units). All subject to s.402.29.
RUR zoning FAQ
What is RUR zoning in Maple Ridge?
RUR (Urban Infill Residential) is a residential zoning district in the City of Maple Ridge. This Zone provides for Residential Infill Development with a minimum Lot Area of 450.0 square metres.
What can you build on RUR-zoned land in Maple Ridge?
Permitted uses in RUR include Urban Infill Residential Principal Uses: Single Detached Residential, Two-Unit (Duplex) Residential, Triplex Residential, Fourplex Residential, Courtyard Residential (limited to six Dwelling Units), among others. Permitted uses are allowed outright; conditional uses may require Development Permit Board approval.
How tall can a building be in RUR?
RUR 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 RUR zoning?
RUR allows up to 6 dwelling units 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
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Source: official Maple Ridge zoning bylaw (PDF) · updated August 2026