RA2 Zoning in Port Coquitlam — Residential Apartment 2
RA2: Residential Apartment 2 is a residential zoning district in the City of Port Coquitlam. To accommodate and regulate multiple dwelling residential buildings with a building area to site area ratio of up to 2.5.
On a typical RA2-zoned lot you can expect an FSR of roughly 1.0–2.5, a maximum height of 30 m, and site coverage up to 35%. Exact figures vary with lot size, frontage, and form of development, so look up your specific address to confirm.
Intent of the RA2 district
To accommodate and regulate multiple dwelling residential buildings with a building area to site area ratio of up to 2.5.
RA2 at a glance
| Floor space ratio (FSR) | 1.0–2.5 |
|---|---|
| Max height | 30 m |
| Site coverage | 35% |
| Zone category | Residential |
Density tiers in RA2
| Tier | Min lot area | Max units | FSR | Max height |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Apartment 2 | 930 m² | — | 2.5 | 30 m |
Permitted uses in RA2
- Apartment
- Boarding (one boarder per apartment with at least two bedrooms and two bathrooms)
- Parks and playgrounds
RA2 zoning FAQ
What is RA2 zoning in Port Coquitlam?
RA2 (Residential Apartment 2) is a residential zoning district in the City of Port Coquitlam. To accommodate and regulate multiple dwelling residential buildings with a building area to site area ratio of up to 2.5.
What can you build on RA2-zoned land in Port Coquitlam?
Permitted uses in RA2 include Apartment, Boarding (one boarder per apartment with at least two bedrooms and two bathrooms), Parks and playgrounds. Permitted uses are allowed outright; conditional uses may require Development Permit Board approval.
What is the FSR for RA2 in Port Coquitlam?
Floor Space Ratio (FSR) in RA2 generally ranges from about 1.0 up to 2.5. ZoneScout calculates the maximum buildable floor area for your specific lot.
How tall can a building be in RA2?
RA2 permits a maximum building height of 30 m. Height can be affected by view corridors, setbacks, and the specific form of development.
Other residential zones in Port Coquitlam
- RA1 — Residential Apartment 1
- RRh — Residential Rowhouse
- RS1 — Residential Small-Scale 1
- RS2 — Residential Small-Scale 2
- RS3 — Residential Small-Scale 3
- RS4 — Residential Small-Scale 4
- RTh1 — Residential Townhouse 1
- RTh2 — Residential Townhouse 2
Look up a specific address in Port Coquitlam
Source: official Port Coquitlam zoning bylaw (PDF) · updated September 2026