RTh1 Zoning in Port Coquitlam — Residential Townhouse 1
RTh1: Residential Townhouse 1 is a residential zoning district in the City of Port Coquitlam. To accommodate and regulate ground-oriented attached dwellings with an extensive form.
On a typical RTh1-zoned lot you can expect a maximum height of 10.5 m and site coverage up to 40%. Exact figures vary with lot size, frontage, and form of development, so look up your specific address to confirm.
Intent of the RTh1 district
To accommodate and regulate ground-oriented attached dwellings with an extensive form.
RTh1 at a glance
| Max height | 10.5 m |
|---|---|
| Site coverage | 40% |
| Zone category | Residential |
Density tiers in RTh1
| Tier | Min lot area | Max units | FSR | Max height |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Townhouse 1 | 1000 m² | — | — | 10.5 m |
Permitted uses in RTh1
- Townhouse
- Boarding (two boarders per dwelling unit)
- Parks and playgrounds
RTh1 zoning FAQ
What is RTh1 zoning in Port Coquitlam?
RTh1 (Residential Townhouse 1) is a residential zoning district in the City of Port Coquitlam. To accommodate and regulate ground-oriented attached dwellings with an extensive form.
What can you build on RTh1-zoned land in Port Coquitlam?
Permitted uses in RTh1 include Townhouse, Boarding (two boarders per dwelling unit), Parks and playgrounds. Permitted uses are allowed outright; conditional uses may require Development Permit Board approval.
How tall can a building be in RTh1?
RTh1 permits a maximum building height of 10.5 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
- RA2 — Residential Apartment 2
- RRh — Residential Rowhouse
- RS1 — Residential Small-Scale 1
- RS2 — Residential Small-Scale 2
- RS3 — Residential Small-Scale 3
- RS4 — Residential Small-Scale 4
- RTh2 — Residential Townhouse 2
Look up a specific address in Port Coquitlam
Source: official Port Coquitlam zoning bylaw (PDF) · updated September 2026