RS10 Zoning in Port Moody - Single Family Residential Cluster
Tracked amendment June 25, 2024: Single-family and duplex lots gained SSMUH capacity. City of Port Moody Zoning Bylaw, 2018, No. 2937, Amendment Bylaw No. 94, 2024, No. 3460. See Port Moody zoning changes
RS10: Single Family Residential Cluster is a residential zoning district in the City of Port Moody. To accommodate single detached residential cluster development on an acreage Lot.
On a typical RS10-zoned lot you can expect a maximum height of 10 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.
Density is one unit per 0.2 ha where community water serves the lot, and one unit per 0.6 ha where it does not. Suites and additional dwelling units are not permitted.
Intent of the RS10 district
To accommodate single detached residential cluster development on an acreage Lot.
RS10 at a glance
| Max height | 10 m |
|---|---|
| Site coverage | 35% |
| Zone category | Residential |
Density tiers in RS10
| Tier | Min lot area | Max units | Base FSR | Bonus FSR | Max height |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single Family Residential Cluster | 20000 m² | - | - | - | 10 m |
Permitted uses in RS10
- Single Detached Residential
RS10 zoning FAQ
What is RS10 zoning in Port Moody?
RS10 (Single Family Residential Cluster) is a residential zoning district in the City of Port Moody. To accommodate single detached residential cluster development on an acreage Lot.
What can you build on RS10-zoned land in Port Moody?
Permitted uses in RS10 include Single Detached Residential. Permitted uses are allowed outright; conditional uses may require Development Permit Board approval.
How tall can a building be in RS10?
RS10 permits a maximum building height of 10 m. Height can be affected by view corridors, setbacks, and the specific form of development.
How many units are allowed in RS10 zoning?
RS10 sets density as a rate rather than a fixed number of units per lot: Density is one unit per 0.2 ha where community water serves the lot, and one unit per 0.6 ha where it does not. Suites and additional dwelling units are not permitted. Look up your specific address for what that works out to on your lot.
Other residential zones in Port Moody
- A1 - Acreage Reserve
- A2 - Development Acreage Reserve
- A3 - Development Acreage Reserve
- RM1 - Semi-Detached and Townhouse Residential
- RM2 - Low Density Townhouse Residential
- RM3 - Low Density Townhouse Residential
- RM4 - Medium Density Townhouse Residential
- RM5 - Four-Storey Apartment Residential
Look up a specific address in Port Moody
Source: official Port Moody zoning bylaw (PDF) · updated October 2026