Belcarra: zoning, lots and development
What the map knows about Belcarra: who lives here, how the land is zoned, what BC's new housing laws allow on each lot, and what's being built and proposed right now.
How land is zoned
- Houses, duplexes & small multiplexes72.3%
- Townhouses & apartments13.8%
- Parks, schools & institutional11.4%
- Commercial & mixed use2.2%
- Agricultural & rural0.2%
Share of 405 lots by zoning category, from Village of Belcarra public zoning map (no licence stated). Categories are simplified from the city's own zone codes.
What BC law allows on lots
- House + suite (small towns)274 lots
Under BC's Bills 44 and 47 (2023), most house lots inside the urban boundary allow 3 to 6 homes, and land near rapid-transit stations allows taller buildings. Counts are our estimate from lot size, zoning and transit.
Building permits
Belcarra doesn't publish issued building permits as data.
Rezoning & development applications
Belcarra doesn't publish development applications as data.
Getting around & everyday life
| Rapid transit | Bus service only |
|---|---|
| Schools | SD 43 Coquitlam |
| Hospital | Eagle Ridge (Port Moody) |
| Land area | 5.5 km² · 0.0% of Metro Vancouver's people (these cities) |
Sources: Statistics Canada 2021 Census; Belcarra open data; ParcelMap BC; BC Assessment values as republished by the city where available; TransLink. Page rebuilt October 25, 2026.