R-1 zone in Coquitlam
Small-Scale Residential. Low-density residential uses of up to four dwelling units per lot.
14,786lots in this zone on the map
738 m²median lot size (7,944 ft²)
51–30,192 m²smallest to largest lot
11 mmaximum height (36 ft)
The rules
| Name | Small-Scale Residential |
|---|---|
| Homes allowed | 4 (any mix of principal and accessory units; 3 on lots <=280 m2 under provincial SSMUH rules) |
| Floor space ratio | 0.75 |
| Floor space notes | Max-unit form (3-4 units): FAR 0.75; 1-2 units: 0.65. Plus up to 40 m2 (1 unit) or 46 m2 (2+ units) excluded for above-grade concealed parking / non-underground parking structures (not added into plus_m2). s.1002(5). |
| Height | 11 m (36 ft) · 3 storeys |
| Height notes | Principal buildings max 3 storeys on any face and 11.0 m. Detached accessory buildings 3.7 m, or 4.6 m with 4:12 roof pitch on at least 80% of roof surfaces. s.1002(10). |
| Lot coverage | 50% |
| Coverage notes | 50%, excluding enclosed solid/green waste storage structures. s.1002(6). |
| Setbacks | front 5.5 m (18 ft), side 1.2 m (4 ft), rear 6 m (20 ft), flank 3 m (10 ft) |
| Setback notes | Rear 6.0 m without lane, 1.2 m with lane; rear 1.2 m without lane for a principal building up to 3.7 m high (4.6 m with 4:12 pitch). Detached accessory (>=1.6 m away): rear and side 1.2 m. Separation between principal buildings 6.0 m front-to-back (9.0 m if both 3 storeys), 2.4 m side-by-side; accessory 3.0 m from principal. Amended by Bylaw 5547 (June 2026). s.1002(8). |
| Bylaw sections | Part 10 s.1002; Bylaw 5547, 2026 |
What you can use it for
Small-scale residential (house, duplex, triplex, fourplex, detached units)BoardingAccessory residentialHome occupationAccessory institutional support services
What BC law allows on these lots
- 4 homes (lots over 280 m²)14,286 lots
- 6 homes (near frequent transit)266 lots
- 3 homes (lots up to 280 m²)193 lots
- Transit-oriented area (taller buildings)16 lots
Our estimate per lot under BC's Bills 44 and 47, from lot size, transit distance and the urban boundary.
Example lots in R-1
No addressed lots in this zone on the map.
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Read from Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996 (consolidated to 2026-07-27) ↗, checked 2026-10-21. Summaries are our reading of the bylaw: confirm with Coquitlam before buying or designing. Page rebuilt October 25, 2026.