R-3 zone in Coquitlam
Transitional Small-Scale Residential. Small-scale residential where lot consolidation and rezoning to higher density uses is desirable.
3,112lots in this zone on the map
725 m²median lot size (7,804 ft²)
54–12,230 m²smallest to largest lot
11 mmaximum height (36 ft)
The rules
| Name | Transitional Small-Scale Residential |
|---|---|
| Homes allowed | 4 (2 principal + 2 accessory); 3 on lots <=280 m2 (max 2 principal); one principal building |
| Floor space ratio | 0.5 |
| Floor space notes | FAR 0.5, plus up to 40/46 m2 above-grade concealed parking exclusion (not in plus_m2). s.1004(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.1004(10). |
| Lot coverage | 45% |
| Coverage notes | 45%. s.1004(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. Detached accessory (>=1.6 m away): rear and side 1.2 m; 3.0 m from principal building. s.1004(8). |
| Bylaw sections | Part 10 s.1004; 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)2,890 lots
- 3 homes (lots up to 280 m²)135 lots
- 6 homes (near frequent transit)71 lots
- Transit-oriented area (taller buildings)8 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-3
No addressed lots in this zone on the map.
Other zones in Coquitlam
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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.