R-4 zone in Coquitlam
Intensive Small-Scale Residential. Ground-oriented residential development (multiplex) on larger lots; replaced the RT-3 Multiplex zone for new rezonings.
103lots in this zone on the map
1,877 m²median lot size (20,204 ft²)
841–4,128 m²smallest to largest lot
11 mmaximum height (36 ft)
The rules
| Name | Intensive Small-Scale Residential |
|---|---|
| Homes allowed | Minimum 3 units; no stated maximum (lot >=930 m2) |
| Floor space ratio | 0.85 |
| Floor space notes | FAR 0.85. s.1005(5). |
| Height | 11 m (36 ft) |
| Height notes | Principal buildings 9.5 m, or 11.0 m with 3:12+ pitch on 80% of roof surfaces. Detached accessory buildings 3.7 m, or 4.6 m with 4:12 roof pitch on at least 80% of roof surfaces. Storeys not stated. s.1005(10). |
| Lot coverage | 50% |
| Coverage notes | 50%. s.1005(6). |
| Setbacks | front 4.5 m (15 ft), side 1.2 m (4 ft), rear 6 m (20 ft), flank 3 m (10 ft) |
| Setback notes | Detached accessory (>=1.6 m away): rear 1.2 m. 37 m2 outdoor space per unit. s.1005(8), (13). |
| Bylaw sections | Part 10 s.1005 |
What you can use it for
Small-scale residential (multiplex)BoardingAccessory residentialHome occupationAccessory institutional support services
What BC law allows on these lots
- 4 homes (lots over 280 m²)102 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-4
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.