RS-1 zone in Coquitlam
One-Family Residential (legacy). Part 22 legacy zone: applies only to land already zoned this way (RS/RT as of 2025-06-30, RM-3 to RM-6 as of 2026-06-30); not used for new rezonings. s.2202(1). Low-density single-family lots, min 650 m2.
The rules
| Name | One-Family Residential (legacy) |
|---|---|
| Homes allowed | 2 (house + secondary suite) |
| Floor space notes | No FAR; max 18 units/ha (suites excluded). House size controlled by perimeter wall height/area rules and 8.4 m max wall height. s.2203(5), (11). |
| Height | 11 m (36 ft) |
| Height notes | 7.3 m, or 11.0 m with 3:12+ pitch on 80% of roof. Detached accessory buildings 3.7 m, or 4.6 m with 4:12 roof pitch on at least 80% of roof surfaces. s.2203(10). |
| Lot coverage | 45% |
| Coverage notes | 45%. s.2203(6). |
| Setbacks | front 7.6 m (25 ft), side 1.8 m (6 ft), rear 7.6 m (25 ft), flank 3.8 m (12 ft) |
| Setback notes | Detached accessory (>=1.6 m away): rear and side 1.2 m. s.2203(8). |
| Bylaw sections | Part 22 s.2203 |
What you can use it for
One-family residentialSecondary suiteBoardingAccessory residentialHome occupation
What BC law allows on these lots
- Transit-oriented area (taller buildings)1,191 lots
- 4 homes (lots over 280 m²)73 lots
- 3 homes (lots up to 280 m²)7 lots
Our estimate per lot under BC's Bills 44 and 47, from lot size, transit distance and the urban boundary.
Example lots in RS-1
No addressed lots in this zone on the map.
Other zones in Coquitlam
R-1R-2RT-2RM-2RA-3R-3RA-2RA-1RM-5RT-1RM-1RS-4RTM-1RM-6RM-4ARS-2RS-3RM-3R-4RM-4SS-1RMH-1RT-3
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 26, 2026.