RS-2 zone in Coquitlam
Rural Residential. Low-density rural residential use of up to one principal dwelling unit, with limited agriculture.
The rules
| Name | Rural Residential |
|---|---|
| Homes allowed | 2 (house + 1 accessory dwelling unit inside the house) |
| Floor space notes | No floor area ratio; density capped at 2.5 units per hectare (accessory dwelling units excluded). s.1001(5). |
| Height | 11 m (36 ft) |
| Height notes | Single-detached dwelling 7.3 m, or 11.0 m with roof pitch 3:12+ on at least 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. s.1001(10). |
| Lot coverage | 45% |
| Coverage notes | 45% all buildings; agricultural buildings 20%. s.1001(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 | House: front 7.6, rear 7.6, interior side 1.8, exterior side 3.8 m. Agricultural buildings 30/15/15/30 m and 15 m from the house. Detached accessory (>=1.6 m from house): rear and side 1.2 m. s.1001(8). |
| Bylaw sections | Part 10 s.1001 |
What you can use it for
Single-detached dwellingAccessory dwelling unit (within the house)Agricultural (1 horse/cow/sheep/goat per 1,000 m2)BoardingHome occupationAccessory produce sales (max 12 m2, lot >=4,050 m2)
What BC law allows on these lots
- 4 homes (lots over 280 m²)55 lots
- 3 homes (lots up to 280 m²)44 lots
- Transit-oriented area (taller buildings)7 lots
- 6 homes (near frequent transit)6 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-2
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.