RS-4 zone in Coquitlam
One-Family Compact 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 compact lots, min 375 m2.
The rules
| Name | One-Family Compact Residential (legacy) |
|---|---|
| Homes allowed | 2 (house + secondary suite) |
| Floor space notes | No FAR; max 27 units/ha (suites excluded). s.2205(5). |
| Height | 9 m (30 ft) |
| Height notes | 7.3 m, or 9.0 m with 3:12 pitch. Detached accessory buildings 3.7 m, or 4.6 m with 4:12 roof pitch on at least 80% of roof surfaces. s.2205(10). |
| Lot coverage | 45% |
| Coverage notes | 45%. s.2205(6). |
| Setbacks | front 6 m (20 ft), side 1.25 m (4 ft), rear 6 m (20 ft), flank 3 m (10 ft) |
| Setback notes | Interior side 1.25 m (one-storey portion) / 1.75 m (multi-storey portion). Front may average 6 m with no part under 2 m (not on corner lots). s.2205(8). |
| Bylaw sections | Part 22 s.2205 |
What you can use it for
One-family residentialSecondary suiteBoardingAccessory residentialHome occupation
What BC law allows on these lots
- Transit-oriented area (taller buildings)600 lots
- 4 homes (lots over 280 m²)68 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-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.