RT-3 zone in Coquitlam
Multiplex 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). Ground-oriented multiplex infill on larger lots (replaced by R-4 for new rezonings).
The rules
| Name | Multiplex Residential (legacy) |
|---|---|
| Homes allowed | Multiplex; no unit cap stated |
| Floor space ratio | 0.85 |
| Floor space notes | FAR 0.85, underground parking excluded. s.2207(5). |
| Height | 11 m (36 ft) |
| Height notes | 9.5 m, or 11.0 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.2207(10). |
| Lot coverage | 50% |
| Coverage notes | 50%. s.2207(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 rear 1.2 m; 6.0 m separation from principal. s.2207(8). |
| Bylaw sections | Part 22 s.2207 (740 m2 for lots rezoned before 2019-07-08) |
What you can use it for
Multiplex residentialBoardingAccessory residentialHome occupation
What BC law allows on these lots
- Transit-oriented area (taller buildings)32 lots
Our estimate per lot under BC's Bills 44 and 47, from lot size, transit distance and the urban boundary.
Example lots in RT-3
No addressed lots in this zone on the map.
Other zones in Coquitlam
R-1R-2RT-2RM-2RA-3R-3RA-2RA-1RS-1RM-5RT-1RM-1RS-4RTM-1RM-6RM-4ARS-2RS-3RM-3R-4RM-4SS-1RMH-1
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.