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RUR zone in Maple Ridge
Urban Infill Residential. Residential infill development with a minimum lot area of 450 m2, under s.402.29 (Urban Infill Residential) and s.402.30 (Transit-Oriented Areas) (s.627.1).
The rules
| Name | Urban Infill Residential |
|---|---|
| Homes allowed | Up to 4 homes on lots > 280 m2 (<= 0.4 ha), up to 6 within 400 m of a Prescribed Bus Stop (s.402.29.1). Forms: single detached, duplex, triplex, fourplex, courtyard (max 6) and townhouse (max 6), plus secondary suite and detached garden suite (s.627.2-627.3). |
| Floor space notes | No density limit (s.627.5). Size controlled by coverage, setbacks and height. Detached garden suite (s.402.11): rear yard only, 1 storey, no basement, max 140 m2 or 15% of lot area (90 m2 in ALR), height 4.5 m (6.0 m in RS-2/RS-3 or above a garage on lane lots; lots >= 0.4 ha 6.0 m). Secondary suite must be inside the principal dwelling, not strata-titled (s.402.24). |
| Height | 9.5 m (31 ft) |
| Height notes | Principal 9.5 m, accessory 4.5 m (s.627.8). No storey limit stated. |
| Lot coverage | 60% |
| Coverage notes | 60% for lots allowing up to 6 units (shown); 50% for lots allowing up to 4 units (s.627.6). |
| Setbacks | front 5.5 m (18 ft), side 1.5 m (5 ft), rear 6 m (20 ft), flank 3 m (10 ft) |
| Setback notes | Values for the 6-unit form. Principal: front 5.5, rear 6.0, interior side 1.2 m (<= 4 units) / 1.5 m (<= 6 units), exterior side 2.0 m (lot < 800 m2, <= 4 units) or 3.0 m (s.627.7.1). Accessory: front 5.5, rear 1.5, side 1.2, exterior 2.0/3.0 m (s.627.7.2). |
| Bonus density | No density bonus. Six units allowed only within 400 m of a Prescribed Bus Stop (s.402.29.1(c)). Private outdoor area 45 m2 per 3+ bedroom unit, 30 m2 otherwise (s.627.11). |
| Bylaw sections | s.627.1-627.11, 402.11, 402.29, 402.30 |
What you can use it for
Single detached residentialTwo-unit (duplex) residentialTriplex residentialFourplex residentialCourtyard residential (max 6 units)Townhouse residential (max 6 units)Secondary suiteDetached garden suiteBoardingHome occupationShort-term rental
What BC law allows on these lots
- 4 homes (lots over 280 m²)3,494 lots
- 3 homes (lots up to 280 m²)1,055 lots
- 6 homes (near frequent transit)334 lots
- Transit-oriented area (taller buildings)61 lots
Our estimate per lot under BC's Bills 44 and 47, from lot size, transit distance and the urban boundary.
Example lots in RUR
No addressed lots in this zone on the map.
Other zones in Maple Ridge
RS-1RS-1bRM-1RS-3RM-2RS-2RM-3RM-4RM-5RST-SVRG-2RS-1aRS-1dSRSRSTRGRT-2RMHRM-6RE
Read from Maple Ridge Zoning Bylaw No. 7600-2019 (consolidated to 2026-07-28) ↗, checked 2026-10-21. Summaries are our reading of the bylaw: confirm with Maple Ridge before buying or designing. Page rebuilt October 25, 2026.