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R-4 zone in Coquitlam: Intensive Small-Scale Residential

Coquitlam, British ColumbiaDraft, not yet reviewedBylaw read 2026-11-07

In short

Ground-oriented residential development on larger lots.

Zone rules

PurposeGround-oriented residential development on larger lots.
Main usesSmall-scale residentialA minimum of three dwelling units are required on a lot.
Also allowed (secondary uses)
  • Boarding
  • Accessory residential
  • Accessory home occupation
  • Accessory institutional support services
Minimum lot area930 m²
Maximum lot coverage50% for all buildings together
Maximum densityFloor area up to 0.85 times the lot area
Maximum height9.5 m, or 11.0 m for roofs with a pitch of 3 in 12 or greater over at least 80% of roof surfaces
Maximum height, accessory buildings3.7 m, or 4.6 m for roofs with a pitch of 4 in 12 or greater over at least 80% of roof surfaces (detached accessory buildings)
Front setback4.5 m
Rear setback6.0 m
Interior side setback1.2 m
Street side setback3.0 m
Accessory building setbacksDetached accessory buildings 1.6 m or more from a residential building: front 4.5 m, rear 1.2 m, interior side 1.2 m, exterior side 3.0 m (attached or closer than 1.6 m follow the principal building setbacks)
Other rules
  • More than one principal building may be on a lot
  • Detached accessory buildings must be in the rear yard
  • Each dwelling unit needs at least 37 m² of private or common outdoor space and 3.3 m² of indoor storage
  • Detached accessory buildings: wall length at most 11.0 m and no more than three parking spaces

Source: Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996 (consolidated with amending bylaws, updated July 27, 2026), s. 1005 (read 2026-11-07)

Rules in the bylaw's general sections (parking, fences, suites, home businesses) also apply, and a lot can have site-specific rules. The City says this consolidated copy is for convenience only and is not an official copy. It is published as separate PDFs per part (Parts 1-22); no zone parts exist for 9, 11 and 14. Schedule A (zoning maps) points to QtheMap. Zone pages are taken from the bylaw text by a research agent and have not yet been reviewed by a person: confirm with the bylaw before you rely on them. How answers are checked.

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