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title: "RS-1b zone in Maple Ridge: Single Detached (Medium Density) Residential"
place: Maple Ridge, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/maple-ridge
zone: RS-1b
bylaw: Maple Ridge Zoning Bylaw No. 7600-2019 (consolidated to July 28, 2026)
bylaw_read: 2026-11-07
review: draft
canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/maple-ridge/zoning/rs-1b/"
json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/maple-ridge/zoning/rs-1b.json"
---

# RS-1b zone in Maple Ridge: Single Detached (Medium Density) Residential

Medium density single detached residential on lots of at least 557.0 m².

## Zone rules

- **Purpose:** Medium density single detached residential on lots of at least 557.0 m².
- **Main uses:** Single Detached Residential; Urban Infill Residential (subject to Section 402.29)
- **Also allowed (secondary uses):** Boarding; Detached Garden Suite Residential; Hobby Beekeeping; Home Occupation; Neighbourhood Daycare; Secondary Suite Residential; Urban Infill Residential; Short-Term Rental
- **Minimum lot area:** 557.0 m²; 371.0 m² under the Albion Area density bonus option
- **Minimum lot width:** 15.0 metres; 12.0 metres (13.5 metres on a corner lot) under the Albion Area density bonus option
- **Maximum lot coverage:** 40% (all principal and accessory buildings together)
- **Maximum density:** No density limit stated
- **Maximum height:** 9.5 metres
- **Maximum height, accessory buildings:** 4.5 metres
- **Front setback:** 6.0 metres
- **Rear setback:** 6.0 metres
- **Interior side setback:** 1.5 metres
- **Street side setback:** 3.0 metres
- **Accessory building setbacks:** front 6.0 m, rear 1.5 m, interior side 1.5 m, exterior side 3.0 m
- **Other rules:** Albion Area lots may use the density bonus option, which applies R-3 zone requirements to lots of 255.0 to under 557.0 m²

## Source

- [Maple Ridge Zoning Bylaw No. 7600-2019 (consolidated to July 28, 2026), s. 607](https://www.mapleridge.ca/media/file/zoning-bylaw-7600-2019#page=136) (read 2026-11-07)

Rules in the bylaw's general sections (parking, fences, suites, home businesses) also apply. All zones in Maple Ridge: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/maple-ridge/zoning/index.json

_Draft: taken from the bylaw text by a research agent and not yet reviewed by a person. Gov Handbook is an independent guide. Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/maple-ridge/zoning/rs-1b/_