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R-4 zone in Pitt Meadows: Urban Residential 4

Pitt Meadows, British ColumbiaDraft, not yet reviewedBylaw read 2026-11-07

In short

Development of up to four dwelling units on a lot within the urban containment boundary, in a variety of building forms.

Zone rules

PurposeDevelopment of up to four dwelling units on a lot within the urban containment boundary, in a variety of building forms.
Main uses
  • Single-Family Dwelling
  • Duplex
  • Townhouse
  • Apartment
Also allowed (secondary uses)
  • Secondary Suite
  • Garden Suite
  • Home-Based Business
  • Accessory Residential Buildings and Uses
  • Boarding
Minimum lot area1,215 m² (for subdivision)
Minimum lot width12 m (for subdivision)
Maximum lot coverage40%
Maximum densityMaximum four dwelling units; floor-area ratio 0.50 (one or two units) or 0.70 (three or four units)
Maximum heightThe lesser of 10 m and three storeys
Front setback5.5 m (4 m where parking is provided behind the principal building)
Rear setback6 m
Interior side setback1.2 m
Street side setback3 m
Other rules
  • Maximum impervious surface is 70% of the lot area
  • For a duplex, townhouse or apartment, at least one dwelling unit must have three or more bedrooms
  • Principal building depth may not exceed 22 m

Source: City of Pitt Meadows Zoning Bylaw No. 2505, 2011 (consolidated to Bylaw 3031, 2025, adopted January 13, 2026), s. 10.3 (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 consolidation is for convenience only (the amending bylaws are consolidated with the original). Deleted zones CD-A, CD-B, CD-C, CD-D, CD-F, CD-I, CD-J and CD-P (Bylaw 2986, 2024) are not listed. Site-specific CD zones are in section 16. 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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