RTM-1 zoning in Coquitlam: what can you build?
Street-Oriented Village Home Residential
On a standard lot with a rear lane, RTM-1 allows up to 1 unit on a 33 × 122 ft lot (street-oriented village home); up to 1 unit on a 50 × 122 ft lot (street-oriented village home); up to 1 unit on a 66 × 122 ft lot (street-oriented village home). These figures come from running BuildHere’s engine on each lot size with the Coquitlam rules for this zone.
Most units by lot size
| Lot (with lane) | Most units | Building form | Max floor area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 × 122 ft4,026 sq ft | Up to 1 unit | Street-oriented village home | 3,623 sq ft |
| 50 × 122 ft6,100 sq ft | Up to 1 unit | Street-oriented village home | 5,490 sq ft |
| 66 × 122 ft8,052 sq ft | Up to 1 unit | Street-oriented village home | 7,246 sq ft |
Building options on a 33 × 122 ft lot
| Option | Status | Units | Max floor area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Street-oriented village home | Allowed | 1 | 3,623 sq ft |
Size limits for street-oriented village home on a 33 × 122 ft lot
| Max floor area (FSR 0.90) | 3,623 sq ft | CQ RTM-1 s.1006(5)(a) |
|---|---|---|
| Max height | 32.5 ft, about 3 storeys | CQ RTM-1 s.1006(10) |
| Site coverage | 45% of site | CQ RTM-1 s.1006(6) |
| Front setback | 13.1 ft | CQ RTM-1 s.1006(8) |
| Side setback | 4.6 ft | CQ RTM-1 s.1006(8) |
| Rear setback | 20.3 ft | CQ RTM-1 s.1006(8) |
| Rough building footprint | up to 1,808 sq ft | Estimate, not a design |
| Parking stalls required | 2 stalls (minimum) | CQ s.706 |
Your lot will differ.
Frontage, depth, lane access, corner lots and frequent-transit areas all change the answer. Search your address for a report on the real lot in Coquitlam.
Common questions
How many units can I build in RTM-1 zoning in Coquitlam?
With a rear lane and outside a frequent-transit area, RTM-1 allows up to 1 unit on a 33 × 122 ft lot (street-oriented village home); up to 1 unit on a 50 × 122 ft lot (street-oriented village home); up to 1 unit on a 66 × 122 ft lot (street-oriented village home). Your own lot's frontage, depth and location change the result.
What is FSR?
Floor space ratio (FSR) is a building’s total floor area divided by the lot area. An FSR of 1.0 on a 4,026 sq ft lot allows about 4,026 sq ft of floor area across all storeys. Some bylaws, such as Burnaby’s R1, set no FSR at all; there BuildHere shows an effective FSR worked out from the height, setback and lot coverage limits.
Where do these RTM-1 rules come from?
From City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996, Part 10 (RS-2, RT-2), Part 12 (RM-1, RM-2, RA-1 to RA-3) and Part 22 (RS-1, RS-3, RS-4, RT-1, RT-3, RM-3 to RM-6), 2026 consolidation (rules approved 2026-10-15). Preliminary screening only. Verify with the City of Coquitlam.
Other Coquitlam zones
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