What can I build in Maple Ridge?
BuildHere covers 18 residential zones in Maple Ridge, with rules read from the Maple Ridge Zoning Bylaw. On a standard 33 × 122 ft lot with a rear lane, these zones allow up to 3 units, and 0 of them allow four or more. The table shows the most units each zone allows outright on three common lot sizes, worked out by the same engine as a BuildHere report.
Units by zone and lot size
Each lot is a plain rectangle with a rear lane, not on a corner and not in a frequent-transit area. A dash means no building form is allowed outright on that lot size.
| Zone | 33 × 122 ft | 50 × 122 ft | 66 × 122 ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| RS-1Single Detached Residential | Up to 3 unitsUrban infill residential | Up to 4 unitsUrban infill residential | Up to 4 unitsUrban infill residential |
| RS-1aSingle Detached (Amenity) Residential | Up to 3 unitsUrban infill residential | Up to 4 unitsUrban infill residential | Up to 4 unitsUrban infill residential |
| RS-1bSingle Detached (Medium Density) Residential | Up to 3 unitsUrban infill residential | Up to 4 unitsUrban infill residential | Up to 4 unitsUrban infill residential |
| RS-1cSingle Detached (Low Density) Residential | Up to 3 unitsUrban infill residential | Up to 4 unitsUrban infill residential | Up to 4 unitsUrban infill residential |
| RS-1dSingle Detached (Half Acre) Residential | Up to 3 unitsUrban infill residential | Up to 4 unitsUrban infill residential | Up to 4 unitsUrban infill residential |
| RS-2Single Detached Suburban Residential | Up to 3 unitsUrban infill residential | Up to 4 unitsUrban infill residential | Up to 4 unitsUrban infill residential |
| RS-3Single Detached Rural Residential | Up to 3 unitsUrban infill residential | Up to 4 unitsUrban infill residential | Up to 4 unitsUrban infill residential |
| RURUrban Infill Residential | Up to 3 unitsUrban infill residential | Up to 4 unitsUrban infill residential | Up to 4 unitsUrban infill residential |
| RM-1Low Density Townhouse Residential | – | – | – |
| RM-2Medium Density Apartment Residential | – | – | – |
| RM-3Medium/High Density Apartment Residential | – | – | – |
| RM-4Medium Density Townhouse and Apartment Residential | – | – | – |
| RM-5Low Density Townhouse and Apartment Residential | – | – | – |
| RM-6Town Centre High Density Apartment Residential | – | – | – |
| RSTStreet Townhouse Residential | Up to 1 unitStreet townhouse | Up to 1 unitStreet townhouse | Up to 1 unitStreet townhouse |
| RST-SVStreet Townhouse Residential (Silver Valley) | Up to 1 unitStreet townhouse | Up to 1 unitStreet townhouse | Up to 1 unitStreet townhouse |
| RGCluster Housing Residential | – | – | – |
| RG-2Suburban Residential Strata | – | – | – |
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 Maple Ridge.
Common questions
How many units can I build on a lot in Maple Ridge?
On a standard 33 × 122 ft lot with a lane, the 18 residential zones BuildHere covers in Maple Ridge allow 1 or 3 units, depending on the zone; 0 of them allow four or more. 8 zones need a larger lot for anything to be built outright. Lots near frequent transit, corner lots and bigger lots can allow more.
Which zoning bylaw is this based on?
Maple Ridge Zoning Bylaw. City of Maple Ridge open data. Loaded October 2026; not refreshed automatically. Each zone page links to the section of the bylaw its rules were read from.
Is this Maple Ridge’s official zoning answer?
No. Preliminary screening only. Verify with the City of Maple Ridge. BuildHere is a preliminary screen of what the bylaw allows on a typical lot; it does not check covenants, heritage, trees, servicing or site-specific zoning, and it is not a permit review.
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