Zoning Bylaw
When building on your property, you must take into consideration zoning regulations. Zoning regulations are outlined in the City’s Zoning Bylaw. They are a set of rules that specify how a property may be developed and used. All land in the City is assigned a zone.
- The Zoning Summary (PDF) provides general information about the intent of Coquitlam’s zones.
- QtheMap is an interactive web-based tool that allows you to look up zoning, development permit areas and subdivision activity, property information, designated land use and much more.
- View the QtheMap page to find zoning for your property.
- This consolidated copy of the Zoning Bylaw (Zoning Bylaw 3000, 1996 and amending Bylaws) is for convenience only and is not an official copy. This copy was updated as of August 14, 2024.
- Schedule A - Zoning Maps, is a consolidated copy (Zoning Bylaw 3000, 1996 and amending Bylaws). This copy was updated May 2016. Zoning can also be viewed through Q the Map. See "How to Find a Zoning on a Property" on the Rezonings page.
- Table of Contents (PDF) - List of all parts of Zoning Bylaw
- Parts 1 and 2: Short Title, Interpretation (PDF) - Title of Bylaw and definitions of all italicized words
- Part 3: Basic Provisions (PDF) - Introduction to how Zoning is prescribed and enforced
- Part 4: Procedures (PDF) - Development Permit and Temporary Use Permit procedures
- Part 5: General Regulations (PDF) - General regulations applied citywide across zones
- Part 6: Subdivision (PDF) - Subdivision permissions and regulations
- Part 7: Off-Street Parking and Loading (PDF) - Regulations for vehicle and bicycle parking and infrastructure
- Part 8: Agricultural and Resource Zone (PDF) - A-3 Zone
- Part 10: One-Family Residential Zones (PDF) - RS-1 to RTM-1 Zones
- Part 11: Infill Residential Zones (PDF) - RT-1 Zone
- Part 12: Apartment Residential Zones (PDF) - RT-2 to RM-6 Zones
- Part 13: Mobile Home Residential Zones (PDF) - RMH-1 Zone
- Part 15: Commercial Zones (PDF) - C-1 to C-7 Zones
- Part 16: Service Commercial Zones (PDF) - CS-1 Zone
- Part 17: Service Station Zones (PDF) - SS-1 Zone
- Part 18: Business Enterprise Zone (PDF) - B-1 Zone
- Part 19: Industrial Zones (PDF) - M-1 to M-2 Zones
- Part 20: Institutional Zones (PDF) - P-1 to P-5 Zones
- Part 21: Comprehensive Development Zone (PDF) - CD Zones
| Schedule A | Zoning Maps - Please use QtheMap for up to date zoning information |
| Schedule B (PDF) | Areas Exempt from Parts 10 and 11 Section (8) Building Size Regulations |
| Schedule C (PDF) | Areas Exempt from Parts 10 and 11 Section (8) Building Size Regulations |
| Schedule D (PDF) | Areas Exempt from Parts 10 and 11 Section (8) Building Size Regulations |
| Schedule E | This Schedule is intended for use at a future date |
| Schedule F | This Schedule is intended for use at a future date |
| Schedule G (PDF) | Designated 200-Year Floodplain of the Brunette, Coquitlam, Fraser, and Pitt Rivers |
| Schedule H (PDF) | Northeast Coquitlam Landscaping Area |
| Schedule I | This Schedule is intended for use at a future date |
| Schedule J | This Schedule is intended for use at a future date |
| Schedule K | This Schedule is intended for use at a future date |
| Schedule L (PDF) | Burian Drive Overlay Zone |
| Schedule M (PDF) | RS-7 Carriage House Permitted Area |
| Schedule N (PDF) | Austin Heights Housing choices Sub-Area |
| Schedule O (PDF) | Evergreen Line Core and Shoulder Station Areas |
| Schedule P (PDF) | Austin Heights neighbourhood centre height limits |
| Schedule Q (PDF) | Maximum Floor Area for One-Family Residential Principal Buildings in Southwest Coquitlam |
| Schedule R (PDF) | Neighbourhood Attached Residential (NAR) Street and Lane Classifications |
| Schedule S (PDF) | City Centre Height Limits |
| Schedule T (PDF) | Medium Density Apartment Residential lots within 400 metres of Partington Creek Neighbourhood Centre |