Zada Group operates under Stonehaus Realty Corp. in Coquitlam. Here is what the city's small-scale housing rules, adopted in June 2025, actually allow on your lot.
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Council adopted its SSMUH zoning bylaw changes on June 9, 2025, replacing the old single-family framework with small-scale residential zones. Lots larger than 280 square metres (about 3,000 square feet) permit up to 4 units; smaller lots permit up to 3.
One detail almost nobody communicates: Coquitlam currently has no bus stops that meet the provincial frequent-service criteria, so the 6-unit option does not apply anywhere in the city yet. If a consultant is promising you a sixplex in Coquitlam today, ask them to show you the qualifying transit stop.
Shortcut: text Dawar directly at 604-808-3797 with your address. He answers his own phone, and he'll tell you straight what your lot allows. No form needed.
The city's mapping tool shows your property's current zoning and land use designation. This is the two-minute check that anchors everything else.
Coquitlam requires a Small-Scale Residential Fire Flow Requirements Form with your building permit application, confirming enough water is available for firefighting. Checking available fire flow early avoids late surprises.
If the existing house on your lot was built before 1945, the city asks you to contact Development Services before proceeding. Build that conversation into your timeline.
Also on the horizon: the city has signalled a review of townhouse, rowhouse, and intensive small-scale policies targeted for 2026, which could expand options further. Strong SSMUH neighbourhoods today include Town Centre, Burke Mountain, Westwood Plateau, and Eagle Ridge.
Up to 4 units on lots larger than 280 square metres (and up to 3 on smaller lots). Coquitlam currently has no bus stops meeting the provincial frequent-service criteria, so the 6-unit option does not apply anywhere in the city at this time.
No. Council adopted small-scale residential zoning in June 2025, so qualifying lots already permit multi-unit housing. Confirm your property's zone and land use designation on the city's QtheMap tool before planning.
Two worth knowing early: a Small-Scale Residential Fire Flow Requirements Form must accompany your building permit application, and if the existing house was built before 1945 the city asks you to contact Development Services first.
Council adopted the small-scale residential zoning changes on June 9, 2025, later than most cities because Coquitlam received a provincial extension. The new R zones replaced the old single-family framework.
Zone confirmation on QtheMap, the 3-versus-4 unit question for your lot size, an early read on fire flow and servicing, the pre-1945 screening question, and whether the project pencils. Plain answer, one business day.
Facts on this page are verified against the City of Coquitlam's published SSMUH rules. Last reviewed July 2026.
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