At VictorEric, we believe your property holds more potential than meets the eye. We are an award-winning design and build firm with over 25 years of experience. We focus on complete laneway house projects.
This includes everything from the initial idea and permits to the final construction. Our goal is simple: we want to help Vancouver homeowners make beautiful and useful homes. We aim to add space and value to their property.
To create a private suite for a family, earn rental income, or expand your living space, our team can help. We manage everything in-house with care, precision, and creativity.
Ready to build smarter?
Navigating city requirements can be confusing — that’s where we come in. VictorEric manages all compliance steps on your behalf, ensuring your project meets every bylaw.
We also stay up to date with emerging regulations in Burnaby and Coquitlam, where laneway and small-scale multi-unit housing options are expanding rapidly.
The City of Vancouver allows laneway homes on most single-family lots, with guidelines that regulate:
Our team handles all municipal coordination and ensures your project complies with every regulation — from concept through final approval.
Before anything begins, our team conducts a thorough review of your property’s location, proximity to FTNAs, and zoning constraints outlined in the City of Coquitlam zoning code. This includes:
Customized zoning review
Guidance on subdivision or stratification potential
Review of the Coquitlam multiplex zoning map
Our architectural team specializes in crafting multiplex home designs in Coquitlam that align with the SSMUH zoning regulations, including height, lot coverage, and parking integration. We design for livability, profitability, and compliance.
We handle every step of your Coquitlam SSMUH project:
Zoning and architectural compliance
Permit applications and revisions
Fixed-price construction by experienced builders
Interior design tailored to multi-unit homes
While multiplex zoning was newly enacted in 2024, VictorEric has several exciting projects in active development. Here’s a glimpse of what’s underway:
The new R1 SSMUH District comes with a lot of changes. Here are some common questions we hear from property owners.
SSMUH stands for Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing. In Coquitlam, it refers to zoning changes that allow up to 3–4 housing units on a single residential lot. This includes duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes, garden suites, and carriage houses—all designed to fit within existing neighbourhoods while increasing housing options.
It depends on your lot size:
Coquitlam currently has no areas designated for 6-unit developments, as there are no qualifying Frequent Transit Service areas.
Most properties with low-density residential land use designations under the Official Community Plan (OCP) may qualify. Check your eligibility using the QtheMap tool
or contact Coquitlam’s Development Services team
The following zoning categories now allow small-scale housing:
R-1 – Small-Scale Residential
R-2 – Compact Small-Scale Residential
R-3 – Transitional Small-Scale Residential
R-4 – Intensive Small-Scale Residential
Each zone comes with different guidelines for setbacks, parking, height, and lot coverage.
Yes. While the City provides guidelines, building a duplex, triplex, or fourplex still requires custom design, architectural drawings, and permit submissions. Working with a design + build team like VictorEric ensures compliance with zoning bylaws while maximizing your build’s potential.
Start by booking a free consultation with our design-build team. We’ll assess your lot, walk you through zoning considerations, and create a custom plan that fits your goals—and Coquitlam’s latest SSMUH requirements.
Start by booking a free consultation with our design-build team. We’ll assess your lot, walk you through zoning considerations, and create a custom plan that fits your goals—and Coquitlam’s latest SSMUH requirements.
VictorEric offers laneway homes design and construction services across Vancouver BC:
