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SURREY ZONING BY-LAW 12000
Surrey Zoning By-law 12000 is available:
In hardcopy at City Hall, Legislative Services Division, 13450 - 104 Avenue in Surrey at
a cost set in Schedule A of the "Surrey Fee Setting By-law, 2001, No. 14577".
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Adopted September 13, 1993
CITY OF SURREY
Zoning By-law
12000
City of Surrey
Zoning By-law No. 12000
A By-law to divide the City of Surrey into Zones and to make regulations in
relation thereto, regulating the location, use and height of buildings, size of yards
and other open spaces; and the use of land, pursuant to the provisions of the
"Local Government Act".
..................................................................................................................................
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 903 of the Local Government Act, R.S.B.C.
1996, Chapter 323, as amended, the Council is empowered to divide the City of
Surrey into Zones and make regulations in relation thereto, regulating the
location, use and height of buildings, size of yards and other open spaces; and the
use of land.
The Council of the City of Surrey, in open meeting assembled, ENACTS AS
FOLLOWS:
This By-law may be cited for all purposes as "Surrey Zoning By-law,
1993, No. 12000"
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Record of Text Amendments to
Surrey Zoning By-law, 1993, No. 12000
By-law No. Date
Adopted
Purpose of Amendment
(Corporate Report No.)
12179
03/21/94
R330
12208
04/18/94
R344
12239
04/18/94
C103
12101
07/11/94
C122
12333
07/25/94
C125
12348
07/25/94
S257A
12517
02/13/95
C168
12523
02/13/95
R557
12632
07/31/95
R635
12681
12/04/95
C235
12715
12/04/95
R745
12737
01/22/96
R769
12824
06/24/96
C289
12946
11/18/96
C304/C318
12995
01/27/97
C327/C328
13056
04/21/97
R1111
Annual CPI increase for NCP figures Schedule G 01/01/97 - 12/31/97
13093
05/12/97
R1133
13094
05/12/97
R1133
13095
05/12/97
R1133
13112
06/16/97
C340.1
12301
06/17/97
n/a
13157
07/28/97
C347.1
13201
09/16/97
C364
13212
10/06/97
13250
11/17/97
Annual CPI increase for NCP figures Schedule G 01/01/98 - 12/31/98
13155
02/09/98
C348
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Record of Text Amendments to
Surrey Zoning By-law, 1993, No. 12000
By-law No. Date
Adopted
Purpose of Amendment
(Corporate Report No.)
13316
02/09/98
R1395
13251A
03/16/98
C369/C391
13336
03/23/98
C376/C377
13251B
07/13/98
C369/C391
13497
09/15/98
R1578
13540
10/19/98
R1617
13541
10/19/98
R1618
13564
11/16/98
R1652
13581
11/30/98
R1691
13657
03/22/99
R1756
13703
05/17/99
R1812
Annual CPI increase for NCP figures Schedule G 03/01/99 - 02/29/2000
All annual CPI increases for NCP figures on Schedule G retracted. For annual
amenity contribution increases see the Planning & Development Bulletin.
13774
07/26/99
C428
13822
09/20/99
R1980
13847
10/18/99
R2003/R1803
13862
11/15/99
R2022
13474A
12/13/99
R2072
13898
12/13/99
R2072
13915
01/17/00
R2094
13970
04/17/00
R059
13474B
06/12/00
R2072/R1744/R1553
14030
06/19/00
R100
13916
07/31/00
R2098
14101
09/18/00
N/A
14120
10/16/00
R202
13769
01/22/01
R246/C425
14223
02/26/01
R202
14332
02/26/01
N/A
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By-law No. Date
Adopted
Purpose of Amendment
(Corporate Report No.)
14333
02/26/01
N/A
14340
03/26/01
N/A
14362
04/30/01
N/A
14390
05/22/01
N/A
14430
07/23/01
N/A
14519
10/15/01
R210
14541
11/19/01
N/A
14568
12/10/01
R210
14603
01/21/02
R210
14620
02/18/02
N/A
14651
03/25/02
N/A
14549
05/13/02
N/A
14653
05/13/02
N/A
14697
05/28/02
N/A
14757
07/22/02
R143
14828
11/18/02
R198
14835
11/18/02
R209
14891
01/20/03
R003
14948
04/07/03
N/A
15056
06/23/03
L009
15001
07/07/03
N/A
14996
07/21/03
N/A
15064
07/21/03
R142
15127
10/27/03
R199
15128
10/27/03
R208
15245
01/19/04
C014
15149
01/26/04
L013
15298
04/05/04
L004
15350
05/03/04
N/A
15212
06/07/04
R238
15404
06/21/04
N/A
15145
07/05/04
N/A
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By-law No. Date
Adopted
Purpose of Amendment
(Corporate Report No.)
15220
07/26/04
N/A
15433
07/26/04
N/A
15489
09/27/04
N/A
15503
10/18/04
R229
15166
11/01/04
N/A
15271
11/01/04
R003
15587
12/13/04
R279
15655
03/07/05
R019
15660
03/14/05
C007
15664
05/18/05
R034
15710
05/18/05
C003
15725
05/18/05
R083
15716
05/30/05
N/A
15744
06/13/05
N/A
15778
07/11/05
C011
15844
10/03/05
C015
15842
11/07/05
C013
15896
01/09/06
R273
15983
04/24/06
R057
15977
04/24/06
L002
15956
07/10/06
N/A
16751
09/08/08
R163
16785
10/20/08
R200
16790
11/24/08
R211
16900
04/20/09
N/A
16918
05/04/09
R042
16938
05/25/09
R075
16957
06/29/09
R103
17145
04/12/10
R061
17181
06/07/10
R115
17287
12/13/10
R237
17290
12/13/10
R240
17291
12/13/10
R250
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By-law No. Date
Adopted
Purpose of Amendment
(Corporate Report No.)
17242
03/14/11
R166
17421
06/27/11
R105
17428
07/11/11
N/A
17462
09/12/11
R156
17471
10/03/11
R156
17574
02/06/12
n/a
17636
05/28/12
R087
17703
07/23/12
2012-R146/R159
17704
07/23/12
2012-R146/R159
17687
10/01/12
2012-R117
17771
11/05/12
2012-R207
17797
11/26/12
n/a
17691
01/28/13
n/a
17863
02/18/13
2013-R014
17875
03/11/13
2013-R033
17773
04/22/13
2012-R221
17912
05/06/13
2013-R049
17986
07/29/2013
2013-R119
17989
07/29/2013
2013-R119
18029
09/09/2013
2013-R150
18050
09/23/2013
2013-R170
18199
04/28/2014
2014-R053
18212
05/26/2014
2014-R056
18215
06/23/2014
2014-R071
17935
06/23/2014
n/a
18414
03/23/15
2015-R022
18434
04/27/15
n/a
18455
06/29/15
n/a
18487
05/16/16
2016-R085
18719
05/30/16
2016-R096
18753
07/11/16
2016-R141
18771
07/25/16
2016-R158
18809
09/12/2016
2016-R188
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By-law No. Date
Adopted
Purpose of Amendment
(Corporate Report No.)
18859
10/03/2016
n/a
18745
11/07/2016
n/a
18874
11/07/2016
2016-R220
18899
11/21/2016
2016-R236
19073
02/20/2017
2017-R014
19135
04/03/2017
2017-R032
18772
05/08/2017
2016-R158 / 2016-R236
19261
06/26/2017
2017-R117
19333
12/18/2017
2017-L002 / 2017-L003
19491
02/19/2018
2018-R014
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UPDATED TO FEBRUARY 19, 2018
THIS IS A CONSOLIDATED BY-LAW PREPARED BY THE CITY OF
SURREY FOR CONVENIENCE ONLY. THE CITY DOES NOT WARRANT
THAT THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS CONSOLIDATION IS
CURRENT. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PERSON USING THIS
CONSOLIDATION TO ENSURE THAT IT ACCURATELY REFLECTS
CURRENT BY-LAW PROVISIONS.
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Index
Part Title Page
1 Definitions 1.1
2 Uses Limited 2.1
3 Zones 3.1
4 General Provisions 4.1
5 Off-Street Parking and Loading/Unloading 5.1
6 Signs (Repealed 13657 03/22/99) 6.1
7 Special Building Setbacks 7.1
7A Streamside Protection 7a.1
8 Floodproofing (not part of this By-law) 8.1
9 Violations 9.1
10 A-1 General Agriculture Zone 10.1
11 A-2 Intensive Agriculture Zone 11.1
12 RA One-Acre Residential Zone 12.1
13 RA-G Acreage Residential Gross Density Zone 13.1
14 RH Half-Acre Residential Zone 14.1
15 RH-G Half-Acre Residential Gross Density Zone 15.1
15A RC Cluster Residential Zone 15a.1
15B RF-O Single Family Residential Oceanfront Zone 15b.1
16 RF Single Family Residential Zone 16.1
16A RF-SS Single Family Residential Secondary Suite Zone 16a.1
16B RF-13 Single Family Residential (13) Zone 16b.1
17 RF-G Single Family Residential Gross Density Zone 17.1
17A RF-12 Single Family Residential (12) Zone 17a.1
17B RF-12C Single Family Residential (12) Coach House Zone 17b.1
17C RF-10 Single Family Residential (10) Zone 17c.1
17D RF-10S Special Single Family Residential (10) Zone 17d.1
17E RF-9 Single Family Residential (9) Zone 17e.1
17F RF-9C Single Family Residential (9) Coach House Zone 17f.1
17G RF-9S Special Single Family Residential (9) Zone 17g.1
17H RF-SD Semi-Detached Residential Zone 17h.1
18 RM-D Duplex Residential Zone 18.1
19 RM-M Manufactured Home Residential Zone 19.1
20 RM-10 Multiple Residential 10 Zone 20.1
21 RM-15 Multiple Residential 15 Zone 21.1
21A RM-23 Multiple Residential 23 Zone 21a.1
22 RM-30 Multiple Residential 30 Zone 22.1
23 RM-45 Multiple Residential 45 Zone 23.1
24 RM-70 Multiple Residential 70 Zone 24.1
25 RM-135 Multiple Residential 135 Zone 25.1
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26 RMC-135 Multiple Residential Commercial 135 Zone 26.1
27 RMC-150 Multiple Residential Commercial 150 Zone 27.1
28 RMS-1 Special Care Housing 1 Zone 28.1
28A RMS-1A Special Care Housing 1A Zone 28a.1
29 RMS-2 Special Care Housing 2 Zone 29.1
30 PC Cemetery Zone 30.1
31 PA-1 Assembly Hall 1 Zone 31.1
32 PA-2 Assembly Hall 2 Zone 32.1
33 PI Institutional Zone 33.1
34 C-4 Local Commercial Zone 34.1
35 C-5 Neighbourhood Commercial Zone 35.1
36 C-8 Community Commercial Zone 36.1
36A C-8A Community Commercial A Zone 36a.1
36B C-8B Community Commercial B Zone 36b.1
37 C-15 Town Centre Commercial Zone 37.1
38 C-35 Downtown Commercial Zone 38.1
39 CHI Highway Commercial Industrial Zone 39.1
40 CG-1 Self-Service Gasoline Station Zone 40.1
41 CG-2 Combined Service Gasoline Station Zone 41.1
42 CTA Tourist Accommodation Zone 42.1
43 CCR Child Care Zone 43.1
44 CPR Commercial Recreation Zone 44.1
45 CPG Golf Course Zone 45.1
46 CPM Marina Zone 46.1
47 IB Business Park Zone 47.1
47A IB-1 Business Park 1 Zone 47a.1
47B IB-2 Business Park 2 Zone 47b.1
47C IB-3 Business Park 3 zone 47c.1
48 IL Light Impact Industrial Zone 48.1
48A IL-1 Light Impact Industrial 1 Zone 48a.1
49 IH High Impact Industrial Zone 49.1
50 Deleted 50.1
51 IA Agro-Industrial Zone 51.1
52 CD Comprehensive Development Zone 52.1
(Also refer to Volume II)
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53 Severability and Repeal of Previous By-law 53.1
54 Adoption Date 54.1
Schedule A Zoning Maps A.1
Schedule B 200-Year Floodplain Map B.1
Schedule C Height of Free-Standing Sign Map (Deleted 13657 03/22/99) C.1
Schedule D Maps of the City Centre and Town Centres D.1
Schedule E Lots Regulated Under By-law No. 5942 (Deleted 17691 01/28/13) E.1
Schedule F Map of Neighbourhood Concept Plan and Infill Areas F.1
Schedule G Amenity Requirements in Neighbourhood Concept Plan (NCP) G.1
and Infill Areas
Schedule H Location of Semiahmoo Trail H.1
Schedule I Vulnerable Aquifers Map I.1
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Definitions
Part 1 - Definitions
Part 1 Defns
Amendments: 13657, 03/22/99
The following definitions shall apply throughout this By-law:
Accessory Building
Amendments: 16918, 05/04/09
means a subordinate detached building in which the said building is:
(a) used for the better enjoyment of the principal building to which it is accessory;
(b) situated upon the lot on which the principal building is, or is being erected;
(c) situated at a distance of not less than 1 metre [3 ft.] from an exterior wall of the main
principal building to which it is accessory; and
(d) smaller in floor area and lot coverage than the floor area and lot coverage of the principal
building, and provided that the aggregate floor area and lot coverage of all accessory
buildings on the lot are less than the floor area and lot coverage of the principal building.
Accessory Farm Residential Facilities
Amendments: 17771, 11/05/12; 18874, 11/07/16
means an accessory building, structure or improvement associated with a principal single family
dwelling on a lot, including without limitation the following:
(a) attached or detached garage or carport;
(b) driveway to a residential building;
(c) attached or detached household greenhouse or sunroom;
(d) residential-related workshop, tool, and storage sheds;
(e) artificial ponds not serving farm drainage, irrigation needs, or aquaculture use;
and
(f) residential-related recreation areas such as swimming pools and tennis courts.
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Accessory Use
Amendments: 13915, 01/17/00
means a use that is customarily supplementary to a principal use and where the principal use is
the permitted use that is carried on on the lot and:
1. the said accessory use:
(a) is carried on on a smaller area of the lot than the principal use; and
(b) if carried on in a building, is carried on in a building or portion thereof smaller in
area than the building(s) or portion thereof in which the principal use is carried
on; or
2. the said accessory use may include a replacement single family dwelling provided:
(a) the existing zoning of the lot allows 1 single family dwelling as a permitted use;
(b) a single family dwelling presently occupies the lot;
(c) the setback requirements of the replacement single family dwelling conform to the
setback requirements for the principal building in the applicable zone; and
(d) the principal building is occupied by the registered owner of the lot on which the
principal building is located.
Active Floodplain
means an area of land that supports floodplain plant species and is:
(a) adjacent to a stream that may be subject to temporary, frequent or seasonal inundation; or
(b) within a boundary that is indicated by the visible high water mark.
Adult Educational Institution
Amendments: 17471, 10/03/11
means a place of learning which offers post-secondary education courses including business
schools, technical, trade and vocational schools and special education programmes, but
specifically excludes public schools or private schools.
Adult Entertainment Store
Amendments: 12333, 07/25/94; 17471, 10/03/11
means any premises wherein is sold or offered for sale objects, other than contraceptive devices,
designed or intended to be used in a sexual act as defined by the Motion Picture Act, S.B.C.
1986, c. 17 and the Motion Picture Act Regulations, B.C. Reg. 260/86, and includes Theatre 2
uses
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Agricultural Land Commission Act/Regs/Orders
means the Agricultural Land Commission Act, S.B.C. 2002, c. 36, the Agricultural Land Reserve
Use, Subdivision and Procedure Regulation, B.C. Reg. 171/2002, and Orders of the Agricultural
Land Commission, as amended.
Agricultural Land Reserve
means lands established and regulated by the Agricultural Land Commission Act/Regs/Orders.
Agriculture
means the use of land for the growing of crops or the raising of livestock.
Agriculture - Intensive
means the use of land by a commercial enterprise or an institution for:
(a) the confinement of poultry, livestock or fur-bearing animals; or
(b) mushroom growing
Agri-tourism
Amendments: 17471, 10/03/11
means a tourist oriented activity, service and/or facility promoting products grown, raised and/or
processed on the same farm operation upon which they are grown, raised and/or processed and
occurring on land classified as farm under the B.C. Assessment Act, R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 20, as
amended.
Alcohol and Drug Recovery House
Amendments: 13474A, 12/13/99; 17181, 06/07/10
means a building which contains sleeping units for persons receiving on-site care and support for
recovery from alcohol or drug dependency which is regulated under the Community Care and
Assisted Living Act, S.B.C., 2002, c.75, as amended.
Alternative Fuel Infrastructure
Amendments: 17703, 07/23/12
means any one of the following:
(a) Level-3 electric vehicle charging station (also known as a DC fast charger), or its
equivalent;
(b) Fast-fill compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicle refuelling station;
(c) Hydrogen vehicle refuelling station; and/or
(d) Liquefied petroleum gas (propane) vehicle refuelling station.
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Amenity Space
Amendments: 17471, 10/03/11
means an outdoor and indoor space provided in a multiple unit residential development
specifically designed for use by all its residents for cultural, social and recreational activities and,
except as specifically permitted in the zone, the said space shall not be used for commercial
purposes. Such spaces may include community meeting space, guest rooms, sports and fitness
facilities, cultural facilities, artist studios, workshops, tennis courts, outdoor swimming pool,
vegetable garden patches, and children's play structures.
Approving Officer
Amendments: 12333, 07/25/94
means a person appointed by the City Council as an Approving Officer under the Land Title Act,
R.S.B.C.
Aquaculture
means the growing or harvesting of fish, shellfish, mollusca, crustaceans and marine algae,
which:
(a) includes the cleaning, icing and storage of fish grown on the same lot for a period of 90
days and includes the cleaning, storage, shucking and packaging of shellfish, mollusca,
crustaceans and marine algae; and
(b) excludes:
i. the rendering, canning, smoking, cooking and other processing not included in
this definition, of fish mollusca, crustaceans and marine algae;
ii. the manufacture of fish feed or the mixing of fish offal with fish feed;
iii. the disposal on the same lot of fish offal;
iv. the outdoor storage of fish offal; and
v. the use of float houses or suction or dredging harvesting methods.
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Arcade
Amendments: 17471, 10/03/11; 18414, 03/23/15
means a premises where 6 or more devices or machines are mechanically, electronically, or
otherwise operated, and which is used or intended to be used for the amusement and enjoyment
of the public, but shall not include a carnival ride or a premises licensed under the Liquor
Control and Licensing Act, R.S.B.C., as amended, where minors are not permitted.
Arterial Highway
means a highway designated as an arterial in Schedule D of the "Surrey Subdivision and
Development By-law".
Artist Studio
means the use of premises for the production of dance, live music, creative writing, painting,
drawing, pottery or sculpture, video, moving or still photography, none of which involves
amplified sound.
Assembly Hall
means a building providing for the gathering of persons for religious, charitable, philanthropic
and cultural purposes and includes churches, auditoriums, youth centres, halls for social
purposes and group camps; but does not include private schools or child care centres.
Assembly Hall Sign
Amendments: 13095, 05/12/97
see "Sign - Municipal Building and Assembly Hall"
Automotive Service Uses
Amendments: 12333, 07/25/94
means a business which provides light maintenance of motor vehicles including engine tune-ups,
lubrication, repairs and car wash facilities, excluding automobile painting and body work and
gasoline stations.
Balcony
means an unenclosed space having the outermost side open to the outdoors, other than the space
occupied by the balcony guard.
Basement
Amendments: 17462, 09/12/11; 18414, 03/23/15
means that portion of a building between two habitable interior floor levels which is partially or
wholly underground with at least one-half of the volume of the said portion below the finished
grade (on a single family or duplex lot) or existing grade (not on a single family or duplex lot)
adjoining its exterior walls and includes cellars, and for the purpose of floor area and floor area
ratio calculations shall be limited to one level only.
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Bed and Breakfast
Amendments: 17471, 10/03/11
means a business operation carried on by the members of a family as a home occupation to
provide temporary sleeping accommodations, with or without meals being provided, all provided
for a prescribed charge on a daily basis, where the maximum length of occupancy by any patron
is not more than 30 days in a 12-month period.
Beverage Container Return Centre
Amendments: 13497, 09/15/98, 15977, 04/24/06; 17471, 10/03/11; 18414, 03/23/15
means a building or a part of a building which is used or intended to be used for collecting,
sorting, refunding and preparing empty beverage containers and electronics for shipment to
processing centres, and specifically excludes the processing of recyclable material, other than the
breaking of glass bottles.
Bicycle Space
Amendments: 13774, 07/26/99; 18414, 03/23/15; 18719, 05/30/16
means a space to secure one bicycle and must include a device that is anchored to a hard surface.
Bicycle Storage
Amendments: 13774, 07/26/99; 18414, 03/23/15; 18719, 05/30/16
see 'Secure Bicycle Parking Area.'
Bingo Hall
Amendments: 13316, 02/09/98; 13540, 10/19/98
means a recreational facility used or intended to be used for the purpose of playing bingo, where
a license has been issued by the British Columbia Gaming Commission to charitable or religious
organizations as a licensee, but does not include casino halls.
Block Watch Sign
Amendments: 13095, 05/12/97
see "Sign - Block Watch
Boarder
means a person who is provided with sleeping accommodation and meals in a dwelling unit, for
payment of rent.
Body Rub Parlour
Amendments: 13564, 11/16/98
means a business where the manipulating, touching or stimulating by any means, of a person’s
body or part thereof, is performed, offered, or solicited, but does not include a business where
medical, therapeutic or cosmetic massage treatment is given by a person duly licensed or
registered under any statute of the Province of British Columbia governing such activities.
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Buildable Area
Amendments: 19261, 06/26/17
means building area as defined by the total sum of all floor areas enclosed or partially enclosed
by the exterior perimeter of a building or structure including without limitation stairways,
elevator shafts, storage rooms, mechanical rooms and basements, and excluding areas for
parking that are provided as an accessory use to the building or structure.
Building
Amendments: 17471, 10/03/11
means a structure having a roof supported by columns or walls used or intended to be used for
the shelter or accommodation of persons, animals or chattels.
Building - Accessory
see "Accessory Building"
Building Height of Building on Single Family or Duplex Lot
Amendments: 17471, 10/03/11; 17704, 07/23/12; 18414, 03/23/15
means the vertical distance measured from the average finished grade level, determined by
averaging the finished grades at all building faces surrounding the perimeter of a building, to:
(a) the highest point on a flat roof; or
(b) the average level between the eaves and ridge of a sloped roof building; or
(c) the greater of the two measurements referred to in (a) and (b) above in the case of a
building with more than one type of roof; or
(d) the highest point of a flat roof with a width greater than 1 metre [3 ft.] and located over a
sloped roof.
Dormers and other similar roof elements shall not be included in the measurement of building
height provided that the dormers and other similar roof elements, in aggregate, do not exceed
25% of the plan view area of the roof on which they are located.
Building Height of Building not on Single Family or Duplex Lot
Amendments: 17462, 09/12/11; 17704, 07/23/12
means the vertical distance measured from the average existing grade level, determined by
averaging the existing grades at all building faces surrounding the perimeter of a building, to:
(a) the highest point on a flat roof; or
(b) the average level between the eaves and ridge of a gable, hip or gambrel roofed building;
or
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(c) the greater of the two measurements referred to in (a) and (b) above in the case of a
building with more than one type of roof; or
(d) the highest point of a flat roof with a width greater than 1 metre [3 ft.] and located over a
gable, hip, or gambrel roof.
Elevator service rooms, air conditioners and similar equipment, and dormers and other similar
roof elements shall not be included in the measurement of building height provided that, in
aggregate, they do not exceed 25% of the plan view area of the roof on which they are located.
Building -Principal
see "Principal Building"
Building – Row Housing
see "Row Housing Building"
Bus Layover Facility
means an off-street public transit facility comprised of bus bays and drive aisles and related
structures such as maintenance rooms, mechanical rooms and restrooms for the use of transit
operators.
Camper
Amendments: 17471, 10/03/11
means a structure designed to be mounted upon a motor vehicle and to provide facilities for
recreational purposes and does not include a fifth wheeler.
Camp-site
means a lot occupied and maintained, or intended to be occupied and maintained, for the
temporary accommodation of travellers in house trailers, campers or tents.
Care Facility
Amendments: 13874, 10/18/99; 13898, 12/13/99; 17181, 06/07/10
means a building which contains sleeping units for persons receiving care or assistance where the
building and/or operator are regulated or funded by provincial or federal agencies, including care
and assisted living as defined and regulated under the Community Care and Assisted Living Act,
S.B.C., 2002, c.75, as amended.
Casino Hall
Amendments: 13316, 02/09/98
means a gaming facility used or intended to be used for the purpose of playing or operating
games of chance or mixed chance and skill on which money may be wagered, where a license
has been issued by the British Columbia Gaming Commission to charitable or religious
organizations as a licensee, but does not include bingo halls.
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Cheque Cashing Centre
means a premise where the business of cashing cheques or negotiable instruments for a fee
charged or chargeable to the payee of the cheque or the payee's agent is carried on, but does not
include banks or drive-through banks.
Child Care Centre
Amendments: 17181, 06/07/10; 17471, 10/03/11
means a facility for children which includes group child care, preschool, family child care,
occasional child care and multi‐age child care all as defined, licensed and regulated under the
Community Care and Assisted Living Act, S.B.C., 2002, c.75, as amended and the Child Care
Licensing Regulation set out under B.C. Reg. 95/2009, as amended
Church
Amendments: 13970, 04/17/00
means a building, or portion thereof, providing for the assembly of persons for religious purposes
and includes buildings, or portion thereof, in which religious services of any denomination are
held.
Church Sign
Amendments: 13095, 05/12/97
see “Sign - Church"
City
Amendments: 12333, 07/25/94
means the City of Surrey
City Centre
Amendments: 13774, 07/26/99; 18414, 03/23/15; 19073, 02/20/17
means the area as shown on map in Schedule D, Map D.1 Surrey City Centre.
Coach House
Amendments: 14653, 05/13/02; 15433, 07/26/04; 17471, 10/03/11
means a second dwelling unit that is separate from and accessory to the single family dwelling on
the lot and is located either above a garage or at grade attached to a garage at the rear of the
single family dwelling.
Coffee Shop
means a place of business which supplies light meals, beverages and snacks.
Cogeneration Facility
means the Combined Heat and Power Engine and all additional components needed to achieve
the production and transfer of heat and electricity from the engine to the greenhouse or
interconnection site.
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Combined Heat and Power Engine
means an engine and all additional components that produces both electricity and thermal energy
for heating or cooling from a natural gas fueled input.
Commercial
Amendments: 17471, 10/03/11
means land designated Commercial in the Surrey Official Community Plan.
Commercial Kennel
Amendments: 13095, 05/12/97
see "Kennel - Commercial"
Community Service
Amendments: 12715, 12/04/95
means a use by a non-profit society:
(a) providing information, referral, counselling, advocacy or physical or mental health
services on an out-patient basis;
(b) dispensing aid in the nature of food or clothing; or
(c) providing drop-in or activity space;
but does not include churches, residential uses and independent group homes
Compost
means a product with all of the following properties:
(a) it is a stabilized earthy matter having the properties and structure of humus;
(b) it is beneficial to plant growth when used as a soil amendment;
(c) it is produced by composting; and
(d) it is derived only from organic matter.
Comprehensive Design
means a development containing any number of buildings planned as an integrated project on 1
lot.
Convenience Store
means a small commercial establishment which retails groceries and other convenience items
and services to serve the immediate neighbourhood.
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Cooking Equipment
Amendments: 13056, 04/21/97
means equipment, devices or appliances that can be utilized to prepare a meal within a dwelling
unit and includes a sink, counter-top, gas or electric range or stove, counter-top cooking unit, hot
plate, wall oven,microwave oven, convection oven, toaster oven, electric frying pan, electric
wok, pressure cooker, crock pot, cabinet for the storage of food or any other such culinary
facility or any combination of such culinary facilities and includes the arrangement of service
lines which provide the energy source being used or intended to be used to service such facilities.
Corner Dwelling Unit
see "Dwelling Unit - Corner"
Corner Lot
see "Lot - Corner"
Cultural Uses
Amendment: 19073, 02/20/17
means a facility which provides for social enlightenment and includes museums, art galleries,
and artist studios.
Dangerous Goods
means any product, substance or organism included in the classes listed in the Schedule to the
Transport of Dangerous Goods Act S.B.C. 1985, c. 17.
Deck
Amendment: 17986, 07/29/13
means a platform or floor attached to the principal building which is greater than 0.6 metre [2 ft.] above
finished grade (on a single family or duplex lot) or existing grade (not on a single family or duplex lot)."
Density
Amendment: 18414, 03/23/15
means a measurement of development intensity on a lot which shall be in either Floor Area Ratio
or Unit Density.
Density – Floor Area Ratio
Amendments: 12239, 04/18/94; 13540, 10/19/98; 14030, 06/19/00; 14519, 10/15/01; 14549, 05/13/02; 16918,
05/04/09; 17471, 10/03/11
means the figure obtained when the area of all the floors of the buildings constructed or proposed
to be constructed on a lot is divided by the area of the lot, subject to the following:
(a) The floor area of the building shall be measured to the lesser of the outside edge of the
exterior walls or sheathing, excluding basements, crawl spaces less than or equal to 1.5
metres [5 ft.] clear height, balconies, canopies, terraces and decks;
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(b) when calculating the floor area ratio, undevelopable areas are excluded from the lot area in
all zones other than in the single family residential zones except in RA, RA-G, RH and RH-
G Zones. Where the exclusion of the undevelopable areas in the RA, RA-G, RH and RH-G
Zones results in a lot size that is less than the minimum lot size permitted in Section K of the
Zone, the floor area ratio shall be calculated using the minimum lot size permitted in that
Zone;
(c) those areas used as an accessory use for parking within the building envelope or
underground parking are excluded; and
(d) where parking is a principal use of the lot, those areas which are used for parking within
the outermost walls of a building or underground shall be counted in the calculation.
Density – Unit
Amendments: 17290, 12/13/10
means the figure obtained when the total number of dwelling units excluding secondary suites
constructed or proposed to be constructed on a lot is divided by the total area of the lot. Unless
otherwise permitted in the Zone, the calculation of unit density shall exclude the undevelopable
area from the total area of the lot.
Distribution Centre
means a building for the temporary storage of goods, except storage of dangerous goods and
special wastes, for the purpose of sorting, transportation and distribution of goods off-site.
Drive-through Bank
Amendments: 12333, 07/25/94
means a financial institution with facilities which include an automobile lane to provide banking
services to customers in their vehicles.
Drive-through Restaurant
Amendments: 13095, 05/12/97
see "Restaurant - Drive-through"
Driveway
Amendments: 14120, 10/16/00; 15896, 01/09/06; 17471, 10/03/11
means a surfaced or paved portion of any lot that provides access for a vehicle to or from a
highway.
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Drug Store
Amendments: 16785, 10/20/08
means a commercial establishment with a gross floor area of 600 square metres [6,450 square
feet] or greater which fills a broad range of pharmaceutical prescriptions, and which includes the
display for sale of health and beauty products and general merchandise on at least 65% of its
gross floor area.
Duplex
see "Dwelling - Duplex"
Dwelling -Duplex
Amendments: 12737, 01/15/96
means a multiple unit residential building consisting of 2 dwelling units, excluding secondary
suites, which are connected at or above finished grade by an interdependent structural system
between rooms other than a garage or carport provided the interdependent structural system
constitutes a minimum of 50% of the average building depth.
Dwelling -Multiple Unit Residential
means the dwelling unit contained within a multiple unit residential building.
Dwelling – Single Family
Amendments: 17290, 12/13/10; 17471, 10/03/11
means a detached building used for residential purposes that consists of one dwelling unit, and
where permitted by this By-law, one secondary suite.
Dwelling Unit
Amendments: 13056, 04/21/97
means 1 or more habitable rooms which constitute 1 self-contained unit used or intended to be
used for living and sleeping purposes for which is provided:
(a) cooking equipment or the facilities for the installation of cooking equipment; and
(b) one or more bathrooms with a water closet, wash basin and shower or bath.
Dwelling Unit – Corner
means an end dwelling unit contained within a row housing building located on a corner lot
Dwelling Unit – End
means a dwelling unit other than an internal dwelling unit contained within a row housing
building
Dwelling Unit – Internal
means a dwelling unit contained within a row housing building and attached to two other
dwelling units on opposite sides within the same row housing building
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Eating Establishment
means a commercial establishment which serves prepared food to the public for consumption on
or off the premises and includes coffee shop, restaurant, catering and drive-through restaurants
but excludes neighbourhood pubs.
End Dwelling Unit
see "Dwelling Unit – End"
End Lot
means a lot that is other than a corner lot which contains an end dwelling unit in a row housing
building
Entertainment Uses
Amendments: 13316, 02/09/98
means facilities which provide for the enjoyment of patrons, and includes theatres and dancing
establishments and excludes recreational uses and casino halls.
Existing Grade
means the lowest ground elevation existing prior to construction, as established on a legal survey
plan by a registered British Columbia Land Surveyor, such ground elevation to include fill
materials placed on the lot to raise the ground elevation up to, but not above, the average
elevation of adjacent lots at the adjoining lot lines.
Family
means 1 or more persons occupying a dwelling unit and living as a single non-profit
housekeeping unit.
Farm-Based Winery
means a provincially licensed wine-making establishment within the Agricultural Land Reserve
operated under the conditions specified in the Agricultural Land Commission Act. For the
purposes of this By-law, cider-making is included.
Farm Identification Sign
Amendments: 13095, 05/12/97
see "Sign - Home or Farm Identification"
Farm Operation
Amendments: 17471, 10/03/11
means 1 or more lots being used for an agricultural use which is classified as a farm under the
B.C. Assessment Act, R.S.B.C. 1996, and is managed as a single farm.
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Farm Residential Footprint
Amendments: 17771, 11/05/12; 18874, 11/07/16
means the portion of a lot that includes a principal single family dwelling and the accessory farm
residential facilities.
Finished Grade
Amendments: 12333, 07/25/94; 17181, 06/07/10; 17471, 10/03/11
means:
(a) the rough grading elevation as identified on a lot grading plan, where such a plan has
been approved by the City at the time of subdivision when the lot was created; or
(b) where there is no lot grading plan that was approved by the City at the time of
subdivision when the lot was created, the lowest ground elevation existing prior to
construction, as established on a legal survey by a registered British Columbia Land
Surveyor, such ground elevation to include fill materials placed on the lot to raise the
ground elevation up to, but not above, the average elevation of adjacent lots at the
adjoining lot lines.
Firearms Certification
means a business which provides government certified firearms training, using fully deactivated
and unfireable firearms, under full supervision of a federally certified instructor.
Flanking Street
means a highway, excluding a lane, abutting a lot line not being the front or rear lot line.
Floodplain Plant Species
means plant species that are typical of an area of inundated or saturated soil conditions and that
are distinct from plant species on freely drained, adjacent upland sites.
Floor Area Ratio
see "Density - Floor Area Ratio"
Forestry
means the harvesting of trees and carrying out of all silviculture and forest management and
protection practices, the sale of forest products, including fuel wood, pulp wood, timber and trees
produced on the same land and excludes industrial uses such as pulp and paper mills.
Front Lot Line
Amendments: 13095, 05/12/97
see "Lot Line - Front"
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Front Yard
Amendments: 13095, 05/12/97
see "Yard - Front"
Frontage
means the common boundary shared by the front lot line and a highway, excluding a lane. On a
corner lot, the frontage shall be considered to be the shorter of the highway boundaries,
regardless of the direction the buildings on the lot are to face.
Fur Farm
means structures and land intended for the keeping of mink or fox or other fur-bearing animals
for commercial purposes.
Gaming Facility
Amendments: 13316, 02/09/98
means an establishment which is used or intended to be used for gaming purposes and includes
arcades, casino halls, video lottery gaming and slot machine gaming but excludes bingo halls
and facilities regulated by the British Columbia Racing Commission.
Gasoline Station
means a place of business where automotive fuel and automotive accessories are retailed to the
general public and includes full-service, self-service and combined service gasoline stations.
General Service Uses
Amendments: 12333, 07/25/94; 17471, 10/03/11; 17773, 04/22/13
means a business which provides services, other than personal service uses to the individual or to
other businesses and includes photocopying services, film processing, rentals, appliance repair
services, veterinary clinics, adult education institutions, banks, but excludes automotive service
uses, firearms certification, industrial equipment rental and retail stores.
Golf Course
means an outdoor sport and includes par 3, executive and regulation golf courses and excludes
mini-golf.
Government Liquor Store
means a government liquor store, government beer store, government wine store or an agency
established by the General Manager of the Liquor Distribution Branch under the authority of the
Liquor Distribution Act, R.S.B.C. 1996, chapter 268, as amended.
Grade
Amendments: 17471, 10/03/11
see "Finished Grade" and "Existing Grade"
Greenhouse
means a building covered with translucent material and used for the purpose of horticulture.
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Gross Floor Area
Amendments: 13774, 07/26/99; 16918, 05/04/09; 18719, 05/30/16
means all the area of the floor enclosed by the outside edge of the exterior walls of a building,
including without limitation stairways, elevator shafts, storage rooms and mechanical rooms.
Ground- Oriented
means a dwelling unit having an exclusive and direct access to a private open space area, other
than a balcony or deck, with such private open space area abutting a communal open space area.
G.V.W.
means licensed gross vehicle weight.
Height –Building
see "Building - Height"
High Water Mark
means the visible high water mark of a stream where the presence and action of the water are so
common and usual, and so long continued in all ordinary years, as to mark on the soil of the bed
of the stream a character distinct from that of its banks, in vegetation, as well as in the nature of
the soil itself; and includes the active floodplain.
Highway
means a street, road, lane, bridge, viaduct or any other way open to the use of the public, but
excludes a private right-of-way on a private lot.
Hobby Kennel
Amendments: 17471, 10/03/11
see "Kennel - Hobby"
Home Occupation
Amendments: 17471, 10/03/11
means an occupation or profession carried on as a business by a person residing in the same
dwelling unit as the business, but shall exclude social escort services, automotive service uses
and tow truck operations.
Home or Farm Identification Sign
Amendments: 13095, 05/12/97
see "Sign - Home or Farm Identification"
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Horticulture
Amendments: 17863, 02/18/13
means the cultivation of the ground for the purpose of growing fruits, vegetables, plants or
flowers, including non-soil bound operations such as hydroponics but shall exclude the growing
of medical marijuana.
Hospital
means an institution which provides medical care for sick or injured patients, primarily those
who are temporarily lodged in the institution, including acute hospital and rehabilitation hospital.
House Trailer
means any vehicle, including tent trailer, recreational vehicle (other than a camper), camper
conversion van, motor home and fifth wheeler, designed to travel on the highways, whether or
not self-propelled, and to be used as temporary living or sleeping quarters by travellers.
Industrial
means land designated Industrial in the Surrey Official Community Plan.
Industrial Equipment Rental
Amendments: 17471, 10/03/11
means a business providing rental of heavy vehicles, machinery or mechanical equipment
typically used in construction, manufacturing, assembling and processing operations and
agricultural production.
Industrial Use
means the manufacturing, processing, assembling, fabricating, testing, servicing or repairing of
goods or materials including wholesale of products manufactured or processed on the lot.
Industry - Light Impact
Amendments: 12333, 07/25/94; 13916, 07/31/00
means an industrial use which is enclosed within a building and is not offensive by reason of
smoke, vibration, smell, toxic fumes, electrical or electronic interference and produces no
significant noise which in any way interferes with the use of any contiguous lot, but excludes
salvage industry.
Industry – Salvage
Amendments: 13916, 07/31/00
means industry relating to storing, wrecking, crushing, piling and similar operations of vehicles,
machinery and other equipment which are otherwise considered not useable.
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Industry – Transportation
Amendments: 17471, 10/03/11; 18487, 05/16/16
means industry relating to the transporting, distributing, and storing of goods or materials and the
storage and service of transportation equipment and includes warehouse uses, distribution
centres, port and railway facilities, bus terminals, truck refuelling facilities, truck parking
facilities and sales and service of vehicles over 5,000 kilograms [11,023 lbs.] G.V.W. and
excludes the storage of used tires.
Intensive Agriculture
see "Agriculture - Intensive"
Internal Dwelling Unit
see "Dwelling Unit - Internal"
Kennel – Commercial
means a kennel specifically set up for boarding, training and keeping of dogs not owned by the
kennel operator or lot owner.
Kennel – Hobby
Amendments: 17471, 10/03/11
means a kennel where no more than 6 dogs over the age of 6 months, are kept on the premises
for breeding or showing purposes. The operator of the hobby kennel must reside on the lot on
which the hobby kennel is located.
Landscaping
Amendments: 17986, 07/29/13
means any combination of trees, bushes, shrubs, plants, flowers, lawns, bark mulch, decorative
boulders, planters, foundations, sculptures, decorative fences and the like, arranged and
maintained so as to enhance and embellish the appearance of a lot or where necessary to screen a
lot. This must not include parking areas, uncleared natural bush, undergrowth or uncontrolled
weeds.
Landscaping - Semiahmoo Trail
Amendments: 17471, 10/03/11
means any combination of trees, bushes, shrubs, plants, bark mulch, split rail fence and any other
similar landscaping as determined by the City, arranged and maintained in a natural and forested
state so as to create a suitable transition with Semiahmoo Trail. As determined by the City, this
shall not include decorative paving, planters, foundations, sculptures, decorative fences or fences
other than split rail fences, non-porous or paved parking areas, uncontrolled weeds and any other
similar landscaping that detract from a natural and forested state.
Light Impact Industry
See "Industry - Light Impact"
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Limited Advertising Sign
Amendments: 13095, 05/12/97
see "Sign - Limited Advertising"
Liquor Store
means a business licensed as a "licensee retail store" operation under the regulations to the
Liquor Control and Licensing Act, R.S.B.C. 1996, chapter 267, s. 84, as amended.
Livestock
means any ungulate including cow, bull, horse, mule, ass, sheep, goat, swine or llama and
includes their young.
Lodger
means a person who is provided with sleeping accommodation in a dwelling unit, for payment of
rent.
Lot
means land designated as a separate and distinct parcel on a legally recorded subdivision plan or
description filed in the records of the Land Title Office.
Lot – Corner
means a lot at the intersection or junction of two or more highways, excluding lanes.
Lot Coverage
Amendments: 12101, 07/11/94, 17462, 09/12/11
means the horizontal area produced by a vertical projection of the outside of the outermost walls
or the area within the supporting elements of all buildings, outdoor covered areas, and structures
on the lot, unless otherwise specified in the Zone.
Lot coverage shall be expressed as a percentage of the above horizontal area to the lot area, not
including undevelopable area and land required for the purpose of a highway dedication. Any
structure located in or beneath a finished grade (on a single family or duplex lot) or existing
grade (not on a single family or duplex lot), provided that the top of such structure, other than
guards, is located not more than 0.6 metre [2 ft.] above the finished grade or existing grade, shall
be excluded from this calculation. In single family residential and secondary suite residential
zones the calculation of lot coverage may include undevelopable areas.
Lot – Internal
means a lot that is other than a corner lot or end lot and which contains an internal dwelling unit
in a row housing building
Lot Line
means any line which forms the boundary of a lot.
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Lot Line – Front
Amendments: 17471, 10/03/11
means:
(a) the lot line common to a lot and an abutting highway excluding lane; or
(b) where the lot is a corner lot, the shortest of the lot lines abutting a highway shall be the
front lot line; or
(c) where the lot is a corner lot and both lot lines abutting a highway are equal in length, 1
lot line shall be selected as the front lot line and the other lot line shall be selected as the
side lot line; or
(d) where the lot is a through lot, both lot lines common to a lot and abutting highways shall
be the front lot line.
Lot Line – Rear
means the lot line opposite to, not adjoining and most distant from the front lot line. Where there
is more than 1 lot line opposite to and not adjoining the front lot line, all said lot lines shall be
considered the rear lot line where the distance from the front lot line equals or exceeds the
minimum lot depth. Distance shall be measured between the midpoints of the lot lines.
Lot Line – Side
Amendments: 17471, 10/03/11
means a lot line other than the rear lot line or the front lot line.
Lot – Through
means a lot abutting two parallel or approximately parallel highways, excluding lanes.
Manufactured Home
Amendments: 17471, 10/03/11
means a factory built dwelling unit certified prior to placement on the lot as having been built:
(a) as a modular home in accordance with CSA A277 building regulations; or
(b) as a mobile home in accordance with CAN/CSA Z240 building regulations,
arriving at the lot ready for occupancy apart from incidental operations and connections.
Manufactured Home Park
means any lot, upon which 2 or more manufactured homes, occupied or intended to be occupied
for dwelling purposes, are located, excluding any lot upon which manufactured homes are
fabricated or placed for the purposes of storage or inspection and sales.
Manufactured Home Space
means an area set aside and designated within a manufactured home park for the installation or
placement of a manufactured home, including space for the exclusive accessory use by the
owner or occupant of that manufactured home.
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Marijuana
means all parts of the genus cannabis whether growing or not and the seed or clone of such
plants.
Marijuana Dispensary
Amended: 17863, 02/18/13
means a business or service which is used for dispensing, selling, or distributing marijuana, and
is not licensed or regulated by applicable federal or provincial law pertaining to medical
marijuana.
Marina
means a facility which provides for the launching, moorage and storage of boats and yachts and
includes rental of boats.
Medical Marijuana
Amended: 18029, 09/09/13
means marijuana that is possessed, produced, grown, cultivated from seed or clone to a plant for
harvest, stored, packaged, or warehoused, or any combination of these things, pursuant to
authorization under applicable federal or provincial law.
Methadone Clinic
Amended: 13769, 01/22/01
a premise used principally to prescribe methadone to persons with opiate addiction and may
include the provision of counselling and other support services to those persons.
Methadone Dispensary
Amended: 16751, 09/08/08
means a business selling or filling methadone prescriptions for customers as the primary activity
of the business and which does not display for sale health and beauty products and general
merchandise on at least 65% of its gross floor area, but excludes a drug store or a small-scale
drug store.
Mink Farm
see "Fur Farm"
Mixed Employment
means land designated Mixed Employment in the Surrey Official Community Plan.
Mobile Home
see "Manufactured Home"
Mobile Home Park
see "Manufactured Home Park"
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Multiple Residential
Amendments: 17471, 10/03/11
means land designated Multiple Residential in the Surrey Official Community Plan.
Multiple Unit Residential Building
Amendments: 17471, 10/03/11
means a building which contains 2 or more dwelling units, excluding secondary suites.
Multiple Unit Residential Dwelling
Amendments: 13095, 05/12/97
see "Dwelling - Multiple Unit Residential"
Municipal Building
Amendments: 12333, 07/25/94
means a building that is owned and operated by the City of Surrey for municipal purposes.
Municipal Building and Assembly Hall Sign
Amendments: 13095, 05/12/97
see "Sign - Municipal Building and Assembly Hall"
Mushroom Growing
means structures and land used or intended to be used for the growing of mushrooms for
commercial purposes.
Neighbourhood Pub
Amendments: 14835, 11/18/02
means a business licensed as "liquor primary" under the Regulations to the Liquor Control and
Licensing Act, R.S.B.C. 1996, chapter 267, as amended.
Non-conforming Building or Use
means any building or use which does not conform with any or all of the regulations for the Zone
in which such a building or use is located.
Official Community Plan
Amendments: 12333, 07/25/94; 18414, 03/23/15
means the community plan adopted by the City Council under the Local Government Act,
R.S.B.C. 1996, chapter 323, as amended.
Open Space
means an outdoor area which is intended for preservation or for passive or active recreational
purposes and does not include required setbacks or the area intended for storage, parking and
circulation.
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Outdoor Display Area
Amendments: 13774, 07/26/99
means the unheated area, outside a building, used for display of retail merchandise, excluding
parking area, where the public is admitted.
Parking Facility
Amendments: 17471, 10/03/11
means a building, structure or land designed or intended for short-term parking of vehicles
weighing less than 5,000 kilograms [11,023 lbs.] G.V.W., with or without charge.
Parking Facility – Underground
Amendments: 13774, 07/26/99, 17462, 09/12/11
means a structure that:
(a) contains parking spaces and associated driveways and manoeuvring aisles; and
(b) has its roof or the finished floor next above it, not more than 0.8 metre [2.62 ft.] above
the adjacent finished grade (on a single family or duplex lot) or existing grade (not on a
single family or duplex lot).
Parking Lot - At Grade, not on Single Family or Duplex Lot
Amendments: 13774, 07/26/99; 17471, 10/03/11
means a parking facility at existing grade.
Parking Space
Amendments: 13774, 07/26/99
means a space for the parking of a vehicle either inside or outside a building or structure, but
does not include maneuvering aisles and other areas providing access to the space.
Parking Within Building Envelope
Amendments: 17471, 10/03/11
means 1 of, or a combination of the following:
(a) parking area forming an integral part of the principal building, provided, however, that
not less than 50% of such parking area shall be under the interior usable space of the
principal building. The remaining portion of the parking area shall be covered with a
roof integrated into the roof structure of the principal building.
(b) parking area forming an integral part of the principal building, provided, however, that
any portion of the parking area not under or within the principal building shall be
covered. The structure covering the parking area not under the principal building shall
be landscaped and accessible for recreation uses.
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Passive Recycling Container
means a container with a maximum capacity of 15 cubic metres [525 cubic feet] used for the
deposit of recyclable material where such material is to be removed from the lot on a regular
basis.
Pawnshop
Amendments: 13251A, 03/16/98
means the business of taking goods and chattels in pawn.
Payday Loan Store
means the business of offering, arranging or providing payday loans (as defined in the Business
Practices and Consumer Protection Act, S.B.C. 2004 c.2, as amended, and regulated by the
Payday Loans Regulation, B.C. Reg. 57/2003, as amended) to consumers.
Personal Care Facility
see "Care Facility"
Personal Service Use
Amendments: 17462, 09/12/11
means a commercial establishment which provides for the care and appearance of the body
including barbershop and beauty parlour, or the cleaning and repair of personal effects including
cleaning and repair of clothing and shoe repair shop.
Piggery
means the keeping of 2 or more pigs for commercial purposes.
Poultry Farming
means the keeping of more than 12 head of poultry.
Primary Processing
means the preparation for shipment of horticultural products and crops by field processing,
cleansing, sorting, packaging and storing.
Principal Building
means any building to accommodate a principal use.
Principal Use
means a use, other than an accessory use, specifically permitted in a Zone.
Private School
see "School - Private"
Processing - Primary
see "Primary Processing"
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Public School
see "School - Public"
Pump Island
Amendments: 17703, 07/23/12
means a base upon which automotive fuel dispensing equipment is mounted.
Purchase
Amendments: 13251A, 03/16/98
means buy, barter, deal in, take in exchange, take in part payment, take in as a pawn or pledge, or
receive on consignment.
Railway
Amendments: 13862, 11/15/99; 14362, 04/30/01
means one or more rail lines including, without limitation, tracks, spurs, branch lines, extensions,
and tramways, but excluding spurs and tracks which are located within a commercial or
industrial zone and exclusively serve a commercial or industrial operation along the said spurs
and tracks.
Railway Land
Amendments: 13862, 11/15/99; 14362, 04/30/01; 17471, 10/03/11
means a piece of real property, which may or may not be a lot on which a railway is located or
intended to be located as determined by the City, provided that where a railway is confined
within a right-of-way, easement, or other charge registered in the Land Title Office, only that
portion of the real property within the said right-of-way, easement, or other charge shall be
regarded as railway land.
Rear Lot Line
Amendments: 13095, 05/12/97
see "Lot Line - Rear"
Rear Yard
Amendments: 13095, 05/12/97
see "Yard - Rear"
Recreational Facility
Amendments: 12333, 07/25/94; 13316, 02/09/98
means a complex which provides patrons the opportunity to perform physical activity plus a pro
shop as an accessory use and includes bowling alleys, skating and curling rinks recreation clubs,
health clubs and bingo halls and excludes casino halls.
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Recycling Depot
Amendments: 13497, 09/15/98
means a building which is used or intended to be used for collecting, sorting, refunding and
redistributing recyclable materials and specifically excludes the processing of recyclable
material, other than the breaking of glass bottles.
Recycling Plant
means a facility in which recoverable resources, including newspapers, magazines and other
paper products, glass and metal cans, are recycled, reprocessed and treated to return such
products to a condition in which they may again be used for production.
Replacement Single Family Dwelling
Amendments: 13915, 01/17/00
means a detached single family dwelling which is under construction and which upon completion
will replace the existing single family dwelling located on the same residential lot.
Residential
Amendments: 18455, 06/29/15
means land designated Suburban, Suburban-Urban Reserve, Urban or Multiple Residential.
Restaurant
means a commercial establishment that serves food or beverages primarily to persons seated
within the building and includes cafes, tea rooms, outdoor cafes and drive-through restaurants.
Restaurant - Drive-through
means a commercial establishment where food or beverages are sold to customers in motor
vehicles, regardless of whether or not it also serves prepared food or beverages to customers who
are not in motor vehicles, for consumption either on or off the premises.
Retail Store
Amendments: 12333, 07/25/94; 14828, 11/18/02; 15064, 07/21/03; 15503, 10/18/04; 16785, 10/20/08; 19261,
06/26/17
means the business of selling goods or merchandise to the ultimate consumer for personal
consumption or household use and not for resale purposes and includes convenience stores, drug
stores, small scale drug stores, video rental, household equipment rental, retail warehouse uses,
government liquor stores, and flea markets which are wholly enclosed within a building, but
excludes vehicle sales and rentals, liquor stores, marijuana dispensaries and methadone
dispensaries.
Retail Warehouse Uses
Amendments: 12333, 07/25/94
means the retail of goods in bulk quantities and the retail of household goods such as furniture
and carpeting, from a warehouse building.
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Row Housing Building
means a multiple unit residential building formed by a minimum of three side by side dwelling
units attached to each other in a row with each dwelling unit located on its own lot.
Salvage Industry
see "Industry - Salvage"
School – Private
Amendments: 19491, 02/19/18
means a place of learning which is provided, maintained and operated principally at private
expense and involves a curriculum of elementary or secondary academic instruction as governed
by the Independent School Act, R.S.B.C. 1996, Chapter 216, as amended and includes student
dormitories.
School – Public
means a place of learning which is provided, maintained and operated principally at the expense
of the public purse and involves a curriculum of elementary or secondary academic instruction.
Secondary Suite
Amendments: 17290, 12/13/10
means a second dwelling unit, located within an owner-occupied single family dwelling.
Secondhand Store
Amendments: 13251A, 03/16/98
means a place of business using more than 2.5 square metres (27 square feet) of floor area of a
building for the purchase and sale of the following secondhand goods or merchandise:
1. electronic equipment, including but not limited to audio and video equipment and
accessories, computers, printers and fax machines;
or
2. two or more of the following: bicycles, sports equipment, luggage, jewelry, cameras,
musical equipment and tools.
Secure Bicycle Parking Area
means a secured, enclosed area for bicycle spaces.
Semiahmoo Trail
means the area shown in Schedule H.
Semiahmoo Trail Landscaping
see "Landscaping – Semiahmoo Trail"
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Semi-Detached Residential Building
Amendments: 15145, 07/05/04
means a side by side duplex with each dwelling unit located on a separate fee simple lot.
Separation
means the least horizontal distance between buildings on the same lot, excluding eaves,
chimneys, hutches, balconies or decks and bay or boxed windows which may encroach on each
storey to a maximum of 0.6 metre [2 ft.], provided that said hutches, and bay or boxed windows
shall not exceed a total of 2.4 metres [8 ft.] in horizontal length along any exterior wall.
Setback
Amendments: 13093, 05/12/97
means the least horizontal distance from the lot line to the building, excluding eaves, chimneys,
hutches, balconies or decks and bay or boxed windows which may encroach on each storey into
the required setbacks, to a maximum of 0.6 metre [2 ft.], provided that said hutches and bay or
boxed windows shall not exceed a total of 2.4 metres [8 ft.] in horizontal length along any
exterior wall.
Shipping Container
Amendments: 17462, 09/12/11
means an enclosed unit used or intended to be used for storing and transporting goods via ship,
rail or truck, whether or not it is actually being used for such a purpose.
Side Lot Line
Amendments: 13095, 05/12/97
see "Lot Line - Side"
Side Yard
Amendments: 13095, 05/12/97
see "Yard - Side"
Sign – Assembly Hall
see "Sign - Municipal Building and Assembly Hall"
Sign – Block Watch
means a sign advertising the police department's programme of property surveillance by the
community.
Sign – Church
see "Sign - Municipal Building and Assembly Hall"
Sign – Farm Identification
see "Sign - Home or Farm Identification"
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Sign - Home or Farm Identification
Amendments: 17471, 10/03/11
means a fascia sign or free-standing sign which identifies a residence or a farm operation.
Sign – Limited Advertising
means a sign to provide a limited amount of changeable copy advertising space.
Sign – Municipal Building and Assembly Hall
Amendments: 17471, 10/03/11
means a free-standing sign or fascia sign located on the lot of a Municipal building or facility or
an assembly hall, indicating thereon, the name of the said building or facility and the activities
pertaining thereto.
Sign – Tourist Information
see "Sign - Welcome or Tourist Information"
Sign - Welcome or Tourist Information
Amendments: 12333, 07/25/94
means a sign designed to orient the visitor and assist in the location of community facilities and
services or to indicate general tourist information relating to the City as a whole.
Single Family Dwelling
see "Dwelling - Single Family"
Site Area for Subdivision
means a tract of land proposed to be subdivided under the provisions of the "Surrey Subdivision
and Development By-law".
Sleeping Unit
means a room which is used or intended to be used for accommodation by 1 or more persons.
Slot Machine Gaming
Amendments: 13316, 02/09/98; 15725, 05/18/05
means a gaming facility containing devices, mechanically, electronically or otherwise operated
or intended to be operated for gaming purposes by means of insertion of money or cards or coins
equivalent to money, but such devices shall not include an electronic machine programmed to
allow personal play where a person is able to play bingo against a computer or to play e-tabs or
e-scratches generated by a computer.
Small-Scale Drug Store
Amendments: 13316, 02/09/98; 15725, 05/18/05; 16785, 10/20/08; 17428, 07/11/11
means a commercial establishment with a gross floor area of less than 600 square metres [6,450
square feet] which fills a broad range of pharmaceutical prescriptions and excludes methadone
dispensary.
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Social Escort Service
means the business of providing male or female escorts for social occasions.
Soil Amendment
means the application of any or some combination of the following for the purpose of enhancing
the soil capability of a farm operation:
(a) compost or bio solids from agricultural or horticultural waste produced on a farm
operation for application on the same farm operation; or
(b) fertilizers, manure, mulches, or soil conditioners.
Special Waste
Amendment: 18414, 03/23/15
means any substance designated as such under the Environmental Management Act, S.B.C.
2003, chapter 53, as amended.
Stream
means any of the following that provides fish habitat:
(a) a watercourse, whether it usually contains water or not;
(b) a pond, lake, river, creek, brook, ravine, swamp, gulch or natural or channelized stream; or
(c) a ditch, spring or wetland, that is connected by surface flow to any items referred to in (a) or
(b) above.
Streamside Setback Area
means the horizontal area within a lot, that is calculated by measuring the distance
perpendicularly, as specified in that portion of Part 7A, Section B.1 (which may be modified by
Section B.2) and Section B.3, from the top of bank in the direction away from the stream, where
land disturbance of any kind is prohibited.
Structure
means a construction of any kind whether fixed to, supported by or sunk into land, including
stadiums, sheds, fences, platforms, display signs, tanks, poles, towers, swimming pools,
windmills, chimney towers, satellite dishes and spires.
Suburban
means land designated Suburban in the Surrey Official Community Plan.
Suburban-Urban Reserve
means land designated Suburban-Urban Reserve in the Surrey Official Community Plan.
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Tandem Parking
Amendments: 13774, 07/26/99
means the placement of one parking space behind another parking space, such that only one
parking space has unobstructed access to a drive aisle, driveway, or highway.
Tandem Parking Space
Amendments: 18434, 04/27/15
means a space for the parking of a vehicle either inside or outside a building or structure in a tandem
parking arrangement, but does not include maneuvering aisles and other areas providing access to the
space.
Temporary Homeless Shelter
Amendments: 13847, 10/18/99
means a building used to provide temporary sleeping accommodation at no cost for persons in
need.
Theatre
means a building used or intended to be used for live theatre or for the projection of motion
picture films classified as general, mature, 14 years, or restricted under the Motion Picture Act
B.C. Reg. 260/86.
Theatre 2
means a building used or intended to be used for the projection of motion picture films classified
as restricted designated under the Motion Picture Act B.C. Reg. 260/86, where there is 1 or more
film viewers made available for use by the public or both.
Through Lot
see "Lot - Through"
Top of Bank
means
(a) the point closest to the boundary of the active floodplain of a stream where a break in the
slope of the land occurs such that the grade beyond the break is flatter than 3:1 at any
point for a minimum distance of 15 metres measured perpendicularly from the break; and
(b) for a floodplain area not contained in a ravine, the edge of the active floodplain of a
stream where the slope of the land beyond the edge is flatter than 3:1 at any point for a minimum
distance of 15 metres measured perpendicularly from the edge.
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Tourist Accommodation
Amendments: 17471, 10/03/11
means a building, in which the transient public, in return for consideration, is provided with:
(a) lodging for not more than 182 days in a 12-month period; and
(b) an office with a public register;
and excludes tourist trailer parks and camp-sites.
Tourist Information Sign
Amendments: 13095, 05/12/97
see "Sign - Welcome or Tourist Information"
Tourist Trailer Park
means a lot which has been planned and improved, or is intended for the placement of house
trailers, campers and other recreational vehicles for transient use.
Town Centre
Amendment: 18414, 03/23/15
means a Town Centre area as shown in Schedule D.2 to D.6.
Transit Exchange
means an off-street public transit facility comprised of multiple bus bays and/or light rail
platforms and related structures such as passenger shelters, waiting areas, mechanical equipment,
information and ticketing kiosks, maintenance rooms and restrooms for the use of transit
operators.
Transportation Industry
see "Industry - Transportation"
Truck Parking Facility
Amendments: 18487, 05/16/16
means the parking or storage of vehicles exceeding 5,000 kilograms [11,023 lbs.] G.V.W.
excluding wrecked vehicles.
Underground Parking
Amendments: 14120, 10/16/00
see "Parking Facility - Underground"
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Undevelopable Area
Amendments: 12333, 07/25/94
means the portion of a lot containing the following features:
(a) utility rights-of-way, excluding City services; or
(b) ravine, swamps, river banks and similar features which make the said portion of the lot
unsuitable for the placement of buildings and structures of which the boundary shall be
determined by a line 5 metres [16 ft.] inland from the top-of-bank.
Unit Density
see "Density - Unit"
Urban
means land designated Urban in the Surrey Official Community Plan.
Use – Accessory
see "Accessory Use"
Use – Principal
see "Principal Use"
Vehicle
means a motor vehicle as defined in the Motor Vehicle Act R.S.B.C. 1979, c. 288.
Video Lottery Gaming
Amendments: 12632, 07/31/95; 17471, 10/03/11
means any activity or game of chance for money or other valuable consideration carried out or
played on or through a computer, electronic or other video device or machine, but excluding the
following:
(a) the purchase and sale of lottery tickets pursuant to a government approved lottery scheme
administered by the Public Gaming Branch and the British Columbia Lottery
Corporation;
(b) pari-mutuel systems and machines that are duly licensed under regulations pursuant to
Section 204 of the Criminal Code and under the Horse Racing Act, S.B.C. 1993, c. 51;
or
(c) "pull-tab" machines that are owned and administered by the British Columbia Lottery
Corporation.
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Warehouse Uses
means the storing of large quantities of goods in a building and their distribution.
Welcome or Tourist Information Sign
Amendments: 13095, 05/12/97
see "Sign - Welcome or Tourist Information"
Winery, Farm-Based
see "Farm-Based Winery"
Wrecked Vehicle
means a vehicle that:
(a) is physically wrecked or disabled so it cannot be operated by its own mode of power;
(b) is wrecked or parts of a physically wrecked or disabled vehicle; or
(c) appears to be physically wrecked, although it could be operated by its mode of power, but
is not displaying thereon a lawful current license for its operation on the highway.
Yard
means an area created by setback.
Yard – Front
means a yard which extends across the full width of the front lot line.
Yard – Rear
means a yard which extends across the full width of the rear lot line.
Yard – Side
means a yard which extends across the full width of the side lot line.
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Uses Limited
Part 2 - Uses Limited
Part 2 Uses
A. No person shall use land or buildings for any use, except for those specifically permitted
in the Zone in which the land or building is located either in that Zone or in Part 4
General Provisions. Any use not specifically permitted in a Zone is an unlawful use.
B. Notwithstanding any other provision of each Zone, the uses permitted by Section B of
these Zones shall be conditional upon the immediate availability and adequacy of those
Municipal facilities and services hereinafter set forth to serve each parcel of land and
each unit of every building, structure and use to be erected, placed or carried on thereon.
No use of land and no use of any buildings or structures thereon shall be deemed to be
authorized by Section B of each Zone and all uses otherwise permitted by this By-law are
hereby prohibited unless and until all of the following services and facilities have been
provided and are immediately available and are adequate therefor to the standards set out
as follows:
1. Sanitary sewer, waterworks and drainage works shall be provided and constructed
to the standards set out in the "Surrey Subdivision and Development By-law".
2. All highways abutting and serving the land including boulevards, street lighting,
wiring, sidewalks, transit service facilities shall be provided and constructed to
the standards set out in the "Surrey Subdivision and Development By-law".
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Zones
Part 3 - Zones
Part 3 Zones
A. For the purpose of this By-law, the territorial area of the City of Surrey is hereby divided
into the following zones:
Amendments: 12333, 07/25/94; 12301, 06/17/97; 13251B, 07/13/98; 13474B, 06/12/00; 14549,
05/13/02; 14653, 05/13/02; 15001, 07/07/03; 14996, 07/21/03;
15149, 01/26/04; 15212, 06/07/04;
15145, 07/05/04; 15220, 07/26/04; 15166, 11/01/04; 15664, 05/18/05; 17704, 07/23/12
; 17691,
01/28/13; 17986, 07/29/13; 17936, 06/23/14; 18772, 05/08/17
A-1 General Agriculture Zone
A-2 Intensive Agriculture Zone
RA One-Acre Residential Zone
RA-G Acreage Residential Gross Density Zone
RH Half-Acre Residential Zone
RH-G Half-Acre Residential Gross Density Zone
RC Cluster Residential Zone
RF Single Family Residential Zone
RF-O Single Family Residential Oceanfront Zone
RF-SS Single Family Residential Secondary Suite Zone
RF-13 Single Family Residential (13) Zone
RF-G Single Family Residential Gross Density Zone
RF-12 Single Family Residential (12) Zone
RF-12C Single Family Residential (12) Coach House Zone
RF-10 Single Family Residential (10) Zone
RF-10S Special Single Family Residential (10) Zone
RF-9 Single Family Residential (9) Zone
RF-9C Single Family Residential (9) Coach House Zone
RF-9S Special Single Family Residential (9) Zone
RF-SD Semi-Detached Residential Zone
RM-D Duplex Residential Zone
RM-M Manufactured Home Residential Zone
RM-10 Multiple Residential 10 Zone
RM-15 Multiple Residential 15 Zone
RM-23 Multiple Residential 23 Zone
RM-30 Multiple Residential 30 Zone
RM-45 Multiple Residential 45 Zone
RM-70 Multiple Residential 70 Zone
RM-135 Multiple Residential 135 Zone
RMC-135 Multiple Residential Commercial 135 Zone
RMC-150 Multiple Residential Commercial 150 Zone
RMS-1 Special Care Housing 1 Zone
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RMS-1A Special Care Housing 1A Zone
RMS-2 Special Care Housing 2 Zone
PC Cemetery Zone
PA-1 Assembly Hall 1 Zone
PA-2 Assembly Hall 2 Zone
PI Institutional Zone
C-4 Local Commercial Zone
C-5 Neighbourhood Commercial Zone
C-8 Community Commercial Zone
C-8A Community Commercial A Zone
C-8B Community Commercial B Zone
C-15 Town Centre Commercial Zone
C-35 Downtown Commercial Zone
CHI Highway Commercial Industrial Zone
CG-1 Self-Service Gasoline Station Zone
CG-2 Combined Service Gasoline Station Zone
CTA Tourist Accommodation Zone
CCR Child Care Zone
CPR Recreation Zone
CPG Golf Course Zone
CPM Marina Zone
IB Business Park Zone
IB-1 Business Park 1 Zone
IB-2 Business Park 2 Zone
IB-3 Business Park 3 Zone
IL Light Impact Industrial Zone
IL-1 Light Impact Industrial 1 Zone
IH High Impact Industrial Zone
IA Agro-Industrial Zone
CD Comprehensive Development Zones
As shown upon the maps designated as the "Zoning Maps" and marked as Schedule A to
this By-law and bearing the following inscription:
These are the Zoning Maps referred to as "Schedule A" of Surrey Zoning
By-law, 1993, No. 12000 and signed by the City Clerk.
___________________________ City Clerk
The said Zoning Maps are hereby attached to and made part of this By-law.
Note: Any area not designated on the said maps is hereby classified as A-1 General
Agriculture Zone.
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B. Notwithstanding Section A above, the following lots shall be excluded from Schedule A
of this By-law and all the provisions of this By-law shall not apply, until amendments to
this By-law to include these lots have been adopted:
1. Those lots which are zoned I-4 Special Industry Zone or I-P(2) Industrial Park
Zone (Two) under Surrey Zoning By-law, 1979, No. 5942 on June 1, 1993.
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General Provisions
Part 4 - General Provisions
Part 4 Gen Prov
The following general provisions shall apply throughout the City:
A. Uses Permitted in All Zones
Amendments: 14519, 10/15/01; 15149, 01/26/04; 15664, 05/18/05; 17471, 10/03/11; 17936,
06/23/14; 18414, 03/23/15; 19261, 06/26/17
1. Public Uses:
(a) The following uses may be located in any Zone:
i. Municipal playgrounds and recreation areas.
ii. Telecommunication towers, subject to the following conditions:
a. all such towers shall comply with all setback regulations
applicable to principal buildings for the Zone in which the
said tower is located;
b. in the case of towers that are free-standing (affixed directly
onto the ground, rather than on a building) the height shall
not exceed 12 metres [40 ft.]; and
c. in the case of towers erected upon a building, the height of
the tower shall not exceed 3.0 metres [10 ft.] above the roof
on which it is located; and
d. the limitations on height of towers set out in (b) and (c) do
not apply to amateur radio stations.
iii. Public schools and School District Administration Buildings
provided that:
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a. Such buildings shall be sited as follows:
Front
Rear
Side
Side Yard
Yard
Yard
Yard
on Flanking
Street
15 m.
15 m.
6 m.
15 m.
[50 ft.]
[50 ft.]
[20 ft.]
[50 ft.]
Measurements to be determined as per Part 1 Definitions, of this By-
law).
b. For the purpose of building construction, the maximum
density shall not exceed a floor area ratio of 0.40.
iv. Municipal buildings provided they shall have a minimum side,
front and rear yard setback equal to the greater of the height of the
principal building or the setbacks for the principal building
prescribed in the Zone.
(b) The uses listed in Sub-section A.1(a), shall make provision for
landscaping as follows:
i. All portions of the lot not covered by buildings, structures or
paved areas shall be landscaped, including the retention of mature
trees. This landscaping shall be maintained; and
ii. The boulevard areas of highways abutting a lot shall be seeded or
sodded with grass on the side of the highway abutting the lot,
except at driveways.
2. Utilities and Services:
An electrical transformer station, sewage treatment plant, Municipal utility
operation, Municipal service operation, water pumping station, reservoir or other
utility structure or use may be located in any Zone provided that:
(a) The minimum lot area is no smaller than the minimum lot size allowed in
the area, except in the A-1 and A-2 Zones. In the A-1 and A-2 Zones, the
minimum lot size shall be 0.4 hectare [1 acre];
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(b) Height and yard restrictions shall be those of the Zone in which the use is
to be located with the exception of Municipal water towers;
(c) A planted strip at least 1.5 metres [5 ft.] wide shall be maintained on all
boundaries; and
(d) Fencing at least 1.8 metres [6 ft.] in height is erected around the area used
for the said utility.
3. Uses Within Utility Rights-of-Way:
Notwithstanding the permitted uses set out in Section B of each Zone, where a
utility right-of-way has been registered against a lot or a portion of a lot, the said
lot or portion of a lot covered by the right-of-way may only be used, in addition to
utility uses permitted apart from this Section and by the terms of the right-of-way,
for open space, agricultural, horticultural and associated uses, excluding poultry
farming, mushroom growing, piggeries, mink farms, kennels or feedlots, except as
follows:
(a) In the IB, IB-1, IB-2, IB-3, IL, IL-1, and IH Zones, such lands may also be
used for parking and storage, provided that such uses shall be accessory to
a principal use on the lot and are permitted by the terms of the right-of-
way.
(b) In the C-4, C-5, C-8, C-8A, C-15, C-35, CHI, CG-1, CG-2, CTA, CCR,
CPR, CPG, CPM, RM-D, RM-M, RM-10, RM-15, RM-30, RM-45, RM-
70, RM-135, RMC-135, RMC-150, RMS-1, RMS-2, PC, PA-1, PA-2 and
PI Zones, such lands may also be used for surface parking, provided that
such use is accessory to a principal use permitted on the lot, permitted by
the right-of-way and further provided that where the Greenways Network
Map of the Official Community Plan indicates a linear open space system
along the said right-of-way, uninterrupted public access to and through the
lands shall be provided by a right-of-way not less than 10 metres [33 ft.]
wide.
4. Where land in a Zone cannot be used for the permitted uses set out in Section B
for that Zone due to the unavailability or inadequacy of those Municipal facilities
and services required by Part 2 Uses Limited, such land may be used for those
permitted uses set out in Section B.1 of the A-1 Agricultural One Zone.
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5. Public Transit Facilities:
The following may be located in any Zone:
(a) SkyTrain Advanced Light Rapid Transit Station, which may include
accessory retail or service commercial uses, provided that the accessory
commercial uses:
i. Are developed as an integral part of the station or lot; and
ii. On the station lot do not exceed a total of 60 square metres
[646 sq. ft.] gross floor area;
(b) Transit facilities including a bus layover facility and/or a transit exchange,
provided that:
A fully landscaped 6.0 metre [20 ft.] setback is maintained between any
structure or paved area associated with a bus layover facility or a transit
exchange and any adjacent residential lot.
B. Uses Permitted in Specific Zones
Amendments: 12179, 03/21/94; 12333, 07/25/94; 13898, 12/13/99; 13769, 01/22/01; 14549,
05/13/02; 16957, 06/29/09; 17290, 12/13/10; 17471, 10/03/11; 18414, 03/23/15; 18487, 05/16/16; 18753,
07/11/16; 18772, 05/08/17; 19261, 06/26/17
1. Amenity Space:
Where amenity space is required in the Zone, said amenity space shall be
maintained and operated as such, exclusive of any areas for maintenance, storage
or property management offices and kept open to the residents at all reasonable
times.
2. Bed and Breakfast and Boarding and Lodging:
(a) Bed and Breakfast:
Where the bed and breakfast use is permitted, the following conditions
shall apply:
i. Not more than 6 patrons shall be accommodated within 1 dwelling
unit;
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ii. Not more than 3 bedrooms shall be used for the bed and breakfast
operation;
iii. No cooking facilities or other facilities for the keeping of food
shall be provided for within the bedrooms intended for the said
operation;
iv. Parking of cars, trucks, house trailers, campers or boats operated
by the patrons shall be provided for within the lot;
v. No patron shall stay within the same dwelling for more than 30
days in a 12-month period; and
vi. A valid business license has been issued for the use.
(b) Boarding and Lodging:
Where boarders or lodgers are permitted, the following conditions shall
apply:
i. Not more than 2 patrons shall be accommodated within 1 dwelling
unit;
ii. No cooking facilities or other facilities for the keeping of food
shall be provided for within the bedrooms intended for the said
operation;
iii. Parking of cars, trucks, house trailers, campers or boats operated
by the patrons shall be provided for within the lot; and
iv. Where more than 2 patrons are accommodated, a valid business
license has been issued for the use.
(c) Where the bed and breakfast use and boarders or lodgers are permitted
the maximum number of patrons accommodated for both uses shall not
exceed 6.
(d) The bed and breakfast use and boarders or lodgers are not permitted in a
building containing a secondary suite.
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3. Building Requirement:
No use on any commercial or industrial zoned lot, excluding parking facilities and
truck parking facilities, provided the owner obtains a truck parking facility permit
from the City shall take place unless there is a building on the said lot that exceeds
100 square metres [1,076 sq.ft.] and contains washroom facilities.
4. Care Facilities, Alcohol and Drug Recovery Houses, Community Services and
Child Care Centres:
(a) Care Facilities and Alcohol and Drug Recovery Houses which
accommodate no more than 10 persons where not more than 6 of whom
are persons in care, may be located in any residential Zone.
(b) Community Services may be permitted in any multiple residential,
commercial, mixed employment or industrial Zone.
(c) Child Care Centres which are provincially licensed facilities to
accommodate 8 children or less, may be permitted in any residential Zone
as an accessory use to a residential use.
5. Garbage and Recyclable Material Containers:
Any multiple residential, commercial, mixed employment or industrial
development shall provide a facility for garbage containers and passive recycling
containers as follows:
(a) Containers shall be clearly labeled for source separation; and
(b) In the case of buildings constructed prior to June 30, 1991 (Surrey Zoning
By-law, 1979, No. 5942, Text Amendment By-law, 1991, No. 10916) 1
parking space may be used for this purpose without affecting the parking
requirement for the development.
6. Home Occupations:
(a) Type I Home Occupations:
Type I Home Occupations are permitted in any Zone permitting either a
single family dwelling or a duplex, provided that:
i. No person other than a member of the immediate family occupying
the dwelling may be employed;
ii. No goods are displayed or sold on the premises;
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iii. No alterations are made which change the character of the building
as a dwelling;
iv. The aggregate floor area of all home occupations shall not exceed
25% of the area of 1 floor of the principal building regardless of
whether the home occupation is, or will be, carried on in the
principal building or in an accessory building or structure; and
v. No evidence of the home occupation including storage of materials
or illuminated signs, shall be visible from outside the confines of
the dwelling.
(b) Type II Home Occupations:
Type II Home Occupations are permitted in any Zone permitting a
dwelling unit provided that:
i. The use of the premises for a home occupation shall be confined to
the incidental use of a telephone and records pertaining directly to
that business;
ii. No goods are to be displayed, stored or sold on the premises;
iii. No alterations are made which change the character of the dwelling;
iv. No signs are displayed on the premises;
v. The storage of vehicles or equipment associated with a home
occupation is not permitted on or near the lot; and
vi. In the case of rental premises, the business license applicant will be
required to obtain the permission of the owner of the premises
before a business license under this Section can be issued.
7. Keeping of Animals
(a) The keeping of livestock, poultry, rabbits and chinchillas in the RA, RH,
RF and RF-SS Zones is subject to the following maximum permitted
numbers:
i. Two (2) livestock for every 0.4 hectare [1 acre], with the minimum
lot size of 0.4 hectare [1 acre];
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ii. Six (6) sheep or goats, for every 0.4 hectare [1 acre], with the
minimum lot size of 0.4 hectare [1 acre];
iii. Twelve (12) head of poultry, excluding roosters, for every 0.4
hectare [1 acre], with the minimum lot size of 0.4 hectare [1 acre];
iv. Rabbits and chinchillas where the lot is 0.4 hectare [1 acre] or
greater, or 2 rabbits or chinchillas where the lot is less than 0.4
hectare [1 acre].
(b) Buildings and structures to shelter the animals permitted in Sub-section
B.7(a) shall be situated as follows:
Front
Rear
Side
Side Yard
Yard
Yard
Yard
on Flanking
Street
36.0 m.
7.5 m.
7.5 m.
36.0 m.
[120 ft.]
[25 ft.]
[25 ft.]
[120 ft.]
Measurements to be determined as per Part 1 Definitions, of this By-law.
(c) Despite Sub-section 7(a), the keeping of pigeons and doves may be
permitted in the RA, RA-G, RH, RH-G, RF, RF-SS, RF-13, RF-G, RF-12
and RM-D Zones, provided that:
i. the lot is not less than 560 square metres [6,000 sq.ft.];
ii. the total number of pigeons and doves shall not exceed 15 birds per
93 square metres [1,000 sq.ft.] of lot area; and
iii. the keeping of pigeons and doves is subject to the "Surrey Control
of Pigeon and Dove By-law".
(d) Despite Sub-section 7(a), the keeping of chickens may be permitted in the
RA, RA-G, RH, RH-G, RF, RF-SS, and RF-G Zones, where the lot is
greater than 669 square meters [7,200 sq. ft.] but less than 0.4 hectares [1
acre], provided that:
i. the total number of chickens shall not exceed 4 hens on each lot;
ii. no roosters are permitted on any lot;
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iii. buildings and structures to shelter hens shall be situated a
minimum of 3.0 m. [10 ft.] from any dwelling unit, and shall be
sited with the following minimum setbacks:
Front
Rear
Side
Side Yard
Yard
Yard
Yard
on Flanking
Street
20.0 m.
1.2 m.
1.2 m.
3.0 m.
[66 ft.]
[4 ft.]
[4 ft.]
[10 ft.]
iv. the keeping of hens is subject to the "Surrey Chicken Keeping
Bylaw".
8 Methadone Clinics
A methadone clinic is permitted as an accessory use to a hospital.
9. Portable Food Services
Portable food services providing temporary food services from a vending cart
may be permitted in all commercial and industrial Zones provided that the
vending cart:
(a) does not exceed 4.0 sq. metres [43.0 sq. ft.] in area;
(b) is capable of being moved on its own wheels without alteration or
preparation; and
(c) is fully self-contained with no service connection, excluding electrical
connections, provided the portable vending cart is located no more than
2.0 metres [6 ft.] from the point of electrical connection.
10. Private Airport:
Private airports or heliports may be located in the A-1 and A-2 Zones provided
that:
(a) The private airport or heliport is used for the private purposes only the
owner of the lot and any aircraft operated on the lot must be operated by
the owner or some person employed by the owner for a specific purpose
related to the farm operation;
(b) The lot area is not less than 16 hectares [40 acres];
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(c) The lot and facilities to be developed shall meet the requirements of
Transport Canada for the type of airport or heliport proposed;
(d) Any building, hangar or other structure shall be at least 30 metres [100 ft.]
from any lot line;
(e) A maximum of 2 aircraft and/or helicopters are permitted on one lot at one
time;
(f) All runways or areas used for takeoff and landing shall be at least 150
metres [500 ft.] from any lot line; and
(g) No commercial activities, demonstrations or instructional training to be
associated with the operation of a private airport or heliport.
11. Truck Parking or Storage:
Vehicles exceeding 5,000 kilograms [11,023 lbs.] licensed G.V.W. are not
permitted to be parked or stored either inside or outside a building or structure on
any lot in a residential Zone.
C. Uses Prohibited in All Zones
Amendments: 12632, 07/31/95; 13316, 02/09/98, 17462, 09/12/11; 17704, 07/23/12; 17863, 02/18/13;
17773, 04/22/13; 19261, 06/26/17
1. Commercial, Industrial and Agricultural Uses:
The following uses are not permitted in any Zone unless specifically provided for
in that Zone:
(a) Gaming Facilities;
(b) Manufacturing and sale of ammunition;
(c) Manufacturing and sale of firearms;
(d) Manufacturing of fireworks;
(e) Manufacturing of matches;
(f) Mushroom manure growing;
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(g) Nuclear industries;
(h) Petro-chemical refineries;
(i) Combat spectator sports;
(j) Growing of medical marijuana;
(k) Firearms certification; and
(l) marijuana dispensaries.
2. Wrecked Vehicles:
Wrecked vehicles are not permitted in any Zone unless specifically provided for in
that Zone, or unless as specifically hereinafter provided:
(a) Wrecked vehicles which are required for the operation of a business that is
a permitted use and in such case the wrecked vehicles:
i. Shall be completely enclosed within a building or approved walled
or fenced area;
ii. Shall not be visible from outside the building or the walled or
fenced area in which the wrecked vehicles are stored; and
iii. Stored within the walled or fenced area, shall not exceed 5 at any
time.
(b) One (1) wrecked vehicle may be stored inside a building used for
residential purposes, provided that such vehicle is completely enclosed
within a building.
3. Shipping Containers:
A shipping container shall only be used, placed, stored, repaired, cleaned,
upgraded, or modified on a lot in an industrial zone and in such cases the shipping
container must comply with the requirements of the zone as if it were a building
or structure. Where a shipping container is necessary and accessory to
construction in progress and such construction is the subject of a current and valid
building permit, the shipping container will be permitted.
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D. Uses Prohibited in Specific Zones
1. No person shall sell or offer for sale any agricultural or horticultural products or
crops in any residential Zone except as permitted in the RA One-Acre Residential
Zone.
E. Regulations Applicable to All Zones
Amendments: 12333, 07/25/94; 13093, 05/12/97; 13212, 10/06/97; 13250, 11/17/97; 13774, 07/26/99; 13862,
11/15/99; 14362, 04/30/01; 14549, 05/13/02; 14653, 05/13/02; 15001, 07/07/03; 14996, 07/21/03; 15145,
07/05/04; 15983, 04/24/06; 16751, 09/08/08; 16785, 10/20/08; 16918, 05/04/09; 17471, 10/03/11; 17704, 07/23/12;
17986, 07/29/13; 18199, 04/28/14; 18414, 03/23/15; 18487, 05/16/16; 18719, 05/30/16; 18899, 11/21/16; 18772,
05/08/17; 19491, 02/19/18
1. Abbreviations:
(a) Where "dB" is used following a number, this shall be interpreted to mean
"decibel";
(b) Where "ft." is used following a number, this shall be interpreted to mean
"feet";
(c) Where "Ha." is used following a number, this shall be interpreted to mean
"hectares";
(d) Where "in." is used following a number, this shall be interpreted to mean
"inches";
(e) Where "m." is used following a number, this shall be interpreted to mean
"metres";
(f) Where "sq. ft." or "ft2" are used following a number, this shall be
interpreted to mean "square feet";
(g) Where "sq. m." or "m2" are used following a number, this shall be
interpreted to mean "square metres";
(h) Where "u.p.a." is used following a number, this shall be interpreted to
mean "units per acre"; and
(i) Where "u.p.g.a." is used following a number, this shall be interpreted to
mean "units per gross acre".
(j) Where "<" is used, this shall be interpreted to mean "less than".
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(k) Where "≥" is used, this shall be interpreted to mean "greater than or equal
to".
2. Access:
(a) Driveway crossings to all Zones shall be provided in accordance with the
"Surrey Subdivision and Development By-law"; and
(b) Driveways shall be located in accordance with the "Highway and Traffic
By-law".
3. Accessory Buildings and Structures:
(a) Accessory buildings and structures are permitted in all Zones; and
(b) In all Zones, and unless incorporated as part of the principal building,
structures including stadiums, sheds, platforms, display signs, tanks,
towers, swimming pools, windmills, chimney towers, satellite dishes,
spires and similar structures shall not be sited within the required
setbacks. Fences and poles are excluded from this requirement.
4. Average Front Setback:
(a) Where 40% or more of the adjacent lots in the same block and fronting on
the same highway, are occupied by buildings and the average setback does
not exceed the minimum setback required in that Zone, the minimum front
setback required in that Zone may be relaxed.
(b) No building or part thereof hereafter erected, shall be situated on a lot that
any main front wall will be closer to the front lot line than the average of
the setback of the said buildings. In all other cases, the minimum setback
required in that Zone shall apply.
5. Density Calculations:
(a) For the purpose of calculating floor area ratio:
i. Where floor area ratio in the applicable zone is expressed to 2
decimal places, and results in a fraction, any fraction less than
0.005 shall be disregarded and any fraction 0.005 or greater shall
be considered equivalent to 0.01; and
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ii. Where floor area ratio in the applicable zone is expressed to 1
decimal place, and results in a fraction, any fraction less than 0.05
shall be disregarded and any fraction 0.05 or greater shall be
considered equivalent to 0.10.
(b) For the purpose of calculating unit density, where the calculation of the
density results in a fraction, any fraction less than 0.5 shall be disregarded
and any fraction 0.5 or greater shall be considered equivalent to 1.
6. Drainage:
All developments shall be provided with the required drainage works in
conformity with the "Design Criteria" adopted by the City and Surrey Stormwater
Drainage Regulation and Charges By-law.
7. Extension of Municipal Facilities and Services:
Where land in a Zone cannot be used for the Permitted Uses set out in Section B
of that Zone due to the unavailability or inadequacy of those Municipal facilities
and services required by Part 2 Uses Limited of this By-law, the owner of the land
may, with the consent of the municipality and upon such terms and conditions as
are acceptable to the City, extend Municipal facilities and services to the land so
that the facilities and services provided to the land meet the requirements of Part 2
Uses Limited of this By-law.
8. Fencing:
(a) Any fence, wall or similar structure located in any residential Zone shall
not be:
i. Higher than 1.8 metres [6 ft.] unless it complies with the height
and yard restrictions applicable to principal buildings for the Zone
in which it is located;
ii. Higher than 1.2 metres [4 ft.] when it is located within a required
front yard or side yard on flanking street.
iii. Higher than 1.0 metre [3 ft.] in an area bounded by the intersecting
lot lines at a highway corner and a straight line joining points 9
metres [30 ft.] along said lot lines from their point of intersection;
and
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iv. Constructed of barbed wire or electrified unless it is located in the
A-1 or A-2 Zones or on a lot at least 2 hectares [5 acres] in area in
the RA or RH Zones.
(b) Where a fence, wall or similar structure is located on top of a retaining
wall, the height of the fence shall include the height of the retaining wall,
except that where their combined height exceeds 1.8 metres [6 ft.], the
fence, wall or similar structure by itself may have a height of not more
than 1.0 metre [3 ft.].
(c) Restrictions under this Section shall not apply to any hedge, bush, shrub,
tree or the natural growth, neither shall they apply to any open mesh or
chain link fence which does not restrict vision.
(d) The use of barbed tape obstacle or razor wire as fencing material is
prohibited in all Zones.
9. Floodproofing:
All Zones shall be subject to Part 8 Floodproofing, of this By-law.
10. Height of Buildings and Structures:
Height limitations shall not apply to windmills, chimney towers, spires, or similar
structures, other than telecommunication towers, occupying less than 1% of the
lot.
11. Interpretation:
For the purpose of this By-law, the words "includes" and "including" shall be
interpreted to mean "includes or including among other things, but not limited to".
12. Land Use Contracts:
Where the regulations set forth in this By-law conflict with the terms and
conditions contained in an existing Land Use Contract, the terms and conditions
contained in the Land Use Contract shall prevail.
13. Lot:
(a) Only 1 principal building may occupy 1 lot, except as specifically
provided in the Zone or in a comprehensive design in which more than 1
principal building may be permitted; and
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(b) Where a lot lies within 2 or more Zones, a principal building may be
placed on a portion of the lot lying in only 1 Zone and no further building
shall be erected on those portions of the lot lying in any other Zone.
14. Measurements:
All dimensions and other measurements in this By-law are expressed in the
Standard International Units (Metric) System. Equivalents in the Imperial System
(acres, feet, pounds, etc.) shown in square brackets are included for convenience
only and do not form part of this By-law.
15. Minimum Floor Area:
Every single family dwelling shall contain not less than 84 square metres
[900 sq.ft.] of floor area on the ground floor thereof and the width of the building
shall be not less than 7 metres [24 ft.]. Notwithstanding the foregoing, single
family dwellings in the RF-9, RF-9C, RF-9S, RF-10, RF-10S, RF-12, RF-12C,
RF-13 and RF-SD Zones are excluded from this requirement.
16. Off-Street Parking and Loading/Unloading:
All Zones shall be subject to Part 5 Off-Street Parking and Loading/Unloading
Regulations.
17. Setbacks:
(a) Where more than 1 setback can be applied on a lot, the greatest
setback shall be required;
(b) Stairs may encroach into the building setback area, provided they
consist of three (3) risers or less, as measured from finished grade
(on a single family or duplex lot) or existing grade (on a lot that is
not zoned single family or duplex);
(c) Structures less than 0.6 metre [2 ft.] in height, as measured from
finished grade (on a single family or duplex lot) or existing grade
(on a lot that is not zoned single family or duplex) , may encroach
into the building setback area; and
(d) All Zones shall be subject to Part 7 Special Building Setback, of
this By-law.
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18. Setbacks from Natural Gas Transmission Rights-of-Way:
(a) Rear Setback for Principal Buildings:
Notwithstanding the provisions of other Sections of this By-law, the
setback of Principal buildings on lots containing or abutting a natural gas
transmission right-of-way at the rear lot line shall not be less than 7.5
metres [25 ft.] and such setback shall be measured at 90 degrees to the gas
right-of-way boundary closest to the building line.
(b) Side Setback for Principal Buildings:
Notwithstanding the provisions of other Sections of this By-law, the
principal buildings on lots containing a natural gas transmission right-of-
way along the side lot line shall not extend into the said right-of-way.
(c) Setback for Accessory Buildings and Structures:
Notwithstanding the provisions of other Sections of this By-law, the
accessory buildings and structures on lots containing a natural gas
transmission right-of-way shall not extend into the said right-of-way.
19. Sewage Disposal:
Sewage and waste disposal systems shall be in accordance with the standards
prescribed in the "Surrey Subdivision and Development By-law".
20. Signs:
All Zones shall be subject to Part 6 Signs, of this By-law.
21. Subdivision:
(a) For the purpose of this section, subdivision shall include lot consolidation.
(b) Unless otherwise provided hereinafter, any lot created under the "Surrey
Subdivision and Development By-law" shall be in accordance with the lot
standards prescribed for the Zone in which the subdivision is located.
(c) No lot created by a subdivision shall have a frontage less than 1/10 of its
total perimeter or have a lot width less than the minimum requirement
prescribed for the Zone in which the subdivision is located, unless
approved by the Approving Officer and in no cases shall a frontage be less
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than 4.5 metres [15 ft.] or shall a relaxation of the lot width requirement
result in a frontage less than 4.5 metres [15 ft.].
(d) For the purpose of subdivision, the width of a lot measured between 2 side
lot lines on a straight line, shall be determined as follows:
i. For a rectangular lot, the width of a lot shall be determined by a
straight line 7.5 metres [25 ft.] from and parallel to the frontage of
the lot;
ii. For a lot of an irregular shape, the width shall be determined by a
straight line 7.5 metres [25 ft.] from and parallel to the frontage of
the lot. However, where the frontage intersects any of the side lot
lines at an angle less than 60 degrees, the width shall be
determined by a straight line at least 7.5 metres [25 ft.] from any
point of the frontage and equiangular to both side lot lines;
iii. Where the frontage of a lot is not a straight line, all references of
frontage in Sub-section 21. (d) ii above shall mean a straight line
connecting the 2 points at which the frontage intersects with the
side lot lines, provided, however, that the width shall not be less
than 7.5 metres [25 ft.] from any point of the frontage; and
iv. In the case of a panhandle lot and for the purpose of determining
the lot width, the panhandle portion shall be disregarded, resulting
in a rectangle or a polygon. The shortest lot line contiguous with
the panhandle shall be considered as the frontage for the purpose
of determining the lot width and the provisions set forth in (a) and
(b) above shall apply.
(e) For the purpose of subdivision, the depth of a lot shall be determined by a
straight line perpendicular to the width of the said lot and having the least
distance between the front and the furthest opposing lot line.
(f) Where the lot to be created is in such an irregular shape that the width
and/or depth of the lot cannot be determined as hereinabove provided, the
said width and/or depth of the lot shall be determined by the Approving
Officer.
(g) The Approving Officer may reduce the minimum lot width of a particular
Zone by not more than 10% if the resultant lot area is substantially larger
than the minimum area required in a particular Zone. This provision shall
not apply to the RA-G, RH-G, or RF-G Zones.
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(h) Where the land being subdivided is such that only one lot to be created
does not have the required minimum lot area, the subdivision may be
approved provided that the area of this lot is not less than 90% of the
minimum lot area requirement prescribed in the Zone. This provision shall
not apply to the RA-G, RH-G, RF-G, RF-13, RF-12, RF-12C, RF-10,
RF-10S, RF-9, RF-9C, or RF-9S Zones.
(i) Where the land being proposed for lot consolidation would result in a lot
not meeting the minimum lot dimension requirements, the Approving
Officer may approve such lot consolidation provided that the resulting lot
dimensions which are at variance from the minimum standards are greater
than the existing lot dimensions before lot consolidation.
(j) Where a replotting scheme is proposed under Part 28 Division 2 of the
Local Government Act, R.S.B.C. 1996, chapter 323, as amended, the
minimum dimensional and/or area requirements may be reduced where
this reduction is necessary for completion of the replotting scheme,
provided however that such reduction shall not result in a dimension or lot
area less than that of any existing lot which is less than the minimum
requirements prior to replot.
(k) Where the land proposed for subdivision is intended to complete a
previous subdivision within a block in which a substantial number of
smaller lots have been created, the minimum dimensional and/or area
requirements may be reduced so that the new lots to be created are similar
in lot dimensions and size of the existing lots within the block; provided,
however, that such reduction shall not result in a dimension or lot area less
than 85% of the average lot within the block and further provided that in
no case shall the lot width of the lots so created be less than 12 metres
[40 ft.] and the lot depth be less than 25 metres [80 ft.].
(l) Notwithstanding the provision of Sub-section E.21(b), when the City or the
School Board intends to acquire a portion of a lot for school, park, road or
other Municipal purposes and such lot:
i. Contains a total area larger than that required for school, park, road
or other Municipal purposes; and
ii. Does not contain a total area large enough for both:
a. School, park, road or other Municipal purposes; and
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b. Adequate and lawful continuation of the purposes for
which it was used prior to the acquisition by the City or
School Board, or is intended to be used;
that lot may be subdivided into 2 or more lots which are smaller
than those lots otherwise permitted within the Zones in which they
are located.
iii. Where as a result of dedication of land for road widening purposes,
the yards and setbacks of an existing building or structure are
rendered non-conforming to the yard and setback requirements of
the Zone, the said yards and setbacks shall be deemed to be
conforming to the requirements of that Zone.
(m) Unless otherwise specified in a Zone under Section K Subdivision, in the
case of a bare land strata subdivision, the minimum lot size shall be
considered as the minimum average lot size for a bare land strata
subdivision under the Condominium Act and Regulations.
22. Tourist Accommodation:
The maximum length of occupancy by any patron in any tourist accommodation
facility, including hotels, tourist trailer parks and camp-sites is 182 days in any
12-month period, on the same lot.
23. Subdivision of Railway Land in Residential Zones:
In any residential zone, notwithstanding the subdivision provision therein, railway
land shall not be subdivided unless the lots and any portion thereof created by a
subdivision under the provision of the zone are at least 50 metres [164 ft.] from
the centerline of the closest existing or future railway. Where a highway is
provided in a subdivision, the highway shall not be within the said 50-metre [164
ft.] distance.
24. Location of Buildings and Structures on Railway Lands:
Notwithstanding the setback requirements in the Zone, the setbacks of buildings
and structures within the railway land, other than the buildings and structures for
or accessory to the railway operations, shall have a minimum distance of 57.5
metres [189 ft.] from the centerline of the closest existing or future railway.
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25. Fencing Requirements:
In addition to the regulations set forth under Subsection 8, Section E of Part 4
General Provisions, where a residential lot is created through a subdivision of any
railway land or where a dwelling unit, or a building or a structure for residential
purposes as permitted in the Zone is constructed on the railway land, a fence with
no openings for passage, having a height of not less than 1.2 metres [4 ft.] shall be
constructed of:
(a) stones; or
(b) cement; or
(c) bricks; or
(d) similar durable materials; or
(e) a chain link fence along a strip of 2.4 metres [8 ft.] tall hedges planted at
0.6 metre [2 ft.] on centre; or
(f) a combination thereof,
and the said fence shall be installed at a minimum distance of 50 metres [164 ft.]
from the centerline of the closest existing or future railway.
26. Setback Requirement from Semiahmoo Trail
Notwithstanding the setback requirements for buildings or structures on a lot in
Surrey Zoning By-law, 1993, No. 12000, as amended, the setback for buildings
and structures constructed after the effective date of this by-law amendment from
the edge of a lot abutting Semiahmoo Trail shall be not less than 10 metres [33 ft.]
from the lot line of Semiahmoo Trail. Where existing buildings and structures are
located within the 10 metres [33 ft.] setback on the date of this by-law
amendment, such buildings and structures may be:
(a) rebuilt in the event they are damaged or destroyed only to the extent that the
buildings and structures encroached into the setback requirement from
Semiahmoo Trail as of the date of this by-law amendment; and
(b) expanded, provided any building expansion complies with setback
requirement from Semiahmoo Trail, excluding Sub-section 26(a);
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and provided buildings and structures being rebuilt or expanded, shall comply in
every other respect to the Surrey Zoning By-law, 1993, No. 12000, as amended,
and other applicable by-laws of the City.
27. Landscaping Along Semiahmoo Trail
Notwithstanding the definition of landscaping and any landscaping requirements
in Surrey Zoning By-law, 1993, No. 12000, as amended, the Semiahmoo Trail
Landscaping shall be provided and maintained, including the retention of mature
trees, on all portions of a lot 7.5 metres [25 ft.] or less from Semiahmoo Trail, to
protect the heritage character of Semiahmoo Trail.
28. Small-Scale Drug Stores and Methadone Dispensaries
No small-scale drug store or methadone dispensary shall locate within 400 metres
[1,300 feet] of the lot line of an existing drug store, small-scale drug store or
methadone dispensary.
29. Cheque Cashing Centres and Payday Loan Stores
No cheque cashing centre or payday loan store shall locate within 400 metres
[1,300 ft.] of the lot line of an existing cheque cashing centre or payday loan
store.
30. Authority to Withhold Permits
The General Manager of Planning and Development, or delegate, is authorized to
withhold the issuance of any permit related to the construction of any building or
structure where the design could accommodate:
(a) more dwelling units than permitted within the applicable Zone; or
(b) an increase of the floor area greater than permitted in the applicable Zone;
or
(c) a future contravention of any provision of this By-law.
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F. Regulations Applicable to Specific Zones
Amendments: 13093, 05/12/97; 14362, 04/30/01; 14549, 05/13/02; 14653, 05/13/02; 15001,
07/07/03; 14996, 07/21/03; 15145, 07/05/04; 17986, 07/29/13; 18772, 05/08/17
1. House Design Variation:
In all residential Zones, the exterior design of a single family dwelling or duplex
to be erected on a lot shall not be identical or similar to that of an existing or
proposed dwelling on a lot on the same side of the fronting highway within 4 lots
measured from the closest lot lines except in the RF-9, RF-9C, RF-9S, RF-10,
RF-10S, RF-12, RF-12C, RF-13 and RF-SD Zones where the number of lots with
an identical or similar single family dwelling shall be increased to 5 lots. A
dwelling is deemed to have similar exterior design to an existing dwelling when:
(a) The front elevation designs are identical or have insignificant variations in
the disposition and articulation of design features; or
(b) The front elevation designs are a mirror image to each other, with or
without any variation in architectural details.
2. Subdivision of Railway Land in Residential Zones (see Section E.23, Part 4
General Provisions, of this By-law).
G. Inspection of Property
Amendments: 12333, 07/25/94
1. The General Manager, Planning & Development, the Chief Inspector, the
General Manager, Engineering, the Medical Health Officer, the Fire Chief, the
By-law Enforcement Officer and each of their respective Deputies and Assistants,
are hereby authorized collectively or individually, to enter, at all reasonable times,
upon any lot subject to the regulations of this By-law, in order to ascertain
whether such regulations are being obeyed.
2. It is unlawful for any person to prevent, or obstruct or seek or attempt to prevent
or obstruct, the entry of any person as authorized under Section G.1.
H. Deleted by By-law No. 12208 on April 18, 1994
Amendments: 12208, 04/18/94
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Off-Street Parking and Loading/Unloading
Part 5 - Off-Street Parking and Loading/Unloading
Part 5 Parking and Loading/Unloading
Amendments: 18719, 05/30/16
A. General Requirements
1. Compliance
All requirements in this Part are applicable when there is:
(a) A building or structure being constructed or increased in capacity; or
(b) A change in use.
2. Counting Rules
The counting rules are as follows:
(a) Where gross floor area is used as a unit of measurement for the calculation of
required parking spaces, it must exclude parking loading/unloading areas, secure
bicycle parking areas, stairways and mechanical rooms within the building;
(b) For the purpose of determining the number of required parking spaces or bicycle
spaces:
i. Any fraction less than one-half (0.5) must be disregarded; and
ii. Any fraction one-half (0.5) or greater must be considered equivalent to
one (1); and
(c) Within dwelling units in multiple unit residential buildings, where rooms are
identified as dens, studies, libraries or other rooms of like character which are a
minimum of 9 square metres [97 sq. ft.] in floor area, such rooms must be
considered bedrooms for the purpose of determining parking requirements.
3. Location of Parking Spaces
All required parking spaces must be completely clear of travel lanes on internal drive
aisles and must be as follows:
(a) Located on the same lot as the uses they serve; or
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(b) Located on a lot that is abutting or contiguous with the lot on which the uses they
serve are located, as long as the parking spaces are:
i. Not for residential uses; and
ii. Protected by an easement secured by a restrictive covenant in favour of
the City that ensures full compliance with all provisions of this By-law;
(c) In the case of commercial uses in the Cloverdale Town Centre, on a City owned
parking facility when cash-in-lieu is provided in accordance with the Surrey Off-
Street Parking Facilities By-law, 1971, No. 3470, as amended; and
(d) Despite Sub-section E.17.(c) of Part 4 General Provisions of this By-law,
no parking facility may be located within 2.0 metres [7 ft.] of the front lot line or
the lot line along a flanking street.
4. Paving, Parking Space Identification and Storm Water Drainage
Paving, parking space identification and storm water drainage requirements are as
follows:
(a) All off-street parking areas must be:
i. Graded and drained so as to properly dispose of all surface water; as
determined by the City; and
ii. Surfaced with an asphalt, concrete or similar pavement so as to provide a
surface that is dust-free, excluding those listed under Sub-section
A.4.(b);
(b) Unless otherwise required within this By-law, off-street parking areas for the
following uses are not required to be surfaced with an asphalt, concrete or similar
pavement:
i. Single family dwellings and duplexes;
ii. Municipal playgrounds and recreation areas;
iii. Golf courses and driving ranges; and
iv. Areas of adverse soil conditions as determined by the City;
(c) Parking spaces which are paved must be identified by painted boundaries;
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(d) Truck parking facilities must delineate and number the parking spaces; and
(e) Off-street parking areas on lands within the areas described in the legend
identified on the Vulnerable Aquifers Map, attached as Schedule I to this By-law
must comply with additional requirements specified by a Qualified
Environmental Professional and any other applicable legislation.
5. Parking Spaces for Persons with Disabilities in Parking Facilities
Parking spaces for persons with disabilities in parking facilities must:
(a) Have direct and unobstructed access to a main entrance that serves the parking
facility, in accordance with the British Columbia Building Code, 2012, as
amended;
(b) Have a firm, slip-resistant and level surface with a maximum of 2% longitudinal
grade; and
(c) Have a minimum height clearance of 2.3 metres [8 ft.] at the parking space and
along the vehicle access and egress routes on the first level below finished grade,
to accommodate over-height vehicles equipped with a wheelchair lift or ramp.
6. Visitor Parking
Visitor parking for multiple unit residential buildings must:
(a) Not be blocked by security gates, except for visitor parking spaces that are
located in underground parking facilities, provided that there is at least 1 vehicle
queuing space outside and adjacent to the gate; and
(b) Be clearly marked using signs or pavement markings.
B. Parking Space Dimensions and Standards
Amendments: 18859, 10/03/16
1. Parking Dimensions for Parking Facilities
Parking dimensions for parking facilities are as follows:
(a) Parking spaces and maneuvering aisles in parking facilities, including all visitor
parking spaces, must comply with the following minimum standards:
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Space Type
Width of
Parking
Space
Length of
Parking
Space
Width of
Drive Aisle
Traffic
Direction
90 Degrees
2.9 m
[10 ft.]
5.5 m
[18 ft.]
6.1 m
[20 ft.]
Two-way
90 Degrees
2.75 m
[9 ft.]
5.5 m
[18 ft.]
6.7 m
[22 ft.]
Two-way
90 Degrees
2.6 m
[9 ft.]
5.5 m
[18 ft.]
7.0 m
[23 ft.]
Two-way
60 Degrees
2.75 m
[9 ft.]
5.5 m
[18 ft.]
5.5 m
[18 ft.]
One-way
45 Degrees
2.75 m
[9 ft.]
5.5 m
[18 ft.]
3.9 m
[12 ft.]
One-way
30 Degrees
2.75 m
[9 ft.]
5.5 m
[18 ft.]
3.3 m
[11 ft.]
One-way
Parallel
2.6 m
[9 ft.]
6.7 m
[22 ft.]
3.6 m
[12 ft.]
One-way
Parallel
2.6 m
[9 ft.]
6.7 m
[22 ft.]
6.0 m
[20 ft.]
Two-way
Tandem
2.6 m
[9 ft.]
6.7 m
[22 ft.]
6.0 m
[20 ft.]
Two-way
Parking
Space for
Persons with
Disabilities
3.7 m
[12 ft.]
5.5 m
[18 ft.]
6.1 m
[20 ft.]
Two-way
(b) The vertical clearance must be at least 2.1 metres [7 ft.] over the entire width and
length of each parking space and be free of protrusions or encroachments by any
structural and non-structural elements, except that this shall be increased to 2.3
metres [8 ft.] on the first level below finished grade where parking spaces for
persons with disabilities are provided, as required by Sub-section A.5.(c) of this
Part;
(c) Except for parallel and tandem parking spaces, the length of a parking space may
be reduced to a minimum of 4.9 metres [16 ft.] for a maximum 35% of the
required parking spaces, provided that each parking space with the reduced
length is clearly identified with the words "small car";
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(d) When the length of a parking space abuts a fence, wall or similar structure, the
width of the parking space must be increased by 0.3 metre [1 ft.] to provide
sufficient space for vehicle door opening; and
(e) Despite Sub-section B.1.(c), when a parking space is the last parking space on
the end of a dead-end aisle, the width of the parking space must be increased by
0.6 metre [2 ft.] to ease vehicle maneuverability.
2. Parking Dimensions for Garages, Outdoor Tandem Parking Spaces, Parking Pads and
Carports
Parking dimensions for garages, outdoor tandem parking spaces, parking pads and
carports are as follows:
(a) Parking spaces must comply with the following minimum standards:
Parking Space Type
Width of Parking
Space
Length of Parking
Space
Single Garage
3.20 m [11 ft.]
6.1 m [20 ft.]
Double Garage
2.85 m [9 ft.]
6.1 m [20 ft.]
Tandem Parking Space
in a Garage
3.20 m [11 ft.]
6.1 m [20 ft.]
Outdoor Tandem
Parking Space, Parking
Pad or Carport
2.75 m [9 ft.]
6.0 m [20 ft.]
(b) For garages, the width and length of the parking space shall be measured from
the inside of the finished wall to the inside of the opposite finished wall of the
garage, and any parking space shall be clear, horizontally and vertically, of any
protrusions or encroachments by any structural and non-structural elements,
including stairs.
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C. Required Parking Spaces
Amendments: 19261, 06/26/17
1. Number of Required Off-Street Parking Spaces
The number of required off-street parking spaces shall be determined as follows:
(a) The minimum number of off-street parking spaces required for land uses
permitted under this By-law must be provided in accordance with Table C.1 of
this Part;
(b) Where Table C.1 of this Part does not clearly specify requirements for a
particular use, the minimum number of off-street parking spaces shall be
determined by the City;
(c) Parking requirements may be reduced by 20% in City Centre, except for the
following uses which may be provided in accordance with the City Centre
requirements listed in Table C.1 of this Part:
i. Care Facilities;
ii. Community Services; and
iii. Offices, including medical offices; and
(d) Where 2 or more uses occur on a lot, the minimum number of required parking
spaces must be the sum of the parking spaces required for each individual use.
2. Shared Parking
Shared parking requirements are as follows:
(a) Shared parking facilities for 2 of more establishments may be permitted when the
establishments have different temporal distributions of parking demand as
demonstrated by having operating hours that do not significantly overlap,
provided that the parking spaces are:
i. For commercial, industrial and/or institutional uses; and
ii. Protected by an easement and restrictive covenant to ensure that such
parking spaces are reserved and maintained for the uses for which they
are required; and
(b) Each establishment may share a maximum of 25% of its individually required
parking spaces, but the total number of parking spaces must be equal to or
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greater than the required number of parking spaces for the establishment that has
the highest individual overall parking space requirement.
3. Number of Parking Spaces for Persons with Disabilities
Where the number of required parking spaces is greater than 50, the following number of
parking spaces must be provided for persons with disabilities:
Required Parking Spaces
Required Parking Spaces for Persons
with Disabilities
51-100
1
101-200
2
201-300
3
301-400
4
401-500
5
More than 500
5 parking spaces plus 1 parking space per
100 required parking spaces or portion
thereof in excess of 500 parking spaces
Table C.1: Number of Off-Street Parking Spaces
Use
Required Parking Spaces
Assembly Hall
Except:
Church
10 parking spaces per 100 m2 [1,075 ft2] of gross
floor area.
7.5 parking spaces per 100 m2 [1,075 ft2] of gross
floor area.
Automobile Painting and Body Work
3 parking spaces per 100 m2 [1,075 ft2] of gross
floor area.
Automotive Sales
(< 5,000 kg G.V.W.)
3 parking spaces per 100 m2 [1,075 ft2] of floor
area used for display, retail and office uses; plus
2 parking spaces per vehicle service bay where
automotive service uses are provided.
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Use
Required Parking Spaces
Automotive Service Use
2 parking spaces per vehicle servicing bay; plus
1 parking space per car wash bay.
Beverage Container Return Centre
2 parking spaces per 100 m2 [1,075 ft2] of gross
floor area; plus
3 parking spaces for short-term parking.
Care Facility
0.4 parking spaces per sleeping unit; or
0.3 parking spaces per sleeping unit in City Centre
or where private transportation services are
provided.
Child Care Centre
1 parking space per employee, in accordance with
the number of employees required under the
Community Care and Assisted Living Act, S.B.C.,
2002, c.75, as amended; plus
An equal number of parking spaces for drop-off or
2 parking spaces, whichever is greater.
Community Service
3.5 parking spaces per 100 m2 [1,075 ft2] of gross
floor area.
Cultural Use (e.g. Museum, Art Gallery)
3 parking spaces per 100 m2 [1,075 ft2] of gross
floor area.
Distribution Centre
See Industry - Transportation.
Dwelling – Duplex
2 parking spaces per dwelling unit.
Dwelling – Manufactured Home Park
1 parking space per dwelling unit; plus
0.25 parking space per dwelling unit for visitors.
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Use
Required Parking Spaces
Dwelling – Multiple Unit Residential Dwelling
Ground-Oriented
Non-Ground-Oriented
2 parking spaces per dwelling unit; plus
0.2 parking space per dwelling unit for visitors.
1.3 parking spaces per dwelling unit with 1 or no
bedrooms; plus
1.5 parking spaces per dwelling unit with 2 or
more bedrooms; plus
0.2 parking space per dwelling unit for visitors.
Dwelling – Single Family Dwelling
3 parking spaces; plus
1 parking space per bedroom available for bed and
breakfast accommodation, if applicable.
Eating Establishment (e.g. Coffee Shop,
Restaurant, Banquet Hall)
Except:
Drive-Through Restaurant
3 parking spaces where the sum of the gross
floor area, balconies, terraces and decks is less
than 150 m2 [1,615 ft2]; or
10 parking spaces per 100 m2 [1,075 ft2] of gross
floor area, balconies, terraces and decks, where
this total area is greater than or equal to 150 m2
[1,615 ft2.] but less than 950 m2 [10,225 ft2.]; or
14 parking spaces per 100 m2 [1,075 ft2.] of gross
floor area, balconies, terraces and decks, where
this total area is greater than or equal to
950 m2 [10,225 ft2].
8 vehicle queuing spaces in advance of the
drive-through pick-up window; plus
Parking requirements for eating establishment.
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Use
Required Parking Spaces
Entertainment Use
Except:
Cinema and Theatre
Mini-Golf
Pool and Billiard Hall
10 parking spaces per 100 m2 [1,075 ft2] of gross
floor area.
1 parking space per 4 seats.
1 parking space per 2 golfing holes.
2 parking spaces per table.
Farm – Farm-Based Winery
1 parking space per 100 m2 [1,075 ft2] of wine
production area or per 100 m2 [1,075 ft2] of retail
floor area and indoor/outdoor food and beverage
service lounge, whichever is greater.
Farm – Sale of Products in the A-1 Zone
2.5 parking spaces per 100 m2 [1,075 ft2] of
display and retail floor area or 4 parking spaces,
whichever is greater.
Gasoline Station
2 parking spaces per 100 m2 [1,075 ft2] of retail
floor area; plus
1 parking space per car wash bay; plus
2 parking spaces per vehicle service bay; plus
1 parking space per electric vehicle charging
station connector.
General Service Use (e.g. Banks, Veterinary
Clinics)
3 parking spaces per 100 m2 [1,075 ft2] of gross
floor area.
Golf Course
4 parking spaces per hole; plus
1 parking space per tee for golf driving ranges;
plus
Parking requirements for accessory uses.
Hospital
1 parking space per 100 m2 [1,075 ft2] of gross
floor area.
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Use
Required Parking Spaces
Industry - Light Impact
1 parking space per 100 m2 [1,075 ft2] of gross
floor area, excluding retail area; plus
Parking requirements for office uses; plus
Parking requirements for retail uses; plus
2 parking spaces per dwelling unit.
Industry - High Impact
1 parking space per 100 m2 [1,075 ft2] of gross
floor area;
Parking requirements for office uses; plus
Parking requirements for retail uses; plus
2 parking spaces per dwelling unit.
Industry - Salvage
0.25 parking space per 100 m2 [1,075 ft2] of
salvage yard up to 4,047 m2 [43,563 ft2] in area;
plus
0.1 parking space per 100 m2 [1,075 ft2] of the
portion of the salvage yard in excess of 4,000 m2
[43,056 ft2].
Industry - Transportation (e.g. Warehouses,
Distribution Centres)
1 parking space per 100 m2 [1,075 ft2] of floor
area used for warehousing and distribution; plus
Parking requirements for office uses; plus
Parking requirements for retail uses; plus
2 parking spaces per vehicle servicing bay.
Library
5 parking spaces per 100 m2 [1,075 ft2] used or
intended to be used by visitors or patrons.
Liquor Store
See Retail Store.
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Required Parking Spaces
Marina
1 parking space per boat moorage space; plus
Parking requirements for all accessory uses.
Neighbourhood Pub
10 parking spaces per 100 m2 [1,075 ft2] of gross
floor area.
Office Use
Except:
Medical Office
1.4 parking space per 100 m2 [1,075 ft2] of gross
floor area of all floors for a building within City
Centre; or
2.5 parking spaces per 100 m2 [1,075 ft2] of gross
floor area for a building outside of City Centre.
3.5 parking spaces per 100 m2 [1,075 ft2] of gross
floor area.
Personal Service Use
3 parking spaces per 100 m2 [1,075 ft2] of gross
floor area.
Public School and Private School
Elementary
Secondary
1 parking space per classroom; plus
9 parking spaces for drop-off; plus
11 parking spaces per 100 m2 [1,075 ft2] of floor
area for associated gymnasium; plus
2 parking spaces for loading/unloading of buses
(private schools only).
3 parking spaces per classroom; plus
11 parking spaces per 100 m2 [1,075 ft2] of floor
area for associated gymnasium; plus
2 parking spaces for loading/unloading of buses
(public schools and private schools).
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Required Parking Spaces
Recreational Facility
Except:
Gymnasium
Skating Rink
Curling Rink
Racquet or Ball Court
3 parking spaces per 100 m2 [1,075 ft2] of floor
area; plus
Parking requirements for all accessory uses.
11 parking spaces per 100 m2 [1,075 ft2] of floor
area used as a gymnasium.
2.5 parking spaces per 100 m2 [1,075 ft2] of floor
area used as a skating rink.
4 parking spaces per sheet of ice.
3 parking spaces per court.
Recycling Depot
5 parking spaces.
Recycling Plant
1 parking space per 100 m2 [1,075 ft2] of gross
floor area.
Retail Store (e.g. Convenience Store, Drug Store)
Except:
Garden Supply Store and/or Building
Supply Store
2.75 parking spaces per 100 m2 [1,075 ft2] of gross
floor area where the gross floor area is less than
372 m2 [4,000 ft2]; or
3 parking spaces per 100 m2 [1,075 ft2] of gross
floor area where the gross floor area is greater
than or equal to 372 m2 [4,000 ft2] but less than
4,645 m2 [50,000 ft2]; or
2.5 parking spaces per 100 m2 [1,075 ft2] of gross
floor area where the gross floor area is greater
than or equal to 4,645 m2 [50,000 ft2].
3 parking spaces per 100 m2 [1,075 ft2] of gross
floor area; plus
1 parking space per 100 m2 [1,075 ft2] of outdoor
display area.
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Required Parking Spaces
Tourist Accommodation
1 parking space per sleeping unit; plus
Parking requirements for accessory uses.
Tourist Trailer Park & Camp-Site
1 parking space per house trailer or camping site;
plus
Parking requirements for all accessory uses.
University and College
3 parking spaces per 100 m2 [1,075 ft2] of floor
area used as classrooms; plus
11 parking spaces per 100 m2 [1,075 ft2] of gross
floor area for associated assembly
hall/gymnasium.
Warehouse Use
See Industry – Transportation.
D. Bicycle Spaces and Secure Bicycle Parking Areas
1. General Bicycle Space Requirements
All required bicycle spaces must:
(a) Not interfere with a pedestrian walkway;
(b) Be separated from parking spaces or loading/unloading spaces by 2.0 metres [8
ft.] or a physical barrier; and
(c) Be sufficiently illuminated.
2. Visitor Bicycle Spaces
Visitor bicycle spaces must be located:
(a) At finished grade; and
(b) Within 30 metres [131 ft.] of the main entrance to the building.
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3. Secure Bicycle Parking Area Requirements
(a) All required bicycle spaces in a secure bicycle parking area must be provided in:
i. A separate bicycle room located within a building; or
ii. An expanded metal mesh compound within a building; or
iii. Numbered bicycle lockers in a building or private parking area; and
(b) Secure bicycle parking area must be located:
i. At finished grade, one level below finished grade, or one level above
finished grade, with convenient access to the outside; and
ii. Within 30 metres [131 ft.] of an entrance to the building or within a
shared secure bicycle parking area.
4. Mixed-Use Developments
Where 2 or more uses occur on a lot, the total number of bicycle spaces must be the sum
of the bicycle spaces required for each individual use.
5. Required Bicycle Spaces
Where 30 or more parking spaces for vehicles are required, bicycle spaces must be
provided in accordance with the following minimum standards:
Use
Required Bicycle spaces
Dwelling – Multiple Unit
Residential Dwelling
Ground-Oriented
Non Ground-
Oriented
6 visitor bicycle spaces per multiple unit residential
building.
6 visitor bicycle spaces per multiple unit residential
building; plus
1.2 bicycle spaces in a secure bicycle parking area
per dwelling unit.
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Use
Required Bicycle spaces
General Service Use and
Eating Establishment
0.06 bicycle space in a secure bicycle parking area
per 100 m2 [1,075 ft2] of the gross floor area where
the gross floor area is greater than or equal to 2,000
m2 [21,528 ft2]; plus
One of the following:
0.12 visitor bicycle space per 100 m2 [1,075
ft2] of gross floor area within City Centre or
Town Centres; or
0.06 visitor bicycle space per 100 m2 [1,075
ft2] of the gross floor area in areas outside of
City Centre or Town Centres.
Hospital
0.1 bicycle space in a secure bicycle parking area per
100 m2 [1,075 ft2] of gross floor area; plus
6 visitor bicycle spaces at each public entrance.
Retail Store
0.1 visitor bicycle space per 100 m2 [1,075 ft2] of
gross floor area where the gross floor area is greater
than or equal to 4,645 m2 [50,000 ft2].
Public School and Private
School
Elementary
Secondary
4 visitor bicycle spaces per classroom.
8 visitor bicycle spaces per classroom.
Tourist Accommodation
1 visitor bicycle space per 30 rooms.
University and College
8 visitor bicycle spaces per classroom
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E. Off-Street Loading/Unloading
1. Required Off-Street Loading/Unloading Spaces
Requirements for off-street loading/unloading spaces are as follows:
(a) All industrial buildings must provide an off-street loading/unloading space
adjacent to each overhead loading door of the building, or where no loading door
is provided, adjacent to a door, outside the building;
(b) Each loading/unloading space must be clearly marked for the exclusive use of
loading and unloading vehicles; and
(c) Loading/unloading spaces must not be considered as off-street parking spaces for
the purpose of calculating the parking spaces required under this By-law.
2. Dimensions for Loading/Unloading Areas
The minimum dimensions for loading/unloading spaces and manoeuvring aisles are as
follows:
(a) The width of the loading/unloading space must be at least 4.0 m [13 ft.];
(b) The width of the maneuvering aisle must be at least 7.5 m [25 ft.];
(c) The length of the loading/unloading space must be at least 9.2 m [30 ft.];
(d) When the length of a loading/unloading space or maneuvering aisle abuts a
fence, wall or similar structure, the width of the loading/unloading space must be
increased by 0.75 metre [2 ft.] to provide sufficient space for vehicle
maneuvering; and
(e) The vertical clearance of the loading/unloading space and manoeuvring aisle
must be at least 4.5 metres [15 ft.] and be free of protrusions or encroachments
by any structural and non-structural elements.
3. Design Standards for Loading/Unloading Spaces:
Design standards for loading/unloading spaces are as follows:
(a) The layout of loading/unloading areas must not result in vehicles backing out
onto a highway;
(b) All loading/unloading areas must be graded and designed to ensure that the
loading vehicles will remain entirely within the loading/unloading space;
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(c) Any fence, wall or structure required for loading must be protected from damage
by vehicles with curbs, bollards or other similar devices; and
(d) Any lighting used to illuminate the loading area must be directed to this area only
and not to any adjoining premises or lots.
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Signs
Part 6 - Signs (Repealed)
Part 6 Signs
WHENEVER THERE IS A REFERENCE TO PART 6 SIGNS OF SURREY ZONING
BY-LAW, 1993, NO. 12000 AS AMENDED, IT SHALL BE DEEMED TO MEAN
SURREY SIGN BY-LAW, 1999, NO. 13656, AS AMENDED.
Amendments: 13822, 09/20/99
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Special Building Setbacks
Part 7 - Special Building Setbacks
Part 7 Spec Setbk
Amendments: 17242, 03/14/11:
A. General
1. Notwithstanding anything in this By-law, setback of buildings and structures on a
lot abutting existing or future highways shown on the “Surrey Major Road
Allowance Map”, attached as Schedule K to the “Surrey Subdivision and
Development By-law, 1986, No. 8830”, as amended, shall be the sum of the
following:
(a) One-half of the width of the ultimate highway allowance shown on the
“Surrey Major Road Allowance Map”, attached as Schedule K to the
“Surrey Subdivision and Development By-law, 1986, No. 8830”, as
amended, measured from the centreline of the ultimate highway
allowance, which may not necessarily coincide with the centreline of the
existing highway; plus
(b) The required setback set forth in Section F Yards and Setbacks of the
Zone in which the lot is located.
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Streamside Protection
Part 7A – Riparian Protection
Part 7A Streamside
A. General
1. All lands within a streamside protection area, which includes the area of land
between the stream and top of bank and the streamside setback area, are subject to
the regulations set out in this Part, except for those lands and uses permitted in the
Agricultural Land Reserve that are exempt from the Riparian Area Regulation, B.C.
Reg. 376/2004.
2. For those portions of a streamside protection area that exceed the Riparian Areas
Regulation, B.C. Reg. 376/2004, as amended, no disturbance of any land is permitted
except for the construction, maintenance or operation of municipal works and
services.
3. Any requirements specified in Riparian Areas Regulation, B.C. Reg. 376/2004, as
amended, that are greater than those specified in this Part, must be complied with, as
well as any other applicable legislation.
4. For the purpose of this Part, a Qualified Environmental Professional is a registered
professional Biologist, Geoscientist, Engineer, Forester and/or Agrologist registered
in British Columbia, with demonstrated education, expertise, accreditation and
knowledge relevant to sensitive environments, ecosystems and/or riparian/streamside
management.
5. All streams, for the purpose of this Part, are classified as follows:
(a) Class A: inhabitated by salmonids year round or are potentially inhabited
year round with access enhancement;
(b) Class A/O: inhabitated by salmonids, primarily during the overwintering
period, or potentially inhabitated with salmonids during the
overwintering period with access enhancement and non-salmonid
species generally present year round; or
(c) Class B: a significant source of food and nutrient value to downstream fish
populations with no documented fish presence and no reasonable
potential for fish presence.
6. The entirety of this Part shall not be used to calculate density as described in
undevelopable area.
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B. Streamside Setback Areas
1. A streamside setback area is calculated by a Qualified Environmental Professional
using the minimum distance from the top of bank, as follows:
Minimum Distance From Top of Bank
Stream Classifications
Stream Types
A or A/O
B
All Stream Types (except as shown below) 30 metres
*
20 metres
*
Channelized
Stream that has been dyked, diverted or straightened carrying
drainage flows from headwaters or significant sources of
groundwater, and can include channels that divert irrigation
from a stream and send overflow water back to a stream.
25 metres* 15 metres*
Ditches
Stream that is a constructed drainage channel, carrying water
that does not originate from a headwater or significant source
of groundwater.
10 metres** 7 metres
Natural
Stream predominantly in its natural state that is not
significantly altered by human activity. 30 metres* 15 metres*
Large Ravines
Stream with a narrow, steep-sided valley with a minimum of
60 metres between the top of bank from either side of the
stream.
15 metres* 15 metres*
* Provided there is no loss in the total size of the streamside setback area, the minimum distance from the top
of bank may be reduced by no more than 5 metres and increased by no more than 10 metres.
** Provided there is no loss in the total size of the streamside setback area, the minimum distance from the top
of bank may be reduced by no more than 3 metres and increased by no more than 10 metres.
2. Despite Sections B.1 in this Part, for lots that existed prior to September 12,
2016, where zoning allows for single family dwelling and duplex uses, the
streamside setback area is calculated by using the minimum distance from top
of bank, as follows:
Minimum Distance from Top of Bank
Stream Classifications
Stream Types
A or A/O
B
All Stream Types (except as shown below) 15 metres 15 metres
Ditches
Stream that is a constructed drainage channel, carrying water that does not
originate from a headwater or significant source of groundwater.
10 metres 7 metres
3. If those lots, identified in Section B.2 of this Part, are further subdivided or rezoned,
then Section B.1 of this Part applies.
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Floodproofing
Part 8 - Floodproofing
Part 8 Floodproof
This Part is included for convenience only. Refer to Part VIII Floodproofing of "Surrey
Zoning By-law, 1979, No. 5942".
A. General
1. All lands located in floodplain areas are subject to the regulations as set out in this
Part.
2. For the purpose of this Part, floodplain shall mean an area of land, whether
floodproofed or not, which is susceptible to flooding by a watercourse, lake,
ocean or other body of water; it is the area shown in Schedule AA of the Official
Regional Plan for the Lower Mainland Planning Area adopted in June, 1966, as
modified from time to time based on the design flood profile established under the
Fraser River Flood Control Agreement of 1968 and attached as Schedule B to this
By-law.
3. Elevations for floodproofing purposes refer to the Geodetic Survey of Canada
(G.S.C.) datum.
4. No reductions in floodproofing requirements set out herein shall be permitted
without written approval of the Minister of Environment or duly authorized
representative for that purpose.
5. Where the areas are behind the 200-year standard dykes, the regulations are set
out in this Part shall not apply to:
(a) The renovation of an existing residential building or structure;
(b) An addition to a residential building or structure by less than 10% of the
total floor area;
(c) That portion of a residential building or structure designed or intended for
use as a carport or garage, storage area, utility area, or workshop, or other
non-habitable area; and
(d) Non-habitable floor area created by raising an existing residential building
or structure.
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B. Determination of Minimum Floor Elevation
1. No building, manufactured home, structure or any part thereof, shall be
constructed, reconstructed, moved or extended so as to have a minimum elevation
less than that required for the area in which it is located.
2. The minimum elevation of a building, manufactured home, structure or any part
thereof, shall be taken at:
(a) The underside of the floor system of any habitable area, business area, or
area used for the storage of goods damageable by flood waters; or
(b) In the case of a manufactured home, modular home or structure, at the
ground level on which such unit is located.
3. The minimum elevation required for floodproofing purposes may be achieved by:
(a) Landfill, provided however that such landfill shall be adequately protected
against erosion by flood waters on the face of any landfill slope;
(b) Structurally elevating the habitable area, business area or storage area; or
(c) A combination of both landfill and structural elevation.
C. Minimum Floor Elevation Requirements
1. Except for Bridgeview and South Westminster areas as hereinafter set out in Sub-
sections C.2 and C.3 of this Part, the minimum floor elevation for buildings,
manufactured homes, structures or any part thereof located in floodplains, shall
be not lower than:
(a) Zero decimal six (0.6) metre [2 ft.] above the 200 year flood level of the
Fraser River as determined by the Ministry of Environment; and
(b) Zero decimal six (0.6) metre [2 ft.] above the 200 year flood level of the
Nicomekl and Serpentine Rivers as determined by the Ministry of
Environment. Exemption to this minimum floor elevation requirements
are farm structures for and non-habitable buildings or structures.
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2. Bridgeview Areas:
(a) For the purpose of this Sub-section, "Bridgeview" is that portion of the
floodplain lying between the Pattullo Bridge and the projection of 138
Street as shown on Schedule B attached to this By-law.
(b) The minimum floor elevation at which any floor or structure may be
constructed or placed, shall be no less than 0.3 metre [1 ft.] above the
adjacent highway or natural ground elevation, nor less than the minimum
elevation in each floodplain area as follows:
Bridgeview
Floodplain Area
Minimum Elevation
(G.S.C.)*
A
2.75 metres [9 ft.]
B
2.75 metres [9 ft.]
C
4.60 metres [15 ft.]
D
4.70 metres [15.4 ft.]
E
4.66 metres [15.3 ft.]
* Where G.S.C. means Geodetic Survey of Canada datum
(c) Minimum elevation of electrical devices:
i. In Bridgeview Floodplain Area B, no electrical conduits, outlets, or
cut-off switches in any commercial or industrial building or structure
shall be installed or permitted below an elevation of 4.6 metres
[15.1 ft.] G.S.C. datum;
ii. In Bridgeview Floodplain Areas A, C, D and E, no electrical outlet in
any commercial or industrial building or structure shall be installed or
permitted below an elevation of 4 metres [13 ft.] G.S.C. nor below an
elevation 0.3 metre [1 ft.] above the minimum floor elevation
hereinbefore set out in Sub-section C.2(b); and
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iii. In Bridgeview Floodplain Areas A, C, D and E, no electrical cut-off
switch or other protective device in any commercial or industrial
building, structure or other electrical installation shall be installed or
permitted below an elevation of 4.6 metres [15 ft.] G.S.C. nor below
an elevation 0.3 metre [1 ft.] above the minimum floor elevations
hereinbefore set out in Sub-section C.2(b).
3. South Westminster Areas:
(a) For the purposes of this Sub-section, "South Westminster" is that portion
of the floodplain lying between the Pattulo Bridge and the projection of 96
Avenue as shown on Schedule B attached to this By-law.
(b) The minimum floor elevation at which any floor or structure may be
constructed or placed, shall be not less than 0.3 metre [1 ft.] above the
adjacent highway or natural ground elevation nor less than the minimum
elevation in each floodplain area as follows:
South Westminster
Floodplain Area
Minimum Elevation
(G.S.C.)*
A
2.75 metres [9 ft.]
B
3.50 metres [11.5 ft.]
C
top of dyke level
* Where G.S.C. means Geodetic Survey of Canada datum
(c) Minimum elevation of electrical devices:
i. In all South Westminster Floodplain Areas, no electrical outlet in any
commercial or industrial building or structure shall be installed or
permitted below an elevation of 3.66 metres [12 ft.] G.S.C. nor below
an elevation 0.3 metre [1 ft.] above the minimum floor elevation
hereinbefore set out in Sub-section C.3(b); and
ii. In all South Westminster Floodplain Areas, no electrical cut-off switch
or other protective device in any commercial or industrial building,
structure or other electrical installation shall be installed or permitted
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below an elevation of 4.4 metres [14.4 ft.] G.S.C. nor below an
elevation 0.3 metre [1 ft.] above the minimum floor elevations
hereinbefore set out in Sub-section C.3(b).
D. Minimum Setback Requirements
1. For the purposes of this Section, the following definitions shall apply:
Natural Boundary is the visible high-water mark of any lake, river, stream or
other body of water where the presence and action of the water are so common
and usual and so long continued in all ordinary years, as to mark upon the soil of
the bed of the lake, river, stream or other body of water, a character distinct from
that of the banks thereof, in respect to vegetation as well as in respect to the
nature of the soil itself.
Watercourse in any natural or man-made depression with well-defined banks and a
bed 0.6 metre [2 ft.] or more below the surrounding land serving to give direction
to a current of water at least 6 months of the year or having a drainage area of 2
square kilometres [495 acres] or more, or as required by a designated official of the
Ministry of Environment.
2. Notwithstanding any other provision of this By-law, no building or part thereof
shall be constructed, reconstructed, moved or extended, nor shall any
manufactured home, modular home or structure be located:
(a) Within 7.5 metres [25 ft.] of the natural boundary of the sea, a swamp,
slough, pond or ditch;
(b) Within 7.5 metres [25 ft.] of the inboard toe of a dyke;
(c) Within 30 metres [100 ft.] of the natural boundary of the Fraser River; and
(d) Within 15 metres [50 ft.] of the natural boundary of the Nicomekl or
Serpentine Rivers or any other nearby watercourse;
provided that with the approval of the Deputy Minister of Environment, these
requirements may be reduced.
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Part 9 - Violations
Part 9 Violations
A. General
1. Every person who violates any of the provisions of this By-law or who suffers or
permits any act or thing to be done in contravention of this By-law or who
neglects to do or refrains from doing any act or thing which violates any of the
provisions of this By-law shall be liable to the penalties hereby imposed and each
day that such violation is permitted to exist shall constitute a separate offence.
2. Any person who violates any of the provisions of this By-law shall upon summary
conviction thereof, be liable to a penalty of not less than $50 and not more than
$2,000 plus the cost of the prosecution, or to a term of imprisonment not
exceeding 30 days, or both.
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General Agriculture Zone
Part 10 - A-1,General Agriculture Zone
Part 10 A-1
A. Intent
This Zone is intended to accommodate agricultural uses on lots of a minimum size of 2
hectares [5 acres] and to protect agricultural land from the intrusion of uses not
compatible with farm operations.
B. Permitted Uses
Amendments: 15056, 06/23/03; 15655, 03/07/05; 17290, 12/13/10; 18212, 05/26/13; 18874, 11/07/16
Land and structures shall be used for the following uses only, or for a combination of
such uses:
1. Agriculture and horticulture.
2. One single family dwelling which may contain 1 secondary suite.
3. Intensive agriculture, provided that this use shall occur only on land within the
Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR).
4. Farm-based winery provided that:
(a) This use shall occur only on land within the Agricultural Land Reserve; and
(b) The use is subject to all conditions in the Agricultural Land Commission
Act/Regs/Orders.
5. Forestry.
6. Provided that the total area covered by buildings and structures shall not exceed
10% of the lot:
(a) Agricultural and horticultural education;
(b) Conservation and nature study;
(c) Fish, game and wildlife enhancement;
(d) Hunting and wilderness survival training;
(e) Kennels-Commercial;
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(f) Kennels-Hobby; or
(g) Agri-tourism.
7. Horse-riding, training and/or boarding facility provided:
(a) there are not more than 40 stalls; and/or
(b) it does not include a racetrack licensed by the British Columbia Racing
Commission.
8. Accessory uses limited to the following:
(a) Display and retail sale of products provided all of the following are
satisfied:
i. all of the products offered for sale shall be produced by the farm
operation or at least 50% of the floor area for product sales and display
shall be limited to product produced by the farm operation;
ii. products offered for sale shall be limited to agricultural and/or
horticultural products and shall exclude dressed fowl or poultry,
butchered meat and/or preserved food unless dressed, butchered or
preserved off-site;
iii. the cumulative maximum floor area for the display and sale of products
shall not exceed 93 square metres [1,000 sq. ft.];
iv. all products offered for sale and related displays shall be located
entirely within a building; and
v. products offered for sale and related displays shall be an accessory use
to a single family dwelling and the agricultural and/or horticultural use
of the lot;
(b) i. Food and beverage service lounge associated with a farm-based
winery in accordance with the Agricultural Land Commission
Act/Regs/Orders;
ii. Retail sales associated with a farm-based winery in accordance
with the Agricultural Land Commission Act/Regs/Orders; provided
the maximum floor area for retail sales and wine tasting does not
exceed 93 sq.m. [1,000 sq.ft.].
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(c) Primary processing of products provided at least 50% of the product being
processed shall be produced by the same farm operation or is feed
required for the farm operation;
(d) Private airport, subject to Section B.10, Part 4 General Provisions, of this
By-law;
(e) Bed and breakfast use in accordance with Section B.2, Part 4 General
Provisions, of this By-law;
(f) The keeping of boarders or lodgers in accordance with Section B.2, Part 4
General Provisions of this By-law; and
(g) Soil amendment; and
(h) Cogeneration Facility provided all of the following are satisfied:
i. the Cogeneration Facility shall be associated with a greenhouse on
the lot;
ii. the lot is a farm operation;
iii. the Combined Heat and Power Engine capacity must not exceed
1.0 Megawatt of electricity for each hectare of land used for
greenhouses; and
iv. despite Sub-Section B.9(h) iii. the Combined Heat and Power
Engine capacity may be increased to 1.5 Megawatts of electricity
for each hectare of land used for a greenhouse if high intensity
lighting (greater than 10,000 lux) is used in the greenhouse.
C. Lot Area
Not applicable to this Zone.
D. Density
Not applicable to this Zone.
E. Lot Coverage
Not applicable to this Zone.
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F. Yards and Setbacks
Amendments: 15056, 06/23/03; 15655, 03/07/05; 17771, 11/05/12; 18212, 05/26/14; 18874, 11/07/16
1. Buildings and structures shall be sited in accordance with the following setbacks:
(a) Minimum setbacks:
Setback
Front
Rear
Side
Side Yard
Yard
Yard
Yard
on Flanking
Use
Street
Single Family Dwellings,
7.5 m.
12.0 m.
Lesser of;
7.5 m.
and Accessory
[25 ft.]
[40 ft.]
(a) 13.5 m.
[25 ft.]
Buildings and Structures
[44 ft.] or
and All Buildings and
(b) 10% of
Structures Not Stated
Below
the lot width; but in
any event not less than
3.0 metres [10 ft.]
Buildings for Uses
Permitted Under Sections
B.1, B.4, B.5, B.8(c) and
B.8(h) of this Zone,
30.0 m.
15.0 m.*
15.0 m.*
30.0 m.
1. including Accessory
Buildings and Structures
[100 ft.]
[50 ft.]
[50 ft.]
[100 ft.]
Kennels-Commercial,
Kennels-Hobby, Horse-
riding training and/or
boarding
30.0 m.
30.0 m **
30.0 m.**
30.0 m.
[100 ft.]
[100 ft.]
[100 ft.]
[100 ft.]
Buildings for Uses
Permitted Under Section
90.0 m.
15.0 m.
15.0 m.
30.0 m.
B.3 of this Zone***
[300 ft.]
[50 ft.]
[50 ft.]
[100 ft.]
Buildings and Structures
30.0 m.
30.0 m.
30.0 m.
30.0 m.
For Private Airport
[100 ft.]
[100 ft.]
[100 ft.]
[100 ft.]
Measurements to be determined as per Part 1 Definitions, of this By-law.
* If the side yard or rear yard abut a Residential lot, any exhaust fans or
machinery used in the said building shall be located at least 24 metres [80
ft.] from any lot line and shall emit a noise level no greater than 60 dB(A)
at the perimeter of any lot line.
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** When the front yard is 90 metres [295 ft.] or more, the rear yard and side
yard may be reduced to 15 metres [50 ft.] for uses permitted under Sub-
section B.7(e) and B.7(f).
*** The said buildings shall be located not less than 30 metres [100 ft.] from
the boundary of any other Zone.
(b) Maximum setbacks:
No portion of a single family dwelling shall be located farther than 50.0 metres [164 ft]
from the front lot line provided that, on a corner lot, no portion of a single family
dwelling shall be located farther than 50.0 metres [164 ft] from either the front lot line or
the side lot line on a flanking street.
G. Height of Buildings
Amendments: 15056, 06/23/03; 15655, 03/07/05; 18874, 11/07/16
Measurements to be determined as per Part 1 Definitions, of this By-law:
1. Single family dwelling or buildings for uses permitted under Section B.8: The
height shall not exceed 9 metres [30 ft.].
2. All other buildings and structures: The height shall not exceed 12 metres [40 ft.].
H. Off-Street Parking and Loading/Unloading
Amendments: 12333, 07/25/94; 13774, 07/26/99; 18414, 03/23/15; 18487, 05/16/16
1. Refer to Table C.1 of Part 5 Off-Street Parking and Loading/Unloading of this
By-law.
2. Where boarders or lodgers or bed and breakfast users are accommodated, the
following shall be provided:
(a) Where 3 patrons or less are accommodated, 1 parking space shall be
provided; and
(b) Where more than 3 patrons are accommodated, 2 parking spaces shall be
provided.
3. Vehicles over 5,000 kilograms [11,023 lbs.] G.V.W. and associated trailers,
ancillary to the permitted non-residential uses on the lot may be parked on the lot
provided that:
(a) The vehicles and associated trailers are owned or operated by the owner or
occupant of the lot; and
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(b) The vehicles and associated trailers shall not be parked within the required
building setbacks.
4. Vehicles over 5,000 kilograms [11,023 lbs.] G.V.W. and associated trailers, except
those referred to in Section H.3, may be parked on a lot provided that:
(a) There is a farm operation on the lot;
(b) The vehicles and associated trailers are owned or operated by the owner or
occupant of the lot;
(c) The vehicles and associated trailers are parked within the farm residential
footprint;
(d) The vehicles and associated trailers shall not be parked within the required
building setbacks;
(e) Where a lot is less than 4 hectares [10 acres], there is a maximum of 2
vehicles and 2 associated trailers; and
(f) Where a lot is 4 hectares [10 acres] or more, there is a maximum of 3
vehicles and 3 associated trailers.
I. Landscaping
Not applicable to this Zone.
J. Special Regulations
Amendments: 17290, 12/13/10; 17771, 11/05/12; 18487, 05/16/16; 18874, 11/07/16
1. A secondary suite shall:
(a) Not exceed 90 square metres [968 sq.ft.] in floor area; and
(b) Occupy less than 40% of the habitable floor area of the building.
2. The following provisions shall apply to a farm residential footprint:
(a) The maximum size of the farm residential footprint shall be 2,000 square
metres [0.5 acres];
The maximum depth of the farm residential footprint from the front lot line, or
the side lot line on a flanking street if it is a corner lot, shall be 60 metres
[197 ft.].
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3. The lot is in compliance with the Surrey Soil Conservation and Protection
By-law."
K. Subdivision
Lots created through subdivision in accordance with this Zone shall conform to the
following minimum standards:
Lot Size
Lot Width
Land Within the
ALR*
4 hectares
[10 acres]
Not less than 1/10 of
total lot perimeter
Land Outside the
ALR*
2 hectares
[5 acres]
Not less than 1/10 of
total lot perimeter
Dimensions shall be measured in accordance with Section E.21, Part 4 General
Provisions, of this By-law.
* Where ALR is Agricultural Land Reserve.
L. Other Regulations
Amendments: 13657, 03/22/99; 13774, 07/26/99; 15056, 06/23/03; 15655, 03/07/05; 17471, 10/03/11;
18212, 05/26/14
In addition, land use regulations including the following are applicable:
1. Prior to any use, lands must be serviced as set out in Part 2 Uses Limited, of this
By-law and in accordance with the "Surrey Subdivision and Development
By-law".
2. General provisions on use are as set out in Part 4 General Provisions, of this
By-law.
3. Additional off-street parking and loading/unloading requirements are as set out in
Part 5 Off-Street Parking and Loading/Unloading of this By-law.
4. Subdivisions shall be subject to the "Surrey Development Cost Charge By-law"
and the "Tree Preservation By-law".
5. Building permits shall be subject to the "Surrey Building By-law".
6. Sign regulations are as provided in Surrey Sign By-law No. 13656.
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7. Special building setbacks are as set out in Part 7 Special Building Setbacks, of
this By-law.
8. Kennels-Commercial and Kennels-Hobby shall be subject to the "Surrey Kennel
Regulation By-law".
9. Manufactured home siting shall be subject to the "Surrey Mobile Homes and
Trailer Regulation and Control By-law".
10. Noise is regulated by the "Surrey Noise Control By-law".
11. Unless prohibited or further regulated in this Zone, By-law, or other By-laws,
activities and uses on lands located in the Agricultural Land Reserve shall be in
accordance with the Agricultural Land Commission Act/Regs/Orders, where
applicable.
12. Lands used for an agricultural use are classified as farms under the B.C.
Assessment Act, R.S.B.C. 1996.
13. Farm-based winery shall be subject to the Liquor Control and Licensing Act and
the Agricultural Land Commission Act/Regs/Orders.
14. Cogeneration Facility shall be regulated by the Agricultural Land Commission
Act/Regs/Orders, Clean Energy Act, S.B.C. 2010, c. 22 as amended, the
Environmental Management Act, S.B.C. 2003, c. 53 as amended, the "Greater
Vancouver Regional District Air Quality Management Bylaw No. 1082, 2008" as
amended, and the B.C. Hydro Standing Offer Program as amended.
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Intensive Agriculture Zone
Part 11 - A-2, Intensive Agriculture Zone
Part 11 A-2
A. Intent
This Zone is intended to control and accommodate general and intensive agriculture on
land outside or within the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) and to protect the
agricultural land from intrusion of uses not compatible with farm operations.
B. Permitted Uses
Amendments: 15056, 06/23/03; 15655, 03/07/05
Land and structures shall be used for the following uses only, or for a combination of
such uses:
1. All uses permitted in Section B., except B.3., of Part 10 General Agriculture Zone
(A-1) of this By-law.
2. Intensive agriculture.
3. Aquaculture.
4. Soil processing.
C. Lot Area
Not applicable to this Zone.
D. Density
Not applicable to this Zone.
E. Lot Coverage
For the purpose of uses permitted in Section B.3, the maximum lot coverage shall be
10%.
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F. Yards and Setbacks
Amendments: 15056, 06/23/03; 15655, 03/07/05; 17771; 11/05/12; 18212, 05/26/14; 18874, 11/07/16
1. Buildings and structures shall be sited in accordance with the following setbacks:
(a) Minimum setbacks:
Setback
Front
Rear
Side
Side Yard
Yard
Yard
Yard
on Flanking
Use
Street
Single Family Dwellings,
7.5 m.
12.0 m.
Lesser of;
7.5 m.
and Accessory
[25 ft.]
[40 ft.]
(a) 13.5 m.
[25 ft.]
Buildings and Structures
[44 ft.] or
and All Buildings and
(b) 10% of
Structures Not Stated
Below
the lot width; but in
any event not less than
3.0 metres [10 ft.]
Buildings for Uses
Permitted Under Sections
B.1, B.4, B.5, B.8(c) and
B.8(h) of the A-1 Zone,
30.0 m.
15.0 m.*
15.0 m.*
30.0 m.
including Accessory
Buildings and Structures
[100 ft.]
[50 ft.]
[50 ft.]
[100 ft.]
Kennels-Commercial,
Kennels-Hobby, Horse-
riding training and/or
boarding
30.0 m.
30.0 m **
30.0 m.**
30.0 m.
[100 ft.]
[100 ft.]
[100 ft.]
[100 ft.]
Buildings for Uses
Permitted Under Section
90.0 m.
15.0 m.
15.0 m.
30.0 m.
B.2 and B.3 of this
Zone***
[300 ft.]
[50 ft.]
[50 ft.]
[100 ft.]
Buildings and Structures
30.0 m.
30.0 m.
30.0 m.
30.0 m.
For Private Airport
[100 ft.]
[100 ft.]
[100 ft.]
[100 ft.]
Measurements to be determined as per Part 1 Definitions, of this By-law.
* If the side yard or rear yard abut a Residential lot, any exhaust fans or machinery
used in the said building shall be located at least 24 metres [80 ft.] from any lot
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line and shall emit a noise level no greater than 60 dB(A) at the perimeter of any
lot line.
** When the front yard is 90 metres [295 ft.] or more, the rear yard and side yard
may be reduced to 15 metres [50 ft.] for uses permitted under Sub-section B.7(e)
and B.7(f).
*** The said buildings shall be located not less than 30 metres [100 ft.] from the
boundary of any other Zone.
(b) Maximum setbacks:
No portion of a single family dwelling shall be located farther than 50.0 metres
[164 ft] from the front lot line provided that, on a corner lot, no portion of a single
family dwelling shall be located farther than 50.0 metres [164 ft] from either the
front lot line or the side lot line on a flanking street.
G. Height of Buildings
Amendments: 18874, 11/07/16
Measurements to be determined as per Part 1 Definitions, of this By-law:
1. Single family dwelling or buildings for uses permitted under Section B.8 of the A-
1 Zone: The height shall not exceed 9 metres [30 ft.].
2. All other buildings and structures: The height shall not exceed 12 metres [40 ft.].
H. Off-Street Parking and Loading/Unloading
Amendments: 12333, 07/25/94; 13774, 07/26/99; 17471, 10/03/11; 18414, 03/23/15; 18487, 05/16/16
1. Refer to Table C.1 of Part 5 Off-Street Parking and Loading/Unloading of this
By-law.
2. Where boarders or lodgers or bed and breakfast users are accommodated, the
following shall be provided:
(a) Where 3 patrons or less are accommodated, 1 parking space shall be
provided; and
(b) Where more than 3 patrons are accommodated, 2 parking spaces shall be
provided.
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3. Vehicles over 5,000 kilograms [11,023 lbs.] G.V.W. and associated trailers,
ancillary to the permitted non-residential uses on the lot may be parked on the lot
provided that:
(a) The vehicles and associated trailers are owned or operated by the owner or
occupant of the lot; and
(b) The vehicles and associated trailers shall not be parked within the required
building setbacks.
4. Vehicles over 5,000 kilograms [11,023 lbs.] G.V.W. and associated trailers, except
those referred to in Section H.3, may be parked on a lot provided that:
(a) There is a farm operation on the lot;
(b) The vehicles and associated trailers are owned or operated by the owner or
occupant of the lot;
(c) The vehicles and associated trailers are parked within the farm residential
footprint;
(d) The vehicles and associated trailers shall not be parked within the required
building setbacks;
(e) Where a lot is less than 4 hectares [10 acres], there is a maximum of 2
vehicles and 2 associated trailers; and
(f) Where a lot is 4 hectares [10 acres] or more, there is a maximum of 3
vehicles and 3 associated trailers.
I. Landscaping
Not applicable to this Zone.
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J. Special Regulations
Amendments: 17290, 12/13/10; 17771, 11/05/12; 18487, 05/16/16; 18874, 11/07/16
1. A secondary suite shall:
(a) Not exceed 90 square metres [968 sq.ft.] in floor area; and
(b) Occupy less than 40% of the habitable floor area of the building.
2. The following provisions shall apply to a farm residential footprint:
(a) The maximum size of the farm residential footprint shall be 2,000 square
metres [0.5 acres];
The maximum depth of the farm residential footprint from the front lot line, or
the side lot line on a flanking street if it is a corner lot, shall be 60 metres
[197 ft.].
3. The lot is in compliance with the Surrey Soil Conservation and Protection
By-law.
K. Subdivision
Lots created through subdivision in accordance with this Zone shall conform to the
following minimum standards:
Lot Size
Lot Width
4 hectares
Not less than 1/10 of
[10 acres]
total lot perimeter
Dimensions shall be measured in accordance with Section E.21, Part 4
General Provisions, of this By-law.
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L. Other Regulations
Amendments: 13657, 03/22/99; 13774, 07/26/99; 15056, 06/23/03; 15655, 03/07/05; 17471, 10/03/11;
18212, 05/26/14
In addition, land use regulations including the following are applicable:
1. Prior to any use, lands must be serviced as set out in Part 2 Uses Limited, of this
By-law and in accordance with the "Surrey Subdivision and Development
By-law".
2. General provisions on use are as set out in Part 4 General Provisions, of this
By-law.
3. Additional off-street parking and loading/unloading requirements are as set out in
Part 5, Off-Street Parking and Loading/Unloading of this By-law.
4. Subdivisions shall be subject to the "Surrey Development Cost Charge By-law"
and the "Tree Preservation By-law".
5. Sign regulations are as provided in Surrey Sign By-law No. 13656.
6. Building permits shall be subject to "Surrey Building By-law".
7. Special building setbacks are as set out in Part 7 Special Building Setbacks, of this
By-law.
8. Kennels-Commercial and Kennels-Hobby shall be subject to the "Surrey Kennel
Regulation By-law".
9. Manufactured home siting shall be subject to the "Surrey Mobile Homes and
Trailer Regulation and Control By-law".
10. Noise is regulated by the "Surrey Noise Control By-law".
11. Unless prohibited or further regulated in this Zone, By-law, or other By-laws,
activities and uses on lands located in the Agricultural Land Reserve shall be in
accordance with the Agricultural Land Commission Act/Regs/Orders, where
applicable.
12. Lands used for an agricultural use are classified as farm operations under the B.C.
Assessment Act, R.S.B.C. 1996.
13. Farm-based winery shall be subject to the Liquor Control and Licensing Act and
the Agricultural Land Commission Act/Regs/Orders.
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14. Cogeneration Facility shall be regulated by the Agricultural Land Commission
Act/Regs/Orders, Clean Energy Act, S.B.C. 2010, c. 22 as amended, the
Environmental Management Act, S.B.C. 2003, c. 53 as amended, the "Greater
Vancouver Regional District Air Quality Management Bylaw No. 1082, 2008" as
amended, and the B.C. Hydro Standing Offer Program as amended.
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One-Acre Residential Zone
Part 12 - RA, One-Acre Residential Zone
Part 12 RA
A. Intent
This Zone is intended for single family housing on suburban lots of 1 acre or larger.
B. Permitted Uses
Amendments: 14891, 01/20/03; 15655, 03/07/05; 17290, 12/13/10
Land and structures shall be used for the following uses only, or for a combination of
such uses:
1. One single family dwelling which may contain 1 secondary suite.
2. Where the lot is 0.4047 hectare [1 acre] or more, one hobby kennel.
3. Where the lot is 2 hectares [5 acres] or more, agricultural and horticultural uses.
4. Where the lot is 4 hectares [10 acres] or more, one additional single family
dwelling or duplex for the employees of the farm operation permitted under
Section B.3 of this Zone.
5. Where the lot is 0.9 hectare [2.2 acres] or more, one skateboard ramp structure in
association with a single family dwelling as permitted in Sub-section B.1 and
subject to the skateboard ramp structure being:
(a) a maximum of 173.4 sq. m. [1,865 sq. ft.] in area, a maximum of 5 metres
[16 ft.] high, a maximum of 14.3 metres [47 ft.] long and a maximum of
12.2 metres [40 ft.] wide;
(b) sited behind the single family dwelling; and
(c) for the enjoyment of the residents of the single family dwelling on the lot
and not for commercial purposes.
6. Accessory uses including the following:
(a) Bed and breakfast use in accordance with Section B.2, Part 4 General
Provisions, of this By-law;
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(b) The keeping of boarders or lodgers in accordance with Section B.2, Part 4
General Provisions, of this By-law;
(c) Horse-boarding; and
(d) Display and retail sale of products provided all of the following are
satisfied:
i. all of the products offered for sale shall be produced by the farm
operation or at least 50% of the floor area for product sales and
display shall be limited to product produced by the farm operation;
ii. products offered for sale shall be limited to agricultural and/or
horticultural products, and shall exclude dressed fowl or poultry,
butchered meat and/or preserved food unless dressed, butchered or
preserved off-site;
iii. the cumulative maximum floor area for the display and sale of
products shall not exceed 93 square metres [1,000 sq. ft.];
iv. all products offered for sale and related displays shall be located
entirely within a building; and
v. products offered for sale and related displays shall be an accessory
use to a single family dwelling and the agricultural and/or
horticultural use of the lot.
C. Lot Area
Not applicable to this Zone.
D. Density
Amendments: 12517, 02/13/95; 12681, 12/04/95; 14101, 09/18/00; 14568, 12/10/01; 14757,
07/22/02; 19073, 02/20/17; 19261, 06/26/17
1. For the purpose of subdivision:
(a) In all Areas as described and outlined on the maps attached as Schedule F
of this By-law, the maximum unit density shall not exceed 1.2 dwelling
units per hectare [0.5 u.p.a.] and the dimensions of the lots created in a
subdivision shall be in accordance with Section K.1 of this Zone. The
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maximum unit density shall be increased to 2.5 dwelling units per hectare
[1.0 u.p.a.] and Section K.2 of this Zone shall apply if amenities are
provided in accordance with Schedule G of this By-law; and
(b) In all other areas, the maximum unit density shall be 2.5 dwelling units per
hectare [1.0 u.p.a.].
2. For the purpose of building construction:
(a) Where the lot is 900 square metres [9,685 sq. ft.] in area or less for any
suburban or suburban-urban reserve lot, the requirements of Sub-section
D.2 Density of Part 16 Single Family Residential Zone (RF) shall apply;
(b) Where the lot is 1,858 square metres [0.5 acre] in area or less for any
urban or multiple residential lot, the requirements of Sub-section D.2
Density of Part 16 Single Family Residential Zone (RF) shall apply;
(c) Where the lot is greater than 900 square metres [9,685 sq. ft.] in area for
any suburban or suburban-urban reserve lot, floor area ratio is not
applicable; and
(d) Where the lot is greater than 1,858 square metres [0.5 acre] in area for any
urban or multiple residential lot, floor area ratio is not applicable.
E. Lot Coverage
Amendments: 12517, 02/13/95; 12681, 12/04/95; 14568, 12/10/01; 14757, 07/22/02; 19261, 06/26/17
1. The maximum lot coverage shall be 20%.
2. Notwithstanding Sub-section E.1, the requirements of Section E. Lot Coverage of
Part 16 Single Family Residential Zone (RF) shall apply as follows:
(a) Where the lot is 900 square metres [9,685 sq. ft.] in area or less for any
suburban or suburban-urban reserve lot; and
(b) Where the lot is 1,858 square metres [0.5 acre] in area or less for any
urban or multiple residential lot.
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F. Yards and Setbacks
Amendments: 12517, 02/13/95; 12681, 12/04/95; 13093, 05/12/97; 14603, 01/21/02; 14757,
07/22/02; 14891, 01/20/03; 17471, 10/03/11; 18414, 03/23/15; 19261, 06/26/17
Buildings and structures shall be sited in accordance with the following minimum
setbacks:
Use
Setback ** Front
Yard Rear
Yard Side Yard Side Yard on
Flanking
Street
Principal
7.5 m.
7.5 m.
4.5 m.
7.5 m.
Building
[25 ft.]
[25 ft.]
[15 ft.]
[25 ft.]
Accessory
Buildings
and Structures
Greater
18.0 m.
[60 ft.]
1.8 m
[6 ft.]
1.0 m
[3 ft.]
7.5 m
[25 ft.]
Than 10 square
metres
[108 sq.ft.] in Size
Other Accessory
Buildings
18.0 m
[60 ft.]
0.0 m
0.0 m.
7.5 m.
[25 ft.]
and Structures
Skateboard Ramp
Structure
18.0 m.
[60 ft.]
36.0 m.
[120 ft.]
7.5 m.***
[25 ft.]
36.0 m.
[120 ft.]
Buildings and
Structures For
Uses Permitted
Under Sec. B.2*
& B.3 of this
Zone
36.0 m.
[120 ft.]
7.5 m.
[25 ft.]
7.5 m.
[25 ft.]
36.0 m.
[120 ft.]
Measurements to be determined as per Part 1 Definitions, of this By-law.
* These setback requirements for hobby kennels do not apply if the hobby kennel
forms part of or is attached to the principal building, however, the hobby kennel
shall be located at the rear of the said building.
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** Where the lot is 900 square metres [9,685 sq. ft.] in area or less for any suburban
or suburban–urban reserve lot, or where the lot is 1,858 square metres [0.5 acres]
in area or less for any urban or multiple residential lot, the requirements in
Section F. Yards and Setbacks of Part 16 Single Family Residential Zone (RF)
shall apply.
*** One (1) side yard setback may be reduced to not less than 3.0 metres [10 ft.] if the
opposite side yard on the lot is at least 15 metres [50 ft.] and the reduced side
yard abuts land which is suburban.
G. Height of Buildings
Amendments: 14891, 01/20/03; 17471, 10/03/11; 18414, 03/23/15
Measurements to be determined as per Part 1 Definitions, of this By-law:
1. Principal building: The building height shall not exceed 9 metres [30 ft.].
1. Accessory buildings and structures: The height shall not exceed 4 metres [13 ft.]
except that where the roof slope and construction materials of an accessory
building are the same as that of the principal building, the building height of the
accessory building may be increased to 5 metres [16.5 ft.]
3. The height of a skateboard ramp structure shall be:
(a) no higher than the building height of the single family dwelling
constructed on the lot; and
(b) a maximum of 5 metres [16 ft.] measured from finished grade to the top of
the handrail.
H. Off-Street Parking and Loading/Unloading
Amendments: 12517, 02/13/95; 12681, 12/04/95; 13774, 07/26/99; 14568, 12/10/01; 18719, 05/30/16
1. For lots greater than 1,858 square metres [0.5 ac.] in area shall comply with the
following:
(a) Parking requirements in Table C.1 of Part 5 Off-Street Parking and
Loading/Unloading of this By-law shall apply; and
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(b) Outside parking or storage of campers, boats and vehicles including cars,
trucks and house trailers ancillary to the residential use shall be limited as
follows:
i. A maximum of 2 cars or trucks;
ii. House trailers, campers or boats, provided that the combined total
shall not exceed 3; and
iii. The total amount permitted under (i) and (ii) shall not exceed 5.
2. For lots, 1,858 square metres [0.5 ac.] in area or less, the requirements in Section
H of Part 16 Single Family Residential Zone RF shall apply.
I. Landscaping
Amendments: 12333, 07/25/94
All developed portions of the lot not covered by buildings, structures or paved areas shall
be landscaped including the retention of mature trees. This landscaping shall be
maintained.
J. Special Regulations
Amendments: 14891, 01/20/03; 17290, 12/13/10; 17471, 10/03/11
1. The skateboard ramp structure permitted under Sub-section B.5 shall be
completely enclosed by a fence measuring not less than 1.8 metres [6 ft.] and not
more than 3.6 metres [12 ft.] in height along the perimeter of the ramp structure,
or equipped with a security device to prohibit unauthorized use of the skateboard
ramp structure.
2. A secondary suite shall:
(a) Not exceed 90 square metres [968 sq.ft.] in floor area; and
(b) Occupy less than 40% of the habitable floor area of the building.
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K. Subdivision
Amendments: 14101, 09/18/00
1. For subdivision of the land in all Neighbourhood Concept Plan and Infill Areas as
described and outlined on the maps attached as Schedule F of this By-law, where
amenities are not provided in accordance with Schedule G of this By-law, the lots
created through subdivision shall conform to the following minimum standards:
Lot Size Lot Width Lot Depth
8,094 sq. m. 50 metres 60 metres
[2 acre]
[164 ft.]
[200 ft.]
Dimensions shall be measured in accordance with Section E.21, Part 4 General Provisions, of this
By-law.
2. For subdivision of the land in all Neighbourhood Concept Plan and Infill Areas as
described and outlined on the maps attached as Schedule F of this By-law, where
amenities are provided in accordance with Schedule G of this By-law, the lots
created shall conform to the minimum standards prescribed in Sub-section K.3 of
this Zone.
3. Lots created through subdivision in this Zone shall conform to the following
minimum standards:
Lot Size Lot Width Lot Depth
4,047 sq. m. 50 metres 60 metres
[1 acre]
[164 ft.]
[200 ft.]
Dimensions shall be measured in accordance with Section E.21, Part 4
General Provisions, of this By-law.
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L. Other Regulations
Amendments: 13657, 03/22/99; 13774, 07/26/99
In addition, land use regulations including the following are applicable:
1. Prior to any use, lands must be serviced as set out in Part 2 Uses Limited, of this
By-law and in accordance with the "Surrey Subdivision and Development By-
law".
2. General provisions on use are as set out in Part 4 General Provisions, of this By-
law.
3. Additional off-street parking and loading/unloading requirements are as set out in
Part 5 Off-Street Parking and Loading/Unloading of this By-law.
4. Subdivisions shall be subject to the "Surrey Development Cost Charge By-law"
and the "Tree Preservation By-law".
5. Building permits shall be subject to the "Surrey Building By-law".
6. Sign regulations are as provided in Surrey Sign By-law No. 13656.
7. Special building setbacks are as set out in Part 7 Special Building Setbacks, of
this By-law.
8. Hobby kennels shall be subject to the "Surrey Kennel Regulation By-law".
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Acreage Residential Gross Density Zone
Part 13 - RA-G, Acreage Residential Gross Density Zone
Part 13 RA-G
A. Intent
This zone is intended for single family housing on large suburban lots, with substantial
public open space set aside within the subdivision. This Zone shall only be considered if
there are special characteristics on the lot, such as mature vegetation, watercourses,
ravines, heritage buildings or other features worthy of preservation and/or there will be a
significant contribution to a park designated in the Official Community Plan.
B. Permitted Uses
Amendments: 14101, 09/18/00; 17290, 12/13/10; 17471, 10/03/11
Land and structures shall be used for the following uses only, or for a combination of
such uses:
1. One single family dwelling which may contain 1 secondary suite.
2. The following uses are permitted within the open space set aside pursuant to
Section D.2 of this Zone, provided that these uses do not infringe upon the quality
of the features being preserved and are for the enjoyment of the residents within
the subdivision and do not constitute a commercial undertaking:
(a) Tennis court, swimming pool, play ground, fitness trail, baseball diamond,
picnic area, putting green and pitch and putt course provided that the
enclosed or covered portion of the said facility does not exceed 5% of the
total open space set aside; and
(b) Equestrian facilities, both open and covered, provided however, that the
enclosed or covered portion of this facility does not exceed 10% of the
total open space set aside.
3. Where the minimum lot area is 2,800 square metres [30,000 sq.ft.], the keeping of
1 horse is permitted, provided that:
(a) The portion of the lot in which the horse is kept is securely fenced at a
height of not less than 1.2 metres [4 ft.]; and
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(b) That the lot in question abut, or provide direct access to open space
suitable for equestrian activities.
4. Accessory uses including the following:
(a) Bed and breakfast use in accordance with Section B.2, Part 4 General
Provisions, of this By-law; and
(b) The keeping of boarders or lodgers in accordance with Section B.2, Part 4
General Provisions, of this By-law.
C. Lot Area
The minimum site area for subdivision shall be 1 hectare [2.5 acres], except in the case of
a remainder lot, where the lots including the remainder lot which were created by the
same plan of subdivision are zoned RA-G.
D. Density
Amendments: 14101, 09/18/00; 19073, 02/20/17; 19261, 06/26/17
1. For the purpose of subdivision:
(a) In Areas as described and outlined on the maps attached as Schedule F of
this By-law, the maximum density shall not exceed 1.2 dwelling units per
hectare [0.5 u.p.a.] calculated on the basis of the entire lot. The maximum
density may be increased to 2 dwelling units per hectare [0.8 u.p.a.]
calculated on the basis of the entire lot, if amenities are provided in
accordance with Schedule G of this By-law.
(b) In areas other than the ones in Sub-section D.1.(a) of this Zone, the
maximum density shall not exceed 2 units per hectare [0.8 u.p.a.]
calculated on the basis of the entire lot.
2. The maximum density may be increased from 2 units per hectare [0.8 u.p.a.] to
2.5 dwelling units per hectare [1.0 u.p.a.], both calculated on the basis of the
entire lot, provided that:
(a) Open space in an amount of not less than 15% of the lot area is preserved
in its natural state or retained for park and recreational purposes;
(b) The said open space shall contain natural features such as a stream, ravine,
stands of mature trees or other land forms worthy of preservation, and/or
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contain heritage buildings or features, and/or contribute to a park
designated in the Official Community Plan; and
(c) The said open space shall be accessible by the public from a highway.
3. Undevelopable areas may be included in the open space set aside in Sub-section
D.2(a), however, this undevelopable area shall be discounted by 50%.
4. (a) For the purpose of this Section and notwithstanding the definition of floor
area ratio in Part 1 Definitions of this By-law, all covered areas used for
parking shall be included in the calculation of floor area ratio, unless the
covered parking is located within the basement; and
(b) For building construction within a lot the floor area ratio shall not exceed
0.25, provided that, of the resulting allowable floor area, 67 square metres
[720 sq.ft.] shall be reserved for use only as a garage or carport, and 28
square metres [300 sq.ft.] shall be reserved for use only as accessory
buildings and structures.
E. Lot Coverage
The maximum lot coverage shall be 20%.
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F. Yards and Setbacks
Amendments: 13093, 05/12/97; 17471, 10/03/11; 18414, 03/23/15
Buildings and structures shall be sited in accordance with the following minimum
setbacks:
Use
Setback Front
Yard Rear
Yard Side Yard Side Yard on
Flanking Street
Principal
7.5 m.
7.5 m.
4.5 m.
7.5 m.
Building
[25 ft.]
[25 ft.]
[15 ft.]
[25 ft.]
Accessory Buildings
and Structures
Greater
18.0 m.
[60 ft.]
1.8 m
[6 ft.]
1.0 m
[3 ft.]
7.5 m
[25 ft. ]
Than 10 square
metres
[108 sq.ft.] in Size
Other Accessory
Buildings
18.0 m
[60 ft.]
0.0 m
0.0 m.
7.5 m.
[25 ft.]
and Structures
Buildings and
7.5 m.
30.0 m.
15.0 m
7.5 m
Structures for Uses
Permitted Under Sec.
B.2 of this Zone
[25 ft.]
[100 ft.]
[50 ft.]
[25 ft.]
Buildings and
36.0 m.
7.5 m.
7.5 m.
36.0 m
Structures for Uses
Permitted Under Sec.
B.3 of this Zone
[120 ft.]
[25 ft.]
[25 ft.]
[120 ft.]
Measurements to be determined as per Part 1 Definitions, of this By-law.
G. Height of Buildings
Amendments: 12239, 04/18/94
Measurements to be determined as per Part 1 Definitions, of this By-law:
1. Principal building: The building height shall not exceed 9 metres [30 ft.].
2. Accessory buildings and structures: The height shall not exceed 4 metres [13 ft.]
except that where the roof slope and construction materials of an accessory
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building are the same as that of the principal building, the building height of the
accessory building may be increased to 5 metres [16.5 ft.]
H. Off-Street Parking and Loading/Unloading
Amendments: 13774, 07/26/99; 18719, 05/30/16
1. Resident parking spaces shall be provided as stated in Table C.1 of Part 5
Off-Street Parking and Loading/Unloading of this By-law.
2. Outside parking or storage of campers, boats and vehicles including cars, trucks
and house trailers ancillary to the residential use shall be limited as follows:
(a) A maximum of 2 cars or trucks;
(b) House trailers, campers or boats, provided that the combined total shall
not exceed 2; and
(c) The total amount permitted under (a) and (b) shall not exceed 4.
I. Landscaping
Amendments: 12333, 07/25/94; 14101, 09/18/00
1. All developed portions of the lot not covered by buildings, structures or paved
areas shall be landscaped including the retention of mature trees. This
landscaping shall be maintained.
2. The open space set aside pursuant to Section D.2.(a) of this Zone shall be
improved with a basic level of landscaping work including brushing and seeding
of the ground, limbing of low branches on trees, and providing and constructing
paths for public passage, wherever appropriate.
J. Special Regulations
Amendments: 17290, 12/13/10
1. A secondary suite shall:
(a) Not exceed 90 square metres [968 sq.ft.] in floor area; and
(b) Occupy less than 40% of the habitable floor area of the building.
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K. Subdivision
Amendments: 14101, 09/18/00
1. For subdivision of the land in Neighbourhood Concept Plan and Infill Areas as
described and outlined on maps attached as Schedule F of this By-law:
(a) Where amenities are not provided in accordance with Schedule G of this
By-law, the lots created shall conform to the minimum standards
prescribed in Sub-section K.1 of Part 12 One-Acre Residential Zone RA
of this By-law; and
(b) Where amenities are provided in accordance with Schedule G of this By-
law, the lots created shall conform to the minimum standards prescribed in
Sub-sections K.2 or K.3 of this Zone.
2. Lots created through subdivision shall conform to the minimum standards
prescribed in Sub-section K.3 of Part 12 One-Acre Residential Zone RA of this
By-law.
3. Lots created through subdivision in accordance with Section D.2 of this Zone,
shall conform to the following minimum standards:
Lot Size
Lot Width
Lot Depth
Regular
2,800 sq. m.
40 metres
40 metres
Standard Lots
[30,000 sq.ft.]
[130 ft.]
[130 ft.]
Permissible
2,230 sq. m
35 metres
40 metres
Reduction as
[24,000 sq.ft.]
[115 ft.]
[130 ft.]
set out below*
Dimensions shall be measured in accordance with Section E.21, Part 4 General Provisions, of this
By-law.
* Permissible reduction for up to 50% of the lots within a plan of
subdivision where 15% or more of the lands subdivided are set aside as
open space pursuant to Section D.2 of this Zone.
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L. Other Regulations
Amendments: 13657, 03/22/99; 13774, 07/26/99
In addition, land use regulations including the following are applicable:
1. Prior to any use, lands must be serviced as set out in Part 2 Uses Limited, of this
By-law, in accordance with the "Surrey Subdivision and Development By-law".
2. General provisions on use are as set out in Part 4 General Provisions, of this By-
law.
3. Additional off-street parking and loading/unloading requirements are as set out in
Part 5 Off-Street Parking and Loading/Unloading of this By-law.
4. Subdivisions shall be subject to the "Surrey Development Cost Charge By-law"
and the "Tree Preservation By-law".
5. Building permits shall be subject to the "Surrey Building By-law".
6. Sign regulations are as provided in Surrey Sign By-law No. 13656.
7. Special building setbacks are as set out in Part 7 Special Building Setbacks, of
this By-law.
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Half-Acre Residential Zone
Part 14 - RH, Half-Acre Residential Zone
Part 14 RH
A. Intent
Amendments: 17471, 10/03/11
This Zone is intended for single family housing on suburban lots of one-half acre or
larger.
B. Permitted Uses
Amendments: 17290, 12/13/10
Land and structures shall be used for the following uses only, or for a combination of
such uses:
1. One single family dwelling which may contain 1 secondary suite.
2. Where the lot is 0.4047 hectare [1 acre] or more, one hobby kennel.
3. Where the lot is 2 hectares [5 acres] or more, agricultural and horticultural uses
excluding poultry farming, mushroom growing, piggeries or mink farms.
4. Accessory uses including the following:
(a) Bed and breakfast use in accordance with Section B.2, Part 4 General
Provisions, of this By-law; and
(b) The keeping of boarders or lodgers in accordance with Section B.2, Part 4
General Provisions, of this By-law.
C. Lot Area
Not applicable to this Zone.
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D. Density
Amendments: 13093, 05/12/97; 14390, 05/22/01; 14519, 10/15/01; 18771, 07/25/16; 19073,
02/20/17; 19333, 12/18/17
1. For the purpose of subdivision in all Areas as described and outlined on the maps
attached as Schedule F to this By-law, the unit density shall not exceed
2.5 dwelling units per hectare [1.0 u.p.a.] and the dimensions of the lots created in
a subdivision shall be in accordance with Sub-section K.1 of this Zone. The unit
density shall not exceed 5.0 dwelling units per hectare [2.0 u.p.a.] and Sub-section
K.2 of this Zone shall apply if amenities are provided in accordance with
Schedule G of this By-law.
2. In areas other than those specified in Sub-section D.1 of this Zone, the unit
density shall not exceed 5.0 dwelling units per hectare [2.0 u.p.a.].
3. (a) For the purpose of this Section and notwithstanding the definition of floor
area ratio in Part 1 Definitions of this By-law, all covered areas used for
parking shall be included in the calculation of floor area ratio unless the
covered parking is located within the basement; and
(b) For building construction within a lot:
i. The floor area ratio shall not exceed 0.25, provided that, of the
resulting allowable floor area, 67 square metres [720 sq.ft.] shall
be reserved for use only as a garage or carport, and 28 square
metres [300 sq.ft.] shall be reserved for use only as accessory
buildings and structures; and
ii. For the purpose of this Section and notwithstanding the
definition of floor area ratio in Part 1 Definitions of this By-law,
the following must be included in the calculation of floor area
ratio:
(a) Covered areas used for parking, unless the covered
parking is located within the basement;
(b) the area of an accessory building in excess of 10 square
metres [108 sq. ft.];
(c) Covered outdoor space with a height of 1.8 metres [6 ft.]
or greater, except for a maximum of 10% of the
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maximum allowable floor area of which 15 square metres
[160 sq. ft.] must be reserved for a front porch or
veranda; and
(d) Floor area including garages and covered parking with
extended height exceeding 3.7 metres [12 feet] must be
multiplied by 2, excluding:
i. staircases;
ii. 19 square metres [200 sq. ft.] and
iii. floor area directly below a sloped ceiling less than
4.6 metres [15 ft.] in height, provided that the area
has at least one wall 3.7 metres [12 ft.] or less in
height.
iii. Notwithstanding Sub-section D.3(b)(i), where the lot is 1,500
square metres [16,000 sq. ft.] in area or less, the requirements in
Section D. Density of Part 16 Single Family Residential Zone RF
shall apply.
E. Lot Coverage
Amendments: 13093, 05/12/97; 18771, 07/25/16
The maximum lot coverage shall be 25%, except where the lot is 1,500 square metres
[16,000 sq. ft.] in area or less, the requirements in Section E. Lot Coverage of Part 16
Single Family Residential Zone RF shall apply.
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F. Yards and Setbacks
Amendments: 13093, 05/12/97; 18414, 03/23/15; 19491, 02/19/18
Buildings and structures shall be sited in accordance with the following minimum
setbacks:
Use
Setback** Front
Yard Rear
Yard Side
Yard Side Yard on
Flanking Street
Principal
7.5 m.
7.5 m.
4.5 m.
7.5 m.
Building
[25 ft.]
[25 ft.]
[15 ft.]
[25 ft.]
Accessory
Buildings
and Structures
Greater
18.0 m.
[60 ft.]
1.8 m
[6 ft.]
1.0 m
[3 ft.]
7.5 m
[25 ft.]
Than 10 square
metres
[108 sq.ft.] in Size
Other Accessory
Buildings
18.0 m
[60 ft.]
0.0 m
0.0 m.
7.5 m.
[25 ft.]
and Structures
Buildings for Uses
36.0 m.
7.5 m.
7.5 m.
36.0 m.
Permitted Under
Sec. B.2* & B.3
of this Zone
[120 ft.]
[25 ft.]
[25 ft.]
[120 ft.]
Measurements to be determined as per Part 1 Definitions, of this By-law.
* These setback requirements for hobby kennels do not apply if the hobby kennel
forms part of or is attached to the principal building, however, the hobby kennel
shall be located at the rear of the said building.
** Where the lot is 1,500 square metres [16,000 sq. ft.] in area or less, the
requirements in Section F. Yards and Setbacks of Part 16 Single Family
Residential Zone RF shall apply.
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G. Height of Buildings
Amendments: 12239, 04/18/94; 18414, 03/23/15
Measurements to be determined as per Part 1 Definitions, of this By-law:
1. Principal building: The buiilding height shall not exceed 9 metres [30 ft.].
2. Accessory buildings and structures: The height shall not exceed 4 metres [13 ft.]
except that where the roof slope and construction materials of an accessory
building are the same as that of the principal building, the building height of the
accessory building may be increased to 5 metres [16.5 ft.]
H. Off-Street Parking and Loading/Unloading
Amendments: 12333, 07/25/94; 13093, 05/12/97; 13774, 07/26/99; 17471, 10/03/11; 18719,
05/30/16; 18771, 07/25/16
1. Resident parking spaces shall be provided as stated in Table C.1 of Part 5
Off-Street Parking and Loading/Unloading of this By-law.
2. Outside parking or storage of campers, boats and vehicles including cars, trucks
and house trailers ancillary to the residential use shall be limited as follows:
(a) A maximum of 3 cars or trucks;
(b) House trailer, camper or boat, provided that the combined total shall not
exceed 1; and
(c) The total amount permitted under (a) and (b) shall not exceed 4.
3. No outside parking or storage of a house trailer or boat is permitted within the
front yard setback, or within the required side yards, or within 1 metre [3 ft.] of
the side lot line, except as follows:
(a) On lots which have no vehicular access to the rear yard or where access is
not feasible through modification of landscaping or fencing or both, either
1 house trailer or 1 boat may be parked in the front driveway or to the side
of the front driveway or in the side yard, but no closer than 1 metre [3 ft.]
to a side lot line nor within 1 metre [3 ft.] of the front lot line subject to the
residential parking requirements stated in Table C.1 of Part 5 Off-Street
Parking and Loading/Unloading of this By-law.
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I. Landscaping
Amendments: 12333, 07/25/94
1. All developed portions of the lot not covered by buildings, structures or paved
areas shall be landscaped including the retention of mature trees. This
landscaping shall be maintained.
2. The parking or storage of house trailers or boats shall be adequately screened by
compact evergreen trees or shrubs at least 1.8 metres [6 ft.] in height and located
between the said house trailer or boat and any point on the lot line within 7.5
metres [25 ft.] of the said house trailer or boat, in order to obscure the view from
the abutting lot or street, except:
(a) on a corner lot, this required landscape screening shall not be located in an
area bounded by the intersecting lot lines at a street corner and a straight
line joining points 9 metres [30 ft.] along the said lot lines from the point
of intersection of the 2 lot lines;
(b) where the driveway or the parking area is used for parking or storage of a
house trailer or boat, the landscape screen is not required within the said
driveway; and
(c) in the case of rear yards, this screening requirement may be provided by a
1.8 metre [6 ft.] high solid fence.
J. Special Regulations
Amendments: 17290, 12/13/10
1. A secondary suite shall:
(a) Not exceed 90 square metres [968 sq.ft.] in floor area; and
(b) Occupy less than 40% of the habitable floor area of the building.
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K. Subdivision
Amendments: Inserted 14390, 05/22/01
1. For subdivision of the land in all Neighbourhood Concept Plan and Infill Areas as
described and outlined on the maps attached as Schedule F to this By-law, where
amenities are not provided in accordance with Schedule G of this By-law, the lots
created through subdivision shall conform to the following minimum standards:
Lot Size Lot Width Lot Depth
4,047 sq. m. 50 metres 60 metres
[1 acre] [164 ft.] [200 ft.]
Dimensions shall be measured in accordance with Section E.21, Part 4
General Provisions, of this By-law.
2. For subdivision of the land in all Neighbourhood Concept Plan and Infill Areas as
described and outlined on the maps attached as Schedule F to this By-law, where
amenities are provided in accordance with Schedule G of this By-law, the lots
created shall conform to the minimum standards prescribed in Sub-section K.3 of
this Zone.
3. In areas other than those specified in Sub-sections D.1 and D.2 of this Zone, lots
created through subdivision in this Zone shall conform to the following minimum
standards:
Lot Size
Lot Width
Lot Depth
1,858 sq. m.
30 metres
30 metres
[0.5 acre]
[100 ft.]
[100 ft.]
Dimensions shall be measured in accordance with Section E.21, Part 4 General Provisions, of this
By-law.
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L. Other Regulations
Amendments: 13657, 03/22/99; 13774, 07/26/99
In addition, land use regulations including the following are applicable:
1. Prior to any use, lands must be serviced as set out in Part 2 Uses Limited, of this
By-law and in accordance with the "Surrey Subdivision and Development By-
law".
2. General provisions on use are as set out in Part 4 General Provisions, of this By-
law.
3. Additional off-street parking and loading/unloading requirements are as set out in
Part 5 Off-Street Parking and Loading/Unloading of this By-law.
4. Subdivisions shall be subject to the "Surrey Development Cost Charge By-law"
and the "Tree Preservation By-law".
5. Building permits shall be subject to the "Surrey Building By-law".
6. Sign regulations are as provided in Surrey Sign By-law No. 13656.
7. Special building setbacks are as set out in Part 7 Special Building Setbacks, of
this By-law.
8. Hobby kennels shall be subject to the "Surrey Kennel Regulation By-law".
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Half-Acre Residential Gross Density Zone
Part 15 - RH-G, Half-Acre Residential Gross Density Zone
Part 15 RH-G
A. Intent
This Zone is intended for single family housing on small suburban lots, with substantial
public open space set aside within the subdivision. This Zone shall only be considered if
there are special characteristics on the lot, such as mature vegetation, watercourses,
ravines, heritage buildings or other features worthy of preservation and/or there will be a
significant contribution to a park designated in the Official Community Plan.
B. Permitted Uses
Amendments: 13155, 02/09/98; 17290, 12/13/10
Land and structures shall be used for the following uses only, or for a combination of
such uses:
1. One single family dwelling which may contain 1 secondary suite.
2. The following uses are permitted within the open space set aside pursuant to
Section D.2 of this Zone, provided that these uses do not infringe upon the quality
of the features being preserved and are for the enjoyment of the residents within
the subdivision and do not constitute a commercial undertaking:
(a) Tennis court, swimming pool, play ground, fitness trail, baseball diamond,
picnic area, putting green and pitch and putt course, provided that the
enclosed or covered portion of the said facility does not exceed 5% of the
total open space set aside; and
(b) Equestrian facilities, both open and covered, provided however, that the
enclosed or covered portion of this facility does not exceed 10% of the
total open space set aside.
3. Accessory uses including the following:
(a) Bed and breakfast use in accordance with Section B.2, Part 4 General
Provisions, of this By-law; and
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(b) The keeping of boarders or lodgers in accordance with Section B.2, Part 4
General Provisions, of this By-law.
C. Lot Area
The minimum site area for subdivision shall be 1 hectare [2.5 acres], except in the case of
a remainder lot, where the lots including the remainder lot which were created by the
same plan of subdivision are zoned RH-G.
D. Density
Amendments: 13155, 02/09/98; 14519, 10/15/01; 18414, 03/23/15; 18771, 07/25/16; 19073,
02/20/17; 19333, 12/18/17
1. For the purpose of subdivision:
(a) In Areas as described and outlined on the maps attached as Schedule F
attached to this By-law, the maximum density shall not exceed
2.5 dwelling units per gross hectare [1 u.p.a.]. The maximum density may
be increased to 3.95 dwelling units per hectare [1.6 u.p.a.], calculated on
the basis of the entire lot, if amenities are provided in accordance with
Schedule G of this By-law.
(b) In areas other than the ones in Sub-section D.1(a) of this Zone, the
maximum density shall not exceed 3.95 dwelling units per hectare
[1.6 u.p.a.], calculated on the basis of the entire lot.
2. The maximum density may be increased from 3.95 dwelling units per hectare
[1.6 u.p.a.] to 5 dwelling units per hectare [2.0 u.p.a.], both calculated on the basis
of the entire lot, provided:
(a) Open space in an amount of not less than 15% of the lot area is preserved
in its natural state or retained for park and recreational purposes;
(b) The said open space shall contain natural features such as a stream, ravine,
stands of mature trees, or other land forms worthy of preservation, and/or
contain heritage buildings or features, and/or contribute to a park
designated in the Official Community Plan; and
(c) The said open space shall be accessible by the public from a highway.
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3. Undevelopable areas may be included in the open space set aside in Sub-section
D.1(a), however, this undevelopable area shall be discounted by 50%.
4. (a) For building construction within a lot the floor area ratio shall not exceed
0.32, provided that, of the resulting allowable floor area, 45 square metres
[480 sq. ft.] shall be reserved for use only as a garage or carport, and 10
square metres [108 sq. ft.] shall be reserved for use as accessory buildings
and structures.
(b) For the purpose of this Section and notwithstanding the definition of floor
area ratio in Part 1 Definitions of this By-law, the following must be
included in the calculation of floor area ratio:
i. Covered areas used for parking, unless the covered parking is
located within the basement;
ii. The area of an accessory building in excess of 10 square metres
[108 sq. ft.];
iii. Covered outdoor space with a height of 1.8 metres [6 ft.] or greater,
except for a maximum of 10% of the maximum allowable floor
area of which 15 square metres [160 sq. ft.] must be reserved for a
front porch or veranda; and
iv. Floor area including garages and covered parking with extended
height exceeding 3.7 metres [12 feet] must be multiplied by 2,
excluding:
(a) staircases;
(b) 19 square metres [200 sq. ft.] and
(c) floor area directly below a sloped ceiling less than 4.6
metres [15 ft.] in height, provided that the area has at least
one wall 3.7 metres [12 ft.] or less in height.
(c) Notwithstanding Sub-section D. 4. (a), where the lot is 1,500 square
metres [16,000 sq. ft.] in area or less, the requirements in Section D.
Density of Part 16 Single Family Residential Zone (RF) shall apply.
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E. Lot Coverage
Amendments: 18771, 07/25/16
The maximum lot coverage shall be 25%, except where the lot is 1,500 square metres
[16,000 sq. ft.] in area or less, the requirements in Section E. Lot Coverage of Part 16
Single Family Residential Zone RF shall apply.
F. Yards and Setbacks
Amendments: 13093, 05/12/97; 18414, 03/23/15
Buildings and structures shall be sited in accordance with the following minimum
setbacks:
Use
Setback Front
Yard Rear
Yard Side
Yard Side Yard on
Flanking Street
Principal
7.5 m.
7.5 m.
3.0 m.
7.5 m.
Building
[25 ft.]
[25 ft.]
[10 ft.]
[25 ft.]
Accessory
Buildings
and Structures
Greater
18.0 m.
[60 ft.]
1.8 m
[6 ft.]
1.0 m
[3 ft.]
7.5 m
[25 ft.]
Than 10 square
metres
[108 sq.ft.] in Size
Other Accessory
Buildings
18.0 m
[60 ft.]
0.0 m
0.0 m.
7.5 m.
[25 ft.]
and Structures
Buildings and
7.5 m.
30.0 m.
15.0 m.
7.5 m.
Structures For Uses
Permitted Under
Section. B.2 of this
Zone
[25 ft.]
[100 ft.]
[50 ft.]
[25 ft.]
Measurements to be determined as per Part 1 Definitions, of this By-law.
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G. Height of Buildings
Amendments: 12239, 04/18/94; 18414, 03/23/15
Measurements to be determined as per Part 1 Definitions, of this By-law:
1. Principal building:
(a) The building height shall not exceed 9 metres [30 ft.].
(b) The building height of any portion of a principal building with a roof
slope of less than 1:4 shall not exceed 7.3 metres [24 ft.].
2. Accessory buildings and structures: The height shall not exceed 4 metres [13 ft.]
except that where the roof slope and construction materials of an accessory
building are the same as that of the principal building, the building height of the
accessory building may be increased to 5 metres [16.5 ft.]
H. Off-Street Parking and Loading/Unloading
Amendments: 12333, 07/25/94; 13093, 05/12/97; 13774, 07/26/99; 17471, 10/03/11; 18719,
05/30/16; 18771, 07/25/16
1. Resident parking spaces shall be provided as stated in Table C.1 of Part 5
Off-Street Parking and Loading/Unloading of this By-law.
2. Outside parking or storage of campers, boats and vehicles including cars, trucks
and house trailers ancillary to the residential use, shall be limited to:
(a) A maximum of 3 cars or trucks;
(b) House trailer, camper or boat provided that the combined total shall not
exceed 1; and
(c) The total amount permitted under (a) and (b) shall not exceed 4.
3. No outside parking or storage of a house trailer or boat is permitted within the
front yard setback, or within the required side yards adjacent the dwelling, or
within 1 metre [3 ft.] of the side lot line, except as follows:
(a) On lots which have no vehicular access to the rear yard or where access is
not feasible through modification of landscaping or fencing or both, either
1 house trailer or 1 boat may be parked in the front driveway or to the side
of the front driveway or in the side yard, but no closer than 1 metre [3 ft.]
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to a side lot line nor within 1 metre [3 ft.] of the front lot line subject to the
residential parking requirements stated in Table C.1 of Part 5 Off-Street
Parking and Loading/Unloading of this By-law.
I. Landscaping
Amendments: 12333, 07/25/94; 13155, 02/09/98
1. All developed portions of the lot not covered by buildings, structures or paved
areas shall be landscaped including the retention of mature trees. This
landscaping shall be maintained.
2. The parking or storage of house trailers or boats shall be adequately screened by
compact evergreen trees or shrubs at least 1.8 metres [6 ft.] in height and located
between the said house trailer or boat and any point on the lot line within 7.5
metres [25 ft.] of the said house trailer or boat, in order to obscure the view from
the abutting lot or street, except:
(a) on a corner lot, this required landscape screening shall not be located in an
area bounded by the intersecting lot lines at a street corner and a straight
line joining points 9 metres [30 ft.] along the said lot lines from the point
of intersection of the 2 lot lines;
(b) where the driveway or the parking area is used for parking or storage of a
house trailer or boat, the landscape screen is not required within the said
driveway; and
(c) in the case of rear yards, this screening requirement may be provided by a
1.8 metre [6 ft.] high solid fence.
3. The open space set aside pursuant to Section D.2(a) of this Zone, shall be
improved with a basic level of landscaping work including brushing and seeding
of the ground, limbing of low branches on trees and providing and constructing
paths for public passage, wherever appropriate.
J. Special Regulations
Amendments: 17290, 12/13/10
1. A secondary suite shall:
(a) Not exceed 90 square metres [968 sq.ft.] in floor area; and
(b) Occupy less than 40% of the habitable floor area of the building.
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K. Subdivision
Amendments: 13155, 02/09/98
1. For the purpose of subdivision:
(a) Where amenities are not provided in accordance with Schedule G of this
By-law, the lots created shall conform to the minimum standards
prescribed in Section K of Part 12 One-Acre Residential Zone (RA) of this
By-law.
(b) Where amenities are provided in accordance with Schedule G of this
By-law, the lots created shall conform to the minimum standards
prescribed in Sub-sections K.2 or K.3 of this Zone.
2. Lots created through subdivision shall meet the dimensional requirements of the
RH Zone.
3. Lots created through subdivision in accordance with Section D.2.(a) of this Zone,
shall conform to the following minimum standards:
Lot Size
Lot Width
Lot Depth
Regular
1,300 sq. m.
30 metres
30 metres
Standard Lots
[14,000 sq.ft.]
[100 ft.]
[100 ft.]
Permissible
1,120 sq. m.
24 metres
30 metres
Reduction as
[12,000 sq.ft.]
[80 ft.]
[100 ft.]
set out below*
Dimensions shall be measured in accordance with Section E.21, Part 4 General Provisions, of this
By-law.
* Permissible reduction for up to 50% of the lots within a plan of
subdivision where 15% or more of the lands subdivided are set aside as
open space pursuant to Section D.2.(a) of this Zone.
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L. Other Regulations
Amendments: 13657, 03/22/99; 13774, 07/26/99
In addition, land use regulations including the following are applicable:
1. Prior to any use, lands must be serviced as set out in Part 2 Uses Limited, of this
By-law and in accordance with the "Surrey Subdivision and Development By-
law".
2. General provisions on use are as set out in Part 4 General Provisions, of this By-
law.
3. Additional off-street parking and loading/unloading requirements are as set out in
Part 5 Off-Street Parking and Loading/Unloading of this By-law.
4. Subdivisions shall be subject to the "Surrey Development Cost Charge By-law"
and the "Tree Preservation By-law".
5. Building permits shall be subject to the "Surrey Building By-law".
6. Sign regulations are as provided in Surrey Sign By-law No. 13656.
7. Special building setbacks are as set out in Part 7 Special Building Setbacks, of
this By-law.
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Cluster Residential Zone
Part 15A - RC, Cluster Residential Zone
Part 15A RC
Amendments: 12301, 06/17/97
A. Intent
Amendments: 17471, 10/03/11
This Zone is intended to accommodate and regulate the development of family-oriented
housing on a large site, in the form of single-family dwellings or duplexes on individual
lots or in the form of ground-oriented multiple unit residential buildings with substantial
public open space set aside within the development site in accordance with a
comprehensive design. This Zone shall only be considered if there are special amenities
such as mature vegetation, watercourses, ravines, or other landscape or heritage features
worthy of preservation, or the site can contribute open space to a park designated in the
Official Community Plan, or the site is impacted by slopes or incompatible uses.
B. Permitted Uses
Amendments: 17290, 12/13/10; 17471, 10/03/11
Land and structures shall be used for the following uses only, or for a combination of
such uses, provided such combined uses are part of a comprehensive design:
1. One single-family dwelling on an individual lot which may contain 1 secondary
suite.
2. Duplexes on individual lots.
3. Ground-oriented multiple unit residential buildings, or a combination of ground-
oriented multiple unit residential buildings, duplexes and single-family dwellings.
C. Lot Area
The minimum lot area for subdivision shall be 2 hectares [5 acres], except in the case of
a remainder lot, where the lots, including the remainder lot which were created by the
same plan of subdivision are zoned RC.
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D. Density
Amendments: 14519, 10/15/01; 14757, 07/22/02; 15350, 05/03/04; 18414, 03/23/15; 19073,
02/20/17; 19333, 12/18/17
1. For the purpose of subdivision:
(a) In Areas as described and outlined on the maps attached as Schedule F
attached to this By-law, the maximum unit density shall not exceed 2.5
dwelling units per gross hectare [1 u.p.a.]. The maximum unit density may
be increased to 3.95 dwelling units per hectare [1.6 u.p.a.] calculated on
the basis of the entire lot, if amenities are provided in accordance with
Schedule G of this By-law;
(b) In areas other than the ones in Sub-section D.1(a) of this Zone, the
maximum unit density shall not exceed 3.95 dwelling units per hectare
[1.6 u.p.a.], calculated on the basis of the entire lot.
2. The maximum unit density may be increased from 3.95 dwelling units per hectare
[1.6 u.p.a.] to 5 dwelling units per gross hectare [2 u.p.g.a.] on the basis of the
entire lot, provided that:
(a) Open space is preserved in its natural state or retained for park and
recreational purposes as follows:
Cluster Housing Type
Minimum Open Space
Type I
Single-Family Dwellings
50% of the site area for
subdivision
Type II
Single-Family Dwellings
and Duplexes
70% of the site area for
subdivision
Type III
Ground-Oriented Multiple
Unit Residential Buildings
80% of the site area for
subdivision
A combination of Types I, II and III
above
50% to 80% of the site
area for subdivision*
* The amount of open space shall be calculated in proportion to the
housing types.
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(b) The said open space shall contain natural features such as a stream, ravine,
stands of mature trees, or other land forms worthy of preservation, and/or
contain heritage buildings or features, and/or contribute to a park
designated in the Official Community Plan; and
(c) The said open space shall be accessible by the public from a highway.
3. Undevelopable areas may be included in the open space set aside in Sub-section
D.2(a).
4. (a) For the purpose of this Section and notwithstanding the definition of floor
area ratio in Part 1 Definitions of this By-law, all covered areas used for
parking shall be included in the calculation of floor area ratio unless the
covered parking is located within the basement; and
(b) For building construction within a lot created under this Zone:
i. The maximum floor area ratio shall be as follows;
Cluster Housing Type
Maximum Floor Area Ratio
Type I
Single-Family Dwellings
0.45*
Type II
Single-Family Dwellings
and Duplexes
0.50
*
Type III
Ground-Oriented Multiple
Unit Residential Buildings
0.50
**
* For Type I and Type II, the maximum floor area ratio is based on
the lot area on which the single family dwelling is constructed,
provided that, of the resulting allowable floor area, 35 square
metres [380 sq. ft.] shall be reserved for use only as a garage or
carport and further provided that where any accessory building is
greater than 10 square metres [105 sq. ft.] in size that the area in
excess of 10 square metres [105 sq. ft.] shall be included as part of
the floor area for the purpose of calculating floor area ratio.
** For Type III, the maximum Floor Area Ratio is based on the
development area excluding all the open space set aside in Sub-
section D.2(a).
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ii. For the purpose of this Section and notwithstanding the definition
of floor area ratio in Part 1 Definitions of this By-law, the
following must be included in the calculation of floor area ratio:
(a) Covered areas used for parking, unless the covered parking
is located within the basement;
(b) The area of an accessory building in excess of 10 square
metres [108 sq. ft.];
(c) Covered outdoor space with a height of 1.8 metres [6 ft.] or
greater, except for a maximum of 10% of the maximum
allowable floor area of which 15 square metres [160 sq. ft.]
must be reserved for a front porch or veranda; and
(d) Floor area including garages and covered parking with
extended height exceeding 3.7 metres [12 feet] must be
multiplied by 2, excluding:
(i.) staircases;
(ii.) 19 square metres [200 sq. ft.] and
(iii.) floor area directly below a sloped ceiling less than
4.6 metres [15 ft.] in height, provided that the area
has at least one wall 3.7 metres [12 ft.] or less in
height.
E. Lot Coverage
Amendments: 15350, 05/03/04
1. (a) The maximum lot coverage shall be 40%.
(b) Where Type I refers to single-family dwellings, Type II refers to single-
family dwellings and duplexes, and Type III refers to ground-oriented
multiple unit residential buildings:
i. Type I: The maximum lot coverage is calculated based on the lot
area on which the buildings are constructed;
ii. Type II: The maximum lot coverage is calculated based on the lot
area on which the buildings are constructed; and
iii. Type III: The maximum lot coverage is calculated based on the lot
area excluding all the open space set aside pursuant to Sub-section
D.2(a).
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F. Yards and Setbacks
Amendments: 13540, 10/19/98; 16918, 05/04/09
Buildings and structures shall be sited in accordance with the following minimum
setbacks:
1. Single-Family Dwellings and Duplexes:
Use
Setback Front
Yard Rear
Yard Side
Yard Side Yard on
Flanking Street
Principal
7.5 m.*
7.5 m.
1.8 m.**
3.6 m.
Building
[25 ft.]
[25 ft.]
[6 ft.]
[12 ft.]
Accessory
Buildings
and
Structures
7.5 m.
[25 ft.]
1.8 m.
[6 ft.]
1.0 m
[3 ft.]
7.5 m
[25 ft. ]
Measurements to be determined as per Part 1 Definitions, of this By-law.
* The minimum front yard setback of a garage or a carport which forms part
of a principal building may be reduced to 5.5 metres [18 ft.] provided that
at least 50% of the front yard setback of the principal building remains 7.5
metres [25 ft.] or more.
** One (1) interior side yard for single-family dwellings for Type II
developments may be 0.0 metre.
2. Ground-Oriented Multiple Unit Residential Buildings:
Buildings and structures shall be sited not less than 7.5 metres [25 ft.] from all lot
lines (measurements to be determined as per Part 1 Definitions, of this By-law).
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G. Height of Buildings
Amendment: 18414, 03/23/15
Measurements to be determined as per Part 1 Definitions, of this By-law:
1. Principal building:
(a) The building height shall not exceed 9 metres [30 ft.].
(b) The building height of any portion of a principal building with a roof
slope of less than 1:4 shall not exceed 7.3 metres [24 ft.].
2. Accessory buildings and structures: The height shall not exceed 4 metres [13 ft.]
except that where the roof slope and construction materials of an accessory
building are the same as that of the principal building, the building height of the
accessory building may be increased to 5 metres [16.5 ft.].
H. Off-Street Parking and Loading/Unloading
Amendments: 13774, 07/26/99; 14120, 10/16/00; 17471, 10/03/11; 18719, 05/30/16
1. Single-Family Dwellings and Duplexes:
(a) Resident parking spaces shall be provided as stated in Table C.1 of Part 5
Off-Street Parking and Loading/Unloading of this By-law.
(b) Outside parking or storage of campers, boats and vehicles including cars,
trucks and house trailers ancillary to each dwelling unit shall be limited as
follows:
i. A maximum of 2 cars or trucks;
ii. House trailer, camper or boat, provided that the combined total
shall not exceed 1; and
iii. The total amount permitted under (i) and (ii) shall not exceed 2.
(c) Vehicle parking may be permitted in either the front yard or side yard
subject to the following:
i. No off-street parking space shall be permitted within the required
front yard or side yard setback except on a driveway. Driveways
may be constructed off either the frontage or flanking street;
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ii. Parking spaces shall be located only on a driveway leading to a
garage, carport or parking pad, in a garage, in a car port, or on a
parking pad; and
iii. The total area surfaced or paved for a driveway shall be as follows:
a. Every lot may have one driveway with a uniform width of 6
metres [20 ft.] extending from the lot line to the garage, car
port, or parking pad on the lot;
b. The driveway width may be expanded provided that the total
area of the driveway within the front yard or required side yard
does not exceed 33% of the total area of the front yard or
required side yard within which the driveway is located; and
c. Notwithstanding H.1.c.iii.b additional driveway width may also
be allowed to provide access to additional parking spaces in a
garage, carport or parking pad where the garage, carport or
parking pad has more than 2 side by side parking spaces,
provided that such width is no more than 3 metres [10 ft.] times
the number of adjacent side by side parking spaces measured at
the required front yard set back and is uniformly tapered over
the required front yard to a width of 6 m [20 ft.] at the front lot
line.
d. Where the driveway is constructed in a side yard off a flanking
street all reference to front yard within this Section shall be
read as side yard; and
iv. The number of vehicles parked in a driveway within the front yard
or side yard shall not exceed two.
(d) No outside parking or storage of a house trailer or boat is permitted within
the front yard setback, or within the required side yards adjacent the
dwelling unit, or within 1 metre [3 ft.] of the side lot line, except as
follows:
i. On lots which have no vehicular access to the rear yard or where
access is not feasible through modification of landscaping or
fencing or both, either 1 house trailer or 1 boat may be parked in
the front driveway or to the side of the front driveway or in the side
yard, but no closer than 1 metre [3 ft.] to a side lot line nor within
1 metre [3 ft.] of the front lot line subject to the residential parking
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requirements stated in Table C.1 of Part 5 Off-Street Parking and
Loading/Unloading of this By-law.
ii. Notwithstanding Sub-section H.1(c)(i), no outside parking or
storage of a house trailer or boat is permitted on corner lots in an
area bounded by the intersecting lot lines at a street corner and a
straight line points 9 metres [30 ft.] along the said lot lines from
the point of intersection of the two lot lines; and
iii. Adequate screening, as described in Section I.1 of this Zone is
provided.
2. Ground-Oriented Multiple Residential Building
(a) Resident and visitor parking spaces shall be provided as stated in Table
C.6 of Part 5 Off-Street Parking and Loading/Unloading of this By-law;
and
(b) 50% of required parking spaces shall be provided underground or within
the building envelope;
(c) Parking within required setbacks is prohibited;
(d) Tandem parking for a ground-oriented multiple unit residential building
may be permitted as follows:
i. Dwelling units with tandem parking spaces are permitted directly
adjacent to an arterial roadway only if there is an internal access to
the parking area or if that roadway has been reconstructed to a 5-
lane cross-section or if "No Parking" restrictions are installed to
preclude parking along the entire frontage of the lot;
ii. Tandem parking spaces must be enclosed and attached to each
dwelling unit;
iii. Both parking spaces must be held by the same owner; and
iv. Tandem parking is not permitted for dwelling units located within
6 metres [20 ft.] from lot entrances/exits.
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I. Landscaping
Amendments: 15350, 05/03/04; 17471, 10/03/11
1. Single-Family Dwellings and Duplexes:
(a) The parking or storage of house trailers or boats shall be adequately
screened by compact evergreen trees or shrubs at least 1.8 metres [6 ft.] in
height and located between the said house trailer or boat and any point on
the lot line within 7.5 metres [25 ft.] of the said house trailer or boat, in
order to obscure the view from the abutting lot or street, except:
i. on a corner lot, this required landscape screening shall not be
located in an area bounded by the intersecting lot lines at a street
corner and a straight line joining points 9 metres [30 ft.] along the
said lot lines from the point of intersection of the 2 lot lines;
ii. where the driveway or the parking area is used for parking or
storage of a house trailer or boat, the landscape screen is not
required within the said driveway; and
iii. in the case of rear yards, this screening requirement may be
provided by a 1.8 metre [6 ft.] high solid fence.
(b) The open space set aside pursuant to Section D.2 of this Zone, shall be
improved with a basic level of landscaping work including brushing and
seeding of the ground, limbing of low branches on trees and providing and
constructing paths for public passage, wherever appropriate.
2. Ground-Oriented Multiple Unit Residential Buildings:
(a) All developed portions of the lot not covered by buildings, structures or
paved areas shall be landscaped including the retention of mature trees.
This landscaping shall be maintained.
(b) Along the developed sides of the lot which abut a highway, a continuous
landscaping strip of not less than 5 metres [16 ft.] in width shall be
provided within the lot.
(c) The boulevard areas of highways abutting a lot shall be seeded or sodded
with grass on the side of the highway abutting the lot, except at driveways.
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(d) Garbage containers and passive recycling containers shall be screened to a
height of at least 2.5 metres [8 ft.] by buildings, a landscaping screen, a
solid decorative fence, or a combination thereof.
(e) The open space set aside pursuant to Section D.2 of this Zone, shall be
improved with a basic level of landscaping work including brushing and
seeding of the ground, limbing of low branches on trees and providing and
constructing paths for public passages, wherever appropriate.
J. Special Regulations
Amendments: 17290, 12/13/10
1. A secondary suite shall:
(a) Not exceed 90 square metres [968 sq.ft.] in floor area; and
(b) Occupy less than 40% of the habitable floor area of the building.
K. Subdivision
Amendments: 15350, 05/03/04
1. For subdivision of land in Neighbourhood Concept Plan and Infill Areas as
described and outlined on maps attached as Schedule F of this By-law:
(a) Where amenities are not provided in accordance with Schedule G of this
By-law, the lots created shall conform to the minimum standards
prescribed in Section K of Part 12 One-Acre Residential Zone (RA) of this
By-law; and
(b) Where amenities are provided in accordance with Schedule G of this By-
law, the lots created shall conform to the minimum standards prescribed in
Sub-sections J.2 or J.3 of this Zone.
2. Lots created through subdivision shall meet the dimensional requirements of the
RH Zone.
3. Lots created through subdivision in accordance with Sub-section D.2(a) of this
Zone, shall conform to the following minimum standards:
Type
Lot Size
Lot Width
Lot Depth
Type I*
700 sq. m
18 metres
30 metres
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[7,500 sq. ft.]
[60 ft.]
[100 ft.]
Type II*
Single-family
dwellings
372 sq. m
[4,000 sq. ft.]
9 metres
[30 ft.]
30 metres
[100 ft.]
Duplexes
745 sq. m.
15 metres
30 metres
[8,000 sq. ft.]
[50 ft.]
[100 ft.]
Type III*
2,000 sq. m
30 metres
30 metres
[0.5 acre]
[100 ft.]
[100 ft.]
Dimensions shall be measured in accordance with Section E.21, Part 4 General
Provisions, of this By-law.
* Where Type I refers to single-family dwellings, Type II refers to single-family
dwellings and duplexes and Type III refers to ground-oriented multiple unit
residential buildings.
L. Other Regulations
Amendments: 13657, 03/22/99; 13774, 07/26/99
In addition, land use regulations including the following are applicable:
1. Prior to any use, lands must be serviced as set out in Part 2 Uses Limited, of this
By-law and in accordance with the "Surrey Subdivision and Development
By-law."
2. General provisions on use are as set out in Part 4 General Provisions, of this
By-law.
3. Additional off-street parking and loading/unloading requirements are as set out in
Part 5 Off-Street Parking and Loading/Unloading of this By-law.
4. For single-family dwellings, subdivisions shall be subject to the "Surrey
Development Cost Charge By-law" and the "Tree Preservation By-law".
5. Building permits shall be subject to the "Surrey Building By-law".
6. Building permits for duplexes and ground-oriented multiple unit residential
buildings shall be subject to the "Surrey Development Cost Charge By-law".
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7. Sign regulations are as provided in Surrey Sign By-law No. 13656.
8. Special building setbacks are as set out in Part 7 Special Building Setbacks of this
By-law.
9. Development permits may be required in accordance with the Official Community
Plan."
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Single Family Residential Oceanfront Zone
Part 15B - RF-O, Single Family Residential Oceanfront Zone
Part 15B RF-O
A. Intent
Amendments: 17471, 10/03/11
This Zone is intended to accommodate and regulate the construction of a large single
family dwelling on a large lot where there are no lots except for railway land located
between the subject lot and an oceanfront.
B. Permitted Uses
Amendments: 17290, 12/13/10
Land and structures shall be used for the following uses only, or for a combination of
such uses:
1. One single family dwelling which may contain 1 secondary suite.
2. Accessory uses including the following:
(a) Bed and breakfast use in accordance with Section B.2, Part 4 General
Provisions, of this By-law; and
(b) The keeping of boarders or lodgers in accordance with Section B.2, Part 4
General Provisions, of this By-law.
C. Lot Area
Not applicable to this zone.
D. Density
Amendments: 16918, 05/04/09; 18414, 03/23/15; 18771, 07/25/16; 19333, 12/18/17
1. For the purpose of this Section and notwithstanding the definition of floor area
ratio in Part 1 Definitions of this By-law, all covered areas used for parking shall
be included in the calculation of floor area ratio unless the covered parking is
located within the basement.
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2. For building construction on a lot:
(a) The floor area ratio shall not exceed 0.32 provided that of the resulting
allowable floor area, 39 square metres [420 sq. ft.] shall be reserved for
use only as a garage or carport and further provided that where an
accessory building is greater than 10 square metres [108 sq. ft.] in size that
the area in excess of 10 square metres [108 sq. ft] shall be included as part
of the floor area for the purpose of calculating floor area ratio;
(b) Notwithstanding Sub-section D.2(a), where a lot is less than 1,500 square
metres [16,000 sq. ft.] in area, the requirements of the Single Family
Residential Zone (RF) shall apply; and
(c) The maximum permitted floor area of a second storey for a principal
building shall not exceed 80% of the floor area of the first storey including
attached garage. The reduced floor area of the second storey shall be
accomplished by an offset at the second storey level from the wall at the
first storey level from either the front or side walls at the first storey level
or a combination thereof.
(d) For the purpose of this Section and notwithstanding the definition of floor
area ratio in Part 1 Definitions of this By-law, the following must be
included in the calculation of floor area ratio:
i. Covered areas used for parking, unless the covered parking is
located within the basement;
ii. The area of an accessory building in excess of 10 square metres
[108 sq. ft.];
iii. Covered outdoor space with a height of 1.8 metres [6 ft.] or
greater, except for a maximum of 10% of the maximum allowable
floor area of which 15 square metres [160 sq. ft.] must be reserved
for a front porch or veranda; and
iv. Floor area including garages and covered parking with extended
height exceeding 3.7 metres [12 feet] must be multiplied by 2,
excluding:
(a) staircases;
(b) 19 square metres [200 sq. ft.] and
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(c) floor area directly below a sloped ceiling less than 4.6
metres [15 ft.] in height, provided that the area has at least
one wall 3.7 metres [12 ft.] or less in height.
E. Lot Coverage
Amendments: 18771, 07/25/16
The maximum lot coverage shall be 25%", except where the lot is 1,500 square metres
[16,000 sq. ft.] in area or less, the requirements in Section E. Lot Coverage of Part 16
Single Family Residential Zone RF shall apply."
F. Yards and Setbacks
Amendment: 18414, 03/23/15
Buildings and structures shall be sited in accordance with the following minimum
setbacks:
Use
Setback Front
Yard Rear
Yard Side
Yard Side Yard on
Flanking Street
Principal
10 m.
10 m.
1.8 m.
7.5 m.
Building
[33 ft.]
[33 ft.]
[6 ft.]
[25 ft.]
Accessory
10 m.
10 m.
1.0 m.
7.5 m.
Buildings and
Structures Greater
Than 10 sq. m.
[108 sq. ft.] in Size
[33 ft.]
[33 ft.]
[3 ft.]
[25 ft.]
Other Accessory
10 m
[33 ft.]
10 m
[33 ft.]
0.0 m.
[0 ft.]
7.5 m.
[25 ft.]
Buildings and
Structures
Measurements to be determined as per Part 1 Definitions, of this By-law.
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G. Height of Buildings
Amendment: 18414, 03/23/15
Measurements to be determined as per Part 1 Definitions, of this By-law.
1. Principal building:
(a) The building height shall not exceed 9 metres [30 ft.].
(b) The building height of any portion of a principal building with a roof
slope of less than 1:4 shall not exceed 7.3 metres [24 ft.].
2. Accessory buildings and structures: The building height shall not exceed 4 metres
[13 ft.] except that where the roof slope and construction materials of an
accessory building are the same as that of the principal building, the building
height of the accessory building may be increased to 5 metres [16.5 ft.]
H. Off-Street Parking and Loading/Unloading
Amendments: 17471, 10/03/11; 18719, 05/30/16; 18771, 07/25/16
1. Resident and visitor parking spaces shall be provided as stated in Table C.1 of in
Part 5 Off-Street Parking and Loading/Unloading of this By-law.
2. Outside parking or storage of campers, boats and vehicles including cars, trucks
and house trailers ancillary to the residential use, shall be limited to:
(a) A maximum of 3 cars or trucks;
(b) House trailer, utility trailers, camper or boat provided that the combined
total shall not exceed 1; and
(c) The total amount permitted under (a) and (b) shall not exceed 4.
3. No outside parking or storage of a house trailer or boat is permitted within the
front yard setback, or within the required side yards adjacent the dwelling, or
within 1 metre [3 ft.] of the side lot line, except on lots which have no vehicular
access to the rear yard or where access is not feasible through modification of
landscaping or fencing or both, either 1 house trailer or 1 boat may be parked in
the front driveway or to the side of the front driveway or in the side yard, but no
closer than 1 metre [3 ft.] to a side lot line nor within 1 metre [3 ft.] of the front
lot line subject to the residential parking requirements stated in Table C.1 of Part
5 Off-Street Parking and Loading/Unloading of this By-law.
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I. Landscaping
1. All developed portions of the lot not covered by buildings, structures or paved
areas shall be landscaped including the retention of mature trees. This
landscaping shall be maintained.
2. The parking or storage of house trailers or boats shall be adequately screened by
compact evergreen trees or shrubs at least 1.8 metres [6 ft.] in height and located
between the said house trailer or boat and any point on the lot line within 7.5
metres [25 ft.] of the said house trailer or boat, in order to obscure the view from
the abutting lot or street, except:
(a) on a corner lot, this required landscape screening shall not be located in an
area bounded by the intersecting lot lines at a street corner and a straight
line joining points 9 metres [30 ft.] along the said lot lines from the point
of intersection of the 2 lot lines;
(b) where the driveway or the parking area is used for parking or storage of a
house trailer or boat, the landscape screen is not required within the said
driveway; and
(c) in the case of rear yards, this screening requirement may be provided by a
1.8 metre [6 ft.] high solid fence.
J. Special Regulations
Amendments: 17290, 12/13/10
1. A secondary suite shall:
(a) Not exceed 90 square metres [968 sq.ft.] in floor area; and
(b) Occupy less than 40% of the habitable floor area of the building.
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K. Subdivision
1. Lots created through subdivision shall conform to the following minimum
standards:
Lot Size
Lot Width
Lot Depth
1,000 square
metres
20 metres 45 metres
[10,764 sq. ft.]
[65 ft.]
[150 ft.]
Dimensions shall be measured in accordance with Section E.21,
Part 4 General Provisions, of this By-law.
L. Other Regulations
In addition, land use regulations including the following are applicable:
1. Prior to any use, lands must be serviced as set out in Part 2 Uses Limited, of this
By-law and in accordance with the "Surrey Subdivision and Development By-
law, 1986, No. 8830".
2. General provisions on use are as set out in Part 4 General Provisions, of this By-
law.
3. Additional off-street parking and loading/unloading requirements are as set out in
Part 5 Off-Street Parking and Loading/Unloading of this By-law.
4. Subdivisions shall be subject to the "Surrey Development Cost Charge By-law,
2002, No. 14650" and the "Tree Preservation By-law, 1996, No. 12880".
5. Building permits shall be subject to the "Surrey Building By-law, 1987, No.
9011".
6. Sign regulations are as provided in "Surrey Sign By-law, 1999, No. 13656".
7. Special building setbacks are as set out in Part 7 Special Building Setbacks, of
this By-law.
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Single Family Residential Zone
Part 16 - RF, Single Family Residential Zone
Part 16 RF
A. Intent
Amendments: 12824, 06/24/96
This Zone is intended for single family dwellings.
B. Permitted Uses
Amendments: 17290, 12/13/10
Land and structures shall be used for the following uses only, or for a combination of
such uses:
1. One single family dwelling which may contain 1 secondary suite.
2. Accessory uses including the following:
(a) Bed and breakfast use in accordance with Section B.2, Part 4 General
Provisions, of this By-law; and
(b) The keeping of boarders or lodgers in accordance with Section B.2, Part 4
General Provisions, of this By-law.
C. Lot Area
Not applicable to this Zone.
D. Density
Amendments: 12101, 07/11/94; 12681, 12/04/95; 12824, 06/24/96; 13093, 05/12/97; 14519,
10/15/01; 15587, 12/13/04; 16957, 06/29/09; 17471, 10/03/11; 17989, 29/07/13; 18050; 09/23/13;
18414, 03/23/15; 19073, 02/20/17; 19333, 12/18/17
1. For the purpose of subdivision in all Areas as described and outlined on the map
attached as Schedule F of this By-law, the maximum unit density is 2.5 dwelling
units per hectare [1 u.p.a.] and the dimensions of the lots created in a subdivision
shall be in accordance with Section K.1 of this Zone. The maximum unit density
may be increased to14.8 dwelling units per hectare [6 u.p.a.] and Section K.2 of
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this Zone shall apply if amenities are provided in accordance with Schedule G of
this By-law.
2. (a) For building construction within a lot:
i. The floor area ratio must not exceed 0.60 for the first 560 square
metres [6,000 sq. ft.] of lot area and 0.35 for the remaining lot area
in excess of 560 square metres [6,000 sq. ft.], provided that
39 square metres [420 sq. ft.] must be reserved for use only as a
garage or carport.
ii. Notwithstanding Sub-section D.2.(a)i., the maximum allowable
floor area is as follows:
(a) 465 square metres [5,000 sq.ft.], except in the area
shown in Schedule D.1.(a); and
(b) For building construction on a lot within the area shown
in Schedule D.1.(a), the maximum allowable floor area
is 84 square metres [900 sq.ft.] and a basement is not
permitted on such lot.
iii. The maximum permitted floor area of a second storey for a
principal building must not exceed 80% of the floor area of the
main floor level including attached garage and that portion of any
porch or veranda at the front that is covered by a sloped roof, but
not including any portion of the structure located within 7.5 metres
[25 ft.] of the front lot line. The reduced floor area of the second
storey shall be accomplished by an offset at the second storey level
from the wall at the main floor level from either the front or side
walls or a combination thereof; and
iv. For the purpose of this Section and notwithstanding the definition
of floor area ratio in Part 1 Definitions of this By-law, the
following must be included in the calculation of floor area ratio:
(a) Covered areas used for parking, unless the covered parking
is located within the basement;
(b) The area of an accessory building in excess of 10 square
metres [108 sq. ft.];
(c) Covered outdoor space with a height of 1.8 metres [6 ft.] or
greater, except for a maximum of 10% of the maximum
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allowable floor area of which 15 square metres [160 sq. ft.]
must be reserved for a front porch or veranda; and
(d) Floor area including staircases, garages and covered
parking with extended height exceeding 3.7 metres [12
feet] must be multiplied by 2, excluding:
(i.) 19 square metres [200 sq. ft.] and
(ii.) floor area directly below a sloped ceiling less than
4.6 metres [15 ft.] in height, provided that the area
has at least one wall 3.7 metres [12 ft.] or less in
height.
E. Lot Coverage
Amendments: 17989, 29/07/13; 18771, 07/25/16
1. For lots with a size of a 560 square metres [6,000 sq.ft.] or less, the maximum
lot coverage is 40%.
2. For lots with a size greater than 560 square metres [6,000 sq. ft.], the maximum
lot coverage is reduced at a rate of 2% for each 93 square metres [1,000 sq. ft.] of
additional lot area until a lot coverage of 25% is reached, which is the maximum
lot coverage for lots greater than 1,262 square metres [13,500 sq. ft.] in area.
F. Yards and Setbacks
Amendments: 12101, 07/11/94; 13093, 05/12/97; 17471, 10/03/11; 17704, 07/23/12; 17989, 07/29/13;
18414, 03/23/15; 18771, 07/25/16
Buildings and structures shall be sited in accordance with the following minimum
setbacks:
Use
Setback Front
Yard1,2,3 Rear
Yard4 Side
Yard Side Yard on
Flanking Street
Principal
7.5 m.
7.5 m.
1.8 m.5
3.6 m.
Building
[25 ft.]
[25 ft.]
[6 ft.]
[12 ft.]
Accessory
Buildings
and Structures
18.0 m.
[60 ft.]
1.8 m
[6 ft.]
1.0 m
[3 ft.]
7.5 m
[25 ft. ]
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Greater
Than 10 square
metres
[108 sq.ft.] in Size
Other Accessory
Buildings
18.0 m
[60 ft.]
0.0 m
0.0 m.
7.5 m.
[25 ft.]
and Structures
Measurements to be determined as per Part 1 Definitions, of this By-law.
1 Except for a garage, the front yard setback may be relaxed at the lower floor level
to 5.5 metres [18 ft.] for a maximum of 50% of the width of the principal
building. If a minimum of 50% of the width of the principal building is set back
9 metres [30 ft.], the setback to an attached garage may be relaxed to 6.7 metres
[22 ft.].
2 With the exception of a garage with its main access doors facing a side yard, an
attached garage to the principal building must not extend towards the highway for
more than half the depth of the said garage, measured from the front face of the
principal building, excluding any front face of the exterior wall above the said
garage. If an attached garage with its main access doors facing a highway
contains more than 2 parallel parking bays, the additional parking bay(s) and the
garage entrance leading to the additional parking bay(s) must be set back at least
0.9 metre [3 ft.] from the front of the said garage.
3 The required front yard setback is increased to 11.0 metres [36 ft.] to the front
face of an attached garage on lots that front onto a cul-de-sac bulb and which have
a frontage of less than 8.0 metres [26 ft.], as determined by measuring a straight
line drawn between the two front corners of the lot.
4 50% of the length of the rear building face may be setback a distance of
6.0 metres [20 ft.] from the rear lot line provided the remainder of the building
face is setback at least 8.5 metres [28 ft.] from the rear lot line.
5 The side yard setback may be reduced to 1.2 metres [4 ft.] along one side lot line
adjoining a lot zoned Single Family Residential (RF) provided that the side yard
setback on the opposite side of the lot is increased to 2.4 metres [8 ft.].
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G. Height of Buildings
Amendments: 12239, 04/18/94; 12101, 07/11/94; 18414, 03/23/15
Measurements to be determined as per Part 1 Definitions, of this By-law:
1. Principal building:
(a) The building height shall not exceed 9 metres [30 ft.].
(b) The building height of any portion of a principal building with a roof
slope of less than 1:4 shall not exceed 7.3 metres [24 ft.].
2. Accessory buildings and structures: The height shall not exceed 4 metres [13 ft.]
except that where the roof slope and construction materials of an accessory
building are the same as that of the principal building, the building height of the
accessory building may be increased to 5 metres [16.5 ft.]
H. Off-Street Parking and Loading/Unloading
Amendments: 12333, 07/25/94; 13093, 05/12/97; 13774, 07/26/99; 14120, 10/16/00; 18719,
05/30/16; 18771, 07/25/16; 18859, 10/03/16
1. Resident parking spaces shall be provided as stated in Table C.1 of Part 5
Off-Street Parking and Loading/Unloading of this By-law.
2. Outside parking or storage of campers, boats and vehicles including cars, trucks
and house trailers ancillary to a residential use shall be limited as follows:
(a) A maximum of 3 cars or trucks, which may be increased to a maximum of
4 cars or trucks on lots where the front face of an attached garage is set
back a minimum of 11.0 metres [36 ft.] from the front lot line;
(b) House trailer, camper or boat, provided that the combined total shall not
exceed 1; and
(c) The total amount permitted under (a) and (b) shall not exceed 3, which
may be increased to 4 where the front face of an attached garage is set
back a minimum of 11.0 metres [36 ft.] from the front lot line.
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3. Vehicle parking may be permitted in either the front yard or side yard subject to
the following:
(a) No off-street parking space shall be permitted within the required front
yard or side yard setback except on a driveway. Driveways may be
constructed off either the frontage or flanking street;
(b) Parking spaces shall be located only on a driveway leading to a garage,
carport or parking pad, in a garage, in a car port, or on a parking pad; and
(c) The total area surfaced or paved for a driveway shall be as follows:
i. Every lot may have one driveway with a uniform width of
8.0 metres [26 ft.] extending from the lot line to the garage, car
port, or parking pad on the lot;
ii. Notwithstanding Sub-section H.3.(c) (i) additional driveway width
may also be allowed to provide access to additional parking spaces
in a garage, carport or parking pad, where the garage, carport or
parking pad has more than 2 side by side parking spaces, provided
that such width is no more than 3 metres [10 ft.] times the number
of adjacent side by side parking spaces measured at the required
front yard setback and is uniformly tapered over the required front
yard to a width of 8 metres [26 ft.] at the front lot line; and
iii. Notwithstanding Sub-sections H.3.(c) (i) and (ii), a driveway shall
not exceed 53% of the total area of the front yard or required side
yard within which the driveway is located;
iv. Where the driveway is constructed in a side yard off a flanking
street all references to front yard within this Section shall be read
as side yard; and
4. No outside parking or storage of a house trailer or boat is permitted within the
front yard setback, or within the required side yards adjacent the dwelling unit, or
within 1 metre [3 ft.] of the side lot line, except as follows:
(a) On lots which have no vehicular access to the rear yard or where access is
not feasible through modification of landscaping or fencing or both, either
1 house trailer or 1 boat may be parked in the front driveway or to the side
of the front driveway or in the side yard, but no closer than 1 metre [3 ft.]
to a side lot line nor within 1 metre [3 ft.] of the front lot line subject to the
residential parking requirements stated in Table C.1 of Part 5 Off-Street
Parking and Loading/Unloading of this By-law;
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(b) Notwithstanding Sub-section H.4(a), no outside parking or storage of a
house trailer or boat is permitted on corner lots in an area bounded by the
intersecting lot lines at a street corner and a straight line joining points 9
metres [30 ft.] along the said lot lines from the point of intersection of the
two lot lines; and
(c) Adequate screening, as described in Section I.2 of this Zone is provided.
I. Landscaping
Amendments: 12333, 07/25/94; 17989, 07/29/13; 18771, 07/25/16
1. All developed portions of the lot not covered by buildings, structures or paved
areas shall be landscaped including the retention of mature trees. This
landscaping shall be maintained.
2. A minimum of 30% of the lot must be covered by porous surfaces.
3. The parking or storage of house trailers or boats shall be adequately screened by
compact evergreen trees or shrubs at least 1.8 metres [6 ft.] in height and located
between the said house trailer or boat and any point on the lot line within 7.5
metres [25 ft.] of the said house trailer or boat, in order to obscure the view from
the abutting lot or street, except:
(a) on a corner lot, this required landscape screening shall not be located in an
area bounded by the intersecting lot lines at a street corner and a straight
line joining points 9 metres [30 ft.] along the said lot lines from the point
of intersection of the 2 lot lines;
(b) where the driveway or the parking area is used for parking or storage of a
house trailer or boat, the landscape screen is not required within the said
driveway; and
(c) in the case of rear yards, this screening requirement may be provided by a
1.8 metre [6 ft.] high solid fence.
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J. Special Regulations
Amendments: 17290, 12/13/10; 17989, 07/29/13; 18050, 09/23/13
1. For lots within designated floodplain in the Bridgeview area as referred to in Part
8 Floodproofing, of this By-law, the uses listed in Section B of this Zone shall be
permitted only if the lot has a frontage of not less than 15 metres [50 ft.] and an
area of not less than 464 square metres [5,000 sq.ft.].
2. Basement access and basement wells are permitted only between the principal
building and the rear lot line and must not exceed a maximum area of 28 square
metres [300 sq. ft.], including the stairs.
3. A secondary suite shall:
(a) Not exceed 90 square metres [968 sq.ft.] in floor area; and
(b) Occupy less than 40% of the habitable floor area of the building.
K. Subdivision
Amendments: 12824, 06/24/96
1. For subdivision of the land in all Neighbourhood Concept Plan and Infill Areas as
described and outlined on the map attached as Schedule F of this By-law where
amenities are not provided in accordance with Schedule G of this By-law, the lots
created shall conform to the minimum standards prescribed in Section K of
Part 12 One-Acre Residential Zone RA of this By-law.
2. For subdivision of the land in all Neighbourhood Concept Plan and Infill Areas as
described and outlined on the map attached as Schedule F of this By-law where
amenities are provided in accordance with Schedule G of this By-law, the lots
created shall conform to the minimum standards prescribed in sub-section K.3 of
this Zone.
3. Lots created through subdivision in this Zone shall conform to the following
minimum standards:
Lot Size
Lot Width
Lot Depth
Subdivision
560 sq. m.
15 metres
28 metres
[6,000 sq.ft.]
[50 ft.]
[90 ft.]
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Lot Consolidation in
464 sq. m.
15 metres
no minimum
Bridgeview's Designated
Floodplain Areas
[5,000 sq.ft.]
[50 ft.]
Dimensions shall be measured in accordance with Section E.21, Part 4 General Provisions, of this
By-law.
L. Other Regulations
Amendments: 13657, 03/22/99; 13774, 07/26/99
In addition, land use regulations including the following are applicable:
1. Prior to any use, lands must be serviced as set out in Part 2 Uses Limited, of this
By-law and in accordance with the "Surrey Subdivision and Development By-
law".
2. General provisions on use are as set out in Part 4 General Provisions, of this By-
law.
3. Additional off-street parking and loading/unloading requirements are as set out in
Part 5 Off-Street Parking and Loading/Unloading of this By-law.
4. Subdivisions shall be subject to the "Surrey Development Cost Charge By-law"
and the "Tree Preservation By-law".
5. Building permits shall be subject to the "Surrey Building By-law".
6. Sign regulations are as provided in Surrey Sign By-law No. 13656.
7. Special building setbacks are as set out in Part 7 Special Building Setbacks, of
this By-law.
8. Floodproofing shall be as set out in Part 8 Floodproofing, of this By-law.
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Single Family Residential
Secondary Suite Zone
Part 16A - RF-SS, Single Family Residential Secondary Suite Zone
Part 16A RF-SS
A. Intent
This Zone is intended exclusively for single family housing containing 1 secondary suite
on urban lots.
B. Permitted Uses
Land and structures shall be used for the following uses only, or for a combination of
such uses:
1. One single family dwelling which may contain 1 secondary suite.
C. Lot Area
Not applicable to this Zone.
D. Density
Amendments: 12101, 07/11/94; 14519, 10/15/01; 18414, 03/23/15; 19333, 12/18/17
1. For building construction within a lot:
(a) The floor area ratio must not exceed 0.60 for the first 560 square metres
[6,000 sq. ft.] of lot area and 0.35 for the remaining lot area in excess of
560 square metres [6,000 sq.ft.], provided that 39 square metres [420
sq.ft.] must be reserved for use only as a garage or carport;
(b) The maximum allowable floor area is as follows:
i. 465 square metres [5,000 sq.ft.], except in the area shown in
Schedule D.1.(a).; and
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ii. For building construction on a lot within the area shown in
Schedule D.1.(a) , the maximum allowable floor area is 84 square
metres [900 sq.ft.] and a basement is not permitted on such lot;
(c) The maximum permitted floor area of a second storey for a principal
building must not exceed 80% of the floor area of the main floor level
including attached garage and that portion of any porch or veranda at the
front that is covered by a sloped roof, but not including any portion of the
structure located within 7.5 metres [25 ft.] of the front lot line. The
reduced floor area of the second storey shall be accomplished by an offset
at the second storey level from the wall at the main floor level from either
the front or side walls or a combination thereof; and
(d) For the purpose of this Section and notwithstanding the definition of floor
area ratio in Part 1 Definitions of this By-law, the following must be
included in the calculation of floor area ratio:
i. Covered areas used for parking, unless the covered parking is
located within the basement;
ii. The area of an accessory building in excess of 10 square metres
[108 sq. ft.];
iii. Covered outdoor space with a height of 1.8 metres [6 ft.] or
greater, except for a maximum of 10% of the maximum allowable
floor area of which 15 square metres [160 sq. ft.] must be reserved
for a front porch or veranda; and
iv. Floor area including staircases, garages and covered parking with
extended height exceeding 3.7 metres [12 feet] must be multiplied
by 2, excluding:
(a) 19 square metres [200 sq. ft.] and
(b) floor area directly below a sloped ceiling less than 4.6
metres [15 ft.] in height, provided that the area has at least
one wall 3.7 metres [12 ft.] or less in height.
E. Lot Coverage
The maximum lot coverage shall be 40%.
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F. Yards and Setbacks
Amendments: 12101, 07/11/94; 13093, 05/12/97; 17471, 10/03/11; 17704, 07/23/12; 18414, 03/23/15
Buildings and structures shall be sited in accordance with the following minimum setbacks:
Use
Setback
Front
Yard*
Rear
Yard***
Side
Yard
Side Yard on
Flanking Street
Principal
7.5 m.
7.5 m.
1.8 m.**
3.6 m.
Building
[25 ft.]
[25 ft.]
[6 ft.]
[12 ft.]
Accessory
Buildings
and Structures
Greater
18.0 m.
[60 ft.]
1.8 m
[6 ft.]
1.0 m
[3 ft.]
7.5 m
[25 ft]
Than 10 square
metres
[108 sq.ft.] in Size
.
Other Accessory
Buildings
18.0 m
[60 ft.]
0.0 m
0.0 m.
7.5 m.
[25 ft.]
and Structures
Measurements to be determined as per Part 1 Definitions, of this By-law.
* The front yard setback may be relaxed at a lower floor level only to 5.5 metres
[18 ft.] for a maximum of 50% of the length of the front of the dwelling for all
portions of the dwelling excluding the garage. If 50% of the building face is
setback 9 metres [30 ft.] from the front lot line, the setback to an attached garage
whose main access doors face the fronting street may be relaxed to 6.7 metres
[22 ft.], except that the setbacks for a garage whose main access doors face a side
yard may be relaxed to 4.5 metres [15 ft.].
With the exception of a garage whose main access doors face a side yard, an
attached garage to the principal building shall not extend towards the highway for
more than half the depth of the said garage, measured from the exterior front face
of the principal building, excluding any front face of the exterior wall above the
said garage. If the aforesaid garage contains more than 2 parallel parking bays,
the additional parking bay(s) and the garage entrance leading to the additional
parking bay(s) shall be set back at least 0.9 metre [3 ft.] from the front of the said
garage.
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** The side yard may be reduced to not less than 1.2 metres [4 ft.] provided that the
opposite side yard on the lot is at least 2.4 metres [8 ft.].
*** 50% of the length of the rear building face may be setback a distance of
6.0 metres [20 ft.] from the rear lot line provided the remainder of the building
face is setback at least 8.5 metres [28 ft.] from the rear lot line.
G. Height of Buildings
Amendments: 12239, 04/18/94; 12101, 07/11/94; 18414, 03/23/15
Measurements to be determined as per Part 1 Definitions, of this By-law:
1. Principal building:
(a) The building height shall not exceed 9 metres [30 ft.].
(b) The building height of any portion of a principal building with a roof
slope of less than 1:4 shall not exceed 7.3 metres [24 ft.].
2. Accessory buildings and structures: The height shall not exceed 4 metres [13 ft.]
except that where the roof slope and construction materials of an accessory
building are the same as that of the principal building, the building height of the
accessory building may be increased to 5 metres [16.5 ft.]
H. Off-Street Parking and Loading/Unloading
Amendments: 12333, 07/25/94; 13093, 05/12/97; 13774, 07/26/99; 14120, 10/16/00; 18719,
05/30/16
1. Resident and visitor parking spaces shall be provided as stated in Table C.1 of
Part 5 Off-Street Parking and Loading/Unloading of this By-law.
2. Outside parking or storage of campers, boats and vehicles including cars, trucks
and house trailers ancillary to a residential use shall be limited as follows:
(a) A maximum of 2 cars or trucks;
(b) House trailer, camper or boat, provided that the combined total shall not
exceed 1; and
(c) The total amount permitted under (a) and (b) shall not exceed 3.
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3. Vehicle parking may be permitted in either the front yard or side yard subject to
the following:
(a) No off-street parking space shall be permitted within the required front
yard or side yard setback except on a driveway. Driveways may be
constructed off either the frontage or flanking street;
(b) Parking spaces shall be located only on a driveway leading to a garage,
carport or parking pad, in a garage, in a car port, or on a parking pad; and
(c) The total area surfaced or paved for a driveway shall be as follows:
i. Every lot may have one driveway with a uniform width of 6 metres
[20 ft.] extending from the lot line to the garage, car port, or
parking pad on the lot;
ii. The driveway width may be expanded provided that the total area
of the driveway within the front yard or required side yard does not
exceed 33% of the total area of the front yard or required side yard
within which the driveway is located; and
iii. Notwithstanding 3.(c) (ii) additional driveway width may also be
allowed to provide access to additional parking spaces in a garage,
carport or parking pad, where the garage, carport or parking pad
has more than 2 side by side parking spaces, provided that such
width is no more than 3 metres [10 ft.] times the number of
adjacent side by side parking spaces measured at the required front
yard set back and is uniformly tapered over the required front yard
to a width of 6 m [20 ft.] at the front lot line.
iv. Where the driveway is constructed in a side yard off a flanking
street all references to front yard within this Section shall be read
as side yard; and
(d) The number of vehicles parked in a driveway within the front yard or side
yard shall not exceed two.
4. No outside parking or storage of a house trailer or boat is permitted within the
front yard setback, or within the required side yards or within 1 metre [3 ft.] of
the side lot line, except as follows:
(a) On lots which have no vehicular access to the rear yard or where access is
not feasible through modification of landscaping or fencing or both, either
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1 house trailer or 1 boat may be parked in the front driveway or to the side
of the front driveway or in the side yard, but no closer than 1 metre [3 ft.]
to a side lot line nor within 1 metre [3 ft.] of the front lot line subject to the
residential parking requirements stated in Table C.1 of Part 5 Off-Street
Parking and Loading/Unloading of this By-law;
(b) Notwithstanding Sub-section H.4(a), no outside parking or storage of a
house trailer or boat is permitted on corner lots in an area bounded by the
intersecting lot lines at a street corner and a straight line joining points 9
metres [30 ft.] along the said lot lines from the point of intersection of the
two lot lines; and
(c) Adequate screening, as described in Section I.2 of this Zone is provided.
I. Landscaping
Amendments: 12333, 07/25/94
1. All developed portions of the lot not covered by buildings, structures or paved
areas shall be landscaped including the retention of mature trees. This
landscaping shall be maintained.
2. The parking or storage of house trailers or boats shall be adequately screened by
compact evergreen trees or shrubs at least 1.8 metres [6 ft.] in height and located
between the said house trailer or boat and any point on the lot line within 7.5
metres [25 ft.] of the said house trailer or boat, in order to obscure the view from
the abutting lot or street, except:
(a) on a corner lot, this required landscape screening shall not be located in an
area bounded by the intersecting lot lines at a street corner and a straight
line joining points 9 metres [30 ft.] along the said lot lines from the point
of intersection of the 2 lot lines;
(b) where the driveway or the parking area is used for parking or storage of a
house trailer or boat, the landscape screen is not required within the said
driveway; and
(c) in the case of rear yards, this screening requirement may be provided by a
1.8 metre [6 ft.] high solid fence.
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J. Special Regulations
Amendments: 12348, 07/25/94; 17290, 12/13/10
1. For lots within designated floodplain in the Bridgeview area as referred to in Part
8 Floodproofing, of this By-law, the uses listed in Section B of this Zone shall be
permitted only if the lot has a frontage of not less than 15 metres [50 ft.] and an
area of not less than 464 square metres [5,000 sq.ft.].
2. A secondary suite shall:
(a) Not exceed 90 square metres [968 sq.ft.] in floor area; and
(b) Occupy less than 40% of the habitable floor area of the building.
K. Subdivision
Lots created through subdivision in this Zone shall conform to the following minimum
standards:
Lot Size
Lot Width
Lot Depth
Subdivision
560 sq. m.
15 metres
28 metres
[6,000 sq.ft.]
[50 ft.]
[90 ft.]
Lot Consolidation in
Bridgeview's Designated
464 sq. m.
15 metres
no minimum
Floodplain Areas
[5,000 sq.ft.]
[50 ft.]
Dimensions shall be measured in accordance with Section E.21, Part 4 General Provisions, of this By-law.
L. Other Regulations
Amendments: 13657, 03/22/99; 13774, 07/26/99
In addition, land use regulations including the following are applicable:
1. Prior to any use, lands must be serviced as set out in Part 2 Uses Limited, of this
By-law and in accordance with the "Surrey Subdivision and Development By-
law".
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2. General provisions on use are as set out in Part 4 General Provisions, of this By-
law.
3. Additional off-street parking and loading/unloading requirements are as set out in
Part 5 Off-Street Parking and Loading/Unloading of this By-law.
4. Subdivisions shall be subject to the "Surrey Development Cost Charge By-law"
and the "Tree Preservation By-law".
5. Building permits shall be subject to the "Surrey Building By-law".
6. The operation of a secondary suite shall be subject to the "Business License By-
law".
7. Sign regulations are as provided in Surrey Sign By-law No. 13656.
8. Special building setbacks are as set out in Part 7 Special Building Setbacks, of
this By-law.
9. Floodproofing shall be as set out in Part 8 Floodproofing, of this By-law.
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Single Family Residential (13) Zone
Part 16B - RF-13, Single Family Residential (13) Zone
Part 16B RF-13
A. Intent
This Zone is intended for single family housing on small urban lots at least
12.0 metres [40 ft.] wide.
B. Permitted Uses
Land and structures shall be used only for one single family dwelling, which may
contain
1 secondary suite, on each lot.
C. Lot Area
Not applicable to this Zone.
D. Density
1. For the purpose of subdivision:
(a) In all Neighbourhood Concept Plan and Infill Areas as described
and outlined on the map attached as Schedule F of this By-law, the
maximum unit density shall be 2.5 dwelling units per hectare [1 u.p.a.]
and the dimensions of the lots created in a subdivision shall be in
accordance with Sub-sections K.1(a) of this Zone. The maximum unit
density may be increased to 28 dwelling units per hectare [11.5 u.p.a.]
and Sub-section K.1(b) shall apply if amenities are provided in
accordance with Schedule G of this By-law; and
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(b) In areas other than those described in Sub-section D.1(a) of this Zone,
the maximum unit density shall not exceed 28 dwelling units per
hectare [11.5 u.p.a.] and the dimensions of the lots created in a
subdivision shall be in accordance with Section K.2 of this Zone.
2. (a) For the purpose of this Section and notwithstanding the definition of
floor area ratio in Part 1 Definitions of this By-law, the following must
be included in the calculation of floor area ratio:
i. Covered areas used for parking, unless the covered parking is
located within the basement;
ii. Covered outdoor space with a height of 1.8 metres [6 ft.] or
greater, except for a maximum of 10% of the maximum allowable
floor area of which 10 square metres [108 sq. ft.] must be
reserved for a front porch or veranda; and
iii. Floor area including garages and covered parking with extended
height exceeding 3.7 metres [12 feet] must be multiplied by 2,
excluding:
(a) Staircases;
(b) 19 square metres [200 sq. ft.]; and
(c) floor area directly below a sloped ceiling less than 4.6
metres [15 ft.] in height, provided the area has at least one
wall 3.7 metres [12 ft.] or less in height.
(b) For building construction within a lot:
i. The floor area ratio shall not exceed 0.72, provided that, of
the resulting allowable floor area, 39 square metres [420 sq.
ft.] shall be reserved for use only as a garage or carport, which
may be reduced to 20 square metres [215 sq. ft.] for a
single attached garage or carport and further provided that
the garage meets the dimensional requirements of Section H.5 of
this Zone;
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ii. The maximum floor area of a second storey of the principal
building shall not exceed 80% of the floor area of the first storey
including attached garage and that portion of any porch or
veranda at the front that is covered by a roof. The reduced
floor area of the second storey shall be accomplished by an
offset at the second storey level from either the front or side
walls only at the first storey level or a combination thereof; and
iii. Notwithstanding Sub-section D.2(b)i of this Zone, the
maximum principal building floor area, inclusive of a garage
or carport, shall be 265 square metres [2,860 sq. ft.].
E. Lot Coverage
The maximum lot coverage shall be 50%.
F. Yards and Setbacks
Buildings and structures shall be sited in accordance with the following
minimum
setbacks:
Setback
Front
Rear
Side
Side Yard on
Use
Principal
Yard
6.0 m.
1
Yard
7.5 m.
3,4
Yard
1.2 m.
Flanking Street
2.4 m.
Building
[20 ft.]
[25 ft.]
[4 ft.]
[8 ft.]
Accessory _ 2 1.0 m. 5 0.0 m. 6.0 m.
Buildings and [3 ft.] [0 ft.] [20 ft.]
Structures
Measurements to be determined as per Part 1 Definitions, of this By-law.
1 The front yard setback of the principal building may be reduced to a minimum
of 4.0 metres [13 ft.] for up to 50% of the width of the front of the principal
building, or for the entire first storey or part thereof of the principal building, or
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for a principal building not exceeding 5.0 metres [16 ft.] in building height,
provided that the front yard setback of a garage or carport shall be a minimum of
6.0 metres [20 ft.]. The minimum 6.0 metres [20 ft.] and the permitted 4.0 metres
[13 ft.] front yard setbacks may be further reduced to a minimum of 4.0 metres
[13 ft.] and 2.0 metres [6 ft. 6 in.] respectively by an unenclosed and
uninhabitable space such as a porch or veranda, provided that the said porch
or veranda is covered from above and is an integral part of the principal building.
2 Accessory buildings and structures are not permitted within the front yard
setback.
3 The minimum rear yard setback of the principal building may be reduced
to 6.0 metres [20 ft.] for a maximum of 50% of the width of the rear of the
principal building for Type II lots permitted by Section K.2 of this Zone. The
rear yard setback of the principal building on Type II lots may be
further reduced to 4.5metres [15 ft.] for a maximum of 50% of the width
of the rear of the principal building at the first floor by an unenclosed
deck with a maximum area of 14 square metres [150 sq. ft.] which may
be covered by a sloped roof, and by stairways with more than 3 risers.
4 Notwithstanding whether it is a Type I or a Type II lot, when a garage or
carport is located at the rear of the lot and attached to the principal building,
the rear yard setback measured to the face of the attached garage or carport
may be reduced to a minimum of 6.0 metres [20 ft.], provided that the rear
yard setback is a minimum of 7.5 metres [25 ft.] for the remaining portion of
the principal building excluding the attached garage or carport. The rear yard
setback of the principal building with a garage or carport located at the rear of
the lot may be reduced to 4.5 metres [15 ft.] at the first floor by an unenclosed
deck with a maximum area of 14 square metres [150 sq. ft.] which may be
covered by a sloped roof, and by stairways with more than 3 risers.
5 A minimum separation of 5 metres [16 ft.] is required between the principal
building and accessory buildings and structures exceeding 3.0 m [10 ft.] in
building height, including any detached garage or carport regardless of the
building height. The minimum separation may be reduced to 3.0 metres [10
ft.] at the main floor level for stairs that consist of 3 risers or less and outdoor
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space such as a deck or patio that occupies a maximum of 14 square metres
[150 sq. ft.] and may be covered by a sloped roof.
G. Height of Buildings
Measurements to be determined as per Part 1 Definitions, of this By-law:
1. Principal building:
(a) The building height shall not exceed 9.0 metres [31 ft.].
(b) The building height of any portion of a principal building with a
roof slope of less than 1:4 shall not exceed 7.3 metres [24 ft.].
2. Accessory buildings and structures: The building height shall not exceed
3.0 metres [10 ft.] except that where the roof slope and construction materials
of an accessory building are the same as that of the principal building, the
building height of the accessory building may be increased to 5.0 metres
[16 ft.].
H. Off-Street Parking
1. Where there is a lane up to or along the rear lot line or side lot line, a
driveway access is permitted only from the lane.
2. A minimum of 3 off-street parking spaces shall be provided, 2 of which may be
in the driveway.
3. The width of a driveway on the lot shall not exceed 6.0 metres [20 ft.].
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4. Notwithstanding the width of the parking space required for a single garage and
a double garage in Section B.1 of Part 5 Off-Street Parking and
Loading/Unloading of this By-law, a single garage to accommodate only one
vehicle or a double garage to accommodate two vehicles parked side by side in
this Zone shall meet the following requirements:
(a) Single garage that
accommodates one
vehicle only:
The maximum width of a garage shall be 4.0
metres [13 ft.] measured between the interior
faces of the side walls of the garage.
(b) Double garage that
accommodates two
vehicles parked side by
side:
The maximum width of a garage, measured
between the interior faces of the side walls of
the garage, shall be 6.3 metres [23 ft.] in
width; provided that the garage door opening
must accommodate a garage door that is a
minimum width of 5.0 metres [16 ft.].
5. A double garage or carport to accommodate two vehicles parked side by side
shall not be permitted on any lot less than 13.4 metres [44 ft.] wide or on a
Type I corner lot pursuant to Section K.2, unless the said garage or carport is
located at the rear of the single family dwelling on the lot and has vehicle
access from a rear lane or side street.
6. A triple garage to accommodate three vehicles parked side by side is
not permitted.
7. Outside parking of vehicles ancillary to a residential use shall be limited
to a maximum of 3 cars or trucks.
8. Outside parking or storage of campers, boats, or house trailers shall not
be permitted.
9. No parking is permitted on a corner lot within an area bounded by the
intersecting lot lines at a street corner and a straight line joining points
6.0 metres [20 ft.] along the said lot lines from the point of intersection of the
two lot lines.
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I. Landscaping
Amendments: 19491, 02/19/18
1. All portions of the lot not covered by buildings, structures, and non-porous
or paved surfaces shall be landscaped. This landscaping shall be maintained.
2. Non-porous or paved surfaces, including a driveway, shall not cover more
than 30% of the lot area that is not occupied by the principal and accessory
buildings
or structures.
3. Landscaping in the front yard shall be as follows:
(a) Where the driveway is located in the front yard, a minimum of 75% of
the required front yard, except the driveway, shall be landscaped, which
shall not include any non-porous or paved surfaces; and
(b) Where the driveway is not located in the front yard, a minimum of 90%
of the required front yard, except for a maximum 1.5 metres [5 ft.] wide
entrance path and a maximum 1.0 metre [3 ft.] wide path leading to the
side yard, shall be landscaped, which shall not include any non-porous or
paved surfaces.
J. Special Regulations
1. Basement access and basement wells are permitted only between the
principal building and the rear lot line and must not exceed a maximum area
of 14 square metres [150 sq.ft.], including the stairs.
2. A secondary suite shall:
(a) Not exceed 90 square metres [968 sq. ft.] in floor area; and
(b) Occupy less than 40% of the habitable floor area of the building.
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K. Subdivision
1. For subdivision of the land in all Neighbourhood Concept Plan and Infill Areas
as described and outlined on the map attached as Schedule F of this By-law:
(a) Where amenities are not provided in accordance with Schedule G of
this By-law, the lots created shall conform to the minimum
standards prescribed in Section K of Part 12 One-Acre Residential Zone
(RA) of this By-law; or
(b) Where amenities are provided in accordance with Schedule G of
this By-law, the lots created shall conform to the minimum
standards prescribed in Section K.2 of this Zone.
2. In areas other than those described in Sub-section D.1(a) of this Zone, the
lots created through subdivision in this Zone shall conform to the following
minimum standards:
Lot Size Lot Width Lot Depth
Type I
Interior Lot 336 sq. m. 12 m. 28 m.
[3,595 sq. ft.] [40 ft.] [92 ft.]
Corner Lot 380 sq. m. 14 m. 28 m.
[4,066 sq. ft.] [46 ft.] [92 ft.]
Type II
Interior Lot 336 sq. m. 13.4 m. 24 m.
[3,595 sq. ft.] [44 ft.] [79 ft.]
Corner Lot 380 sq. m. 15.4 m. 24 m.
[4,066 sq. ft.] [51 ft.] [79 ft.]
Dimensions shall be measured in accordance with Section E. 21, Part 4 General Provisions, of this By-law.
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L. Other Regulations
In addition, land use regulations including the following are applicable:
1. Prior to any use, lands must be serviced as set out in Part 2 Uses Limited, of
this By-law and in accordance with the "Surrey Subdivision and Development
By-law, 1986, No. 8830", as amended.
2. General provisions on use are as set out in Part 4 General Provisions, of
this By-law.
3. Additional off-street parking requirements are as set out in Part 5
Off-Street Parking and Loading/Unloading, of this By-law.
4. Subdivisions shall be subject to the Surrey Development Cost Charge
By-law, as amended and Surrey Tree Preservation By-law, 1996, No. 12880,
as amended.
5. Building permits shall be subject to the Surrey Building By-law, 2012,
No. 17850, as amended.
6. Sign regulations are as set out in Surrey Sign By-law, 1999, No. 13656,
as amended.
7. Special building setbacks are as set out in Part 7 Special Building Setbacks,
of this By-law.
8. Floodproofing shall be as set out in Part VIII Floodproofing, of Surrey
Zoning By-law, 1979, No. 5942, as amended.
9. Unless specifically noted, all applicable fees and charges associated with the RF-
13 zone will be assessed at the same rates as those in the RF-12 zone, including
those set out in the Development Cost Charges Bylaw, 2016, No. 18664, the
Tree Protection Bylaw, 2006, No. 16100, the Development Application Fees
Bylaw, 2016, No. 18641 and the Subdivision and Development By-law, 1986,
No. 8830.
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Single Family Residential Gross Density Zone
Part 17 - RF-G, Single Family Residential Gross Density Zone
Part 17 RF-G
A. Intent
Amendments: 17471, 10/03/11
This Zone is intended for single family housing on small urban lots, with substantial
public open space set aside within the subdivision. This Zone shall only be considered if
there are special amenities such as mature vegetation, watercourses, ravines or other
landscape or heritage features worthy of preservation or the lot can contribute open space
to a park designated in the Official Community Plan.
B. Permitted Uses
Amendments: 13155, 02/09/98; 17290, 12/13/10; 17471, 10/03/11
Land and structures shall be used for the following uses only, or for a combination of
such uses:
1. One single family dwelling which may contain 1 secondary suite.
2. The following uses are permitted within the open space set aside pursuant to
Section D.2 of this Zone, provided that these uses do not infringe upon the quality
of the features being preserved and are for the enjoyment of the residents within
the subdivision and do not constitute a commercial undertaking:
(a) Tennis court, swimming pool, play ground, fitness trail, baseball diamond,
picnic area, putting green and pitch and putt course provided that the
enclosed or covered portion of the said facility does not exceed 5% of the
total open space set aside; and
(b) Equestrian facilities, both open and covered, provided however, that the
enclosed or covered portion of this facility does not exceed 10% of the
total open space set aside.
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C. Lot Area
Amendments: 17471, 10/03/11
The minimum site area for subdivision shall be 1 hectare [2.5 acres], except in the case of
a remainder lot, where the lots including the remainder lot which were created by the
same plan of subdivision are zoned RF-G.
D. Density
Amendments: 12101, 07/11/94; 13093, 05/12/97; 13155, 02/09/98; 14519, 10/15/01; 14651,
03/25/02; 17471, 10/03/11; 17797, 11/26/12; 18414, 03/23/15; 19073, 02/20/17; 19333, 12/18/17
;
19491, 02/19/18
1. For the purpose of subdivision:
(a) In Areas as described and outlined on the maps attached as Schedule F
attached to this By-law, the maximum density shall not exceed
2.5 dwelling units per hectare [1 u.p.a.]. The density may be increased to
14.75 dwelling units per hectare [6 u.p.a.], calculated on the basis of the
entire lot, if amenities are provided in accordance with Schedule G of this
By-law.
(b) In areas other than the ones in Sub-section D.1(a) of this Zone, the
maximum density shall not exceed 14.75 dwelling units per hectare [6
u.p.a.], calculated on the basis of the entire lot.
2. The maximum density of development may be increased from 14.75 dwelling
units per hectare [6 u.p.a.] to 18.5 dwelling units per hectare [7.5 u.p.a.], both
calculated on the basis of the entire lot, provided:
(a) Open space in an amount of not less than 15% of the lot area is preserved
in its natural state or retained for park and recreational purposes;
(b) The said open space shall contain natural features such as a stream, ravine,
stands of mature trees, or other land forms worthy of preservation, and/or
contain heritage buildings or features, and/or contribute to a park
designated in the Official Community Plan; and
(c) The said open space shall be accessible by the public from a highway
3. Undevelopable areas may be included in open space set aside in Sub-section
D.2(b), however, this undevelopable area shall be discounted by 50%.
4. (a) For the purpose of this Section and notwithstanding the definition of floor
area ratio in Part 1 Definitions of this By-law, the following must be
included in the calculation of floor area ratio:
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i. Covered areas used for parking, unless the covered parking is
located within the basement;
ii. The area of an accessory building in excess of 10 square metres
[108 sq. ft.];
iii. Covered outdoor space with a height of 1.8 metres [6 ft.] or
greater, except for a maximum of 10% of the maximum allowable
floor area of which 15 square metres [160 sq. ft.] must be reserved
for a front porch or veranda; and
iv. Floor area including garages and covered parking with extended
height exceeding 3.7 metres [12 feet] must be multiplied by 2,
excluding:
(a) staircases;
(b) 19 square metres [200 sq. ft.]; and
(c) floor area directly below a sloped ceiling less than
4.6 metres [15 ft.] in height, provided that the area has at
least one wall 3.7 metres [12 ft.] or less in height.
(b) For building construction within a lot, the floor area ratio shall not exceed
0.60, provided that, of the resulting allowable floor area, 28 square metres
[300 sq. ft.] shall be reserved for use only as a garage or carport and
further provided that where an accessory building is greater than 5 square
metres [50 sq. ft.] in size that the area in excess of 5 square metres
[50 sq. ft.] shall be included as part of the floor area for the purposes of
calculating floor area ratio; and
(c) The maximum permitted floor area of a second storey for a principal
building shall not exceed 80% of the floor area of the first storey including
attached garage, but not including any portion of the structure located
within 7.5 metres [25 sq. ft.] of the front lot line. The reduced floor area
of the second storey shall be accomplished by a setback at the second
storey level from the wall at the main floor level from either the front or
side walls at the main floor level or a combination thereof; and
(d) notwithstanding the above, the maximum allowable floor area shall
be 260 square metres [2,800 sq.ft.].
E. Lot Coverage
The maximum lot coverage shall be 45%.
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F. Yards and Setbacks
Amendments: 12101, 07/11/94; 13093, 05/12/97; 17704, 07/23/12; 18414, 03/23/15
Buildings and structures shall be sited in accordance with the following minimum setbacks:
Setback
Front
Rear
Side
Side Yard
Yard*
Yard***
Yard
on Flanking
Use
Street
Principal
7.5 m.
7.5 m.
1.2 m.
3.6 m.
Building
[25 ft.]
[25 ft.]
[4 ft.]
[12 ft.]
Accessory
Buildings
and Structures
Greater
18.0 m.
[60 ft.]
1.8 m
[6 ft.]
1.0 m
[3 ft.]
7.5 m
[25 ft.]
Than 10 square
metres
[108 sq.ft.] in Size
Other Accessory
Buildings
18.0 m
[60 ft.]
0.0 m
0.0 m.
7.5 m.
[25 ft.]
and Structures
Buildings and
Structures
For Uses Permitted
7.5 m.
30.0 m.
15.0 m.
7.5 m.
Under Section
[25 ft.]
[100 ft.]
[50 ft.]
[25 ft.]
B.2 of This Zone
Measurements to be determined as per Part 1 Definitions, of this By-law.
* The front yard setback may be relaxed at a lower floor level only to 5.5 metres
[18 ft.] for a maximum of 50% of the length of the front of the dwelling for all
portions of the dwelling excluding the garage. If 50% of the building face is
setback 9 metres [30 ft.] from the front lot line, the setback to an attached garage
whose main access doors face the fronting street may be relaxed to 6.7 metres
[22 ft.], except that the setbacks for a garage whose main access doors face a side
yard may be relaxed to 4.5 metres [15 ft.].
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With the exception of a garage whose main access doors face a side yard, the minimum
front yard setback of a garage or a carport which forms part of a principal building may
be reduced to 5.5 metres [18 ft.], as long as at least 50% of the front yard setback of the
principal building remains 7.5 metres [25 ft.] or more.
*** 50% of the length of the rear building face may be setback a distance of
6.0 metres [20 ft.] from the rear lot line provided the remainder of the building
face is setback at least 8.5 metres [28 ft.] from the rear lot line.
G. Height of Buildings
Amendments: 12239, 04/18/94; 12101, 07/11/94; 18414, 03/23/15
Measurements to be determined as per Part 1 Definitions, of this By-law:
1. Principal building:
(a) The building height shall not exceed 9 metres [30 feet].
(b) The building height of any portion of a principal building with a roof
slope of less than 1:4 shall not exceed 7.3 metres [24 ft.].
2. Accessory buildings and structures: The height shall not exceed 4 metres [13 ft.]
except that where the roof slope and construction materials of an accessory
building are the same as that of the principal building, the building height of the
accessory building may be increased to 5 metres [16.5 ft.]
H. Off-Street Parking and Loading/Unloading
Amendments: 12333, 07/25/94; 13093, 05/12/97; 13774, 07/26/99; 14120, 10/16/00; 18719,
05/30/16; 19491, 02/19/18
1. Resident and visitor parking spaces shall be provided as stated in Table C.1 of
Part 5 Off-Street Parking and Loading/Unloading of this By-law.
2. Outside parking or storage of campers, boats and vehicles including cars, trucks
and house trailers ancillary to a residential use shall be limited as follows:
(a) A maximum of 2 cars or trucks;
(b) House trailer, camper or boat, provided that the combined total shall not
exceed 1; and
(c) The total amount permitted under (a) and (b) shall not exceed 2.
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3. Vehicle parking may be permitted in either the front yard or side yard subject to
the following:
(a) No off-street parking space shall be permitted within the required front
yard or side yard setback except on a driveway. Driveways may be
constructed off either the frontage or flanking street;
(b) Parking spaces shall be located only on a driveway leading to a garage,
carport or parking pad, in a garage, in a car port, or on a parking pad;
(c) The total area surfaced or paved for a driveway shall be as follows:
i. Every lot may have one driveway with a uniform width of 6 metres
[20 ft.] extending from the lot line to the garage, car port, or
parking pad on the lot;
ii. The driveway width may be expanded provided that the total area
of the driveway within the front yard or required side yard does not
exceed 33% of the total area of the front yard or required side yard
within which the driveway is located;
iii. Notwithstanding 3.(c) (ii) additional driveway width may also be
allowed to provide access to additional parking spaces in a garage,
carport or parking pad, where the garage, carport or parking pad
has more than 2 side by side parking spaces, provided that such
width is no more than 3 metres [10 ft.] times the number of
adjacent side by side parking spaces measured at the required front
yard set back and is uniformly tapered over the required front yard
to a width of 6 m [20 ft.] at the front lot line; and
iv. Where the driveway is constructed in a side yard off a flanking
street all references to front yard within this Section shall be read
as side yard; and
(d) The number of vehicles parked in a driveway within the front yard or side
yard shall not exceed two.
4. No outside parking or storage of a house trailer or boat is permitted within the
front yard setback, or within the required side yards or within 1 metre [3 ft.] of
the side lot line, except as follows:
(a) On lots which have no vehicular access to the rear yard or where access is
not feasible through modification of landscaping or fencing or both, either
1 house trailer or 1 boat may be parked in the front driveway or to the side
of the front driveway or in the side yard, but no closer than 1 metre [3 ft.]
to a side lot line nor within 1 metre [3 ft.] of the front lot line subject to the
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residential parking requirements stated in Table C.1 of Part 5 Off-Street
Parking and Loading/Unloading of this By-law;
(b) Notwithstanding Sub-section H.4(a), no outside parking or storage of a
house trailer or boat is permitted on corner lots in an area bounded by the
intersecting lot lines at a street corner and a straight line joining points 9
metres [30 ft.] along the said lot lines from the point of intersection of the
two lot lines; and
(c) Adequate screening, as described in Section I.2 of this Zone is provided.
I. Landscaping
Amendments: 12333, 07/25/94; 13155, 02/09/98
1. All developed portions of the lot not covered by buildings, structures or paved
areas shall be landscaped including the retention of mature trees. This
landscaping shall be maintained.
2. The parking or storage of house trailers or boats shall be adequately screened by
compact evergreen trees or shrubs at least 1.8 metres [6 ft.] in height and located
between the said house trailer or boat and any point on the lot line within 7.5
metres [25 ft.] of the said house trailer or boat, in order to obscure the view from
the abutting lot or street, except:
(a) on a corner lot, this required landscape screening shall not be located in an
area bounded by the intersecting lot lines at a street corner and a straight
line joining points 9 metres [30 ft.] along the said lot lines from the point
of intersection of the 2 lot lines;
(b) where the driveway or the parking area is used for parking or storage of a
house trailer or boat, the landscape screen is not required within the said
driveway; and
(c) in the case of rear yards, this screening requirement may be provided by a
1.8 metre [6 ft.] high solid fence.
3. The open space set aside pursuant to Section D.2.(a) of this Zone, shall be
improved with a basic level of landscaping work including brushing and seeding
of the ground, limbing of low branches on trees and providing and constructing
paths for public passage, wherever appropriate.
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J. Special Regulations
Amendments: 17290, 12/13/10
1. A secondary suite shall:
(a) Not exceed 90 square metres [968 sq.ft.] in floor area; and
(b) Occupy less than 40% of the habitable floor area of the building.
K. Subdivision
Amendments: 13093, 05/12/97; 13155, 02/09/98; 17797, 11/26/12
1. Lots created through subdivision shall met the dimensional requirements of the
RF Zone.
2. Lots created through subdivision in accordance with Section D.2 of this Zone,
shall conform to the following minimum standards:
Dimensions shall be measured in accordance with Section E.21, Part 4 General Provisions, of this
By-law.
* Permissible reduction for up to 50% of the lots within a plan of
subdivision where 15% or more of the lands subdivided are set aside as
open space pursuant to Section D.2(b) of this Zone.
L. Other Regulations
Amendments: 13657, 03/22/99; 13774, 07/26/99
In addition, land use regulations including the following are applicable:
1. Prior to any use, lands must be serviced as set out in Part 2 Uses Limited, of this
By-law and in accordance with the "Surrey Subdivision and Development By-
law".
2. General provisions on use are as set out in Part 4 General Provisions, of this By-
law.
Lot Size
Lot Width
Lot Depth
Regular
370 sq. m.
12.0 metres
28 metres
Standard Lots
[4,000 sq.ft.]
[40 ft.]
[90 ft.]
Permissible
325 sq. m.
10.5 metres
28 metres
Reduction as
[3,500 sq.ft.]
[35 ft.]
[90 ft.]
set out below*
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3. Additional off-street parking and loading/unloading requirements are as set out in
Part 5 Off-Street Parking and Loading/Unloading of this By-law.
4. Subdivisions shall be subject to the "Surrey Development Cost Charge By-law"
and the "Tree Preservation By-law".
5. Building permits shall be subject to the "Surrey Building By-law".
6. Sign regulations are as provided in Surrey Sign By-law No. 13656.
7. Special building setbacks are as set out in Part 7 Special Building Setbacks, of
this By-law.
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Single Family Residential (12) Zone
Part 17A - RF-12, Single Family Residential (12) Zone
Part 17A RF-12
Amendments: 14549, 05/13/02; 18771, 07/25/16
A. Intent
This Zone is intended for single family housing on small urban lots at least 12.0 metres
[40 ft.] wide.
B. Permitted Uses
Amendments: 17290, 12/13/10
Land and structures shall be used only for one single family dwelling, which may contain
1 secondary suite, on each lot.
C. Lot Area
Not applicable to this Zone.
D. Density
Amendments: 16957, 06/29/09; 18771, 07/25/16; 18899, 11/21/16; 19073, 02/20/17
1. For the purpose of subdivision:
(a) In all Areas as described and outlined on the map attached as Schedule F
of this By-law, the maximum unit density shall be 2.5 dwelling units per
hectare [1 u.p.a.] and the dimensions of the lots created in a subdivision
shall be in accordance with Sub-sections K.1(a) of this Zone. The
maximum unit density may be increased to 28 dwelling units per hectare
[11.5 u.p.a.] and Sub-section K.1(b) shall apply if amenities are provided
in accordance with Schedule G of this By-law; and
(b) In areas other than those described in Sub-section D.1(a) of this Zone, the
maximum unit density shall not exceed 28 dwelling units per hectare
[11.5 u.p.a.] and the dimensions of the lots created in a subdivision shall
be in accordance with Section K.2 of this Zone.
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2. (a) For the purpose of this Section and notwithstanding the definition of floor
area ratio in Part 1 Definitions of this By-law, the following must be
included in the calculation of floor area ratio:
i. Covered areas used for parking, unless the covered parking is
located within the basement;
ii. Covered outdoor space with a height of 1.8 metres [6 ft.] or
greater, except for a maximum of 10% of the maximum allowable
floor area of which 10 square metres [108 sq. ft.] must be reserved
for a front porch or veranda; and
iii. Floor area including garages and covered parking with extended
height exceeding 3.7 metres [12 feet] must be multiplied by 2,
excluding:
(a) staircases;
(b) 19 square metres [200 sq. ft.] and
(c) floor area directly below a sloped ceiling less than
4.6 metres [15 ft.] in height, provided that the area has at
least one wall 3.7 metres [12 ft.] or less in height.
(b) For building construction within a lot:
i. The floor area ratio shall not exceed 0.72, provided that:
(a) of the resulting allowable floor area, 39 square metres
[420 sq. ft.] shall be reserved for use only as a garage or
carport that meets the dimensional requirements of Section
H.5 of this Zone; and
(b) the maximum principal building floor area, inclusive of a
garage or carport, shall be 265 square metres [2,860 sq. ft.];
ii. The maximum floor area of a second storey of the principal
building shall not exceed 80% of the floor area of the first storey
including attached garage and that portion of any porch or veranda
at the front that is covered by a roof. The reduced floor area of the
second storey shall be accomplished by an offset at the second
storey level from either the front or side walls only at the first
storey level or a combination thereof.
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E. Lot Coverage
The maximum lot coverage shall be 50%.
F. Yards and Setbacks
Amendments: 15716, 05/30/05; 17471, 10/03/11; 18050, 09/23/13; 18771, 07/25/16
Buildings and structures shall be sited in accordance with the following minimum
setbacks:
Use
Setback
Front
Yard
Rear
Yard
Side
Yard
Side Yard on
Flanking Street
Principal
6.0 m.1
7.5 m.3,4
1.2 m.
2.4 m.
Building
[20 ft.]
[25 ft.]
[4 ft.]
[8 ft.]
Accessory
_ 2
1.0 m. 5
0.0 m.
6.0 m.
Buildings and
[3 ft.]
[0 ft.]
[20 ft.]
Structures
Measurements to be determined as per Part 1 Definitions, of this By-law.
1 The front yard setback of the principal building may be reduced to a minimum of
4.0 metres [13 ft.] for up to 50% of the width of the front of the principal
building, or for the entire first storey or part thereof of the principal building, or
for a principal building not exceeding 5.0 metres [16 ft.] in building height,
provided that the front yard setback of a garage or carport shall be a minimum of
6.0 metres [20 ft.]. The minimum 6.0 metres [20 ft.] and the permitted 4.0 metres
[13 ft.] front yard setbacks may be further reduced to a minimum of 4.0 metres
[13 ft.] and 2.0 metres [6 ft. 6 in.] respectively by an unenclosed and
uninhabitable space such as a porch or veranda, provided that the said porch or
veranda is covered from above and is an integral part of the principal building.
2 Accessory buildings and structures are not permitted within the front yard
setback.
3 The minimum rear yard setback of the principal building may be reduced to 6.0
metres [20 ft.] for a maximum of 50% of the width of the rear of the principal
building for Type II lots permitted by Section K.2 of this Zone. The rear yard
setback of the principal building on Type II lots may be further reduced to 4.5
metres [15 ft.] for a maximum of 50% of the width of the rear of the principal
building at the first floor by an unenclosed deck with a maximum area of 14
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square metres [150 sq. ft.] which may be covered by a sloped roof, and by
stairways with more than 3 risers.
4 Notwithstanding whether it is a Type I or a Type II lot, when a garage or carport
is located at the rear of the lot and attached to the principal building, the rear yard
setback measured to the face of the attached garage or carport may be reduced to
a minimum of 6.0 metres [20 ft.], provided that the rear yard setback is a
minimum of 7.5 metres [25 ft.] for the remaining portion of the principal building
excluding the attached garage or carport. The rear yard setback of the principal
building with a garage or carport located at the rear of the lot may be reduced to
4.5 metres [15 ft.] at the first floor by an unenclosed deck with a maximum area of
14 square metres [150 sq. ft.] which may be covered by a sloped roof, and by
stairways with more than 3 risers.
5 A minimum separation of 5 metres [16 ft.] is required between the principal
building and accessory buildings and structures exceeding 3.0 m [10 ft.] in
building height, including any detached garage or carport regardless of the
building height. The minimum separation may be reduced to 3.0 metres [10 ft.]
at the main floor level for stairs that consist of 3 risers or less and outdoor space
such as a deck or patio that occupies a maximum of 14 square metres [150 sq. ft.]
and may be covered by a sloped roof.
G. Height of Buildings
Amendment: 18414, 03/23/15; 18771, 07/25/16
Measurements to be determined as per Part 1 Definitions, of this By-law:
1. Principal building:
(a) The building height shall not exceed 9.0 metres [30 ft.].
(b) The building height of any portion of a principal building with a roof
slope of less than 1:4 shall not exceed 7.3 metres [24 ft.].
2. Accessory buildings and structures: The building height shall not exceed 3.0
metres [10 ft.] except that where the roof slope and construction materials of an
accessory building are the same as that of the principal building, the building
height of the accessory building may be increased to 5.0 metres [16 ft.].
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H. Off-Street Parking and Loading/Unloading
Amendments: 14757, 07/22/02; 15128, 10/27/03; 18719, 05/30/16; 18771, 07/25/16
1. Where there is a lane up to or along the rear lot line or side lot line, a driveway
access is permitted only from the lane.
2. A minimum of 3 off-street parking spaces shall be provided, 2 of which may be in
the driveway.
3. The width of a driveway on the lot shall not exceed 6.0 metres [20 ft.].
4. Notwithstanding the width of the parking space required for a single garage and a
double garage in Section B.1 of Part 5 Off-Street Parking and Loading/Unloading
of this By-law, a single garage to accommodate only one vehicle or a double
garage to accommodate two vehicles parked side by side in this Zone shall meet
the following requirements:
(a) Single garage that accommodates
one vehicle only:
The maximum width of a garage shall
be 4.0 metres [13 ft.] measured
between the interior faces of the side
walls of the garage.
(b) Double garage that
accommodates two vehicles
parked side by side:
The maximum width of a garage,
measured between the interior faces of
the side walls of the garage, shall be 6.3
metres [21 ft.] in width; provided that
the garage door opening must
accomm
odate a garage door that is a
minimum width of 5.0 metres [16 ft.].
5. A double garage or carport to accommodate two vehicles parked side by side shall
not be permitted on any lot less than 13.4 metres [44 ft.] wide or on a Type I
corner lot pursuant to Section K.2, unless the said garage or carport is located at
the rear of the single family dwelling on the lot and has vehicle access from a rear
lane or side street.
6. A triple garage to accommodate three vehicles parked side by side is not
permitted.
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7. Outside parking of vehicles ancillary to a residential use shall be limited to a
maximum of 3 cars or trucks.
8. Outside parking or storage of campers, boats, or house trailers shall not be
permitted.
9. No parking is permitted on a corner lot within an area bounded by the intersecting
lot lines at a street corner and a straight line joining points 6.0 metres [20 ft.]
along the said lot lines from the point of intersection of the two lot lines.
I. Landscaping
Amendments: 19491, 02/19/18
1. All portions of the lot not covered by buildings, structures, and non-porous or
paved surfaces shall be landscaped. This landscaping shall be maintained.
2. Non-porous or paved surfaces, including a driveway, shall not cover more than
30% of the lot area that is not occupied by the principal and accessory buildings
or structures.
3. Landscaping in the front yard shall be as follows:
(a) Where the driveway is located in the front yard, a minimum of 75% of the
required front yard, except the driveway, shall be landscaped, which shall
not include any non-porous or paved surfaces; and
(b) Where the driveway is not located in the front yard, a minimum of 90% of
the required front yard, except for a maximum 1.5 metres [5 ft.] wide
entrance path and a maximum 1.0 metre [3 ft.] wide path leading to the
side yard, shall be landscaped, which shall not include any non-porous or
paved surfaces.
J. Special Regulations
Amendments: 17290, 12/13/10; 18050, 09/23/13; 18414, 03/23/15
1. Basement access and basement wells are permitted only between the principal
building and the rear lot line and must not exceed a maximum area of 14 square
metres [150 sq.ft.], including the stairs.
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2. A secondary suite shall:
(a) Not exceed 90 square metres [968 sq.ft.] in floor area; and
(b) Occupy less than 40% of the habitable floor area of the building.
K. Subdivision
Amendments: 18771, 07/25/16
1. For subdivision of the land in all Neighbourhood Concept Plan and Infill Areas as
described and outlined on the map attached as Schedule F of this By-law:
(a) Where amenities are not provided in accordance with Schedule G of this
By-law, the lots created shall conform to the minimum standards
prescribed in Section K of Part 12 One-Acre Residential Zone (RA) of this
By-law; or
(b) Where amenities are provided in accordance with Schedule G of this By-
law, the lots created shall conform to the minimum standards prescribed in
Section K.2 of this Zone.
2. In areas other than those described in Sub-section D.1(a) of this Zone, the lots
created through subdivision in this Zone shall conform to the following minimum
standards:
Lot Size
Lot Width
Lot Depth
Type I
Interior Lot
320 sq.m.
12 m.
26 m.
[3,445 sq.ft.]
[40 ft.]
[85 ft.]
Corner Lot
375 sq.m.
14 m.
26 m.
[4,037 sq.ft.]
[46 ft.]
[85 ft.]
Type II
Interior Lot
320 sq.m.
13.4 m.
22 m.
[3,445 sq.ft.]
[44 ft.]
[72 ft.]
Corner Lot
375 sq.m.
15.4 m
22 m
[4,037 sq.ft.]
[51 ft.]
[72 ft.]
Dimensions shall be measured in accordance with Section E.21, Part 4 General Provisions, of this
By-law.
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L. Other Regulations
Amendments: 18771, 07/25/16
In addition, land use regulations including the following are applicable:
1. Prior to any use, lands must be serviced as set out in Part 2 Uses Limited, of this
By-law and in accordance with the Surrey Subdivision and Development By-law,
1986, No. 8830, as amended.
2. General provisions on use are as set out in Part 4 General Provisions, of this
By-law.
3. Additional off-street parking requirements are as set our in Part 5 Off-Street
Parking and Loading/Unloading, of this By-law.
4. Subdivisions shall be subject to the Surrey Development Cost Charge By-law, as
amended and Surrey Tree Preservation By-law, 1996, No. 12880, as amended.
5. Building permits shall be subject to the Surrey Building By-law, 2012, No. 17850,
as amended.
6. Sign regulations are as set out in Surrey Sign By-law, 1999, No. 13656, as
amended.
7. Special building setbacks are as set out in Part 7 Special Building Setbacks, of
this By-law.
8. Floodproofing shall be as set out in Part VIII Floodproofing, of Surrey Zoning
By-law, 1979, No. 5942, as amended.
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Single Family Residential (12) Coach House Zone
Part 17B – RF-12C, Single Family Residential Coach House Zone
Part 17B RF-12C
Amendments: 14653, 05/13/02; 16918, 05/04/09
A. Intent
This Zone is intended for single family housing on small urban lots at least 12.0 m
[40 ft.] wide and to accommodate secondary suites and coach houses.
B. Permitted Uses
Amendments: 17290, 12/13/10
Land and structures shall be used only for the following uses:
1. One single family dwelling on each lot.
2. The following uses permitted only in combination with one single family dwelling
on the lot:
(a) One secondary suite; or
(b) One coach house where the lot is a corner lot; or
(c) One coach house where the lot is an interior lot with a minimum lot depth
of 29 metres [95 ft.] and rear lane access.
C. Lot Area
Not applicable to this Zone.
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D. Density
Amendments: 16918, 05/04/09; 19073, 02/20/17; 19333, 12/18/17
1. For the purpose of subdivision:
(a) In all Areas as described and outlined on the map attached as Schedule F
of this By-law, the maximum unit density shall be 2.5 dwelling units per
hectare [1 u.p.a.] and the dimensions of the lots created in a subdivision
shall be in accordance with Sub-section K.1(a) of this Zone. The
maximum unit density may be increased to 25 dwelling units per hectare
[10 u.p.a.] excluding any secondary suites or coach houses permitted in
accordance with Sub-section B.2 of this Zone, and Sub-section K.1(b) of
this Zone shall apply if amenities are provided in accordance with
Schedule G of this By-law; and
(b) In areas other than those described in Sub-section D.1(a) of this Zone, the
maximum unit density shall not exceed 25 dwelling units per hectare
[10 u.p.a.] excluding any coach houses and secondary suites and the
dimensions of the lots created in a subdivision shall be in accordance with
Sub-section K.2 of this Zone.
2. (a) For the purpose of this Section and notwithstanding the definition of floor
area ratio in Part 1 Definitions of this By-law, the following must be
included in the calculation of floor area ratio:
i. Covered areas used for parking, unless the covered parking is
located within the basement;
ii. Covered outdoor space with a height of 1.8 metres [6 ft.] or
greater, except for a maximum of 10% of the maximum allowable
floor area of which 10 square metres [108 sq. ft.] must be reserved
for a front porch or veranda; and
iii. Floor area including garages and covered parking with extended
height exceeding 3.7 metres [12 feet] must be multiplied by 2,
excluding:
(a) staircases;
(b) 19 square metres [200 sq. ft.] and
(c) floor area directly below a sloped ceiling less than 4.6 metres [15
ft.] in height, provided that the area has at least one wall 3.7 metres
[12 ft.] or less in height.
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(b) For building construction within a lot:
i. The floor area ratio shall not exceed 0.70, excluding any coach
house permitted in accordance with Sub-section B.2 of this Zone
provided that of the resulting allowable floor area, 35 square
metres [380 sq.ft.] shall be reserved for use only as a garage or
carport, which may be reduced to 20 square metres [215 sq.ft.] for
a single attached garage or carport and further provided that the
garage meets the dimensional requirements of Sub-section H.5 of
this Zone;
ii. The maximum floor area of a second storey of the principal
building shall not exceed 80% of the floor area of the first storey
including attached garage and that portion of any porch or veranda
at the front that is covered by a sloped roof. The reduced floor
area of the second storey shall be accomplished by an offset at the
second storey level from either the front or side walls at the first
storey level or a combination thereof;
iii. Notwithstanding Sub-section D.2(b)i of this Zone, the maximum
principal building size, inclusive of a garage or carport, shall be
260 square metres [2,800 sq. ft.]; and
iv. The floor area of a coach house permitted in accordance with Sub-
section B.2 of this Zone shall not exceed 65 m2 [700 ft2] excluding
a garage or carport.
E. Lot Coverage
The maximum lot coverage shall be 50%, however, the maximum may be increased to
59% where, in accordance with Sub-section B.2 of this Zone, a coach house is built on
the lot.
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F. Yards and Setbacks
Amendments: 15716, 05/30/05; 17471, 10/03/11, 18050, 09/23/13
Buildings and structures shall be sited in accordance with the following minimum
setbacks:
Use
Setback
Front
Yard
Rear
Yard
Side
Yard
Side Yard
on Flanking
Street
Principal
6.0 m.1
7.5 m. 3
1.2 m.
2.4 m.
Building
[20 ft.]
[25 ft.]
[4 ft.]
[8 ft.]
Coach house as
per Sub-section
B.2 of this Zone
_²
1.2 m. 4
[4 ft.]
1.2 m.
[4 ft.]
1.8 m.
[6 ft.]
All Other
Accessory
Buildings and
Structures
_²
1.0 m. 5
[3 ft.]
0.0 m.
[0.0 ft.]
6.0 m
[20 ft.]
Measurements to be determined as per Part 1 Definitions, of this By-law.
1 The front yard setback of the principal building may be reduced to a minimum of
4.0 m [13 ft.] for up to 50% of the width of the front of the principal building, or
for the entire first storey or part thereof of the principal building, or for a
principal building not exceeding 5.0 m [16 ft.] in building height, provided that
the front yard setback of a garage or carport shall be a minimum of 6.0 m [20 ft.].
The minimum 6.0 m [20 ft.] and the permitted 4.0 m [13 ft.] front yard setbacks
may be further reduced to a minimum of 4.0 m [13 ft.] and 2.0 m [6 ft. 6 in.]
respectively by an unenclosed and uninhabitable space such as a porch or
veranda, provided that the said porch or veranda is covered from above and is an
integral part of the principal building.
2 Accessory buildings and structures are not permitted within the front yard
setback.
3 The minimum rear yard setback of the principal building may be reduced to
6.0 m [20 ft.] for a maximum of 50% of the width of the rear of the principal
building for Type II lots permitted by Section K.2 of this Zone. Notwithstanding
whether it is a Type I or a Type II lot, when a garage is located at the rear of the
lot and attached to the principal building, the rear yard setback measured to the
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face of the attached garage may be reduced to a minimum of 1.0 metre [3 ft.],
provided that the rear yard setback is a minimum of 6.0 m [20 ft.] for up to 50%
of the rear of the principal building excluding the attached garage and the rear
yard setback is a minimum of 7.5 m [25 ft.] for the remaining portion of the
principal building excluding the attached garage.
4 The rear yard setback of a coach house may be reduced to 1.0 m [3 ft.] if the
coach house is constructed above a garage or carport which has access from a rear
lane. A coach house is not permitted closer than 5.0 m. [16 ft.] from the principal
building on the lot.
5 A minimum separation of 5 m [16 ft.] is required between the principal building
and accessory buildings and structures exceeding 3.0 m [10 ft.] in building
height, including any detached garage or carport regardless of the building height.
The minimum separation may be reduced to 3.0 metres [10 ft.] at the main floor
level for stairs that consist of 3 risers or less and outdoor space such as a deck or
patio that occupies a maximum of 14 square metres [150 sq. ft.] and may be
covered by a sloped roof.
G. Height of Buildings
Amendments: 15433, 07/26/04; 18414, 03/23/15
Measurements to be determined as per Part 1 Definitions, of this By-law:
1. Principal building:
(a) The building height shall not exceed 9.5 metres [31 ft.].
(b) The building height of any portion of a principal building with a roof
slope of less than 1:4 shall not exceed 7.3 metres [24 ft.].
2 Accessory buildings and structures: The building height shall not exceed 3.0 m.
[10 ft.] except that:
(a) Where the roof slope and construction materials of an accessory building
are the same as that of the principal building, the building height of the
accessory building may be increased to 5.0 m. [16 ft.]; or
(b) Where a coach house is constructed above the garage and the roof pitch is
a minimum of 10:12, the building height may be increased to 7.0 metres
[23 ft.].
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H. Off-Street Parking
Amendments: 14757, 07/22/02; 15128, 10/27/03; 18719, 05/30/16
1. Where there is a lane up to or along the rear lot line or side lot line, a driveway
access is permitted only from the lane.
2. A minimum of 2 off-street parking spaces shall be provided, 1 of which may be in
the driveway.
3. The width of a driveway on the lot shall not exceed 6.0 m [20 ft.].
4. Where a secondary suite or coach house is constructed as permitted in accordance
with Sub-section B.2 of this Zone, one additional parking space shall be provided.
The additional parking space for the secondary suite may be provided on the
driveway on the lot.
5. Where a coach house is constructed as permitted in accordance with Sub-section
B.2 of this Zone on a corner lot with a rear lane, the driveway to the required
additional parking space shall be provided only from a rear lane.
6. When the driveway provides access to a single garage located at the front of the
lot that accommodates only one vehicle and meets the stipulations of Section H.5
of this Zone, the paved portion of the driveway shall not exceed 4.5-metres
[15 ft.] in width.
7. Notwithstanding the width of the parking space required for a single garage and a
double garage in Section B.2 of Part 5 Off-Street Parking and Loading/Unloading
of this By-law, a single garage to accommodate only 1 vehicle or a double garage
to accommodate 2 vehicles parked side-by-side in this Zone shall meet the
following requirements:
(a) Single garage that
accommodates 1
vehicle only:
The maximum width of a garage shall be 4.0 m [13 ft.]
measured between the interior faces of the side walls of
the garage.
(b) Double garage
that
The maximum width of a garage, measured between
the interior faces of the side walls of the garage, shall
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accommodates 2
vehicles parked
side-by-side:
be:
i. 6.0 metres [20 ft.] for lots greater than 14.4 metres
[47 ft.] in width;
ii. 5.8 metres [19 ft.] for lots between 14.0 metres
[46 ft.] and 14.4 metres [47 ft.] in width; or
iii. 5.5 metres [18 ft.] for lots less than 14.0 metres
[46 ft.] in width;
provided that the garage door opening must
accommodate a garage door that is a minimum width of
5.0 metres [16 ft.].
8. A double garage or carport to accommodate two vehicles parked side by side shall
not be permitted on any lot less than 13.4 m [44 ft.] wide or on a Type I corner lot
pursuant to Section K.2, unless the said garage or carport is located at the rear of
the single family dwelling on the lot and has vehicle access from a rear lane or
side street.
9. A triple garage or carport to accommodate 3 vehicles parked side by side is not
permitted except for required parking for the single family dwelling and a
secondary suite or coach house as permitted in accordance with sub-section B.2
of this Zone and provided that the said garage or carport is located at the rear of
the lot with the driveway access from a rear lane.
10. Outside parking of vehicles ancillary to a residential use shall be limited to a
maximum of 2 cars or trucks.
11. Outside parking or storage of campers, boats, or house trailers shall not be
permitted.
12. No parking is permitted on a corner lot within an area bounded by the intersecting
lot lines at a street corner and a straight line joining points 6.0 m [20 ft.] along the
said lot lines from the point of intersection of the two lot lines.
I. Landscaping
1. All portions of the lot not covered by buildings, structures, and non-porous or
paved surfaces shall be landscaped. This landscaping shall be maintained.
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2. Non-porous or paved surfaces, including a driveway, shall not cover more than
30% of the lot area that is not occupied by the principal and accessory buildings
or structures.
3. At least 50% of the area of the required front yard shall be landscaped, which
shall not include any non-porous or paved surfaces, provided that the amount of
the required landscaped area may be reduced to a minimum of 30% of the front
yard for a pie-shaped lot.
J. Special Regulations
Amendments: 17290, 12/13/10; 18050, 09/23/13; 18414, 03/23/15
1. Basement access and basement wells are permitted only between the principal
building and the rear lot line and must not exceed a maximum area of 14 square
metres [150 sq. ft.], including the stairs."
2. A secondary suite shall:
(a) Not exceed 90 square metres [968 sq.ft.] in floor area; and
(b) Occupy less than 40% of the habitable floor area of the building.
K. Subdivision
Amendments: 17471, 10/03/11
1. For subdivision of the land in all Neighbourhood Concept Plan and Infill Areas as
described and outlined on the map attached as Schedule F of this By-law:
(a) where amenities are not provided in accordance with Schedule G of this
By-law, the lots created shall conform to the minimum standards
prescribed in Section K of Part 12 One-Acre Residential Zone (RA) of this
By-law; or
(b) where amenities are provided in accordance with Schedule G of this By-
law, the lots created shall conform to the minimum standards prescribed in
Sub-section K.2 of this Zone.
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2. In areas other than those described in Sub-section D.1(a) of this Zone, the lots
created through subdivision in this Zone shall conform to the following minimum
standards:
Lot Size
Lot Width
Lot Depth
Type I
Interior Lot
320 sq.m.
12 m.
26 m.
[3,445 sq.ft.]
[40 ft.]
[85 ft.]
Corner Lot
375 sq.m.
14 m.
26 m.
[4,037 sq.ft.]
[46 ft.]
[85 ft.]
Type II
Interior Lot
320 sq.m.
13.4 m.
22 m.
[3,445 sq.ft.]
[44 ft.]
[72 ft.]
Corner Lot
375 sq.m.
15.4 m
22 m
[4,037 sq.ft.]
[51 ft.]
[72 ft.]
Dimensions shall be measured in accordance with Section E.21, Part 4 General Provisions, of this
By-law.
L. Other Regulations
In addition, land use regulations including the following are applicable:
1. Prior to any use, lands must be serviced as set out in Part 2 Uses Limited, of this
By-law and in accordance with the Surrey Subdivision and Development By-law,
1986, No. 8830, as amended.
2. General provisions on use are as set out in Part 4 General Provisions, of this By-
law.
3. Additional off-street parking requirements are as set our in Part 5 Off-Street
Parking and Loading/Unloading, of this By-law.
4. Subdivisions shall be subject to the Surrey Development Cost Charge By-law,
1993, No. 11951, as amended and Surrey Tree Preservation By-law, 1996, No.
12880, as amended.
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5. Building permits shall be subject to the Surrey Building By-law, 1987, No. 9011,
as amended.
6. Sign regulations are as set out in Surrey Sign By-law, 1999, No. 13656, as
amended.
7. Special building setbacks are as set out in Part 7 Special Building Setbacks, of
this By-law.
8. Floodproofing shall be as set out in Part VIII Floodproofing, of Surrey Zoning
By-law, 1979, No. 5942, as amended.
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Single Family Residential (10) Zone
Part 17C - RF-10, Single Family Residential (10) Zone
Part 17C RF-10
A. Intent
This Zone is intended for single family dwellings on small narrow urban lots, primarily
with rear lanes.
B. Permitted Uses
Land and structures must be used only for one single family dwelling, which may contain
1 secondary suite, on each lot.
C. Lot Area
Not applicable to this Zone.
D. Density
Amendments: 18899, 11/21/16; 19073, 02/20/17
1. For the purpose of subdivision:
(a) In all Areas as described and outlined on the map attached as Schedule F
of this By-law, the maximum unit density is be 2.5 dwelling units per
hectare [1 u.p.a.] and the dimensions of the lots created in a subdivision
must be in accordance with Section K.1 of this Zone. The maximum unit
density may be increased to 31 dwelling units per hectare [12.6 u.p.a.] and
Section K.2 will apply if amenities are provided in accordance with
Schedule G of this By-law; and
(b) In areas other than those in Sub-section D.1(a) of this Zone, the maximum
unit density must not exceed 31 dwelling units per hectare [12.6 u.p.a.] and
the dimensions of the lots created in a subdivision must be in accordance
with Section K.2 of this Zone.
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2. (a) For building construction within a lot, the maximum allowable floor area
is 217 square metres [2,335 sq.ft.], provided that 39 square metres
[420 sq.ft.] must be reserved for use only as a garage or carport; and
(b) For the purpose of calculating floor area in this Section, floor area
including garages and covered parking with extended height exceeding 3.7
metres [12 feet] must be multiplied by 2, excluding:
i. staircases;
ii. 10 square metres [108 sq. ft.]; and
iii. floor area directly below a sloped ceiling less than 4.6 metres [15
ft.] in height, provided the area has at least one wall 3.7 metres [12
ft.] or less in height.
E. Lot Coverage
The maximum lot coverage is 52%.
F. Yards and Setbacks
Amendments: 18771, 07/25/16
Buildings and structures must be sited in accordance with the following minimum
setbacks:
1. On a Type I lot, pursuant to Section K.2 of this Zone:
Use
Setback Front Yard Rear Yard Side Yard Side Yard on
Flanking Street
or Flanking Lane
Principal
4.0 m. 1
7.5 m.
1.2 m.
2.7 m. 5
Building
[13 ft.]
[25 ft.]
[4 ft.]
[9 ft.]
Accessory
_ 2
1.2 m. 3
3.0 m.4
3.0 m.6
Buildings and
Structures
[4 ft.]
[9 ft. 10 in.]
[9 ft. 10 in.]
Measurements to be determined as per Part 1 Definitions of this By-law.
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1 The front yard setback of the principal building may be reduced to a
minimum of 2.5 m. [8 ft.] for the main floor level by covered outdoor
space such as a porch or veranda provided that the covered outdoor space
is a minimum of 1.5 m. [5 ft.] deep, is not used as a balcony and is an
integral part of the principal building.
2 Accessory buildings and structures are not permitted within the front yard
setback of the principal building.
3 A minimum separation of 6.5 m [21 ft.] is required between the principal
building and accessory buildings and structures exceeding 2.4 m [8 ft.] in
building height, including any detached garage or carport regardless of the
building height. The minimum separation may be reduced to 4.0 metres
[13 ft.] at the main floor level for stairs that consist of 3 risers or less and
outdoor space such as a deck or patio that occupies a maximum of 10
square metres [108 sq. ft.] and may be covered by a sloped roof.
4 One side yard setback of an accessory building and structure including a
garage may be reduced to 0 m. [0 ft.].
5 The side yard setback on a flanking street or flanking lane of the principal
building may be reduced to a minimum of 1.2 m. [4 ft.] for the main floor
level by covered outdoor space such as a porch or veranda provided that
the covered outdoor space is a minimum of 1.5 m. [5 ft.] deep, is not used
as a balcony and is an integral part of the principal building. At any
corner cut at the intersection of two roads, the side yard setback on a
flanking street or flanking lane may be reduced to a minimum of 1.2 m. [4
ft.].
6 At any corner cut at the intersection of two roads, the side yard setback on
a flanking street or flanking lane may be reduced to a minimum of 0.5 m.
[1.5 ft.].
2. On a Type II lot, pursuant to Section K.2 of this Zone:
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Use
Setback Front Yard Rear Yard Side Yard Side Yard on
Flanking Street
or Flanking Lane
Principal
4.0 m. 1
7.5 m. 3
1.2 m.
2.7 m. 4
Building
[13 ft.]
[25 ft.]
[4 ft.]
[9 ft.]
Accessory
Buildings and
Structures
_ 2
1.2 m.
[4 ft.]
0.85 m.
[2 ft. 10 in.]
3.0 m. 5
[9 ft. 10 in.]
Measurements to be determined as per Part 1 Definitions of this By-law.
1 The front yard setback of the principal building may be reduced to a
minimum of 2.5 m. [8 ft.] for the main floor level by covered outdoor
space such as a porch or veranda provided that the covered outdoor space
is a minimum of 1.5 m. [5 ft.] deep, is not used as a balcony and is an
integral part of the principal building.
2 Accessory buildings and structures are not permitted within the front yard
setback of the principal building.
3 The rear yard setback measured to the face of an attached garage or
carport must be a minimum of 6.0 m. [20 ft.] and the rear yard setback of
the remaining portion of the principal building except the attached garage
or carport must be a minimum of 7.5 m. [25 ft.].
4 The side yard setback on a flanking street or flanking lane of the principal
building may be reduced to a minimum of 1.2 m. [4 ft.] for the main floor
level by covered outdoor space such as a porch or veranda provided that
the covered outdoor space is a minimum of 1.5 m. [5 ft.] deep, is not used
as a balcony and is an integral part of the principal building. At any
corner cut at the intersection of two roads, the side yard setback on a
flanking street or flanking lane may be reduced to a minimum of 1.2 m. [4
ft.].
5 At any corner cut at the intersection of two roads, the side yard setback on
a flanking street or flanking lane may be reduced to a minimum of 0.5 m.
[1.5 ft.].
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3. On a Type III lot, pursuant to Section K.2 of this Zone:
Use
Setback Front Yard Rear Yard Side Yard Side Yard on
Flanking Street
or Flanking Lane
Principal
4.0 m. 1
7.5 m.
1.2 m.
2.7 m. 5
Building
[13 ft.]
[25 ft.]
[4 ft.]
[9 ft.]
Accessory
Buildings and
Structures
_ 2
6.0 m. 3
[20 ft.]
0.85 m. 4
[2 ft. 10 in.]
3.0 m. 6
[9 ft. 10 in.]
Measurements to be determined as per Part 1 Definitions of this By-law.
1 The front yard setback of the principal building may be reduced to a
minimum of 2.5 m. [8 ft.] for the main floor level by covered outdoor
space such as a porch or veranda provided that the covered outdoor space
is a minimum of 1.5 m. [5 ft.] deep, is not used as a balcony and is an
integral part of the principal building.
2 Accessory buildings and structures are not permitted within the front yard
setback of the principal building.
3 A minimum separation of 6.5 m [21 ft.] is required between the principal
building and accessory buildings and structures exceeding 2.4 m [8 ft.] in
building height, including any detached garage or carport regardless of the
building height. The minimum separation may be reduced to 4.0 metres
[13 ft.] at the main floor level for stairs that consist of 3 risers or less and
outdoor space such as a deck or patio that occupies a maximum of 10
square metres [108 sq. ft.] and may be covered by a sloped roof.
4 One side yard setback of an accessory building and structure including a
garage may be reduced to 0 m. [0 ft.].
5 The side yard setback on a flanking street or flanking lane of the principal
building may be reduced to a minimum of 1.2 m. [4 ft.] for the main floor
level by covered outdoor space such as a porch or veranda provided that
the covered outdoor space is a minimum of 1.5 m. [5 ft.] deep, is not used
as a balcony and is an integral part of the principal building. At any
corner cut at the intersection of two roads, the side yard setback on a
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flanking street or flanking lane may be reduced to a minimum of 1.2 m. [4
ft.].
6 At any corner cut at the intersection of two roads, the side yard setback on
a flanking street or flanking lane may be reduced to a minimum of 0.5 m.
[1.5 ft.].
G. Height of Buildings
Amendment: 18414, 03/23/15
Measurements to be determined as per Part 1 Definitions, of this By-law:
1. Principal building:
(a) The building height shall not exceed 9.5 metres [31 ft.].
(b) The building height of any portion of a principal building with a roof
slope of less than 1:4 shall not exceed 7.3 metres [24 ft.].
2. Accessory buildings and structures: The building height must not exceed 3.0 m.
[10 ft.] except that where the roof slope and construction materials of an
accessory building are the same as that of the principal building, the building
height of the accessory building may be increased to 5.0 m. [16 ft.].
H. Off-Street Parking
Amendments: 18771, 07/25/16; 18899, 11/21/16
1. A driveway is permitted only from a rear lane.
2. A minimum of 3 off-street parking spaces must be provided.
3. Where a garage or carport is provided on the lot, no more than a total of 2 off-
street parking spaces may be enclosed in a garage or carport.
6. An attached garage or carport is permitted only where the lot is a Type II lot
pursuant to Section K.2 of this Zone.
7. Outside parking must be limited to a maximum of 2 cars or trucks.
8. Outside parking or storage of campers, boats, or house trailers is not permitted.
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I. Landscaping
1. All portions of the lot not covered by buildings, structures or paved surfaces must
be landscaped. All landscaping must be maintained.
2. A minimum of 30% of the lot must be covered by porous surfaces, provided that:
(a) A minimum of 70% of the area of the required front yard must be
landscaped, which must not include any non-porous or paved surfaces,
notwithstanding the definition of landscaping in Part 1 Definitions, of this
By-law; and
(b) A minimum of 32 square metres [340 sq. ft.] of the area between the
principal building and the rear lot line must be landscaped, which must
not include any non-porous or paved surfaces, notwithstanding the
definition of landscaping in Part 1 Definitions, of this By-law. This
landscaped area must have a minimum width and depth of 4 metres
[13 ft.], except at any corner cut at the intersection of two roads.
J. Special Regulations
Amendments: 18050, 09/23/13; 18414, 03/23/15
1. Basement access and basement wells are permitted only between the principal
building and the rear lot line and must not exceed a maximum area of 10 square
metres [108 sq. ft.], including the stairs.
2. A secondary suite must:
(a) Not exceed 90 square metres [968 sq.ft.] in floor area; and
(b) Occupy less than 40% of the habitable floor area of the building.
K. Subdivision
Amendments: 18771, 07/25/16
1. For subdivision of the land in all Neighbourhood Concept Plan and Infill Areas as
described and outlined on the map attached as Schedule F of this By-law:
(a) Where amenities are not provided in accordance with Schedule G of this
By-law, the lots created must conform to the minimum standards
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prescribed in Section K of Part 12 One-Acre Residential Zone (RA), of
this By-law; or
(b) Where amenities are provided in accordance with Schedule G of this By-
law, the lots created must conform to the minimum standards prescribed in
Section K.2 of this Zone.
2. In areas other than those described in Section D.1(a) of this Zone, the lots created
through subdivision in this Zone must conform to the following minimum
standards:
Lot Area
Lot Width
Lot Depth
Type I
Interior Lot
291 sq. m.
9.7 m.
30 m.
[3,130 sq. ft.]
[32 ft.]
[98 ft.]
Corner Lot or
369 sq. m.
12.8 m.
30 m.
Lot on a Flanking Lane
[3,970 sq. ft.]
[42 ft.]
[98 ft.]
Type II
Interior Lot
270 sq. m.
12.3 m.
22 m.
[2,905 sq. ft.]
[40 ft.]
[72 ft.]
Corner Lot or
293 sq. m.
14.0 m.
22 m.
Lot on a Flanking Lane
[3,150 sq. ft.]
[46 ft.]
[72 ft.]
Type III
Interior Lot
324 sq. m.
9 m.
36 m.
[3,490 sq. ft.]
[30 ft.]
[118 ft.]
Corner Lot or
363 sq. m.
10.5 m.
36 m.
Lot on a Flanking Lane
[3,910 sq. ft.]
[34 ft.]
[118 ft.]
Dimensions to be measured in accordance with Section E.21, Part 4 General Provisions, of this
By-law.
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In addition, land use regulations including the following are applicable:
1. Prior to any use, lands must be serviced as set out in Part 2 Uses Limited, of this
By-law and in accordance with the Surrey Subdivision and Development By-law,
1986, No. 8830, as amended.
2. General provisions on use are as set out in Part 4 General Provisions, of this
By-law.
3. Additional off-street parking requirements are as set out in Part 5 Off-Street
Parking and Loading/Unloading, of this By-law.
4. Special building setbacks are as set out in Part 7 Special Building Setbacks, of
this By-law.
5. Subdivisions must be subject to the Surrey Development Cost Charge By-law,
2013, No. 17856, as amended and Surrey Tree Preservation By-law, 2006,
No. 16100, as amended.
6. Building permits must be subject to the Surrey Building By-law, 2012, No.17850,
as amended.
7. Sign regulations are as set out in Surrey Sign By-law, 1999, No. 13656, as
amended.
8. Floodproofing must be as set out in Part VIII Floodproofing of Surrey Zoning By-
law, 1979, No. 5942, as amended.
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Special Single Family Residential (10) Zone
Part 17D - RF-10S, Special Single Family Residential (10) Zone
Part 17D RF-10S
A. Intent
This Zone is intended for single family dwellings on small narrow urban lots, primarily
with rear lanes, and optional limited impact retail, office, eating establishments or service
uses.
B. Permitted Uses
Land and structures must be used only for the following use and customarily accessory
uses only:
1. One single family dwelling, which may contain 1 secondary suite, on each lot;
2. The following uses may be permitted only in association with the use permitted in
Section B.1, provided that the floor area occupied by such uses does not exceed
30% of the floor area of the principal building including basement and garage or
carport, and further provided that such uses must not be a singular use on the lot
and must be operated by the occupant of the dwelling unit:
(a) Personal service uses excluding body rub parlours;
(b) Office uses excluding the following:
i. social escort services; and
ii. methadone clinics;
(c) General service uses excluding the following:
i. funeral parlours;
ii. banks and drive-through banks;
iii. veterinary clinics; and
iv. adult educational institutions;
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(d) Retail stores excluding the following:
i. adult entertainment stores;
ii. secondhand stores and pawnshops;
iii. convenience stores;
iv. retail warehouses; and
v. flea markets; and
(e) Eating establishments excluding the following:
i. Drive-through restaurant; and
ii. Eating establishment licensed by the Liquor Control and Licensing
Act, R.S.B.C. 1996, chapter 267, as amended.
C. Lot Area
Not applicable to this Zone.
D. Density
Amendments: 18899, 11/21/16; 19073, 02/20/17
1. For the purpose of subdivision:
(a) In all Areas as described and outlined on the map attached as Schedule F
of this By-law, the maximum unit density is 2.5 dwelling units per hectare
[1 u.p.a.] and the dimensions of the lots created in a subdivision must be in
accordance with Section K.1 of this Zone. The maximum unit density
may be increased to 31 dwelling units per hectare [12.6 u.p.a.] and Section
K.2 will apply if amenities are provided in accordance with Schedule G of
this By-law; and
(b) In areas other than those in Sub-section D.1(a) of this Zone, the maximum
unit density must not exceed 31 dwelling units per hectare [12.6 u.p.a.] and
the dimensions of the lots created in a subdivision must be in accordance
with Section K.2 of this Zone.
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2. (a) For building construction within a lot, the maximum allowable floor area
is 217 square metres [2,335 sq.ft.], provided that 39 square metres [420
sq.ft.] must be reserved for use only as a garage or carport; and
(b) For the purpose of calculating floor area in this Section, floor area
including garages and covered parking with extended height exceeding 3.7
metres [12 feet] must be multiplied by 2, excluding:
i. staircases;
ii. 10 square metres [108 sq. ft.]; and
iii. floor area directly below a sloped ceiling less than 4.6 metres
[15 ft.] in height, provided the area has at least one wall 3.7 metres
[12 ft.] or less in height.
E. Lot Coverage
The maximum lot coverage is 52%.
F. Yards and Setbacks
Buildings and structures must be sited in accordance with the following minimum
setbacks:
1. On a Type I lot, pursuant to Section K.2 of this Zone:
Use
Setback Front Yard Rear Yard Side Yard Side Yard on
Flanking Street
or Flanking Lane
Principal
4.0 m. 1
7.5 m.
1.2 m.
2.7 m. 5
Building
[13 ft.]
[25 ft.]
[4 ft.]
[9 ft.]
Accessory
_ 2
1.2 m. 3
3.0 m.4
3.0 m.6
Buildings and
Structures
[4 ft.]
[9 ft. 10 in.]
[9 ft. 10 in.]
Measurements to be determined as per Part 1 Definitions of this By-law.
1 The front yard setback of the principal building may be reduced to a
minimum of 2.5 m. [8 ft.] for the main floor level by covered outdoor
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space such as a porch or veranda provided that the covered outdoor space
is a minimum of 1.5 m. [5 ft.] deep, is not used as a balcony and is an
integral part of the principal building.
2 Accessory buildings and structures are not permitted within the front yard
setback of the principal building.
3 A minimum separation of 6.5 m [21 ft.] is required between the principal
building and accessory buildings and structures exceeding 2.4 m [8 ft.] in
building height, including any detached garage or carport regardless of the
building height. The minimum separation may be reduced to 4.0 metres
[13 ft.] at the main floor level for stairs that consist of 3 risers or less and
outdoor space such as a deck or patio that occupies a maximum of 10
square metres [108 sq. ft.] and may be covered by a sloped roof.
4 One side yard setback of an accessory building and structure including a
garage may be reduced to 0 m. [0 ft.].
5 The side yard setback on a flanking street or flanking lane of the principal
building may be reduced to a minimum of 1.2 m. [4 ft.] for the main floor
level by covered outdoor space such as a porch or veranda provided that
the covered outdoor space is a minimum of 1.5 m. [5 ft.] deep, is not used
as a balcony and is an integral part of the principal building. At any
corner cut at the intersection of two roads, the side yard setback on a
flanking street or flanking lane may be reduced to a minimum of 1.2 m. [4
ft.].
6 At any corner cut at the intersection of two roads, the side yard setback on
a flanking street or flanking lane may be reduced to a minimum of 0.5 m.
[1.5 ft.].
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2. On a Type II lot, pursuant to Section K.2 of this Zone:
Use
Setback Front Yard Rear Yard Side Yard Side Yard on
Flanking Street
or Flanking Lane
Principal
4.0 m. 1
7.5 m.
1.2 m.
2.7 m. 5
Building
[13 ft.]
[25 ft.]
[4 ft.]
[9 ft.]
Accessory
Buildings and
Structures
_ 2
6.0 m. 3
[20 ft.]
0.85 m. 4
[2 ft. 10 in.]
3.0 m. 6
[9 ft. 10 in.]
Measurements to be determined as per Part 1 Definitions of this By-law.
1 The front yard setback of the principal building may be reduced to a
minimum of 2.5 m. [8 ft.] for the main floor level by covered outdoor
space such as a porch or veranda provided that the covered outdoor space
is a minimum of 1.5 m. [5 ft.] deep, is not used as a balcony and is an
integral part of the principal building.
2 Accessory buildings and structures are not permitted within the front yard
setback of the principal building.
3 A minimum separation of 6.5 m [21 ft.] is required between the principal
building and accessory buildings and structures exceeding 2.4 m [8 ft.] in
building height, including any detached garage or carport regardless of the
building height. The minimum separation may be reduced to 4.0 metres
[13 ft.] at the main floor level for stairs that consist of 3 risers or less and
outdoor space such as a deck or patio that occupies a maximum of 10
square metres [108 sq. ft.] and may be covered by a sloped roof.
4 One side yard setback of an accessory building and structure including a
garage may be reduced to 0 m. [0 ft.].
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5 The side yard setback on a flanking street or flanking lane of the principal
building may be reduced to a minimum of 1.2 m. [4 ft.] for the main floor
level by covered outdoor space such as a porch or veranda provided that
the covered outdoor space is a minimum of 1.5 m. [5 ft.] deep, is not used
as a balcony and is an integral part of the principal building. At any
corner cut at the intersection of two roads, the side yard setback on a
flanking street or flanking lane may be reduced to a minimum of 1.2 m. [4
ft.].
6 At any corner cut at the intersection of two roads, the side yard setback on
a flanking street or flanking lane may be reduced to a minimum of 0.5 m.
[1.5 ft.].
G. Height of Buildings
Amendment: 18414, 03/23/15
Measurements to be determined as per Part 1 Definitions of this By-law.
1. Principal building:
(a) The building height shall not exceed 9.5 metres [31 ft.].
(b) The building height of any portion of a principal building with a roof
slope of less than 1:4 shall not exceed 7.3 metres [24 ft.].
2. Accessory buildings and structures: The building height must not exceed 3.0 m.
[10 ft.] except that where the roof slope and construction materials of an
accessory building are the same as that of the principal building, the building
height of the accessory building may be increased to 5.0 m. [16 ft.].
H. Off-Street Parking
1. A driveway is permitted only from a rear lane.
2. A minimum of 2 off-street parking spaces must be provided for the principal
building and 1 off-street parking space for a secondary suite.
3. Where a garage or carport is provided on the lot, no more than a total of 2 off-
street parking spaces may be enclosed in a garage or carport.
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4. Outside parking must be limited to a maximum of 2 cars or trucks.
5. Outside parking or storage of campers, boats, or house trailers is not be
permitted.
I. Landscaping
1. All portions of the lot not covered by buildings, structures or paved surfaces must
be landscaped. All landscaping must be maintained.
2. A minimum of 30% of the lot must be covered by porous surfaces, provided that:
(b) A minimum of 70% of the area of the required front yard must be
landscaped, which must not include any non-porous or paved surfaces,
notwithstanding the definition of landscaping in Part 1 Definitions, of this
By-law; and
(c) A minimum of 32 square metres [340 sq. ft.] of the area between the
principal building and the rear lot line must be landscaped, which must
not include any non-porous or paved surfaces, notwithstanding the
definition of landscaping in Part 1 Definitions, of this By-law. This
landscaped area must have a minimum width and depth of 4 metres
[13 ft.], except at any corner cut at the intersection of two roads.
J. Special Regulations
Amendments: 18050, 09/23/13; 18414, 03/23/15
1. Basement access and basement wells are permitted only between the principal
building and the rear lot line and must not exceed a maximum area of 10 square
metres [108 sq.ft.], including the stairs.
2. A secondary suite must:
(d) Not exceed 90 square metres [968 sq.ft.] in floor area; and
(b) Occupy less than 40% of the habitable floor area of the building.
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K. Subdivision
1. For subdivision of the land in all Neighbourhood Concept Plan and Infill Areas as
described and outlined on the map attached as Schedule F of this By-law:
(a) Where amenities are not provided in accordance with Schedule G of this
By-law, the lots created must conform to the minimum standards
prescribed in Section K of Part 12 One-Acre Residential Zone (RA), of
this By-law; or
(b) Where amenities are provided in accordance with Schedule G of this By-
law, the lots created must conform to the minimum standards prescribed in
Section K.2 of this Zone.
2. In areas other than those described in Sub-section D.1(a) of this Zone, the lots
created through subdivision in this Zone must conform to the following minimum
standards:
Lot Area
Lot Width
Lot Depth
Type I
Interior Lot
291 sq. m.
9.7 m.
30 m.
[3,130 sq. ft.]
[32 ft.]
[98 ft.]
Corner Lot or
369 sq. m.
12.8 m.
30 m.
Lot on a Flanking Lane
[3,970 sq. ft.]
[42 ft.]
[98 ft.]
Type II
Interior Lot
324 sq. m.
9 m.
36 m.
[3,490 sq. ft.]
[30 ft.]
[118 ft.]
Corner Lot or
363 sq. m.
10.5 m.
36 m.
Lot on a Flanking Lane
[3,910 sq. ft.]
[34 ft.]
[118 ft.]
Dimensions to be measured in accordance with Section E.21, Part 4 General Provisions, of this
By-law.
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L. Other Regulations
In addition to all statutes, by-laws, orders, regulations or agreements, the following are
applicable:
1. Prior to any use, lands must be serviced as set out in Part 2 Uses Limited, of this
By-law and in accordance with the Surrey Subdivision and Development By-law,
1986, No. 8830, as amended.
2. General provisions on use are as set out in Part 4 General Provisions, of this
By-law.
3. Additional off-street parking requirements are as set out in Part 5 Off-Street
Parking and Loading/Unloading, of this By-law.
4. Special building setbacks are as set out in Part 7 Special Building Setbacks, of
this By-law.
5. Subdivisions must be subject to the Surrey Development Cost Charge By-law,
2013, No. 17856, as amended and Surrey Tree Preservation By-law, 2006,
No. 16100, as amended.
6. Building permits must be subject to the Surrey Building By-law, 2012, No.17850,
as amended.
7. Sign regulations are as set out in Surrey Sign By-law, 1999, No. 13656, as
amended.
8. Floodproofing must be as set out in Part VIII Floodproofing of Surrey Zoning
By-law, 1979, No. 5942, as amended.
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Single Family Residential (9) Zone
Part 17E - RF-9, Single Family Residential Zone
Part 17E RF-9
A. Intent
This Zone is intended for single family dwellings on small urban lots with a minimum lot
width of 9.0 m [30 ft.] with rear lanes, provided that up to one-third of the total number
of lots within a subdivision may be reduced to a minimum lot width of 7.9 m [26 ft.].
B. Permitted Uses
Amendments: 17290, 12/13/10
Land and structures shall be used only for one single family dwelling, which may contain
1 secondary suite, on each lot.
C. Lot Area
Not applicable to this Zone.
D. Density
Amendments: 17462, 09/12/11; 19073, 02/20/17
1. For the purpose of subdivision:
(a) In all Areas as described and outlined on the map attached as Schedule F
of this By-law, the maximum unit density shall be 2.5 dwelling units per
hectare [1 u.p.a.] and the dimensions of the lots created in a subdivision
shall be in accordance with Section K.1 of this Zone. The maximum unit
density may be increased to 36 dwelling units per hectare [14.5 u.p.a.] and
Section K.2 shall apply if amenities are provided in accordance with
Schedule G of this By-law.
(b) In areas other than those in Sub-section D.1(a) of this Zone, the maximum
unit density shall not exceed 36 dwelling units per hectare [14.5 u.p.a.] and
the dimensions of the lots created in a subdivision shall be in accordance
with Section K.2 of this Zone.
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2. (a) For building construction within a lot:
i. Where the lot is a Type I lot or Type III lot pursuant to Section K.2
of this Zone, the maximum allowable floor area of the principal
building is 158 sq. m. [1,700 sq. ft.], excluding any garage, carport,
and accessory buildings and structures; and
ii. Where the lot is a Type II lot pursuant to Section K.2 of this Zone,
the maximum allowable floor area of the principal building shall
be 132 sq. m. [1,420 sq. ft.], excluding any garage, carport, and
accessory buildings and structures.
E. Lot Coverage
1. The maximum lot coverage shall be:
(a) 52% where the lot is a Type I lot or Type II lot pursuant to Section K.2 of
this Zone; and
(b) 60% where the lot is a Type III lot pursuant to Section K.2 of this Zone.
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F. Yards and Setbacks
Amendments: 15716, 05/30/05; 16957, 06/29/09; 18050, 09/23/13
Buildings and structures shall be sited in accordance with the following minimum
setbacks:
1. On a Type I lot, pursuant to Section K.2 of this Zone:
Use
Setback Front Yard Rear Yard Side Yard Side Yard on
Flanking
Street
Principal
3.5 m. 1
6.5 m.
1.2 m.
2.7 m. 5
Building
[11 ft. 6 in.]
[21 ft.]
[4 ft.]
[9 ft.]
Accessory
Buildings and
Structures
_ 2
0.5 m. 3
[1 ft. 6 in.]
0.0 m.4
[0.0 ft.]
1.2 m 6
[4 ft.]
Measurements to be determined as per Part 1 Definitions of this By-law.
1 The front yard setback of the principal building may be reduced to a
minimum of 2.0 m. [6 ft. 7 in.] for the first storey by an unenclosed and
uninhabitable space such as a porch or veranda provided that the said
porch or veranda is a minimum of 1.5 m. [5 ft.] deep, covered from above
and is an integral part of the principal building.
2 Accessory buildings and structures are not permitted within the front yard
setback of the principal building.
3 A minimum separation of 6 m [20 ft.] is required between the principal
building and accessory buildings and structures exceeding 2.4 m [8 ft.] in
building height, including any detached garage or carport regardless of the
building height. The minimum separation may be reduced to 3.5 metres
[11 ft.] at the main floor level for stairs that consist of 3 risers or less and
outdoor space such as a deck or patio that occupies a maximum of 10
square metres [108 sq. ft.] and may be covered by a sloped roof.
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4 The side yard setback of an accessory building and structure including a
garage shall be increased to a minimum of 2.8 m. [9 ft.] on the opposite
side of the lot.
5 The side yard setback on a flanking street of the principal building may be
reduced to a minimum of 1.2 m. [4 ft.] for the first storey by an
unenclosed and uninhabitable space such as a porch or veranda provided
that the said porch or veranda is a minimum of 1.5 m. [5 ft.] deep, covered
from above and is an integral part of the principal building. At any corner
cut at the intersection of two roads, the said side yard on flanking street of
a minimum of 1.2 m. [4 ft.] shall be applicable either to the veranda or to
the portion of the principal building other than a veranda.
6 At any corner cut at the intersection of a road and a rear lane, the side yard
setback on a flanking street may be reduced to a minimum of 0.5 m. [1 ft.
6 in.].
2. On a Type II Lot, pursuant to Section K.2 of this Zone:
Use
Setback Front Yard Rear Yard Side Yard Side Yard on
Flanking
Street
Principal
3.5 m. 1
6.5 m.
1.2 m.
_ 4
Building
[11 ft. 6 in.]
[21 ft.]
[4 ft.]
Accessory
Buildings and
Structures
_ 2
0.5 m. 3
[1 ft. 6 in.]
0.0 m.
[0.0 ft.]
_ 4
Measurements to be determined as per Part 1 Definitions of this By-law.
1 The front yard setback of the principal building may be reduced to a
minimum of 2.0 m [6 ft. 7 in.] for the first storey by an unenclosed and
uninhabitable space such as a porch or veranda provided that the said
porch or veranda is a minimum of 1.5 m. [5 ft.] deep, covered from above
and is an integral part of the principal building.
2 Accessory buildings and structures are not permitted within the front yard
setback of the principal building.
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3 A minimum separation of 6 m [20 ft.] is required between the principal
building and accessory buildings and structures exceeding 2.4 m [8 ft.] in
building height, including any detached garage or carport regardless of the
building height. The minimum separation may be reduced to 3.5 metres
[11 ft.] at the main floor level for stairs that consist of 3 risers or less and
outdoor space such as a deck or patio that occupies a maximum of 10
square metres [108 sq. ft.] and may be covered by a sloped roof.
4 Type II corner lots are not permitted.
3. On a Type III lot, pursuant to Section K.2 of this Zone:
Use
Setback Front Yard Rear Yard Side Yard Side Yard on
Flanking
Street
Principal
3.5 m. 1
6.5 m. 3
1.2 m. 4
2.7 m. 5
Building
[11 ft. 6 in.]
[21 ft.]
[4 ft.]
[9 ft.]
Accessory
Buildings and
Structures
_ 2
0.5 m.
[1 ft. 6 in.]
0.0 m.
[0.0 ft.]
1.2 m. 6
[4 ft.]
Measurements to be determined as per Part 1 Definitions of this By-law.
1 The front yard setback of the principal building may be reduced to a
minimum of 2.0 m. [6 ft. 7 in.] for the first storey by an unenclosed and
uninhabitable space such as a porch or veranda provided that the said
porch or veranda is a minimum of 1.5 m. [5 ft.] deep, covered from above
and is an integral part of the principal building.
2 Accessory buildings and structures are not permitted within the front yard
setback of the principal building.
3 The rear yard setback measured to the face of an attached garage or
carport, as defined in Section J.1 of this Zone, shall be a minimum of 0.5
m. [1 ft. 6 in.] and the rear yard setback of the remaining portion of the
principal building except the attached garage or carport shall be a
minimum of 6.5 m. [21 ft.].
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4 The portion of the principal building except an attached garage or carport,
as defined in Section J.1 of this Zone, shall be located at the minimum side
yard setback of 1.2 m. [4 ft.] and the side yard setback of the attached
garage or carport portion of the principal building shall be no more than
0.0 m. [0.0 ft.] on one side of the lot, provided that this may be increased
up to 1.2 m. [4 ft.] if the side yard setback on the opposite side of the lot is
a minimum of 6 m. [20 ft.].
5 The side yard setback on a flanking street of the principal building may be
reduced to a minimum of 1.2 m [4 ft.] for the first storey by an unenclosed
and uninhabitable space such as a porch or veranda provided that the said
porch or veranda is a minimum of 1.5 m [5 ft.] deep, covered from above
and is an integral part of the principal building. At any corner cut at the
intersection of two roads, the said side yard setback on a flanking street of
a minimum of 1.2 m. [4 ft.] shall be applicable either to the veranda or to
the portion of the principal building other than a veranda.
6 At any corner cut at the intersection of a road and a rear lane, the side yard
setback on a flanking street may be reduced to a minimum of 0.5 m. [1 ft.
6 in.].
G. Height of Buildings
Amendment18414, 03/23/15
Measurements to be determined as per Part 1 Definitions, of this By-law:
1. Principal building:
(a) The building height shall not exceed 9.5 metres [31 ft.].
(b) The building height of any portion of a principal building with a roof
slope of less than 1:4 shall not exceed 7.3 metres [24 ft.].
2. Accessory buildings and structures: The building height shall not exceed 3.0 m.
[10 ft.] except that where the roof slope and construction materials of an
accessory building are the same as that of the principal building, the building
height of the accessory building may be increased to 5.0 m. [16 ft.].
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H. Off-Street Parking
Amendment: 18719, 05/30/16
1. Notwithstanding any provision in the Highway and Traffic By-law, 1997, No.
13007, as amended, a driveway to the lot is permitted only from a rear lane
regardless of whether the lot fronts an arterial highway or not.
2. A minimum of 2 off-street parking spaces shall be provided per dwelling unit,
both of which may be enclosed in a garage or carport, or provided outside on a
parking pad on the lot.
3. Tandem parking, either in a garage, carport or outside on a parking pad, shall not
be permitted on the lot.
4. Where a garage or carport is provided on the lot, no more than a total of 2 off-
street parking spaces shall be enclosed in the garage or carport and the floor area
of the garage or carport shall not exceed a maximum of 37 sq. m. [400 sq. ft.].
5. Notwithstanding the width of the parking space required for a double garage in
Section B.2 of Part 5 Off-Street Parking and Loading/Unloading of this By-law,
for the purpose of this Zone, the width of a double garage to accommodate
2 vehicles parked side-by-side may be reduced to a minimum of 5.5 m. [18 ft.],
measured between the inside faces of the side walls of the garage, provided that
the opening for vehicle access to the garage shall accommodate a garage door that
is a minimum of 5.0 m. [16 ft.] in width.
6. An attached garage or carport, as defined in Section J.1 of this Zone, is permitted
only where the lot is a Type III lot pursuant to Section K.2 of this Zone.
7. Outside parking of vehicles ancillary to a residential use shall be limited to a
maximum of 2 cars or trucks.
8. Outside parking or storage of campers, boats, or house trailers shall not be
permitted.
I. Landscaping
1. All portions of the lot not covered by buildings, structures, non-porous or paved
surfaces shall be landscaped, provided that notwithstanding the definition of
landscaping in Part 1 Definitions, of this By-law, landscaping shall not include
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any non-porous or paved surfaces except as permitted in Section I.2 of this Zone.
All landscaping shall be maintained.
2. Non-porous or paved surfaces, including a driveway, shall not cover more than
30% of the lot area that is not occupied by the principal building and accessory
buildings or structures.
3. At least 75% of the area of the required front yard shall be landscaped, which
shall not include any non-porous or paved surfaces, notwithstanding the definition
of landscaping in Part 1 Definitions, of this By-law except as permitted in Section
I.2 of this Zone.
J. Special Regulations
Amendments: 17290, 12/13/10; 18050, 09/23/13
1. For the purpose of this Zone, an attached garage or carport shall be permitted as
follows:
(a) Double Garage:
Where the garage or carport is constructed to accommodate a maximum of
two vehicles parked side by side, a minimum of 75% of the length of the
rear wall of the garage or rear side of the carport shall be either in
common with the rear wall of the remaining portion of the principal
building or located within the remaining portion of the principal building;
or
(b) Single Garage:
Where the garage is constructed to accommodate a maximum of one
vehicle, a minimum of 65% of the length of the rear wall of the garage or
rear side of the carport shall be either in common with the rear wall of the
remaining portion of the principal building or located within the
remaining portion of the principal building.
2. Basement access and basement wells are permitted only between the principal
building and the rear lot line and must not exceed a maximum area of 5 square
metres [50 sq. ft.], in addition to the stairs.
3. A secondary suite shall:
(a) Not exceed 90 square metres [968 sq.ft.] in floor area; and
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(b) Occupy less than 40% of the habitable floor area of the building.
K. Subdivision
Amendments: 17704, 07/23/12
1. For subdivision of the land in all Neighbourhood Concept Plan and Infill Areas as
described and outlined on the map attached as Schedule F of this By-law:
(a) Where amenities are not provided in accordance with Schedule G of this
By-law, the lots created shall conform to the minimum standards
prescribed in Section K of Part 12 One-Acre Residential Zone (RA), of
this By-law; or
(b) Where amenities are provided in accordance with Schedule G of this By-
law, the lots created shall conform to the minimum standards prescribed in
Section K.2 of this Zone.
2. In areas other than those described in Section D.1(a) of this Zone, the lots created
through subdivision in this Zone shall conform to the following minimum
standards:
Lot Area
Lot Width
Lot Depth
Type I
Interior Lot
250 sq. m.
9 m.
28 m.
[2,690 sq. ft.]
[30 ft.]
[90 ft.]
Corner Lot
275 sq. m.
10.5 m.
28 m.
[2,960 sq. ft.]
[35 ft.]
[90 ft.]
Type II
(A maximum of
33% the total
RF-9 lots
in a
subdivision)
Interior Lot
220 sq. m.
7.9 m.
28 m.
[2,368 sq. ft.]
[26 ft.]
[90 ft.]
Corner Lot
Type II corner lots are not permitted.
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Lot Area
Lot Width
Lot Depth
Type III
Interior Lot
270 sq. m.
12.3 m.
22 m.
[2,905 sq. ft.]
[41 ft.]
[72 ft.]
Corner lot
285 sq. m.
13.8 m.
22 m.
[3,068 sq. ft.]
[45 ft.]
[72 ft.]
Dimensions shall be measured in accordance with Section E.21, Part 4 General Provisions, of this
By-law.
L. Other Regulations
In addition, land use regulations including the following are applicable:
1. Prior to any use, lands must be serviced as set out in Part 2 Uses Limited, of this
By-law and in accordance with the Surrey Subdivision and Development By-law,
1986, No. 8830, as amended.
2. General provisions on use are as set out in Part 4 General Provisions, of this
By-law.
3. Additional off-street parking requirements are as set our in Part 5 Off-Street
Parking and Loading/Unloading, of this By-law.
4. Subdivisions shall be subject to the Surrey Development Cost Charge By-law,
1993, No. 11951, as amended and Surrey Tree Preservation By-law, 1996, No.
12880, as amended.
5. Building permits shall be subject to the Surrey Building By-law, 1987, No. 9011,
as amended.
6. Sign regulations are as set out in Surrey Sign By-law, 1999, No. 13656, as
amended.
7. Special building setbacks are as set out in Part 7 Special Building Setbacks, of
this By-law.
8. Floodproofing shall be as set out in Part VIII Floodproofing of Surrey Zoning By-
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Part 17F - Single Family Residential Coach House Zone
Part 17F RF-9C
A. Intent
Amendments: 16957, 06/29/09
This Zone is intended for single family dwellings on small urban lots with rear lanes and
to accommodate secondary suites and coach houses.
B. Permitted Uses
Amendments: 15433, 07/26/04; 16957, 06/29/09; 17290, 12/13/10
Land and structures shall be used only for the following uses:
1. One single family dwelling on each lot.
2. The following uses permitted only in combination with one single family dwelling
on the lot where the lot is a Type I lot pursuant to Section K.2 of this Zone:
(a) One secondary suite; or
(b) One coach house located above a garage, except where a coach house is
located at grade, the minimum lot depth shall be 36 metres [118 ft.].
C. Lot Area
Not applicable to this Zone.
D. Density
Amendments: 15433, 07/26/04; 16957, 06/29/09, 17462, 09/12/11; 18050, 09/23/13; 19073, 02/20/17
1. For the purpose of subdivision:
(a) In all Areas as described and outlined on the map attached as Schedule F
of this By-law, the maximum unit density shall be 2.5 dwelling units per
hectare [1 u.p.a.] and the dimensions of the lots created in a subdivision
shall be in accordance with Section K.1 of this Zone. The maximum unit
density may be increased to 36 dwelling units per hectare [14.5 u.p.a.]
excluding any secondary suites and coach houses permitted in accordance
with Section B.2 of this Zone, and Section K.2 shall apply if amenities are
provided in accordance with Schedule G of this By-law.
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(b) In areas other than those in Sub-section D.1(a) of this Zone, the maximum
unit density shall not exceed 36 dwelling units per hectare [14.5 u.p.a.]
excluding any secondary suites and coach houses permitted in accordance
with Section B.2 of this Zone, and the dimensions of the lots created in a
subdivision shall be in accordance with Section K.2 of this Zone.
2. (a) For building construction within a lot:
i. Where the lot is a Type I lot pursuant to Section K.2 of this Zone,
the maximum allowable floor area of the principal building is
158 sq. m. [1,700 sq. ft.], excluding any coach house, garage,
carport, and accessory buildings and structures;
ii. Where a coach house is provided above the garage, the maximum
allowable floor area of the coach house shall be 46 sq. m. [500 sq.
ft.] excluding the garage;
iii. Where a coach house is provided at grade, the maximum
allowable floor area of the coach house shall be 40 sq. m. [430 sq.
ft.] excluding the garage; and
iv. Where the lot is a Type II lot or Type III lot pursuant to Section
K.2 of Part 17C Single Family Residential (9) Zone (RF-9) of this
By-law, the density for the purpose of building construction shall
conform to Sub-section D.2(a)i or ii, as applicable, of the said Part
17C.
E. Lot Coverage
Amendments: 16957, 06/29/09
1. The maximum lot coverage shall be:
(a) 52% where the lot is a Type I lot pursuant to Section K.2 of this Zone; and
(b) Where the lot is a Type II lot or Type III lot pursuant to Section K.2 of
Part 17C Single Family Residential (9) Zone (RF-9) of this By-law, the lot
coverage shall conform to Sub-section E.1(a) or (b), as applicable, of the
said Part 17C.
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F. Yards and Setbacks
Amendments: 15716, 05/30/05; 16918, 05/04/09; 16957, 06/29/09; 17462, 09/12/11; 17471, 10/03/11;
18050, 09/23/13
Buildings and structures shall be sited in accordance with the following minimum
setbacks:
1. On a Type I lot, pursuant to Section K.2 of this Zone:
Use
Setback
Front Yard
Rear Yard
Side Yard
Side Yard on
Flanking
Street
Principal
3.5 m. 1
6.5 m.
1.2 m.
2.7 m. 7
Building
[11.5 ft.]
[21 ft.]
[4 ft.]
[9 ft.]
Coach House
_ 2
0.5 m. 3
0.0 m.4 & 5
1.2 m. 8
[1.5 ft.]
[0.0 ft.]
[4 ft.]
Other
_ 2
0.5 m. 3
0.0 m.6
1.2 m. 8
Accessory
Buildings and
Structures
[1.5 ft.]
[0.0 ft.]
[4 ft.]
Measurements to be determined as per Part 1 Definitions of this By-law.
1 The front yard setback of the principal building may be reduced to a
minimum of 2.0 m. [6 ft. 7 in.] for the first storey by an unenclosed and
uninhabitable space such as a porch or veranda provided that the said
porch or veranda is a minimum of 1.5 m. [5 ft.] deep, covered from above
and is an integral part of the principal building.
2 Coach house and other accessory buildings and structures are not
permitted within the front yard setback of the principal building.
3 A minimum separation of 6 m [20 ft.] is required between the principal
building and accessory buildings and structures exceeding 2.4 m [8 ft.] in
building height, including any detached garage or carport regardless of the
building height. The minimum separation may be reduced to 3.5 metres
[11 ft.] at the main floor level for stairs that consist of 3 risers or less and
outdoor space such as a deck or patio that occupies a maximum of 10
square metres [108 sq. ft.] and may be covered by a sloped roof.
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4 Where the lot is not a corner lot and the coach house is located above a
garage, the side yard setback of the coach house, excluding the garage
below, on the opposite side of the lot shall be increased to a minimum of
2.4 m. [8 ft.]. When the coach house is located at grade, the side yard
setback of the coach house, excluding any garage, may be a minimum of
1.2 m. [4 ft.] on each side.
5 Where the lot is a corner lot and the coach house is located above a garage
or at grade attached to a garage, the side yard setback of the coach house,
excluding the garage, shall be increased to a minimum of 2.4 m. [8 ft.]
6 The side yard setback of an accessory building and structure including a
garage shall be increased to a minimum of 2.8 m [9 ft.] on the opposite
side of the lot.
7 The side yard setback on a flanking street of the principal building may be
reduced to a minimum of 1.2 m [4 ft.] for the first storey by an unenclosed
and uninhabitable space such as a porch or veranda provided that the said
porch or veranda is a minimum of 1.5 m. [5 ft.] deep, covered from above
and is an integral part of the principal building. At any corner cut at the
intersection of two roads, the said side yard setback on a flanking street of
a minimum of 1.2 m. [4 ft.] shall be applicable either to the veranda or to
the portion of the principal building other than a veranda.
8 At any corner cut at the intersection of a road and a rear lane, the side yard
setback on a flanking street may be reduced to a minimum of 0.5 m. [1 ft.
6 in.].
2. Where the lot is a Type II lot or Type III lot pursuant to Section K.2 of Part 17C
Single Family Residential (9) Zone (RF-9) of this By-law, the yards and setbacks
for Type II lot shall conform to Section F.2 and for Type III lot the yards and
setbacks shall conform to Section F.3 of the said Part 17C.
G. Height of Buildings
Amendments: 15433, 07/26/04; 18414, 03/23/15
Measurements to be determined as per Part 1 Definitions of this By-law:
1. Principal building:
(a) The building height shall not exceed 9.5 metres [31 ft.].
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(b) The building height of any portion of a principal building with a roof
slope of less than 1:4 shall not exceed 7.3 metres [24 ft.].
2. Accessory buildings and structures: The building height shall not exceed 3.0 m.
[10 ft.] except that:
(a) Where the roof slope and construction materials of an accessory building
are the same as that of the principal building, the building height of the
accessory building may be increased to 5.0 m. [16 ft.]; or
(b) Where a coach house is constructed above the garage and the roof pitch is
a minimum of 10:12, the building height may be increased to 7.0 metres
[23 ft.].
H. Off-Street Parking
Amendments: 16957, 06/29/09; 17471, 10/03/11; 18719, 05/30/16
1. Notwithstanding any provision in the Highway and Traffic By-law, 1997,
No. 13007, as amended, a driveway to the lot is permitted only from a rear lane
regardless of whether the lot fronts an arterial highway or not.
2. A minimum of 2 off-street parking spaces shall be provided per dwelling unit,
both of which may be enclosed in a garage or carport, or provided outside on a
parking pad on the lot.
3. Tandem parking, either in a garage, carport or outside on a parking pad, shall not
be permitted on the lot.
4. Where a garage or carport is provided on the lot, no more than a total of 2 off-
street parking spaces shall be enclosed in a garage or carport and the floor area of
the garage or carport shall not exceed a maximum of 37 sq. m. [400 sq. ft.].
5. Where a secondary suite or coach house is constructed one additional parking
space shall be provided for the secondary suite or coach house. The said
additional parking space may be provided either outside on a parking pad on the
lot or enclosed in a garage or carport, provided that the garage or carport is
constructed in accordance with Section H.4 of this Zone.
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6. Notwithstanding the width of the parking space required for a double garage in
Section B.2 of Part 5 Off-Street Parking and Loading/Unloading of this By-law,
for the purpose of this Zone, the width of a double garage to accommodate
2 vehicles parked side-by-side may be reduced to a minimum of 5.5 m. [18 ft.],
measured between the inside faces of the side walls of the garage, provided that
the opening for vehicle access to the garage shall accommodate a garage door that
is a minimum of 5.0 m. [16 ft.] in width.
7. An attached garage or carport is permitted only where the lot is a Type III lot
pursuant to Section K of Part 17C Single Family Residential (9) Zone (RF-9) of
this By-law, and the attached garage or carport shall conform to Sub-Sections
J.1(a) or (b), as applicable, of the said Part 17C.
8. Outside parking of vehicles ancillary to a residential use shall be limited to a
maximum of 2 cars or trucks.
9. Outside parking or storage of campers, boats, or house trailers shall not be
permitted.
I. Landscaping
1. All portions of the lot not covered by buildings, structures, non-porous or paved
surfaces shall be landscaped, provided that notwithstanding the definition of
landscaping in Part 1 Definitions, of this By-law, landscaping shall not include
any non-porous or paved surfaces except as permitted in Section I.2 of this Zone.
All landscaping shall be maintained.
2. Non-porous or paved surfaces, including a driveway, shall not cover more than
30% of the lot area that is not occupied by the principal building and accessory
buildings or structures.
3. At least 75% of the area of the required front yard shall be landscaped, which
shall not include any non-porous or paved surfaces, notwithstanding the definition
of landscaping in Part 1 Definitions, of this By-law except as permitted in Section
I.2 of this Zone.
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J. Special Regulations
Amendments: 16957, 06/29/09; 17290, 12/13/10; 17471, 10/03/11; 18050, 09/23/13; 18414, 03/23/15
1. Where the lot is a Type III lot pursuant to Section K.2 of Part 17C Single Family
Residential (9) Zone (RF-9) of this By-law, an attached garage may be permitted
which shall conform to Sub-Section J.1(a) or (b), as applicable, of the said Part
17C.
2. Basement access and basement wells are permitted only between the principal
building and the rear lot line and must not exceed a maximum area of 5 square
metres [50 sq. ft.], in addition to the stairs.
3. A secondary suite shall:
(a) Not exceed 90 square metres [968 sq.ft.] in floor area; and
(b) Occupy less than 40% of the habitable floor area of the building.
K. Subdivision
Amendments: 16957, 06/29/09
1. For subdivision of the land in all Neighbourhood Concept Plan and Infill Areas as
described and outlined on the map attached as Schedule F of this By-law:
(a) Where amenities are not provided in accordance with Schedule G of this
By-law, the lots created shall conform to the minimum standards
prescribed in Section K of Part 12 One-Acre Residential Zone (RA), of
this By-law; or
(b) Where amenities are provided in accordance with Schedule G of this By-
law, the lots created shall conform to the minimum standards prescribed in
Section K.2 of this Zone.
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2. In areas other than those described in Sub-section D.1(a) of this Zone, the lots
created through subdivision in this Zone shall conform to the following minimum
standards:
Lot Area
Lot Width
Lot Depth
Type I
Interior Lot
250 sq. m.
9 m.
28 m.
[2,690 sq. ft.]
[30 ft.]
[90 ft.]
Corner Lot
275 sq. m.
10.5 m.
28 m.
[2,960 sq. ft.]
[35 ft.]
[90 ft.]
Dimensions shall be measured in accordance with Section E.21, Part 4 General Provisions, of this
By-law.
L. Other Regulations
In addition, land use regulations including the following are applicable:
1. Prior to any use, lands must be serviced as set out in Part 2 Uses Limited, of this
By-law and in accordance with the Surrey Subdivision and Development By-law,
1986, No. 8830, as amended.
2. General provisions on use are as set out in Part 4 General Provisions, of this
By-law.
3. Additional off-street parking requirements are as set our in Part 5 Off-Street
Parking and Loading/Unloading, of this By-law.
4. Subdivisions shall be subject to the Surrey Development Cost Charge By-law,
1993, No. 11951, as amended and Surrey Tree Preservation By-law, 1996, No.
12880, as amended.
5. Building permits shall be subject to the Surrey Building By-law, 1987, No. 9011,
as amended.
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6. Sign regulations are as set out in Surrey Sign By-law, 1999, No. 13656, as
amended.
7. Special building setbacks are as set out in Part 7 Special Building Setbacks, of
this By-law.
8. Floodproofing shall be as set out in Part VIII Floodproofing of Surrey Zoning By-
law, 1979, No. 5942, as amended.
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Part 17G – RF-9S, Special Single Family Residential (9) Zone
Part 17G RF-9S
A. Intent
This Zone is intended to accommodate and regulate low impact retail, office, eating
establishments or service uses, as an optional use, within single family dwellings on small
urban lots.
B. Permitted Uses
Amendments: 17290, 12/13/10
Land and structures shall be used only for the following use and customarily accessory
uses only:
1. One single family dwelling on each lot.
2. The following uses permitted only in combination with one single family dwelling
on the lot:
(a) One secondary suite; or
(b) One coach house.
3. The following uses may be permitted only in association with the uses permitted
under Sections B.1 or B.2, provided that the floor area occupied by such uses does
not exceed 30% of the floor area of the dwelling unit including basement, garage
or carport, excluding coach house, and further provided that such uses shall not be
a singular use on the lot and shall be operated by the occupant of the said dwelling
unit:
(a) Personal service uses excluding body rub parlours.
(b) Office uses excluding the following:
i. social escort services; and
ii. methadone clinics.
(c) General service uses excluding the following:
i. funeral parlours;
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ii. banks and drive-through banks;
iii. veterinary clinics; and
iv. adult educational institutions.
(d) Retail stores excluding the following:
i. adult entertainment stores;
ii. secondhand stores and pawnshops;
iii. convenience stores;
iv. retail warehouses; and
v. flea markets.
(e) Eating establishments excluding the following:
i. Drive-through restaurant; and
ii. Eating establishment licensed by the Liquor Control and Licensing
Act, R.S.B.C. 1996, chapter 267, as amended.
C. Lot Area
Not applicable to this Zone.
D. Density
Amendments: 15489, 09/27/04; 17471, 10/03/11; 19073, 02/20/17
1. For the purpose of subdivision:
(a) In all Areas as described and outlined on the map attached as Schedule F
of this By-law, the maximum unit density shall be 2.5 dwelling units per
hectare [1 u.p.a.] and the dimensions of the lots created in a subdivision
shall be in accordance with Section K.1 of this Zone. The maximum unit
density may be increased to 36 dwelling units per hectare [14.5 u.p.a.]
excluding any secondary suites and coach houses permitted in accordance
with Section B.2 of this Zone, and Section K.2 shall apply if amenities are
provided in accordance with Schedule G of this By-law;
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(b) In areas other than those in Sub-section D.1(a) of this Zone, the maximum
unit density shall not exceed 36 dwelling units per hectare [14.5 u.p.a.]
excluding any secondary suites and coach houses permitted in accordance
with Section B.2 of this Zone, and the dimensions of the lots created in a
subdivision shall be in accordance with Section K.2 of this Zone.
2. (a) For building construction within a lot:
i. The maximum allowable floor area of the principal building shall
be 173 sq. m. [1,865 sq. ft.], excluding any coach house, basement,
garage, carport, and accessory buildings and structures;
ii. Where a garage or carport is provided on the lot the floor area of
the garage or carport shall not exceed a maximum of 37 sq. m.
[400 sq. ft.]; and
iii. Where a coach house is provided above the garage, the maximum
allowable floor area of the coach house shall be 46 sq. m. [500 sq.
ft.] excluding the garage; and
iv. Where a coach house is provided at grade, the maximum
allowable floor area of the coach house shall be 40 sq. m [430 sq.
ft.] excluding the garage.
E. Lot Coverage
The maximum lot coverage shall be 52%.
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F. Yards and Setbacks
Amendments: 15716, 05/30/05; 16918, 05/04/09; 18050, 09/23/13
Buildings and structures shall be sited in accordance with the following minimum
setbacks:
Use
Setbac
o t a d
ea a d
S de a d
S de a d o a g St eet
[ .5 t.]
[0.0 t.]
[ t.]
Ot e
0.5 . 3
0.0 .5
. . 7
Accessory Buildings and Structures
[1.5 ft.]
[0.0 ft.]
[4 ft.]
Use
Setbac
o t a d
ea a d
S de a d
S de a d
on Flanking Street
Principal
3.5 m. 1
6.5 m.
1.2 m.
2.7 m. 6
Accessory
Buildings and Structures
[1.5 ft.]
[0.0 ft.]
[4 ft.]
Use
Setbac
o t a d
ea a d
S de a d
S de a d
on Flanking Street
[ .5 t.]
[0.0 t.]
[ t.]
Accessory
Buildings and Structures
[1.5 ft.]
[0.0 ft.]
[4 ft.]
Use
Setbac
o t a d
ea a d
S de a d
S de a d o a g
Street
ud g
[ .5 t.]
[ t.]
[ t.]
[9 t.]
[ .5 t.]
[0.0 t.]
[ t.]
Other
2
0.5 m. 3
0.0 m.5
1.2 m. 7
ccesso y u d gs a d
Structures
[ .5 t.]
[0.0 t.]
[ t.]
Use
Setbac
o t a d
ea a d
S de a d
S de a d o a g
Street
ud g
[ .5 t.]
[ t.]
[ t.]
[9 t.]
Coac ouse
0.5 . 3
0.0 .
. . 7
ccesso y u d gs a d
Structures
[ .5 t.]
[0.0 t.]
[ t.]
Use
Setback Front Yard Rear Yard Side Yard Side Yard on
Flanking
Street
Principal
3.5 m. 1
6.5 m.
1.2 m.
2.7 m. 6
Building
[11.5 ft.]
[21 ft.]
[4 ft.]
[9 ft.]
Coach House
_ 2
0.5 m. 3
0.0 m.4
1.2 m. 7
[1.5 ft.]
[0.0 ft.]
[4 ft.]
Other
_ 2
0.5 m. 3
0.0 m.5
1.2 m. 7
Accessory
Buildings and
Structures
[1.5 ft.]
[0.0 ft.]
[4 ft.]
Measurements to be determined as per Part 1 Definitions of this By-law.
1 The front yard setback of the principal building may be reduced to a
minimum of 2.0 m. [6 ft. 7 in.] for the first storey by an unenclosed and
uninhabitable space such as a porch or veranda provided that the said
porch or veranda is a minimum of 1.5 m. [5 ft.] deep, covered from above
and is an integral part of the principal building
2 Coach house and other accessory buildings and structures are not
permitted within the front yard setback of the principal building.
3 A minimum separation of 6 m [20 ft.] is required between the principal
building and accessory buildings and structures exceeding 2.4 m [8 ft.] in
building height, including any detached garage or carport regardless of the
building height. The minimum separation may be reduced to 3.5 metres
[11 ft.] at the main floor level for stairs that consist of 3 risers or less and
outdoor space such as a deck or patio that occupies a maximum of 10
square metres [108 sq. ft.] and may be covered by a sloped roof.
4 The side yard setback on the opposite side of the lot shall be increased to a
minimum of 2.4 m. [8 ft.].
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5 The side yard setback of an accessory building and structure including a
garage shall be increased to a minimum of 2.8 m. [9 ft.] on the opposite
side of the lot.
6 The side yard setback on a flanking street of the principal building may be
reduced to a minimum of 1.2 m. [4 ft.] for the first storey by an
unenclosed and uninhabitable space such as a porch or veranda provided
that the said porch or veranda is a minimum of 1.5 m. [5 ft.] deep, covered
from above and is an integral part of the principal building. At any corner
cut at the intersection of two roads, the said side yard setback on a
flanking street of a minimum of 1.2 m. [4 ft.] shall be applicable either to
the veranda or to the portion of the principal building other than a
veranda.
7 At any corner cut at the intersection of a road and a rear lane, the side yard
setback on a flanking street may be reduced to a minimum of 0.5 m.
[1.5 ft.].
G. Height of Buildings
Amendments: 15489, 09/27/04; 17471, 10/03/11; 18414, 03/23/15
Measurements to be determined as per Part 1 Definitions of this By-law.
1. Principal building:
(a) The building height shall not exceed 9.5 metres [31 ft.].
(b) The building height of any portion of a principal building with a roof
slope of less than 1:4 shall not exceed 7.3 metres [24 ft.].
2. Accessory buildings and structures: The building height shall not exceed 3.0 m.
[10 ft.] except that:
(a) Where the roof slope and construction materials of an accessory building
are the same as that of the principal building, the building height of the
accessory building may be increased to 5.0 m. [16 ft.]; or
(b) Where a coach house is constructed and the roof pitch is a minimum of
10:12, the building height may be increased to 7.0 metres [23 ft.].
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H. Off-Street Parking
Amendments: 18719, 05/30/16
1. A driveway to the lot shall be permitted only from a rear lane.
2. A minimum of 2 off-street parking spaces shall be provided on a lot.
3. Tandem parking, either in a garage, carport or outside on a parking pad, shall not
be permitted on the lot.
4. Where a garage or carport is provided on the lot, no more than a total of 2 off-
street parking spaces shall be enclosed in a garage or carport.
5. Where a secondary suite or coach house is constructed one additional parking
space shall be provided for the secondary suite or coach house. The said
additional parking space may be provided either outside on a parking pad on the
lot or enclosed in a garage or carport.
6. Notwithstanding the width of the parking space required for a double garage in
Section B.2 of Part 5 Off-Street Parking and Loading/Unloading of this By-law,
for the purpose of this Zone, the width of a double garage to accommodate
2 vehicles parked side-by-side may be reduced to a minimum of 5.5 m. [18 ft.],
measured between the inside faces of the side walls of the garage, provided that
the opening for vehicle access to the garage shall accommodate a garage door that
is a minimum of 5.0 m. [16 ft.] in width.
7. Outside parking of vehicles ancillary to a residential use shall be limited to a
maximum of 2 cars or trucks.
8. Outside parking or storage of campers, boats, or house trailers shall not be
permitted.
I. Landscaping
1. All portions of the lot not covered by buildings, structures, non-porous or paved
surfaces shall be landscaped, provided that notwithstanding the definition of
landscaping in Part 1 Definitions, of this By-law, landscaping shall not include
any non-porous or paved surfaces except as permitted in Section I.2 of this Zone.
All landscaping shall be maintained.
2. Non-porous or paved surfaces, including a driveway, shall not cover more than
30% of the lot area that is not occupied by the principal building and accessory
buildings or structures.
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3. At least 75% of the area of the required front yard shall be landscaped, which
shall not include any non-porous or paved surfaces, notwithstanding the definition
of landscaping in Part 1 Definitions, of this By-law except as permitted in Section
I.2 of this Zone.
J. Special Regulations
Amendments: 16918, 05/04/09; 17290, 12/13/10, 18050, 09/23/13
1. Basement access and basement wells are permitted only between the principal
building and the rear lot line and must not exceed a maximum area of 5 square
metres [50 sq. ft.], in addition to the stairs.
2. A secondary suite shall:
(c) Not exceed 90 square metres [968 sq.ft.] in floor area; and
(b) Occupy less than 40% of the habitable floor area of the building.
K. Subdivision
1. For subdivision of the land in all Neighbourhood Concept Plan and Infill Areas as
described and outlined on the map attached as Schedule F of this By-law:
(a) Where amenities are not provided in accordance with Schedule G of this
By-law, the lots created shall conform to the minimum standards
prescribed in Section K of Part 12 One-Acre Residential Zone (RA), of
this By-law; or
(c) Where amenities are provided in accordance with Schedule G of this By-
law, the lots created shall conform to the minimum standards prescribed in
Section K.2 of this Zone.
2. In areas other than those described in Sub-section D.1(a) of this Zone, the lots
created through subdivision in this Zone shall conform to the following minimum
standards:
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Lot Area
Lot Width
Lot Depth
Interior Lot
250 sq. m.
9 m.
28 m.
[2,690 sq. ft.]
[30 ft.]
[90 ft.]
Corner Lot
275 sq. m.
10.5 m.
28 m.
[2,960 sq. ft.]
[35 ft.]
[90 ft.]
Dimensions shall be measured in accordance with Section E.21, Part 4 General Provisions, of this By-law.
L. Other Regulations
In addition to all statutes, by-laws, orders, regulations or agreements, the following are
applicable:
1. Definitions are as set out in Part 1 Definitions, of this By-law.
2. Prior to any use, the Lands must be serviced as set out in Part 2 Uses Limited, of
this By-law and in accordance with the servicing requirements set forth in Surrey
Subdivision and Development By-law, 1986, No. 8830, as amended.
3. General provisions are as set out in Part 4 General Provisions, of this By-law.
4. Additional off-street parking requirements are as set out in Part 5 Parking and
Loading/Unloading, of this By-law.
5. Subdivisions shall be subject to the Surrey Development Cost Charge By-law,
1993, No. 11951, as amended and Surrey Tree Preservation By-law, 1996, No.
12880, as amended.
6. Building permits shall be subject to the Surrey Building By-law, 1987, No. 9011,
as amended.
7. Sign regulations are as set out in Surrey Sign By-law, 1999, No. 13656, as
amended.
8. Special building setbacks are as set out in Part 7 Special Building Setbacks, of
this By-law.
9. Floodproofing shall be as set out in Part VIII Floodproofing of Surrey Zoning By-
law, 1979, No. 5942, as amended.
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Semi-Detached Residential Zone
Part 17H – RF-SD, Semi-Detached Residential Zone
Part 17H RF-SD
A. Intent
This Zone is intended to accommodate and regulate semi-detached residential buildings.
B. Permitted Uses
Land and structures shall be used for only one dwelling unit on each lot contained within
a semi-detached residential building and customarily accessory uses.
C. Lot Area
Not applicable to this Zone.
D. Density
Amendments: 15744, 06/13/05; 17462, 09/12/11; 19073, 02/20/17; 19491, 02/19/18
1. For the purpose of subdivision:
(a) In all Areas as described and outlined on the map attached as Schedule F
of this By-law, the maximum unit density shall be 2.5 dwelling units per
hectare [1 u.p.a.] and the dimensions of the lots created in a subdivision
shall be in accordance with Section K.1 of this Zone. The maximum unit
density may be increased to 37 dwelling units per hectare [15 u.p.a.] and
Section K.2 shall apply if amenities are provided in accordance with
Schedule G of this By-law; and
(b) In areas other than those in Sub-section D.1 (a) of this Zone, the maximum
unit density shall not exceed 37 dwelling units per hectare [15 u.p.a.] and
the dimensions of the lots created in a subdivision shall be in accordance
with Section K.2 of this Zone.
2. For building construction within a lot:
(a) The floor area ratio shall not exceed 0.72 ;
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(b) Notwithstanding the definition of floor area ratio, a garage is not included
in the floor area ratio calculation provided the maximum garage size is in
accordance with Section H.3 of this Zone; and
(c) Notwithstanding Sub-section D.2(a) of this Zone the maximum floor area
of the principal building, including a garage or any portion thereof that is
not in a basement, a carport, and accessory buildings and structures, shall
be 181 square metres [1,950 sq. ft.].
E. Lot Coverage
The maximum lot coverage shall be 60%.
F. Yards and Setbacks
Amendments: 15716, 05/30/05; 17704, 07/23/12
Buildings and structures shall be sited in accordance with the following minimum
setbacks:
Use
Setback Front
Yard Rear
Yard Side
Yard Side Yard on
Flanking Street
Principal
3.5 m.1
6.5 m.
1.2 m. 4
2.7 m. 6
Building
Excluding
attached garage
[11 ft.]
[21 ft.]
[4 ft.]
[9 ft.]
Attached
6.0 m.
6.5 m.
3.5 m. 4
5.9 m.
Garage
[20 ft.]
[21 ft.]
[11 ft.]
[19 ft.]
Accessory
Buildings and
Structures
-2
0.5 m. 3
[1 ft. 6
in.]
0.0 m. 5
[0.0 ft.]
5.2 m.
[17 ft.]
Measurements to be determined as per Part 1 Definitions of this By-law.
1 The front yard setback of the principal building may be reduced to a minimum of
2.0 m [6 ft. 7 in.] for the first storey by an unenclosed and uninhabitable space
such as a porch or veranda provided that the said porch or veranda is a minimum
of 1.5 m [5 ft.] deep, covered from above and is an integral part of the principal
building.
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2 Accessory buildings and structures are not permitted within the front yard setback
of the principal building.
3 A minimum separation of 6 m [20 ft.] is required between the principal building
and accessory buildings and structures exceeding 2.4 m [8 ft.] in building height,
including any detached garage or carport regardless of the building height.
4 A side yard is not required at the common side lot line between two paired lots
along which the semi-detached residential building is located.
5 The side yard setback of an accessory building and structure including a garage
or carport shall be increased to a minimum of 3 m. [10 ft.] on the side of the lot
opposite to the common side lot line.
6 The side yard setback on a flanking street of the principal building may be
reduced to a minimum of 1.2 m. [4 ft.] for the first storey by an unenclosed and
uninhabitable space such as a porch or veranda provided that the said porch or
veranda is a minimum of 1.5 m. [5 ft.] deep, covered from above and is an
integral part of the principal building. At any corner cut at the intersection of two
roads, the said side yard on flanking street of a minimum of 1.2 m. [4 ft.] shall be
applicable either to the veranda or to the portion of the principal building other
than a veranda.
G. Height of Buildings
Amendment: 18414, 03/23/15
Measurements to be determined as per Part 1 Definitions, of this By-law:
1. Principal building:
(a) The building height shall not exceed 9.5 metres [31 ft.].
(b) The building height of any portion of a principal building with a roof
slope of less than 1:4 shall not exceed 7.3 metres [24 ft.].
2. Accessory buildings and structures: The building height shall not exceed 3 m
[10 ft.] except that where the roof slope and construction materials of an
accessory building are the same as that of the principal building, the building
height of the accessory building may be increased to 5.0 m [16.5 ft.].
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H. Off-Street Parking
1. Where there is a lane up to or along the rear lot line or side lot line, a driveway
access is permitted only from the lane.
2. A minimum of 2 off-street parking spaces shall be provided for each dwelling
unit.
3. Where a garage or carport is provided on the lot, no more than one off-street
parking space shall be within the garage or carport, unless the off-street parking
spaces are enclosed side by side in a detached double garage or carport or the off-
street parking spaces are provided as tandem parking, and in all cases the floor
area of the garage or carport shall not exceed a maximum of 37 sq. m. [400 sq.
ft.].
4. Where a detached garage or carport is provided on the lot, such detached garage
or carport shall:
(a) Be located at the rear of the lot;
(b) Be located at a minimum of 6 m. [20 ft.] from the rear face of the dwelling
unit;
(c) Be located at 0.0 m. [0.0 ft.] side yard setback along the common lot line
between the two lots on which the semi-detached residential building is
located; and
(d) Have the driveway access from a rear lane or side street and the driveway
width shall not exceed 6 m. [20 ft.].
5. Driveway accesses to the dwelling units within the same semi-detached
residential building shall be joined where the said driveways are within the
required front yard, provided that the combined driveways shall not be wider than
6 m. [20 ft.].
6. Outside parking of vehicles ancillary to a residential use shall be limited to a
maximum of 2 cars or trucks.
7. Outside parking or storage of campers, boats, or house trailers shall not be
permitted.
8. No outside parking or driveway is permitted on corner lots in an area bounded by
the intersecting lot lines at a street corner and a straight line joining points 6.0 m.
[20 ft.] along the said lot lines from the point of intersection of the two lot lines.
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I. Landscaping
1. All portions of the lot not covered by buildings, structures, non-porous or paved
surfaces shall be landscaped, except as permitted in Section I.2 of this Zone. All
landscaping shall be maintained.
2. Non-porous or paved surfaces, excluding a driveway, shall not cover more than 12
sq. m. [129 sq. ft.] in area.
J. Special Regulations
Not applicable to this Zone.
K. Subdivision
Amendments: 17471, 10/03/11
1. For subdivision of the land in all Neighbourhood Concept Plan and Infill Areas as
described and outlined on the map attached as Schedule F of this By-law:
(a) Where amenities are not provided in accordance with Schedule G of this
By-law, the lots created shall conform to the minimum standards
prescribed in Section K of Part 12 One-Acre Residential Zone (RA) of this
By-law; or
(b) Where amenities are provided in accordance with Schedule G of this
By-law, the lots created shall conform to the minimum standards
prescribed in Section K.2 of this Zone.
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2. In areas other than the ones in Sub-section D.1(a) of this Zone, the lots created
through subdivision in this Zone shall conform to the following minimum
standards:
Lot Area
Lot Width
Lot Depth
Interior Lot
200 m²
7.2 m. 1
28 m.
[2,150 sq.ft.]
[24 ft.]
[90 ft.]
Corner Lot
226 m²
8.7 m. 1
28 m.
[2,430 sq.ft.]
[29 ft.]
[90 ft.]
Dimensions shall be measured in accordance with Section E.21, Part 4 General Provisions, of this
By-law.
1 A minimum lot width of 9 m. [30 ft.] is required if a double garage or
carport is provided on the lot.
L. Other Regulations
In addition to all statutes, by-laws, orders, regulations or agreements, the following are
applicable:
1. Definitions are as set out in Part 1 Definitions, of this By-law.
2. Prior to any use, the Lands must be serviced as set out in Part 2 Uses
Limited, of this By-law and in accordance with the servicing requirements
set forth in Surrey Subdivision and Development By-law, 1986, No. 8830,
as amended.
3. General provisions are as set out in Part 4 General Provisions, of this
By-law.
4. Additional off-street parking requirements are as set out in Part 5 Parking
and Loading/Unloading, of this By-law.
5. Sign regulations are as set out in Surrey Sign By-law, 1999, No. 13656, as
amended.
6. Special building setbacks are as set out in Part 7 Special Building
Setbacks, of this By-law.
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7. Building permits shall be subject to the Surrey Building By-law, 1987, No.
9011, as amended, and the Surrey Development Cost Charge By-law,
2002, No. 14650, as amended.
8. Surrey Tree Preservation By-law, 1996, No. 12880, as amended.
9. Development permits may be required in accordance with the Surrey
Official Community Plan, as amended.
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Duplex Residential Zone
Part 18 - RM-D, Duplex Residential Zone
Part 18 RM-D
A. Intent
This Zone is intended to accommodate and regulate duplex dwellings on urban lots.
B. Permitted Uses
Amendments: 12737, 01/15/96
Land and structures shall be used for the following uses only:
1. One (1) duplex provided that the minimum lot size shall be 930 square metres
[10,000 sq. ft.] and minimum lot width shall be 24 metres [80 ft.]. Where the lot
under this zone is subdivided into strata lots, only 1 dwelling unit shall be
permitted within each of the strata lots and in the case of such a subdivision, each
of the permitted dwelling units must form part of the duplex constructed on the lot
as it existed prior to the subdivision.
C. Lot Area
Not applicable to this Zone.
D. Density
Amendments: 14519, 10/15/01; 15896, 01/09/06
1. (a) For the purpose of this Section and notwithstanding the definition of floor
area ratio in Part 1 Definitions of this By-law, all covered areas used for
parking shall be included in the calculation of floor area ratio unless the
covered parking is located within the basement;
(b) For building construction within a corner lot, the maximum allowable
floor area shall be 446 sq. m. [4,800 sq. ft.], provided that, of the
allowable maximum floor area, 90 sq. m. [960 sq. ft.] shall be reserved for
garage(s) or carport(s), and 20 sq. m. [210 sq. ft.] shall be reserved for use
only as accessory buildings and structures; and.
(c) For building construction within a lot other than a corner lot, the
maximum allowable floor area shall be 372 sq. m. [4,000 sq. ft.], provided
that, of the allowable maximum floor area, 90 sq. m. [960 sq. ft.] shall be
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reserved for garage(s) or carport(s) and 20 sq. m. [210 sq. ft.] shall be
reserved for use only as accessory buildings and structures.
E. Lot Coverage
The maximum lot coverage shall be 33%.
F. Yards and Setbacks
Amendments: 13093, 05/12/97; 18414, 03/23/15
Buildings and structures shall be sited in accordance with the following minimum
setbacks:
Setback
Front
Rear
Side
Side Yard
Yard
Yard
Yard
on Flanking
Use
Street
Principal
7.5 m.
7.5 m.
1.8 m.
3.6 m.
Building
[25 ft.]
[25 ft.]
[6 ft.]
[12 ft.]
Accessory
Buildings
and Structures
Greater
18.0 m.
[60 ft.]
1.8 m
[6 ft.]
1.0 m
[3 ft.]
7.5 m
[25 ft.]
Than 10 square
metres
[108 sq.ft.] in Size
Other Accessory
Buildings and
Structures
18.0 m
[60 ft.]
0.0 m
0.0 m.
7.5 m.
[25 ft.]
Measurements to be determined as per Part 1 Definitions, of this By-law.
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G. Height of Buildings
Amendments: 12239, 04/18/94
Measurements to be determined as per Part 1 Definitions, of this By-law:
1. Principal building: The height shall not exceed 9 metres [30 ft.].
2. Accessory buildings and structures: The height shall not exceed 4 metres [13 ft.]
except that where the roof slope and construction materials of an accessory
building are the same as that of the principal building, the building height of the
accessory building may be increased to 5 metres [16.5 ft.]
H. Off-Street Parking and Loading/Unloading
Amendments: 12333, 07/25/94; 13774, 07/26/99; 15896, 01/09/06; 18719, 05/30/16
1. Resident and visitor parking spaces shall be provided as stated in Part 5 Off-
Street Parking and Loading/Unloading of this By-law.
2. Outside parking or storage of campers, boats and vehicles including cars, trucks
and house trailers ancillary to a dwelling unit shall be limited to:
(a) A maximum of 2 cars or trucks;
(b) House trailer, camper or boat, provided that the combined total shall not
exceed 1; and
(d) The total amount permitted under (a) and (b) shall not exceed 2.
3. On a corner lot, vehicle parking is permitted in either the front yard or side yard,
subject to the following:
(a) No off-street parking space shall be permitted within the required front
yard or side yard setback except on a driveway;
(b) Parking spaces shall be located only on a driveway leading to a garage,
carport or parking pad and in a garage, in a carport, or on a parking pad;
(c) Vehicle access to each dwelling unit within the duplex shall be provided
from a separate driveway with one of the two driveways constructed off
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the frontage street and the second driveway constructed off the flanking
street, except where there is a lane up to or along the rear lot line or side
lot line, in which case a minimum of one of the two driveways shall be
constructed off the lane;
(d) Where either the fronting highway or flanking street is designated an
arterial highway, vehicle access to the lot shall be provided only as
stipulated by Surrey Highway and Traffic By-law, 1997, No. 13007, as
amended;
(e) The total area of a driveway shall be as follows:
i. Each dwelling unit within the duplex may have one driveway with
a maximum width of 6 metres [20 ft.], extending from the lot line
to the garage, carport, or parking pad on the lot; and
ii. Where the driveway is constructed in a side yard off a flanking
street all references to front yard within this section shall be read
as side yard; and
(f) The total number of vehicles parked on a driveway within the front yard or
side yard shall not exceed two for each dwelling unit within the duplex.
4. On a lot other than a corner lot, vehicle parking may be permitted in either the
front yard or side yard, subject to the following:
(a) No off-street parking space shall be permitted within the required front
yard or side yard setback except on a driveway;
(b) Parking spaces shall be located only on a driveway leading to a garage,
carport or parking pad and in a garage, in a carport, or on a parking pad;
(c) Vehicle access to each dwelling unit within the duplex may be provided by
a driveway with a maximum width of 6 metres [20 ft.] extending from the
lot line to the face of the garage, carport, or parking pad on the lot,
provided that the driveways on the same lot must have a minimum
landscaped separation of 3.5 metres [12 ft.] along the entire length of the
two driveways;
(d) As an alternative to 4(c), a single driveway may be used to provide access
to both dwelling units on the lot provided that the driveway has a
maximum width of 6.0 metres [20 ft.] at the front lot line and tapers
uniformly to a total width no greater than 12.0 metres [40 ft.] at the face of
the garages, carports or parking pads; and
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(e) The total number of vehicles parked on a driveway within the front yard or
side yard shall not exceed two for each dwelling unit within the duplex.
5. Notwithstanding subsection H.4., where there is a lane up to or along the rear lot
line or side lot line, vehicle access to a lot other than a corner lot is permitted only
from the lane.
6. Notwithstanding the width of the parking space required for a double garage in
Section B.2 of Part 5 Off-Street Parking and Loading/Unloading of this By-law,
for the purpose of this Zone, the width of a double garage to accommodate
2 vehicles parked side-by-side may be reduced to a minimum of 5.5 m. [18 ft.],
measured between the inside faces of the side walls of the garage, provided that
the opening for vehicle access to the garage shall accommodate a garage door that
is a minimum of 5.0 m. [16 ft.] in width.
7. No outside parking or storage of a house trailer or boat is permitted within the
front yard setback, or within the required side yards or within 1 metre [3 ft.] of
the side lot line, except as follows:
(a) On lots which have no vehicular access to the rear yard or where access is
not feasible through modification of landscaping or fencing or both, either
1 house trailer or 1 boat may be parked in the front driveway or to the side
of the front driveway or in the side yard, but no closer than 1 metre [3 ft.]
to a side lot line nor within 1 metre [3 ft.] of the front lot line subject to the
residential parking requirements stated in Table C.1 of Part 5 Off-Street
Parking and Loading/Unloading of this By-law;
(b) Notwithstanding Sub-section H.3(a), no outside parking or storage of a
house trailer or boat is permitted on corner lots in an area bounded by the
intersecting lot lines at a street corner and a straight line joining points 9
metres [30 ft.] along the said lot lines from the point of intersection of the
two lot lines; and
(c) Adequate screening, as described in Section I.1 of this Zone is provided.
I. Landscaping
1. The parking or storage of house trailers or boats shall be adequately screened by
compact evergreen trees or shrubs at least 1.8 metres [6 ft.] in height and located
between the said house trailer or boat and any point on the lot line within 7.5
metres [25 ft.] of the said house trailer or boat, in order to obscure the view from
the abutting lot or street, except:
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(a) on a corner lot, this required landscape screening shall not be located in an
area bounded by the intersecting lot lines at a street corner and a straight
line joining points 9 metres [30 ft.] along the said lot lines from the point
of intersection of the 2 lot lines;
(b) where the driveway or the parking area is used for parking or storage of a
house trailer or boat, the landscape screen is not required within the said
driveway; and
(c) in the case of rear yards, this screening requirement may be provided by a
1.8 metre [6 ft.] high solid fence.
2. All portions of the lot not covered by buildings, structures or paved areas shall be
landscaped including the retention of mature trees. This landscaping shall be
maintained.
J. Special Regulations
Not applicable to this Zone.
K. Subdivision
Lots created through subdivision in this Zone shall conform to the following minimum
standards:
Lot Size
Lot Width
Lot Depth
930 sq. m.
24 metres
28 metres
[10,000 sq.ft.]
[80 ft.]
[90 ft.]
Dimensions shall be measured in accordance with Section E.21, Part 4 General
Provisions, of this By-law.
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L. Other Regulations
Amendments: 13657, 03/22/99; 13774, 07/26/99
In addition, land use regulations including the following are applicable:
1. Prior to any use, lands must be serviced as set out in Part 2 Uses Limited, of this
By-law and in accordance with the "Surrey Subdivision and Development By-
law".
2. General provisions on use are as set out in Part 4 General Provisions, of this By-
law.
3. Additional off-street parking and loading/unloading requirements are as set out in
Part 5, Off-Street Parking and Loading/Unloading, of this By-law.
4. Subdivisions shall be subject to the "Surrey Development Cost Charge By-law"
and the "Tree Preservation By-law".
5. Building permits shall be subject to the "Surrey Building By-law".
6. Sign regulations are as provided in Surrey Sign By-law No. 13656.
7. Special building setbacks are as set out in Part 7 Special Building Setbacks, of
this By-law.
8. Development permits may be required in accordance with the Official Community
Plan.
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Manufactured Home Residential Zone
Part 19 - RM-M, Manufactured Home Residential Zone
Part 19 RM-M
A. Intent
This Zone is intended for the provision of manufactured home parks and should be read
in conjunction with the "Surrey Mobile Homes and Trailer Regulation and Control By-
law".
B. Permitted Uses
Land and structures shall be used for the following uses only, or for a combination of
such uses, provided such combined uses are part of a comprehensive design:
1. Manufactured home park, provided that the minimum area for each manufactured
home space shall be 225 square metres [2,420 sq.ft.] with a minimum width of 12
metres [40 ft.].
2. One single family dwelling for the manager of the manufactured home park.
C. Lot Area
Not applicable to this Zone.
D. Density
The maximum density shall not exceed 22 dwelling units per hectare [9 u.p.a.].
E. Lot Coverage
The maximum lot coverage for one single family dwelling and the indoor amenity space
building, shall be 5%.
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F. Yards and Setbacks
Amendments: 17471, 10/03/11
Measurements to be determined as per Part 1 Definitions, of this By-law:
1. Buildings and structures shall be sited not less than 7.5 metres [25 ft.] from all lot
lines.
2. In the case of a manufactured home park in a bare land strata development,
Section F.1 does not apply to the placement of a manufactured home within a bare
land strata lot, other than in the case of a bare land strata lot line which forms the
boundary of the manufactured home park.
3. Where a lot abuts another lot zoned RM-M and which is used as a manufactured
home park, the abutting yards may be reduced to not less than 3 metres [10 ft.].
G. Height of Buildings
Measurements to be determined as per Part 1 Definitions, of this By-law:
1. Principal buildings:
(a) Manufactured Homes: The height shall not exceed 4.5 metres [15 ft.].
(b) Single Family Dwelling: The height shall not exceed 9 metres [30 ft.].
2. Accessory buildings and structures: The height shall not exceed 4 metres [13 ft.].
H. Off-Street Parking and Loading/Unloading
Amendments: 13774, 07/26/99
1. Resident and visitor parking spaces shall be provided as stated in Part 5 Off-
Street Parking and Loading/Unloading of this By-law.
2. No parking shall be permitted within the required setbacks.
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I. Landscaping
1. All developed portions of the developed lot not covered by buildings, structures,
parking areas, roadways and designated manufactured home spaces shall be
landscaped and maintained, including the retention of mature trees.
2. The required setback area shall be fully landscaped and adequately maintained.
3. The boulevard areas of highways abutting a lot shall be seeded or sodded with
grass on the side of the highway abutting the lot, except at driveways.
4. Garbage containers and passive recycling containers shall be screened to a height
of at least 2.5 metres [8 ft.] by buildings, a landscaping screen, a solid decorative
fence, or a combination thereof.
J. Special Regulations
1. Amenity space shall be provided on the lot as follows:
(a) Outdoor amenity space, in the amount of 3.0 square metres [32 sq.ft.] per
dwelling unit and shall not be located within the required setbacks; and
(b) Indoor amenity space, in the amount of 3.0 square metres [32 sq.ft.] per
dwelling unit.
K. Subdivision
Lots created through subdivision in this Zone shall conform to the following minimum
standards:
Lot Size
Lot Width
Lot Depth
Fee Simple Lots
2 hectares
50 metres
50 metres
[5 acres]
[165 ft.]
[165 ft.]
Bare Land
225 sq. m.
12 metres
15 metres
Strata Lots
[2,420 sq.ft.]
[40 ft.]
[50 ft.]
Dimensions shall be measured in accordance with Section E.21, Part 4 General Provisions, of this By-law.
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L. Other Regulations
Amendments: 13657, 03/22/99; 13774, 07/26/99
In addition, land use regulations including the following are applicable:
1. Prior to any use, lands must be serviced as set out in Part 2 Uses Limited, of this
By-law and in accordance with the "Surrey Subdivision and Development By-
law".
2. General provisions on use are as set out in Part 4 General Provisions, of this By-
law.
3. Additional off-street parking and loading/unloading requirements are as set out in
Part 5 Off-Street Parking and Loading/Unloading of this By-law.
4. Sign regulations are as provided in Surrey Sign By-law No. 13656.
5. Special building setbacks are as set out in Part 7 Special Building Setbacks, of
this By-law.
6. Building permits shall be subject to the "Surrey Building By-law" and the "Surrey
Development Cost Charge By-law".
7. Development permits may be required in accordance with the Official Community
Plan.
8. Manufactured home parks shall be subject to the "Surrey Mobile Homes and
Trailer Regulation and Control By-law".
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Multiple Residential 10 Zone
Part 20 - RM-10, Multiple Residential 10 Zone
Part 20 RM-10
A. Intent
This Zone is intended to accommodate and regulate the development of family oriented,
ground-oriented, low density housing and related amenity spaces, which are to be
developed in accordance with a comprehensive design, as opposed to a fee simple
subdivision.
B. Permitted Uses
Amendments: 13774, 07/26/99
Land and structures shall be used for the following uses only, or for a combination of
such uses, provided such combined uses are part of a comprehensive design:
1. Single family dwellings and duplexes provided that they form part of a
comprehensive design.
2. Child care centres, provided that such centres:
(a) Do not constitute a singular use on the lot; and
(b) Do not exceed a total area of 3.0 square metres [32 sq.ft.] per dwelling
unit.
C. Lot Area
Refer to Sections D and E of this Zone.
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D. Density
Amendments: 13155, 02/09/98; 17462, 09/11/11; 18414, 03/23/15; 19073, 02/20/17
For the purpose of building construction:
1. In Areas as described and outlined on the maps attached as Schedule F attached to
this By-law, the maximum density shall not exceed 2.5 dwelling units per hectare
[1 u.p.a.]. The maximum density may be increased to that prescribed in Sub-
sections D.3 and D.4 of this Zone if amenities are provided in accordance with
Schedule G of this By-law.
. 2. In areas other than the ones in Sub-section D.1 of this Zone, the maximum density
shall not exceed that prescribed in Sub-sections D.3 and D.4 of this Zone
3. Single Family Dwellings and Duplexes: The maximum density shall not exceed a
floor area ratio of 0.5 and 25 dwelling units per hectare [10 u.p.a.].
4. Indoor Amenity Space: The space required in Sub-section J.1(b) of this Zone, is
excluded from the calculation of the floor area ratio.
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E. Lot Coverage
Amendments: 17704, 07/23/12
The maximum lot coverage shall be 40%.
F. Yards and Setbacks
Amendments: 17471, 10/03/11
Buildings and structures shall be sited not less than 7.5 metres [25 ft.] from all lot lines
other than the interior lot lines created by a bare land strata subdivision (measurements to
be determined as per Part 1 Definitions, of this By-law).
G. Height of Buildings
Amendments: 13094, 05/12/97; 17471, 10/03/11
Measurements to be determined as per Part 1 Definitions, of this By-law:
1. Principal buildings: The height shall not exceed 9 metres [30 ft.].
2. Accessory buildings and structures:
(a) Indoor amenity space buildings: The height shall not exceed 9 metres [30
ft.]; and
(b) Other accessory buildings and structures: The height shall not exceed 4
metres [13 ft.].
H. Off-Street Parking and Loading/Unloading
Amendments: 12333, 07/25/94; 13774, 07/26/99; 14120, 10/16/00; 17471, 10/03/11; 18414,
03/23/15; 18434, 04/27/15
1. Resident, visitor and employee parking spaces shall be provided as stated in Part
5 Off-Street Parking and Loading/Unloading of this By-law.
2. Fifty percent (50%) of all required resident parking spaces shall be provided as
underground parking or as parking within the building envelope.
3. Parking within the required setbacks is not permitted.
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4. Tandem parking for ground-oriented multiple unit residential buildings shall be
permitted as follows:
(a) A maximum of fifty percent (50%) of all required resident parking spaces
may be provided as tandem parking spaces, excluding parking spaces
provided as underground parking. For underground parking a maximum
of ten percent (10%) of all required resident parking spaces may be
provided as tandem parking spaces;
(b) Dwelling units with tandem parking spaces shall not be permitted direct
vehicular access to an adjacent highway;
(c) Tandem parking spaces must be attached to each dwelling unit, excluding
parking spaces provided as underground parking; and
(d) Both tandem parking spaces must be held by the same owner.
I. Landscaping
1. All developed portions of the lot not covered by buildings, structures or paved
areas shall be landscaped including the retention of mature trees. This
landscaping shall be maintained.
2. Along the developed sides of the lot which abut a highway, a continuous
landscaping strip of not less than 1.5 metres [5 ft.] in width shall be provided
within the lot.
3. The boulevard areas of highways abutting a lot shall be seeded or sodded with
grass on the side of the highway abutting the lot, except at driveways.
4. Garbage containers and passive recycling containers shall be screened to a height
of at least 2.5 metres [8 ft.] by buildings, a landscaping screen, a solid decorative
fence, or a combination thereof.
J. Special Regulations
1. Amenity space shall be provided on the lot as follows:
(a) Outdoor amenity space, in the amount of 3.0 square metres [32 sq.ft.] per
dwelling unit and shall not be located within the required setbacks; and
(b) Indoor amenity space, in the amount of 3.0 square metres [32 sq.ft.] per
dwelling unit, of which a maximum of 1.5 square metres [16 sq.ft.] per
dwelling unit may be devoted to a child care centre.
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2. Child care centres shall be located on the lot such that these centres:
(a) Are accessed from a highway, independent from the access to the
residential uses permitted in Section B of this Zone; and
(b) Have direct access to an open space and play area within the lot.
K. Subdivision
Amendments: 13155, 02/09/98
1. For the purpose of subdivision in Neighbourhood Concept Plan and Infill Areas as
described and outlined on the maps attached as Schedule F attached to this By-
law:
(a) Where amenities are not provided in accordance with Schedule G of this
By-law, the lots created shall conform to the minimum standards
prescribed in Section K of Part 12 One Acre Residential Zone (RA) of this
By-law.
(b) Where amenities are provided in accordance with Schedule G of this
By-law, the lots created shall conform to the minimum standards
prescribed in Sub-section K.2 of this Zone.
2. Lots created through subdivision in this Zone shall conform to the following
minimum standards:
Lot Size
Lot Width
Lot Depth
Fee Simple Lots
2,000 sq. m.
30 metres
30 metres
[0.5 acre]
[100 ft.]
[100 ft.]
Bare Land
325 sq. m.
9 metres
27 metres
Strata Lots
[3,500 sq.ft.]
[30 ft.]
[90 ft.]
Dimensions shall be measured in accordance with Section E.21, Part 4 General Provisions, of this
By-law.
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L. Other Regulations
Amendments: 13657, 03/22/99; 13774, 07/26/99; 17181, 06/07/10
In addition, land use regulations including the following are applicable:
1. Prior to any use, lands must be serviced as set out in Part 2 Uses Limited, of this
By-law and in accordance with the "Surrey Subdivision and Development By-
law".
2. General provisions on use are as set out in Part 4 General Provisions, of this By-
law.
3. Additional off-street parking and loading/unloading requirements are as set out in
Part 5 Off-Street Parking and Loading/Unloading of this By-law.
4. Sign regulations are as provided in Surrey Sign By-law No. 13656.
5. Special building setbacks are as set out in Part 7 Special Building Setbacks, of
this By-law.
6. Building permits shall be subject to the "Surrey Building By-law" and the "Surrey
Development Cost Charge By-law".
7. Development permits may be required in accordance with the Official Community
Plan.
8. Provincial licensing of child care centres is regulated by the Community Care and
Assisted Living Act, S.B.C., 2002, c.75, as amended and the Child Care Licensing
Regulation set out under B.C. Reg. 95/2009, as amended.
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Multiple Residential 15 Zone
Part 21 - RM-15, Multiple Residential 15 Zone
Part 21 RM-15
A. Intent
Amendments: 12824, 06/24/96
This Zone is intended to accommodate and regulate the development of family-oriented,
low density, ground-oriented multiple unit residential buildings and related amenity
spaces, which are to be developed in accordance with a comprehensive design in existing
urban areas and in new urban areas where density bonus is provided.
B. Permitted Uses
Amendments: 13774, 07/26/99
Land and structures shall be used for the following uses only, or for a combination of
such uses, provided such combined uses are part of a comprehensive design:
1. Ground-oriented multiple unit residential buildings.
2. Child care centres, provided that such centres:
(a) Do not constitute a singular use on the lot; and
(b) Do not exceed a total area of 3.0 square metres [32 sq.ft.] per dwelling
unit.
C. Lot Area
Refer to Sections D and E of this Zone.
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D. Density
Amendments: 12333, 07/25/94; 12824, 06/24/96; 17462, 09/12/11; 17471, 10/03/11; 18414, 03/23/15;
19073, 02/20/17; 19491, 02/19/18
For the purpose of building construction:
1. For the purpose of building construction in all Areas described and outlined on
the map attached as Schedule F of this By-law, the maximum density shall be 1
dwelling unit per acre and the dimensions of the lots created in a subdivision shall
be in accordance with Section K.1 of this Zone. The maximum density shall be
increased to that prescribed in Section D.2 of this Zone if amenities are provided
in accordance with Schedule G of this By-law.
2. Ground-Oriented Multiple Unit Residential Buildings: The maximum density
shall not exceed a floor area ratio of 0.70 and 37 dwelling units per hectare
[15 u.p.a.].
3. Indoor Amenity Space: The space required in Sub-section J.1(b) of this Zone, is
excluded from the calculation of the floor area ratio.
E. Lot Coverage
Amendments: 12333, 07/25/94; 17704, 07/23/12
The maximum lot coverage shall be 45%.
F. Yards and Setbacks
Amendments: 17471, 10/03/11
Buildings and structures shall be sited not less than 7.5 metres [25 ft.] from all lot lines
(measurements to be determined as per Part 1 Definitions, of this By-law).
G. Height of Buildings
Amendments: 13094, 05/12/97; 17471, 10/03/11
Measurements to be determined as per Part 1 Definitions, of this By-law:
1. Principal buildings: The height shall not exceed 11 metres [36 ft.].
2. Accessory buildings and structures:
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(a) Indoor amenity space buildings: The height shall not exceed 11 metres
[36 ft.]; and
(b) Other accessory buildings and structures: The height shall not exceed 4.5
metres [15 ft.].
H. Off-Street Parking and Loading/Unloading
Amendments: 12333, 07/25/94; 13094, 05/12/97; 13774, 07/26/99; 14120, 10/16/00; 17471, 10/03/11;
18414, 03/23/15; 18434, 04/27/15; 18719, 05/30/16
1. Resident, visitor and employee parking spaces shall be provided as stated in
Table C.1 of Part 5 Off-Street Parking and Loading/Unloading of this By-law.
2. Fifty percent (50%) of all required resident parking spaces shall be provided as
underground parking or as parking within the building envelope.
3. Parking within the required setbacks is not permitted.
4. Tandem parking for ground-oriented multiple unit residential buildings shall be
permitted as follows:
(a) A maximum of fifty percent (50%) of all required resident parking spaces
may be provided as tandem parking spaces, excluding parking spaces
provided as underground parking. For underground parking a maximum
of ten percent (10%) of all required resident parking spaces may be
provided as tandem parking spaces;
(b) Dwelling units with tandem parking spaces shall not be permitted direct
vehicular access to an adjacent highway;
(c) Tandem parking spaces must be attached to each dwelling unit, excluding
parking spaces provided as underground parking; and
(d) Both tandem parking spaces must be held by the same owner.
I. Landscaping
1. All developed portions of the lot not covered by buildings, structures or paved
areas shall be landscaped including the retention of mature trees. This
landscaping shall be maintained.
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2. Along the developed sides of the lot which abut a highway, a continuous
landscaping strip of not less 1.5 metres [5 ft.] in width shall be provided within
the lot.
3. The boulevard areas of highways abutting a lot shall be seeded or sodded with
grass on the side of the highway abutting the lot, except at driveways.
4. Garbage containers and passive recycling containers shall be screened to a height
of at least 2.5 metres [8 ft.] by buildings, a landscaping screen, a solid decorative
fence, or a combination thereof.
J. Special Regulations
1. Amenity space shall be provided on the lot as follows:
(a) Outdoor amenity space, in the amount of 3.0 square metres [32 sq.ft.] per
dwelling unit and shall not be located within the required setbacks; and
(b) Indoor amenity space, in the amount of 3.0 square metres [32 sq.ft.] per
dwelling unit, of which a maximum of 1.5 square metres [16 sq.ft.] per
dwelling unit may be devoted to a child care centre.
2. Child care centres shall be located on the lot such that these centres:
(a) Are accessed from a highway, independent from the access to the
residential uses permitted in Section B of this Zone; and
(b) Have direct access to an open space and play area within the lot.
K. Subdivision
Amendments: 12824, 06/24/96
1. For subdivision of the land in all Neighbourhood Concept Plan and Infill Areas
described and outlined on the map attached as Schedule F of this By-law where
amenities are not provided in accordance with Schedule G of this By-law, the lots
created shall conform to the minimum standards prescribed in Section K of
Part 12 One-Acre Residential Zone RA of this By-law.
2. For subdivision of the land in all Neighbourhood Concept Plan and Infill Areas
described and outlined on the map attached as Schedule F of this By-law where
amenities are provided in accordance with Schedule G of this By-law, the lots
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created shall conform to the minimum standards prescribed in sub-section K.3 of
this Zone.
3. Lots created through subdivision in this Zone shall conform to the following
minimum standards:
Lot Size
Lot Width
Lot Depth
2,000 sq. m.
30 metres
30 metres
[0.5 acre]
[100 ft.]
[100 ft.]
Dimensions shall be measured in accordance with Section E.21, Part 4
General Provisions, of this By-law.
L. Other Regulations
Amendments: 13657, 03/22/99; 13774, 07/26/99; 17181, 06/07/10
In addition, land use regulations including the following are applicable:
1. Prior to any use, lands must be serviced as set out in Part 2 Uses Limited, of this
By-law and in accordance with the "Surrey Subdivision and Development By-
law".
2. General provisions on use are as set out in Part 4 General Provisions, of this By-
law.
3. Additional off-street parking and loading/unloading requirements are as set out in
Part 5 Off-Street Parking and Loading/Unloading of this By-law.
4. Sign regulations are as provided in Surrey Sign By-law No. 13656.
5. Special building setbacks are as set out in Part 7 Special Building Setbacks, of
this By-law.
6. Building permits shall be subject to the "Surrey Building By-law" and the "Surrey
Development Cost Charge By-law".
7. Development permits may be required in accordance with the Official Community
Plan.
8. Provincial licensing of child care centres is regulated by the Community Care and
Assisted Living Act, S.B.C., 2002, c.75, as amended and the Child Care Licensing
Regulation set out under B.C. Reg. 95/2009, as amended.
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Multiple Residential 23 Zone
Part 21A - RM-23, Multiple Residential 23 Zone
Part 21A RM-23
A. Intent
This Zone is intended to accommodate and regulate attached dwelling units on lots
contained in a row housing building.
B. Permitted Uses
Land and structures shall be used for only one dwelling unit on each lot contained within
a row housing building and customarily accessory uses.
C. Lot Area
Not applicable to this Zone.
D. Density
Amendments: 17462, 09/12/11; 19073, 02/20/17
1. For the purpose of subdivision:
(a) In all Areas as described and outlined on the map attached as Schedule F
of this By-law, the maximum unit density shall be 2.5 dwelling units per
hectare [1 u.p.a.] and the dimensions of the lots created in a subdivision
shall be in accordance with Sub-section K.1(a) of this Zone. The
maximum unit density may be increased to 57 dwelling units per hectare
[23 u.p.a.] and Section K.2 shall apply if amenities are provided in
accordance with Schedule G of this By-law; and
(b) In areas other than those described in Sub-section D.1(a) of this Zone, the
maximum unit density shall not exceed 57 dwelling units per hectare [23
u.p.a.] and the dimensions of the lots created in a subdivision shall be in
accordance with Section K.2 of this Zone.
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2. For building construction within a lot the maximum allowable floor area of the
dwelling unit shall be 144 sq. m. [1,550 sq. ft.], excluding any basement, garage,
carport, or accessory buildings and structures.
E. Lot Coverage
The maximum lot coverage shall be:
1. 60% where the lot is an internal lot pursuant to Section K.2 of the Zone.
2. 50% where the lot is an end lot or a corner lot pursuant to Section K.2 of the
Zone.
F. Yards and Setbacks
Buildings and structures shall be sited in accordance with the following minimum
setbacks:
Setback
Use
Front Yard Rear Yard Side Yard Side Yard on
Flanking
Street
Internal Dwelling
3.5 m. 1
12.5 m.
0.0 m.
_
Unit
[11 ft. 5 in.]
[41 ft.]
[0 ft.]
End Dwelling Unit
3.5 m. 1
[11 ft. 5 in.]
12.5 m.
[41 ft.]
1.2 m. 4
[4 ft.]
_
Corner
Dwelling Unit
3.5 m. 1
[11 ft. 5 in.]
12.5 m.
[41 ft.]
0.0 m.
[0 ft.]
2.7 m. 6
[9 ft.]
Accessory
Buildings and
Structures
_ 2
0.5 m. 3
[1 ft. 6 in.]
0.0 m. 5
[0 ft.]
1.2 m. 7
[4 ft.]
Measurements to be determined as per Part 1 Definitions of this By-law.
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1 The front yard setback of the principal building may be reduced to a
minimum of 2.0 m. [6.ft 7 in.] for the first storey by an unenclosed and
uninhabitable space such as a porch or veranda provided that the said
porch or veranda is a minimum of 1.5 m. [5 ft.] deep, covered from above
and is an integral part of the principal building.
2 Accessory buildings and structures shall not be located in the front yard
setback of the principal building.
3 Accessory buildings and structures exceeding 2.4 m. [8 ft.] in building
height and any detached garage or carport regardless of the building height
are not permitted within 6.0 m. [20 ft.] of the principal building.
4 A side yard setback is not required at the common side lot line between
two lots along which the same row housing building is located.
5 The side yard setback of an accessory building and structure including a
garage shall be increased to a minimum of 2.7 m. [9 ft.] on the opposite
side of the lot.
6 The side yard setback on a flanking street of the principal building may be
reduced to a minimum of 1.2 m. [4 ft.] for the first storey by an
unenclosed and uninhabitable space such as a porch or veranda provided
that the said porch or veranda is a minimum of 1.5 m. [5 ft.] deep, covered
from above and is an integral part of the principal building. At any corner
cut at the intersection of two roads, the said side yard on flanking street of
a minimum of 1.2 m. [4 ft.] shall be applicable either to the veranda or to
the portion of the principal building other than a veranda.
7 At any corner cut at the intersection of a road and a rear lane, the side yard
setback on a flanking street may be reduced to a minimum of 0.5 m. [1 ft.
6 in.].
G. Height of Buildings
Measurements to be determined as per Part 1 Definitions of this By-law.
1. Principal building: The building height shall not exceed 9.5 m. [31 ft.].
2. Accessory buildings and structures: The building height shall not exceed 3 m.
[10 ft.] except that where the roof slope and construction materials of an
accessory building are the same as that of the principal building, the building
height of the accessory building may be increased to 5.0 m. [16.5 ft.].
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H. Off-Street Parking
1. A driveway to the lot shall be permitted only from a rear lane.
2. A minimum of 2 off-street parking spaces shall be provided for each dwelling
unit at the rear of the lot.
3. Where a garage or carport is provided on the lot, no more than one off-street
parking space shall be within the garage or carport.
4. The floor area of the garage or carport shall not exceed a maximum of 22 sq. m.
[240 sq. ft.].
5. Where a detached garage or carport is provided on the lot, such detached garage
or carport shall:
(a) Be located at a minimum of 6 m [20 ft.] from the rear face of the dwelling
unit; and
(b) The driveway width shall not exceed 6 m [20 ft.].
6. Outside parking of vehicles ancillary to a residential use shall be limited to a
maximum of 2 cars or trucks.
7. Outside parking or storage of campers, boats or house trailers shall not be
permitted.
8. No outside parking or driveway is permitted on corner lots in an area bounded by
the intersecting lot lines at a street corner and a straight line joining points 6.0 m
[20 ft.] along the said lot lines from the point of intersection of the two lot lines.
I. Landscaping
1. All portions of the lot not covered by buildings, structures, non-porous or paved
surfaces shall be landscaped, except as permitted in Section I.2 of this Zone. All
landscaping shall be maintained.
2. Non-porous or paved surfaces, excluding a driveway, shall not cover more than 12
sq.m. [129 sq.ft.] in area.
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J. Special Regulations
No more than six dwelling units shall be attached in a row to one another within each row
housing building.
K. Subdivision
Amendments: 16957, 06/29/09
1. For subdivision of the land in all Neighbourhood Concept Plan and Infill Areas as
described and outlined on the map attached as Schedule F of this By-law:
(a) Where amenities are not provided in accordance with Schedule G of this
By-law, the lots created shall conform to the minimum standards
prescribed in Section K of Part 12 One-Acre Residential Zone (RA) of this
By-law; or
(b) Where amenities are provided in accordance with Schedule G of this
By-law, the lots created shall conform to the minimum standards
prescribed in Section K.2 of this Zone.
2. In areas other than those described in Sub-section D.1(a) of this Zone, the lots
created through subdivision in this Zone shall conform to the following minimum
standards:
Lot Area
Lot Width
Lot Depth
Internal Lot
165 sq. m.
6.3 m.
28 m.
[1,776 sq. ft.]
[21 ft.]
[90 ft.]
End Lot
200 sq. m.
7.2 m.
28 m.
[2,150 sq. ft.]
[24 ft.]
[90 ft.]
Corner Lot
226 sq. m.
8.7 m.
28 m.
[2,430 sq. ft.]
[29 ft.]
[90 ft.]
Dimensions shall be measured in accordance with Section E.21, Part 4 General Provisions, of this
By-law.
L. Other Regulations
In addition to all statutes, by-laws, orders, regulations or agreements, the following are
applicable:
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1. Definitions are as set out in Part 1 Definitions, of Surrey Zoning By-law, 1993,
No. 12000, as amended.
2. Prior to any use, the Lands must be serviced as set out in Part 2 Uses Limited, of
Surrey Zoning By-law, 1993, No. 12000, as amended and in accordance with the
servicing requirements set forth in Surrey Subdivision and Development By-law,
1986, No. 8830, as amended.
3. General provisions are as set out in Part 4 General Provisions, of Surrey Zoning
By-law, 1993, No. 12000, as amended.
4. Additional off-street parking requirements are as set out in Part 5 Parking and
Loading/Unloading, of Surrey Zoning By-law, 1993, No. 12000, as amended.
5. Sign regulations are as set out in Surrey Sign By-law, 1999, No. 13656, as
amended.
6. Special building setbacks are as set out in Part 7 Special Building Setbacks, of
Surrey Zoning By-law, 1993, No. 12000, as amended.
7. Building permits shall be subject to the Surrey Building By-law, 1987, No. 9011,
as amended, and the Surrey Development Cost Charge By-law, 2002, No. 14650,
as amended.
8. Surrey Tree Preservation By-law, 1996, No. 12880, as amended.
9. Development permits may be required in accordance with the Official Community
Plan.
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Multiple Residential 30 Zone
Part 22 - RM-30, Multiple Residential 30 Zone
Part 22 RM-30
A. Intent
This Zone is intended to accommodate and regulate the development of medium density,
multiple unit residential buildings, ground-oriented multiple residential buildings and
related amenity spaces which are to be developed in accordance with a comprehensive
design.
B. Permitted Uses
Amendments: 13774, 07/26/99; 17574, 02/06/12
Land and structures shall be used for the following uses only, or for a combination of
such uses, provided such combined uses are part of a comprehensive design:
1. Multiple unit residential buildings and ground-oriented multiple unit residential
buildings
2. Child care centres, provided that such centres:
(a) Do not constitute a singular use on the lot; and
(b) Do not exceed a total area of 3.0 square metres [32 sq.ft.] per dwelling
unit.
C. Lot Area
Refer to Sections D and E of this Zone.
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D. Density
Amendments: 13155, 02/09/98; 07574, 02/06/12; 17704, 07/23/12; 18414, 03/23/15; 19073, 02/20/17;
19491, 02/19/18
For the purpose of building construction:
1. In Areas as described and outlined on the maps attached as Schedule F attached to
this By-law, the maximum density shall not exceed a floor area ratio of 0.1 or
building area of 300 square metres [3,230 sq. ft.] whichever is smaller. The
maximum density of development may be increased to that prescribed in
Sub-sections D.3 and D.4 of this Zone if amenities are provided in accordance
with Schedule G of this By-law.
2. In areas other than the ones in Sub-section D.1 of this Zone, the maximum density
shall not exceed that prescribed in Sub-sections D.3 and D.4 of this Zone.
3. Multiple Unit Residential Buildings and Ground-Oriented Multiple Unit
Residential Buildings: The density shall not exceed a floor area ratio of 1.00 and
75 dwelling units per hectare [30 u.p.a].
4. Indoor Amenity Space: The space required in Sub-section J.1(b) of this Zone, is
excluded from the calculation of the floor area ratio.
E. Lot Coverage
The maximum lot coverage shall be 45%.
F. Yards and Setbacks
Buildings and structures shall be sited not less than 7.5 metres [25 ft.] from all lot lines
(measurements to be determined as per Part 1 Definitions, of this By-law).
G. Height of Buildings
Amendments: 13540, 10/19/98
Measurements to be determined as per Part 1 Definitions, of this By-law:
1. Principal buildings: The height shall not exceed 13 metres [43 ft.]
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2. Accessory buildings and structures:
(a) Indoor amenity space buildings: The height shall not exceed 11 metres
[36 ft.]; and
(b) Other accessory buildings and structures: The height shall not exceed 4.5
metres [15 ft.].
H. Off-Street Parking and Loading/Unloading
Amendments: 12333, 07/25/94; 13094, 05/12/97; 13540, 10/19/98; 13774, 07/26/99; 14120, 10/16/00;
17471, 10/03/11; 18414, 03/23/15; 18434, 04/27/15; 18719, 05/30/16
1. Resident, visitor and employee parking spaces shall be provided as stated in
Table C.1 of Part 5 Off-Street Parking and Loading/Unloading of this By-law.
2. Fifty percent (50%) of all required resident parking spaces shall be provided as
underground parking or as parking within the building envelope.
3. Parking within the required setbacks is not permitted.
4. No parking shall be permitted in front of the main entrance of a non-ground-
oriented multiple unit residential building, except for the purpose of short term
drop-off or pick-up and parking for the disabled.
5. Tandem parking for ground-oriented multiple unit residential buildings shall be
permitted as follows:
(a) A maximum of fifty percent (50%) of all required resident parking spaces
may be provided as tandem parking spaces, excluding parking spaces
provided as underground parking. For underground parking, a maximum
of ten percent (10%) of all required resident parking spaces may be
provided as tandem parking spaces;
(b) Dwelling units with tandem parking spaces shall not be permitted direct
vehicular access to an adjacent highway;
(c) Tandem parking spaces must be attached to each dwelling unit, excluding
parking spaces provided as underground parking; and
(d) Both tandem parking spaces must be held by the same owner.
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I. Landscaping
1. All developed portions of the lot not covered by buildings, structures or paved
areas shall be landscaped including the retention of mature trees. This
landscaping shall be maintained.
2. Along the developed sides of the lot which abut a highway, a continuous
landscaping strip of not less than 1.5 metres [5 ft.] in width shall be provided
within the lot.
3. The boulevard areas of highways abutting a lot shall be seeded or sodded with
grass on the side of the highway abutting the lot, except at driveways.
4. Garbage containers and passive recycling containers shall be screened to a height
of at least 2.5 metres [8 ft.] by buildings, a landscaping screen, a solid decorative
fence, or a combination thereof.
J. Special Regulations
1. Amenity space shall be provided on the lot as follows:
(a) Outdoor amenity space, in the amount of 3.0 square metres [32 sq.ft.] per
dwelling unit and shall not be located within the required setbacks; and
(b) Indoor amenity space, in the amount of 3.0 square metres [32 sq.ft.] per
dwelling unit, of which a maximum of 1.5 square metres [16 sq.ft.] per
dwelling unit may be devoted to a child care centre.
2. Child care centres shall be located on the lot such that these centres:
(a) Are accessed from a highway, independent from the access to the
residential uses permitted in Section B of this Zone; and
(b) Have direct access to an open space and play area within the lot.
3. Balconies are required for all dwelling units which are not ground-oriented and
shall be a minimum of 5% of the dwelling unit or 4.6 square metres [50 sq.ft.] per
dwelling unit, whichever is greater.
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K. Subdivision
Amendments: 13155, 02/09/98
1. For the purpose of subdivision in Neighbourhood Concept Plan and Infill Areas as
described and outlined on the maps attached as Schedule F attached to this By-
law:
(a) Where amenities are not provided in accordance with Schedule G of this
By-law, the lots created shall conform to the minimum standards
prescribed in Section K of Part 12 One-Acre Residential Zone (RA) of this
By-law.
(b) Where amenities are provided in accordance with Schedule G of this
By-law, the lots created shall conform to the minimum standards
prescribed in Sub-section K.2 of this Zone.
2. Lots created through subdivision in this Zone shall conform to the following
minimum standards:
Lot Size
Lot Width
Lot Depth
_
2,000 sq. m.
30 metres
30 metres
[0.5 acre]
[100 ft.]
[100 ft.]
Dimensions shall be measured in accordance with Section E.21, Part 4
General Provisions of this By-law.
L. Other Regulations
Amendments: 13657, 03/22/99; 13774, 07/26/99; 17181, 06/07/10
In addition, land use regulations including the following are applicable:
1. Prior to any use, lands must be serviced as set out in Part 2 Uses Limited, of this
By-law and in accordance with the "Surrey Subdivision and Development By-
law".
2. General provisions on use are as set out in Part 4 General Provisions, of this By-
law.
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3. Additional off-street parking and loading/unloading requirements are as set out in
Part 5 Off-Street Parking and Loading/Unloading of this By-law.
4. Sign regulations are as provided in Surrey Sign By-law No. 13656.
5. Special building setbacks are as set out in Part 7 Special Building Setbacks, of
this By-law.
6. Building permits shall be subject to the "Surrey Building By-law" and the "Surrey
Development Cost Charge By-law".
7. Development permits may be required in accordance with the Official Community
Plan.
8. Provincial licensing of child care centres is regulated by the Community Care and
Assisted Living Act, S.B.C., 2002, c.75, as amended and the Child Care Licensing
Regulation set out under B.C. Reg. 95/2009, as amended.
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Multiple Residential 45 Zone
Part 23 - RM-45, Multiple Residential 45 Zone
Part 23 RM-45
A. Intent
This Zone is intended to accommodate and regulate the development of medium density,
medium-rise, multiple unit residential buildings and related amenity spaces, which are to
be developed in accordance with a comprehensive design.
B. Permitted Uses
Amendments: 13774, 07/26/99; 17462, 09/12/11
Land and structures shall be used for the following uses only, or for a combination of
such uses, provided such combined uses are part of a comprehensive design:
1. Multiple unit residential buildings and Ground-Oriented Multiple Unit
Residential Buildings.
2. Child care centres, provided that such centres:
(a) Do not constitute a singular use on the lot; and
(b) Do not exceed a total area of 3.0 square metres [32 sq.ft.] per dwelling
unit.
C. Lot Area
Not applicable to this Zone.
D. Density
Amendments: 12333, 07/25/94; 13155, 02/09/98; 17462, 09/12/11; 17704, 07/23/12; 18414,
03/23/15; 19073, 02/20/17
For the purpose of building construction:
1. In Areas as described and outlined on the maps attached as Schedule F attached to
this By- law, the maximum density shall not exceed a floor area ratio of 0.1 or
building area of 300 square
metres [3,230 sq. ft.] whichever is smaller. The maximum density may be
increased to that prescribed in Sub-sections D.3 and D.4 of this Zone if amenities
are provided in accordance with Schedule G of this By-law.
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2. In areas other than the ones in Sub-section D.1 of this Zone, the maximum density
shall not exceed that prescribed in Sub-sections D.3 and D.4 of this Zone.
3. Multiple Unit Residential Buildings and Ground-Oriented Multiple Unit
Residential Buildings: The density shall not exceed a floor area ratio of 1.30 and
111 dwelling units per hectare [45 u.p.a.].
4. Indoor Amenity Space: The space required in Sub-section J.1(b) of this Zone, is
excluded from the calculation of the floor area ratio.
E. Lot Coverage
The maximum lot coverage shall be 45%.
F. Yards and Setbacks
Buildings and structures shall be sited not less than 7.5 metres [25 ft.] from all lot lines
(measurements to be determined as per Part 1 Definitions, of this By-law).
G. Height of Buildings
Measurements to be determined as per Part 1 Definitions, of this By-law:
1. Principal buildings: The height shall not exceed 15 metres [50 ft.].
2. Accessory buildings and structures: The height shall not exceed 4.5 metres
[15 ft.].
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H. Off-Street Parking and Loading/Unloading
Amendments: 12333, 07/25/94; 13094, 05/12/97; 13774, 07/26/99; 14120, 10/16/00; 17471,
10/03/11; 18414, 03/23/15; 18434, 04/27/15; 18719, 05/30/16
1. Resident, visitor and employee parking spaces shall be provided as stated in
Table C.1 of Part 5 Off-Street Parking and Loading/Unloading of this By-law.
2. Fifty percent (50%) of all required resident parking spaces shall be provided as
underground parking or as parking within the building envelope.
3. Parking within the required setbacks is not permitted.
4. No parking shall be permitted in the front of the main entrance of a multiple unit
residential building, except for the purpose of short term drop-off or pick-up and
parking for the disabled.
5. Tandem parking for ground-oriented multiple unit residential buildings shall be
permitted as follows:
(a) For underground parking, a maximum of ten percent (10%) of all required
resident parking spaces may be provided as tandem parking spaces;
(b) Dwelling units with tandem parking spaces shall not be permitted direct
vehicular access to an adjacent highway;
(c) Tandem parking spaces must be attached to each dwelling unit, excluding
parking spaces provided as underground parking; and
(d) Both tandem parking spaces must be held by the same owner.
I. Landscaping
1. All developed portions of the lot not covered by buildings, structures or paved
areas shall be landscaped including the retention of mature trees. This
landscaping shall be maintained.
2. Along the developed sides of the lot which abut a highway, a continuous
landscaping strip of not less than 1.5 metres [5 ft.] in width shall be provided
within the lot.
3. The boulevard areas of highways abutting a lot shall be seeded or sodded with
grass on the side of the highway abutting the lot, except at driveways.
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4. Garbage containers and passive recycling containers shall be screened to a height
of at least 2.5 metres [8 ft.] by buildings, a landscaping screen, a solid decorative
fence, or a combination thereof.
J. Special Regulations
1. Amenity space shall be provided on the lot as follows:
(a) Outdoor amenity space, in the amount of 3.0 square metres [32 sq.ft.] per
dwelling unit and shall not be located within the required setbacks; and
(b) Indoor amenity space, in the amount of 3.0 square metres [32 sq.ft.] per
dwelling unit, of which a maximum of 1.5 square metres [16 sq.ft.] per
dwelling unit may be devoted to a child care centre.
2. Child care centres shall be located on the lot such that these centres:
(a) Are accessed from a highway, independent from the access to the
residential uses permitted in Section B of this Zone; and
(b) Have direct access to an open space and play area within the lot.
3. Balconies are required for all dwelling units which are not ground-oriented and
shall be a minimum of 5% of the dwelling unit size or 4.6 square metres [50 sq.ft.]
per dwelling unit, whichever is greater.
K. Subdivision
Amendments: 13155, 02/09/98
1. For the purpose of subdivision in Neighbourhood Concept Plan and Infill Areas as
described and outlined on the maps attached as Schedule F attached to this By-
law:
(a) Where amenities are not provided in accordance with Schedule G of this
By-law, the lots created shall conform to the minimum standards
prescribed in Section K of Part 12 One-Acre Residential Zone (RA) of this
By-law.
(b) Where amenities are provided in accordance with Schedule G of this
By-law, the lots created shall conform to the minimum standards
prescribed in Sub-section K.2 of this Zone.
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2. Lots created through subdivision in this Zone shall conform to the following
minimum standards:
Lot Size
Lot Width
Lot Depth
2,000 sq. m.
30 metres
30 metres
[0.5 acre]
[100 ft.]
[100 ft.]
Dimensions shall be measured in accordance with Section E.21, Part 4 General
Provisions, of this By-law.
L. Other Regulations
Amendments: 13657, 03/22/99; 13774, 07/26/99; 17181, 06/07/10
In addition, land use regulations including the following are applicable:
1. Prior to any use, lands must be serviced as set out in Part 2 Uses Limited, of this
By-law and in accordance with the "Surrey Subdivision and Development By-
law".
2. General provisions on use are as set out in Part 4 General Provisions, of this By-
law.
3. Additional off-street parking and loading/unloading requirements are as set out in
Part 5 Off-Street Parking and Loading/Unloading of this By-law.
4. Sign regulations are as provided in Surrey Sign By-law No. 13656.
5. Special building setbacks are as set out in Part 7 Special Building Setbacks, of
this By-law.
6. Building permits shall be subject to the "Surrey Building By-law" and the "Surrey
Development Cost Charge By-law".
7. Development permits may be required in accordance with the Official Community
Plan.
8. Provincial licensing of child care centres is regulated by the Community Care and
Assisted Living Act, S.B.C., 2002, c.75, as amended and the Child Care Licensing
Regulation set out under B.C. Reg. 95/2009, as amended.
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Multiple Residential 70 Zone
Part 24 - RM-70, Multiple Residential 70 Zone
Part 24 RM-70
A. Intent
This Zone is intended to accommodate and regulate the development of medium density,
high-rise multiple unit residential buildings and related amenity spaces, which are to be
developed in accordance with a comprehensive design.
B. Permitted Uses
Amendments: 13774, 07/26/99; 17462, 09/12/11
Land and structures shall be used for the following uses only, or for a combination of
such uses, provided such combined uses are part of a comprehensive design:
1. Multiple unit residential buildings and Ground-Oriented Multiple Unit
Residential Buildings.
2. Child care centres, provided that such centres:
(a) Do not constitute a singular use on the lot; and
(b) Do not exceed a total area of 3.0 square metres [32 sq.ft.] per dwelling
unit.
C. Lot Area
Refer to Sections D and E of this Zone.
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D. Density
Amendment: 18414, 03/23/15; 19073, 02/20/17
1. For the purpose of building construction, in all areas described and outlined on the
maps attached as Schedule F of this By-law, the maximum density shall not
exceed a floor area ratio of 0.1 or building area of 300 square metres
[3,230 sq. ft.] whichever is smaller. The maximum density of development may
be increased to that prescribed in Sub-sections D.2 of this Zone if amenities are
provided in accordance with Schedule G of this By-law.
2. In areas other than the ones in Sub-section D.1 of this Zone, the maximum density
shall not exceed that prescribed in the following:
(a) Multiple Unit Residential Buildings and Ground-Oriented Multiple Unit
Residential Buildings: The floor area ratio shall not exceed 1.50.
(b) Indoor Amenity Space: The amenity space required in Sub-section J.1(b) of this
Zone, is excluded from the calculation of the floor area ratio.
E. Lot Coverage
The maximum lot coverage shall be 33%.
F. Yards and Setbacks
Buildings and structures shall be sited not less than 7.5 metres [25 ft.] from all lot lines
(measurements to be determined as per Part 1 Definitions, of this By-law).
G. Height of Buildings
Measurements to be determined as per Part 1 Definitions, of this By-law:
1. Principal buildings: The height shall not exceed 50 metres [164 ft.]
2. Accessory buildings and structures: The height shall not exceed 4.5 metres
[15 ft.].
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H. Off-Street Parking and Loading/Unloading
Amendments: 12333, 07/25/94; 13094, 05/12/97; 13774, 07/26/99; 14120, 10/16/00; 17471,
10/03/11; 18434, 04/27/15; 18719, 05/30/16
1. Resident, visitor and employee parking spaces shall be provided as stated in
Table C.1 of Part 5 Off-Street Parking and Loading/Unloading of this By-law.
2. Fifty percent (50%) of all required resident parking spaces shall be provided as
underground parking or as parking within the building envelope.
3. Parking within the required setbacks is not permitted.
4. No parking shall be permitted in the front of the main entrance of a multiple unit
residential building, except for the purpose of short term drop-off or pick-up and
parking for the disabled.
5. Tandem parking for ground-oriented multiple unit residential buildings shall be
permitted as follows:
(a) A maximum of fifty percent (50%) of all required resident parking spaces
may be provided as tandem parking spaces, excluding parking spaces
provided as underground parking. For underground parking, a maximum
of ten percent (10%) of all required resident parking spaces may be
provided as tandem parking spaces;
(b) Dwelling units with tandem parking spaces shall not be permitted direct
vehicular access to an adjacent highway;
(c) Tandem parking spaces must be attached to each dwelling unit, excluding
parking spaces provided as underground parking; and
(d) Both tandem parking spaces must be held by the same owner.
I. Landscaping
1. All developed portions of the lot not covered by buildings, structures or paved
areas shall be landscaped including the retention of mature trees. This
landscaping shall be maintained.
2. Along the developed sides of the lot which abut a highway, a continuous
landscaping strip of not less than 1.5 metres [5 ft.] in width shall be provided
within the lot.
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3. The boulevard areas of highways abutting a lot shall be seeded or sodded with
grass on the side of the highway abutting the lot, except at driveways.
4. Garbage containers and passive recycling containers shall be screened to a height
of at least 2.5 metres [8 ft.] by buildings, a landscaping screen, a solid decorative
fence, or a combination thereof.
J. Special Regulations
1. Amenity space shall be provided on the lot as follows:
(a) Outdoor amenity space, in the amount of 3.0 square metres [32 sq.ft.] per
dwelling unit and shall not be located within the required setbacks; and
(b) Indoor amenity space, in the amount of 3.0 square metres [32 sq.ft.] per
dwelling unit, of which a maximum of 1.5 square metres [16 sq.ft.] per
dwelling unit may be devoted to a child care centre.
2. Child care centres shall be located on the lot such that these centres:
(a) Are accessed from a highway, independent from the access to the
residential uses permitted in Section B of this Zone; and
(b) Have direct access to an open space and play area within the lot.
3. Balconies are required for all dwelling units which are not ground-oriented and
shall be a minimum of 5% of the dwelling unit size or 4.6 square metres [50 sq.ft.]
per dwelling unit, whichever is greater.
K. Subdivision
Lots created through subdivision in this Zone shall conform to the following minimum
standards:
Lot Size
Lot Width
Lot Depth
2,000 sq. m.
30 metres
30 metres
[0.5 acre]
[100 ft.]
[100 ft.]
Dimensions shall be measured in accordance with Section E.21, Part 4
General Provisions, of this By-law.
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L. Other Regulations
Amendments: 13657, 03/22/99; 13774, 07/26/99; 17181, 06/07/10
In addition, land use regulations including the following are applicable:
1. Prior to any use, lands must be serviced as set out in Part 2 Uses Limited, of this
By-law and in accordance with the "Surrey Subdivision and Development By-
law".
2. General provisions on use are as set out in Part 4 General Provisions, of this By-
law.
3. Additional off-street parking and loading/unloading requirements are as set out in
Part 5 Off-Street Parking and Loading/Unloading of this By-law.
4. Sign regulations are as provided in Surrey Sign By-law No. 13656.
5. Special building setbacks are as set out in Part 7 Special Building Setbacks, of
this By-law.
6. Building permits shall be subject to the "Surrey Building By-law" and the "Surrey
Development Cost Charge By-law".
7. Development permits may be required in accordance with the Official Community
Plan.
8. Provincial licensing of child care centres is regulated by the Community Care and
Assisted Living Act, S.B.C., 2002, c.75, as amended and the Child Care Licensing
Regulation set out under B.C. Reg. 95/2009, as amended.
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Multiple Residential 135 Zone
Part 25 - RM-135, Multiple Residential 135 Zone
Part 25 RM-135
A. Intent
This Zone is intended to accommodate and regulate the development of medium high
density, high-rise multiple unit residential buildings and related amenity spaces, which
are to be developed in accordance with a comprehensive design.
B. Permitted Uses
Amendments: 13774, 07/26/99; 17462, 09/12/11
Land and structures shall be used for the following uses only, or for a combination of
such uses, provided such combined uses are part of a comprehensive design:
1. Multiple unit residential buildings and Ground-Oriented Multiple Unit
Residential Buildings.
2. Child care centres, provided that such centres:
(a) Do not constitute a singular use on the lot; and
(b) Do not exceed a total area of 3.0 square metres [32 sq.ft.] per dwelling
unit.
C. Lot Area
Refer to Section D of this Zone.
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D. Density
Amendments: 17462, 09/12/11; 18414, 03/23/15; 19073, 02/20/17
1. For the purpose of building construction, in all areas described and outlined on the
maps attached as Schedule F of this By-law, the maximum density shall not
exceed a floor area ratio of 0.1 or building area of 300 square metres
[3,230 sq. ft.] whichever is smaller. The maximum density of development may
be increased to that prescribed in Sub-sections D.2 of this Zone if amenities are
provided in accordance with Schedule G of this By-law.
2. In areas other than the ones in Sub-section D.1 of this Zone, the maximum density
shall not exceed that prescribed in the following:
(a) Multiple Unit Residential Buildings and Ground-Oriented Multiple Unit
Residential Buildings: The floor area ratio shall not exceed 2.50.
(b) Indoor Amenity Space: The space required in Sub-section J.1(b) of this Zone, is
excluded from the calculation of the floor area ratio.
E. Lot Coverage
The maximum lot coverage shall be 33%.
F. Yards and Setbacks
1. All buildings and structures shall be sited in accordance with the following
minimum setbacks (measurements to be determined as per Part 1 Definitions, of
this By-law):
(a) 7.5 metres [25 ft.]; or
(b) 50% of the height of the building;
from all lot lines, whichever is greater.
G. Height of Buildings
Not applicable to this Zone.
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H. Off-Street Parking and Loading/Unloading
Amendments: 12333, 07/25/94; 13094, 05/12/97; 13774, 07/26/99; 14120, 10/16/00; 17471, 10/03/11;
18434, 04/27/15; 18719, 05/30/16
1. Resident, visitor and employee parking spaces shall be provided as stated in
Table C.1 of Part 5 Off-Street Parking and Loading/Unloading of this By-law.
2. Fifty percent (50%) of all required resident parking spaces shall be provided as
underground parking or as parking within the building envelope.
3. Parking within the required setbacks is not permitted.
4. No parking shall be permitted in the front of the main entrance of a multiple unit
residential building, except for the purpose of short term drop-off or pick-up and
parking for the disabled.
5. Tandem parking for ground-oriented multiple unit residential buildings shall be
permitted as follows:
(a) For underground parking, a maximum of ten percent (10%) of all required
resident parking spaces may be provided as tandem parking spaces;
(b) Dwelling units with tandem parking spaces shall not be permitted direct
vehicular access to an adjacent highway;
(c) Tandem parking spaces must be attached to each dwelling unit, excluding
parking spaces provided as underground parking; and
(d) Both tandem parking spaces must be held by the same owner.
I. Landscaping
1. All developed portions of the lot not covered by buildings, structures or paved
areas shall be landscaped including the retention of mature trees. This
landscaping shall be maintained.
2. Along the developed sides of the lot which abut a highway, a continuous
landscaping strip of not less than 1.5 metres [5 ft.] in width shall be provided
within the lot.
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3. The boulevard areas of highways abutting a lot shall be seeded or sodded with
grass on the side of the highway abutting the lot, except at driveways.
4. Garbage containers and passive recycling containers shall be screened to a height
of at least 2.5 metres [8 ft.] by buildings, a landscaping screen, a solid decorative
fence, or a combination thereof.
J. Special Regulations
1. Amenity space shall be provided on the lot as follows:
(a) Outdoor amenity space, in the amount of 3.0 square metres [32 sq.ft.] per
dwelling unit and shall not be located within the required setbacks; and
(b) Indoor amenity space, in the amount of 3.0 square metres [32 sq.ft.] per
dwelling unit, of which a maximum of 1.5 square metres [16 sq.ft.] per
dwelling unit may be devoted to a child care centre.
2. Child care centres shall be located on the lot such that these centres:
(a) Are accessed from a highway, independent from the access to the
residential uses permitted in Section B of this Zone; and
(b) Have direct access to an open space and play area within the lot.
3. Balconies are required for all dwelling units which are not ground-oriented and
shall be a minimum of 5% of the dwelling unit size or 4.6 square metres [50 sq.ft.]
per dwelling unit, whichever is greater.
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K. Subdivision
Lots created through subdivision in this Zone shall conform to the following minimum
standards:
Lot Size
Lot Width
Lot Depth
2,000 sq. m.
30 metres
30 metres
[0.5 acre]
[100 ft.]
[100 ft.]
Dimensions shall be measured in accordance with Section E.21, Part 4
General Provisions, of this By-law.
L. Other Regulations
Amendments: 13657, 03/22/99; 13774, 07/26/99; 17181, 06/07/10
In addition, land use regulations including the following are applicable:
1. Prior to any use, lands must be serviced as set out in Part 2 Uses Limited, of this
By-law and in accordance with the "Surrey Subdivision and Development By-
law".
2. General provisions on use are as set out in Part 4 General Provisions, of this By-
law.
3. Additional off-street parking and loading/unloading requirements are as set out in
Part 5 Off-Street Parking and Loading/Unloading of this By-law.
4. Sign regulations are as provided in Surrey Sign By-law No. 13656.
5. Special building setbacks are as set out in Part 7 Special Building Setbacks, of
this By-law.
6. Building permits shall be subject to the "Surrey Building By-law" and the "Surrey
Development Cost Charge By-law".
7. Development permits may be required in accordance with the Official Community
Plan.
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8. Provincial licensing of child care centres is regulated by the Community Care and
Assisted Living Act, S.B.C., 2002, c.75, as amended and the Child Care Licensing
Regulation set out under B.C. Reg. 95/2009, as amended.
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Multiple Residential Commercial 135 Zone
Part 26 - RMC-135, Multiple Residential Commercial 135 Zone
Part 26 RMC-135
A. Intent
This Zone is intended to accommodate and regulate the development of medium high
density, high-rise multiple unit residential buildings and related amenity spaces, and
commercial uses, which are to be developed in accordance with a comprehensive design.
B. Permitted Uses
Amendments: 13564, 11/16/98; 13774, 07/26/99; 13769, 01/22/01; 17462, 09/12/11; 17471, 10/03/11
Land and structures shall be used for the following uses only, or for a combination of
such uses, provided such combined uses are part of a comprehensive design:
1. Multiple unit residential buildings and Ground-Oriented Multiple Unit
Residential Buildings.
2. Child care centres, provided that such centres:
(a) Do not constitute a singular use on a lot; and
(b) Do not exceed a total of 3.0 square metres [32 sq.ft.] per dwelling unit.
3. The following uses, provided that any one of these uses, or a combination thereof
do not constitute a singular use on the lot:
(a) Retail stores excluding adult entertainment stores;
(b) Personal service uses excluding body rub parlours;
(c) General service uses excluding funeral parlours and drive-through banks
(d) Eating establishments excluding drive-through restaurants;
(e) Neighbourhood pubs;
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(f) Office uses excluding the following:
i. social escort services
ii. methadone clinics
(g) Indoor recreational facilities;
(h) Entertainment uses excluding arcades and adult entertainment stores; and
(i) Community services.
C. Lot Area
Refer to Section D of this Zone.
D. Density
Amendments: 17462, 09/12/11; 18414, 03/23/15; 19073, 02/20/17
1. For the purpose of building construction, in all areas described and outlined on the
maps attached as Schedule F of this By-law, the maximum density shall not
exceed a floor area ratio of 0.1 or building area of 300 square metres
[3,230 sq. ft.] whichever is smaller. The maximum density of development may
be increased to that prescribed in Sub-sections D.2 of this Zone if amenities are
provided in accordance with Schedule G of this By-law.
2. In areas other than the ones in Sub-section D.1 of this Zone, the maximum density
shall not exceed that prescribed in the following:
(a) Multiple Unit Residential Buildings and Ground-Oriented Multiple Unit
Residential Buildings: The floor area ratio shall not exceed 2.50.
(b) Uses Listed Under Section B.3: The maximum density for uses listed under
Section B.3 shall be a floor area ratio of 0.50 provided that the density for the
total lot does not exceed the maximum stated in Section D.1 of this Zone.
(c) Indoor Amenity Space: The space required in Sub-section J.1(b) of this Zone, is
excluded from the calculation of the floor area ratio.
E. Lot Coverage
The maximum lot coverage shall be 33%.
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F. Yards and Setbacks
1. All buildings and structures shall be sited in accordance with the following
minimum setbacks (measurements to be determined as per Part 1 Definitions, of
this By-law):
(a) 7.5 metres [25 ft.]; or
(b) 50% of the height of the building;
from all lot lines, whichever is greater.
G. Height of Buildings
Not applicable to this Zone.
H. Off-Street Parking and Loading/Unloading
Amendments: 13774, 07/26/99; 14120, 10/16/00; 17471, 10/03/11; 18434, 04/27/15; 18719, 05/30/16
1. Resident, visitor and employee parking spaces shall be provided as stated in
Table C.1 of Part 5 Off-Street Parking and Loading/Unloading of this By-law.
2. Fifty percent (50%) of all required resident parking spaces shall be provided as
underground parking or as parking within the building envelope.
3. No parking shall be permitted within 7.5 metres [25 ft.] from any lot line.
4. No parking shall be permitted in the front of the main entrance of a multiple unit
residential building, except for the purpose of short term drop-off or pick-up and
parking for the disabled.
5. Tandem parking for ground-oriented multiple unit residential buildings shall be
permitted as follows:
(a) For underground parking, a maximum of ten percent (10%) of all required
resident parking spaces may be provided as tandem parking spaces;
(b) Dwelling units with tandem parking spaces shall not be permitted direct
vehicular access to an adjacent highway;
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(c) Tandem parking spaces must be attached to each dwelling unit, excluding
parking spaces provided as underground parking; and
(d) Both tandem parking spaces must be held by the same owner.
6. For company fleet vehicles in all commercial, industrial and mixed-use
developments (where commercial or industrial uses are part of the development)
required parking spaces may be provided as tandem parking.
I. Landscaping
1. All developed portions of the lot not covered by buildings, structures or paved
areas shall be landscaped including the retention of mature trees. This
landscaping shall be maintained.
2. Along the developed sides of the lot which abut a highway, a continuous
landscaping strip of not less than 1.5 metres [5 ft.] in width shall be provided
within the lot.
3. The boulevard areas of highways abutting a lot shall be seeded or sodded with
grass on the side of the highway abutting the lot, except at driveways.
4. Garbage containers and passive recycling containers shall be screened to a height
of at least 2.5 metres [8 ft.] by buildings, a landscaping screen, a solid decorative
fence, or a combination thereof.
J. Special Regulations
Amendment: 18414, 03/23/15
1. Amenity space for the multiple unit residential building shall be provided on the
lot as follows:
(a) Outdoor amenity space, in the amount of 3.0 square metres [32 sq.ft.] per
dwelling unit and shall not be located within the required setbacks; and
(b) Indoor amenity space, in the amount of 3.0 square metres [32 sq.ft.] per
dwelling unit, of which a maximum of 1.5 square metres [16 sq.ft.] per
dwelling unit may be devoted to a child care centre.
2. Child care centres shall be located on the lot such that these centres:
(a) Are accessed from a highway, independent from the access to the
residential uses permitted in Section B of this Zone; and
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(b) Have direct access to an open space and play area within the lot.
3. Balconies are required for all dwelling units which are not ground-oriented and
shall be a minimum of 5% of the dwelling unit size or 4.6 square metres [50 sq.ft.]
per dwelling unit, whichever is greater.
4. The uses listed under Section B.3 of this Zone shall be located on the ground floor
and second storey and shall have access independent of the residential access.
K. Subdivision
Lots created through subdivision in this Zone shall conform to the following minimum
standards:
Lot Size
Lot Width
Lot Depth
2,000 sq. m.
30 metres
30 metres
[0.5 acre]
[100 ft.]
[100 ft.]
Dimensions shall be measured in accordance with Section E.21, Part 4
General Provisions, of this By-law.
L. Other Regulations
Amendments: 13657, 03/22/99; 13774, 07/26/99; 17181, 06/07/10
In addition, land use regulations including the following are applicable:
1. Prior to any use, lands must be serviced as set out in Part 2 Uses Limited, of this
By-law and in accordance with the "Surrey Subdivision and Development By-
law".
2. General provisions on use are as set out in Part 4 General Provisions, of this By-
law.
3. Additional off-street parking and loading/unloading requirements are as set out in
Part 5 Off-Street Parking and Loading/Unloading of this By-law.
4. Sign regulations are as provided in Surrey Sign By-law No. 13656.
5. Special building setbacks are as set out in Part 7 Special Building Setbacks, of
this By-law.
6. Building permits shall be subject to the "Surrey Building By-law" and the "Surrey
Development Cost Charge By-law".
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7. Development permits may be required in accordance with the Official Community
Plan.
8. Provincial licensing of child care centres is regulated by the Community Care and
Assisted Living Act, S.B.C., 2002, c.75, as amended and the Child Care Licensing
Regulation set out under B.C. Reg. 95/2009, as amended.
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Multiple Residential Commercial 150 Zone
Part 27 - RMC-150, Multiple Residential Commercial 150 Zone
Part 27 RMC-150
A. Intent
This Zone is intended to accommodate and regulate the development of high density,
high-rise multiple unit residential buildings and related amenity spaces, and commercial
uses, which are to be developed in accordance with a comprehensive design.
B. Permitted Uses
Amendments: 13564, 11/16/98; 13774, 07/26/99; 13769, 01/22/01; 17462, 09/12/11; 17471, 10/03/11
Land and structures shall be used for the following uses only, or for a combination of
such uses, provided such combined uses are part of a comprehensive design:
1. Multiple unit residential buildings and Ground-Oriented Multiple Unit
Residential Buildings.
2. Child care centres, provided that such centres:
(a) Do not constitute a singular use on a lot; and
(b) Do not exceed a total of 3.0 square metres [32 sq.ft.] per dwelling unit.
3. The following uses, provided that any one of these uses or a combination thereof
do not constitute a singular use on the lot:
(a) Retail stores excluding adult entertainment stores;
(b) Personal service uses excluding body rub parlours;
(c) General service uses excluding funeral parlours and drive-through banks.
(d) Eating establishments excluding drive-through restaurants;
(e) Neighbourhood pubs;
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(f) Office uses excluding the following:
i. social escort services
ii. methadone clinics
(g) Indoor recreational facilities;
(h) Entertainment uses excluding arcades and adult entertainment stores; and
(i) Community services.
C. Lot Area
Not applicable to this Zone.
D. Density
Amendments: 16918, 05/04/09; 17462, 09/12/11; 18414, 03/23/15; 19073, 02/20/17
1. For the purpose of building construction, in all areas described and outlined on the
maps attached as Schedule F of this By-law, the maximum density shall not
exceed a floor area ratio of 0.1 or building area of 300 square metres [3,230 sq.
ft.] whichever is smaller. The maximum density of development may be increased
to that prescribed in Sub-sections D.2 of this Zone if amenities are provided in
accordance with Schedule G of this By-law.
2. In areas other than the ones in Sub-section D.1 of this Zone, the maximum density
shall not exceed that prescribed in the following:
(a) Multiple Unit Residential Buildings and Ground-Oriented Multiple Unit
Residential Buildings: The floor area ratio shall not exceed 3.50.
(b) Indoor Amenity Space: The space required in Sub-section J.1(b) of this Zone, is
excluded from the calculation of the floor area ratio.
E. Lot Coverage
The maximum lot coverage shall be 33%.
F. Yards and Setbacks
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1. All buildings and structures shall be sited in accordance with the following
minimum setbacks (measurements to be determined as per Part 1 Definitions, of
this By-law):
(a) 7.5 metres [25 ft.]; or
(b) 50% of the height of the building;
from all lot lines, whichever is greater.
G. Height of Buildings
Not applicable to this Zone.
H. Off-Street Parking and Loading/Unloading
Amendments: 13774, 07/26/99; 14120, 10/16/00; 17471, 10/03/11; 18719, 05/30/16
1. Resident, visitor and employee parking spaces shall be provided as stated in
Table C.1 of Part 5 Off-Street Parking and Loading/Unloading of this By-law.
2. Fifty percent (50%) of all required resident parking spaces shall be provided as
underground parking or as parking within the building envelope.
3. No parking shall be permitted within 7.5 metres [25 ft.] from any lot line.
4. No parking shall be permitted in the front of the main entrance of a multiple unit
residential building, except for the purpose of short term drop-off or pick-up and
parking for the disabled.
5. Tandem parking for multiple unit residential buildings may be permitted as
follows:
(a) Dwelling units with tandem parking spaces are permitted directly adjacent
to an arterial roadway only if:
i. there is an internal access to the parking area; or
ii. that roadway has been reconstructed to a 5-lane cross-section; or
iii. "No Parking" restrictions are installed to preclude parking along
the entire frontage of the lot.
(b) Both tandem parking spaces must be held by the same owner.
(c) Tandem parking is not permitted for units located within 6 metres [20 ft.]
from lot entrances/exits.
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6. For company fleet vehicles in all commercial, industrial and mixed-use
developments (where commercial or industrial uses are part of the development)
required parking spaces may be provided as tandem parking.
I. Landscaping
1. All developed portions of the lot not covered by buildings, structures or paved
areas shall be landscaped including the retention of mature trees. This
landscaping shall be maintained.
2. Along the developed sides of the lot which abut a highway, a continuous
landscaping strip of not less than 1.5 metres [5 ft.] in width shall be provided
within the lot.
3. The boulevard areas of highways abutting a lot shall be seeded or sodded with
grass on the side of the highway abutting the lot, except at driveways.
4. Garbage containers and passive recycling containers shall be screened to a height
of at least 2.5 metres [8 ft.] by buildings, a landscaping screen, a solid decorative
fence, or a combination thereof.
J. Special Regulations
1. Amenity space for the multiple unit residential building shall be provided on the
lot as follows:
(a) Outdoor amenity space, in the amount of 3.0 square metres [32 sq.ft.] per
dwelling unit and shall not be located within the required setbacks; and
(b) Indoor amenity space, in the amount of 3.0 square metres [32 sq.ft.] per
dwelling unit, of which a maximum of 1.5 square metres [16 sq.ft.] per
dwelling unit may be devoted to a child care centre.
2. Child care centres shall be located on the lot such that these centres:
(a) Are accessed from a highway, independent from the access to the
residential uses permitted in Section B of this Zone; and
(b) Have direct access to an open space and play area within the lot.
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3. Balconies are required for all dwelling units which are not ground-oriented and
shall be a minimum of 5% of the dwelling unit size or 4.6 square metres [50 sq.ft.]
per dwelling unit, whichever is greater.
4. The uses listed under Section B.4 of this Zone shall be located on the ground floor
and second storey and shall have access independent of the residential access.
K. Subdivision
Lots created through subdivision in this Zone shall conform to the following minimum
standards:
Lot Size
Lot Width
Lot Depth
2,000 sq. m.
30 metres
30 metres
[0.5 acre]
[100 ft.]
[100 ft.]
Dimensions shall be measured in accordance with Section E.21, Part 4
General Provisions, of this By-law.
L. Other Regulations
Amendments: 13657, 03/22/99; 13774, 07/26/99; 06/07/10
In addition, land use regulations including the following are applicable:
1. Prior to any use, lands must be serviced as set out in Part 2 Uses Limited, of this
By-law and in accordance with the "Surrey Subdivision and Development By-
law".
2. General provisions on use are as set out in Part 4 General Provisions, of this By-
law.
3. Additional off-street parking and loading/unloading requirements are as set out in
Part 5 Off-Street Parking and Loading/Unloading of this By-law.
4. Sign regulations are as provided in Surrey Sign By-law No. 13656.
5. Special building setbacks are as set out in Part 7 Special Building Setbacks, of
this By-law.
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6. Building permits shall be subject to the "Surrey Building By-law" and the "Surrey
Development Cost Charge By-law".
7. Development permits may be required in accordance with the Official Community
Plan.
8. Provincial licensing of child care centres is regulated by the Community Care and
Assisted Living Act, S.B.C., 2002, c.75, as amended and the Child Care Licensing
Regulation set out under B.C. Reg. 95/2009, as amended.
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Special Care Housing 1 Zone
Part 28 - RMS-1, Special Care Housing 1 Zone
Part 28 RMS-1
A. Intent
Amendments: 17181, 06/07/10
This Zone is intended to accommodate and regulate outside the Town Centre, the
development of care facilities, which may be subject to the Community Care and
Assisted Living Act, S.B.C., 2002, c.75, as amended.
B. Permitted Uses
Amendments: 12333, 07/25/94; 13769, 01/22/01; 14835, 11/18/02
Land and structures shall be used for the following uses only, or for a combination of
such uses:
1. Care facilities.
2. One dwelling unit per lot provided that the dwelling unit is:
(a) Contained within the principal building; and
(b) Occupied by the owner or the owner's employee for the operation of the
care facility.
3. Accessory uses including the following:
(a) Personal service uses, limited to barbershops and hair salons;
(b) Child care centres;
(c) Office uses limited to physical and mental health services on an out-
patient basis, medical and dental offices, health clinics and counselling
services, but excluding methadone clinics;
(d) Eating establishment provided that the seating capacity shall not exceed
35 and the said eating establishment is not licensed by the Liquor Control
and Licensing Act, R.S.B.C. 1996, chapter 267, as amended; and
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(e) Convenience store.
C. Lot Area
Not applicable to this Zone.
D. Density
Amendments: 12333, 07/25/94; 13155, 02/09/98; 18414, 03/23/15, 19073, 02/20/17
For the purpose of building construction:
1. In Areas as described and outlined on the maps attached as Schedule F attached to
this By-law, the maximum density shall not exceed a floor area ratio of 0.1 or a
building area of 300 square metres [3,230 sq.ft.] whichever is smaller. The
maximum density may be increased to that prescribed in Sub-sections D.3 and
D.4 of this Zone if amenities are provided in accordance with Schedule G of this
By-law.
2. In areas other than the ones in Sub-section D.1 of this Zone, the maximum density
shall not exceed that prescribed in Sub-sections D.3 and D.4 of this Zone.
3. Care Facility: The maximum density shall not exceed a floor area ratio of 0.50.
4. Personal Service Uses, Child Care Centres, Office Uses, Eating Establishment or
Convenience Store: The maximum density shall not exceed 20% of the permitted
density of the care facility.
E. Lot Coverage
The maximum lot coverage shall be 25%.
F. Yards and Setbacks
Buildings and structures shall be sited not less than 7.5 metres [25 ft.] from all lot lines
(measurements to be determined as per Part 1 Definitions, of this By-law).
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G. Height of Buildings
Measurements to be determined as per Part 1 Definitions, of this By-law:
1. Principal buildings: The height shall not exceed 9 metres [30 ft.]
2. Accessory buildings and structures: The height shall not exceed 4.5 metres
[15 ft.].
H. Off-Street Parking and Loading/Unloading
Amendments: 13774, 07/26/99; 18719, 05/30/16
1. Refer to Table C.1, Part 5 Off-Street Parking and Loading/Unloading of this
By-law.
I. Landscaping
1. All developed portions of the lot not covered by buildings, structures or paved
areas shall be landscaped including the retention of mature trees. This
landscaping shall be maintained.
2. Along the developed sides of the lot which abut a highway, a continuous
landscaping strip of not less than 1.5 metres [5 ft.] in width shall be provided
within the lot.
3. Screen planting at least 1.5 metres [5 ft.] high in a strip at least 1.5 metres [5 ft.]
wide and a solid decorative fence at least 1.5 metres [5 ft.] high shall be provided
along all lot lines separating the developed portion of the lot from any residential
lot.
4. The boulevard areas of highways abutting a lot shall be seeded or sodded with
grass on the side of the highway abutting the lot, except at driveways.
5. Garbage containers and passive recycling containers shall be screened to a height
of at least 2.5 metres [8 ft.] by buildings, a landscaping screen, a solid decorative
fence, or a combination thereof.
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J. Special Regulations
1. Child care centres shall be located on the lot such that these centres:
(a) Are accessed from a highway, independent from the access to the
residential uses permitted in Section B of this Zone; and
(b) Have direct access to an open space and play area within the lot.
K. Subdivision
Lots created through subdivision in this Zone shall conform to the following minimum
standards:
Lot Size
Lot Width
Lot Depth
2,000 sq. m.
30 metres
30 metres
[0.5 acre]
[100 ft.]
[100 ft.]
Dimensions shall be measured in accordance with Section E.21, Part 4
General Provisions, of this By-law.
L. Other Regulations
Amendments: 13657, 03/22/99; 13774, 07/26/99; 17181, 06/07/10
In addition, land use regulations including the following are applicable:
1. Prior to any use, lands must be serviced as set out in Part 2 Uses Limited, of this
By-law and in accordance with the "Surrey Subdivision and Development By-
law".
2. General provisions on use are as set out in Part 4 General Provisions, of this By-
law.
3. Additional off-street parking and loading/unloading requirements are as set out in
Part 5 Off-Street Parking and Loading/Unloading of this By-law.
4. Sign regulations are as provided in Surrey Sign By-law No. 13656.
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5. Special building setbacks are as set out in Part 7 Special Building Setbacks, of
this By-law.
6. Building permits shall be subject to the "Surrey Building By-law" and the "Surrey
Development Cost Charge By-law".
7. Development permits may be required in accordance with the Official Community
Plan.
8. Provincial licensing of care facilities is regulated by the Community Care and
Assisted Living Act, S.B.C., 2002, c.75, as amended.
9. Provincial licensing of child care centres is regulated by the Community Care and
Assisted Living Act, S.B.C., 2002, c.75, as amended and the Child Care Licensing
Regulation set out under B.C. Reg. 95/2009, as amended.
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Special Care Housing 1A Zone
Part 28A - RMS-1A, Special Care Housing 1A Zone
Part 28A RMS-1A
Amendments: 13474B, 06/12/00; 17471, 10/03/11
A. Intent
This Zone is intended to accommodate and regulate alcohol and drug recovery houses
and single family dwellings.
B. Permitted Uses
Land and structures shall be used for one of the following uses only:
1. Alcohol and drug recovery house accommodating a maximum of 12 persons.
2. One single family dwelling.
C. Lot Area
Not applicable to this Zone.
D. Density
Amendment: 18414, 03/23/15; 19491, 02/19/18
1. (a) For the purpose of this Section and notwithstanding the definition of floor
area ratio in Part 1 Definitions of this By-law, all covered areas used for
parking shall be included in the calculation of floor area ratio; and
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(b) For building construction within a lot:
i. The floor area ratio shall not exceed 0.52 for lots of 560 square
metres [6,000 sq. ft.] or less and 0.48 for lots in excess of 560
square metres [6,000 sq. ft.] provided that of the resulting
allowable floor area, 37 square metres [400 sq. ft.] shall be
reserved for use only as a garage or carport and further provided
that where an accessory building is greater than 10 square metres
[108 sq. ft.] in size that the area in excess of 10 square metres [108
sq. ft.] shall be included as part of the floor area for the purpose of
calculating floor area ratio;
ii. The maximum permitted floor area of a second storey for a
principal building shall not exceed 80% of the floor area of the
first storey including attached garage, but not including any portion
of the structure located within 7.5 metres [25 ft.] of the front lot
line. The reduced floor area of the second storey shall be
accomplished by an offset at the second storey level from the wall
at the main floor level from either the front or side walls at the
main floor level or a combination thereof; and
iii. Notwithstanding the above, the maximum allowable floor area
shall be as follows:
(a) 270 square metres [2,900 sq. ft.] for lots of 560 square
metres [6,000 sq. ft.] or less; and
(b) 330 square metres [3,500 sq. ft.] for lots in excess of 560
square metres [6,000 sq. ft.].
E. Lot Coverage
The maximum lot coverage shall be 40%.
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F. Yards and Setbacks
Amendment: 18414, 03/23/15
Buildings and structures shall be sited in accordance with the following minimum
setbacks:
Setback Front Rear Side Side Yard on
Yard* Yard*** Yard Flanking Street
Use
Principal 7.5 m 7.5 m 1.8 m** 3.6 m
Building [25 ft.] [25 ft.] [6 ft.] [12 ft.]
Accessory 18.0 m. 1.8 m. 1.0 m. 7.5 m.
Buildings [60 ft.] [6 ft.] [3 ft.] [25 ft.]
and Structures
Greater Than
10 square metres
[108 sq. ft.] in size
Other Accessory 18.0 m. 0.0 m. 0.0 m. 7.5 m.
Buildings [60 ft.] [25 ft.]
and Structures
Measurements to be determined as per Part 1 Definitions, of this By-law.
* The front yard setback may be relaxed at a lower floor level only to 5.5 metres
[18 ft.] for a maximum of 50% of the length of the front of the dwelling for all
portions of the dwelling excluding the garage. If 50% of the building face is set
back 9 metres [30 ft.] from the front lot line, the setback to an attached garage
whose main access doors face the fronting street may be relaxed to 6.7 metres
[22.0 ft.], except that the setbacks for a garage whose main access doors face a
side yard may be relaxed to 4.5 metres [15 ft.].
With the exception of a garage whose main access doors face a side yard, an
attached garage to the principal building shall not extend towards the highway for
more than half the depth of the said garage, measured from the exterior front face
of the principal building, excluding any front face of the exterior wall above the
said garage.
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If the aforesaid garage contains more than 2 parallel parking bays, the additional
parking bay(s) and the garage entrance leading to the additional parking bay(s)
shall be set back at least 0.9 metre [3 ft.] from the front of the said garage.
** The side yard may be reduced to not less than 1.2 metres [4 ft.] provided
that the opposite side yard on the lot is at least 2.4 metres [8 ft.].
*** 50% of the length of the rear building face may be setback a distance of
6.0 metres [20 ft.] from the rear lot line provided the remainder of the
building face, not including decks is setback at least 8.5 metres [28 ft.]
from the rear lot line.
G. Height of Buildings
Measurements to be determined as per Part 1 Definitions, of this By-law:
1. Principal building:
(a) The height shall not exceed 9 metres [30 ft.]
(b) The height of a principal building with a roof slope of less than 1:4 shall
not exceed 7.3 metres [24 ft.].
2. Accessory buildings and structures: The height shall not exceed 4 metres [13 ft.]
except that where the roof slope and construction materials of an accessory
building are the same as that of the principal building, the building height of the
accessory building may be increased to 5 metres [16.5 ft.].
H. Off-Street Parking
1. Refer to Part 5 Off-Street Parking and Loading/Unloading, of this By-law.
I. Landscaping
Amendments: 17471, 10/03/11
1. All developed portions of the lot not covered by buildings, structures, or paved
areas shall be landscaped including the retention of mature trees. This
landscaping shall be maintained.
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2. Garbage containers and passive recycling containers shall be screened to a height
of at least 2.5 metres [8 ft.] by buildings, a landscaping screen, a solid decorative
fence, or a combination thereof.
J. Special Regulations
1. For lots within designated floodplain in the Bridgeview area as referred to in
Part 8 Floodproofing, of this By-law, the uses listed in Section B of this Zone
shall be permitted only if the lot has a frontage of not less than 15 metres [50 ft.]
and an area of not less than 464 square metres [5,000 sq. ft.].
K. Subdivision
1. Lots created through subdivision in this Zone shall conform to the
following minimum standards:
Lot Size Lot Width Lot Depth
Subdivision 560 sq. m. 15 metres 28 metres
[6,000 sq. ft.] [50 ft.] [90 ft.]
Lot Consolidation in 464 sq. m. 15 metres no minimum
Bridgeview’s Designated [5,000 sq. ft.] [50 ft.]
Floodplain Areas
Dimensions shall be measured in accordance with Section E.21, Part 4 General Provisions, of this
By-law.
L. Other Regulations
In addition, land use regulations including the following are applicable:
1. Prior to any use, lands must be serviced as set out in Part 2 Uses Limited, of this
By-law and in accordance with the "Surrey Subdivision and Development By-
law".
2. General provisions on use are as set out in Part 4 General Provisions, of this By-
law.
3. Additional off-street parking requirements are as set out in Part 5 Off-Street
Parking and Loading/Unloading, of this By-law.
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4. Subdivisions shall be subject to the "Surrey Development Cost Charge By-law"
and the "Tree Preservation By-law".
5. Building permits shall be subject to the "Surrey Building By-law".
6. Sign regulations are as set out in Part 6 Signs, of this By-law.
7. Special building setbacks are as set out in Part 7 Special Building Setbacks, of
this By-law.
8. Floodproofing shall be set out in Part 8 Floodproofing, of this By-law.
9. Development permits may be required in accordance with the Official Community
Plan.
10. Alcohol and drug recovery houses shall be subject to the "Surrey Business
License By-law".
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Special Care Housing 2 Zone
Part 29 - RMS-2, Special Care Housing 2 Zone
Part 29 RMS-2
A. Intent
Amendments: 17181, 06/07/10; 17471, 10/03/11
This Zone is intended to accommodate and regulate the development within the Town
Centre, of care facilities, which may be subject to the Community Care and Assisted
Living Act, S.B.C., 2002, c.75, as amended.
B. Permitted Uses
Amendments: 12333, 07/25/94; 13769, 01/22/01; 14835, 11/18/02
Land and structures shall be used for the following uses only, or for a combination of
such uses:
1. Care facilities.
2. One dwelling unit per lot provided that the dwelling unit is:
(a) Contained within the principal building; and
(b) Occupied by the owner or the owner's employee for the operation of the
care facility.
3. Accessory uses including the following:
(a) Personal service uses, limited to barbershops and hair salons;
(b) Child care centres;
(c) Office uses limited to physical and mental health services on an out-
patient basis, medical and dental offices, health clinics and counselling
services, but excluding methadone clinics;
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(d) Eating establishment provided that the seating capacity shall not exceed
35 and the said eating establishment is not licensed by the Liquor Control
and Licensing Act, R.S.B.C. 1996, chapter 267, as amended; and
(e) Convenience store.
C. Lot Area
Not applicable to this Zone.
D. Density
Amendments: 12333, 07/25/94; 13155, 02/09/98; 18414, 03/23/15; 19073, 02/20/17
For the purpose of building construction:
1. In Areas as described and outlined on the maps attached as Schedule F attached to
this By-law, the maximum density shall not exceed a floor area ratio of 0.1 or a
building area of 300 square metres [3,230 sq. ft.] whichever is smaller. The
maximum density of development may be increased to that prescribed in
Sub-section D.3 and D.4 of this Zone if amenities are provided in accordance with
Schedule G of this By-law.
2. In areas other than the ones in Sub-section D.1 of this Zone, maximum density
shall not exceed that prescribed in Sub-sections D.3 and D.4 of this Zone.
3. Care Facility: The maximum density shall not exceed a floor area ratio of 1.00.
4. Personal Service Uses, Child Care Centres, Office Uses, Eating Establishment or
Convenience Store: The maximum density shall not exceed 20% of the permitted
density of the care facility.
E. Lot Coverage
The maximum lot coverage shall be 45%.
F. Yards and Setbacks
Buildings and structures shall be sited not less than 7.5 metres [25 ft.] from all lot lines
(measurements to be determined as per Part 1 Definitions, of this By-law).
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G. Height of Buildings
Measurements to be determined as per Part 1 Definitions, of this By-law:
1. Principal buildings: The height shall not exceed 13 metres [43 ft.]
2. Accessory buildings and structures: The height shall not exceed 4.5 metres
[15 ft.].
H. Off-Street Parking and Loading/Unloading
Amendments: 13774, 07/26/99; 18719, 05/30/16
1. Refer to Table C.1, Part 5 Off-Street Parking and Loading/Unloading of this
By-law.
I. Landscaping
1. All developed portions of the lot not covered by buildings, structures or paved
areas shall be landscaped including the retention of mature trees. This
landscaping shall be maintained.
2. Along the developed sides of the lot which abut a highway, a continuous
landscaping strip of not less than 1.5 metres [5 ft.] in width shall be provided
within the lot.
3. Screen planting at least 1.5 metres [5 ft.] high in a strip at least 1.5 metres [5 ft.]
wide and a solid decorative fence at least 1.5 metres [5 ft.] high shall be provided
along all lot lines separating the developed portion of the lot from any residential
lot.
4. The boulevard areas of highways abutting a lot shall be seeded or sodded with
grass on the side of the highway abutting the lot, except at driveways.
5. Garbage containers and passive recycling containers shall be screened to a height
of at least 2.5 metres [8 ft.] by buildings, a landscaping screen, a solid decorative
fence, or a combination thereof.
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J. Special Regulations
1. Child care centres shall be located on the lot such that these centres:
(a) Are accessed from a highway, independent from the access to the
residential uses permitted in Section B of this Zone; and
(b) Have direct access to an open space and play area within the lot.
K. Subdivision
Lots created through subdivision in this Zone shall conform to the following minimum
standards:
Lot Size
Lot Width
Lot Depth
2,000 sq. m.
30 metres
30 metres
[0.5 acre]
[100 ft.]
[100 ft.]
Dimensions shall be measured in accordance with Section E.21, Part 4
General Provisions, of this By-law.
L. Other Regulations
Amendments: 13657, 03/22/99; 13774, 07/26/99; 17181, 06/07/10
In addition, land use regulations including the following are applicable:
1. Prior to any use, lands must be serviced as set out in Part 2 Uses Limited, of this
By-law and in accordance with the "Surrey Subdivision and Development By-
law".
2. General provisions on use are as set out in Part 4 General Provisions, of this By-
law.
3. Additional off-street parking and loading/unloading requirements are as set out in
Part 5 Off-Street Parking and Loading/Unloading of this By-law.
4. Sign regulations are as provided in Surrey Sign By-law No. 13656.
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5. Special building setbacks are as set out in Part 7 Special Building Setbacks, of
this By-law.
6. Building permits shall be subject to the "Surrey Building By-law" and the "Surrey
Development Cost Charge By-law".
7. Development permits may be required in accordance with the Official Community
Plan.
8. Provincial licensing of care facilities is regulated by the Community Care and
Assisted Living Act, S.B.C., 2002, c.75, as amended.
9. Provincial licensing of child care centres is regulated by the Community Care and
Assisted Living Act, S.B.C., 2002, c.75, as amended and the Child Care Licensing
Regulation set out under B.C. Reg. 95/2009, as amended.
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Cemetery Zone
Part 30 - PC, Cemetery Zone
Part 30 PC
A. Intent
This Zone is intended to accommodate cemeteries and related uses, subject to the
Cemetery and Funeral Services Act S.B.C. 1989, c. 21.
B. Permitted Uses
Amendments: 12333, 07/25/94
Land and structures shall be used for the following uses only, or for a combination of
such uses:
1. Cemetery including crematories, columbarium, mausoleums and mortuaries.
2. General service uses limited to the following:
(a) Funeral parlour; and
(b) Memorial service facility, provided that such facility does not constitute a
singular use on the lot.
3. Pet cemetery including pet crematories.
4. Accessory uses including the following:
(a) One dwelling unit provided that the dwelling unit is occupied by the owner
or the owner's employee, for the protection of the uses permitted on the
lot.
C. Lot Area
Not applicable to this Zone.
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D. Density
Amendment: 18414, 03/23/15
The maximum density shall not exceed a floor area ratio of 0.20.
E. Lot Coverage
Amendments: 12333, 07/25/94
The maximum lot coverage for building construction for cemetery operations shall be
20% and excludes burial plots.
F. Yards and Setbacks
Amendments: 12333, 07/25/94; 17471, 10/03/11
Buildings and structures shall be sited not less than 7.5 metres [25 ft.] from all lot lines
excepting internal lot lines (measurements to be determined as per Part 1 Definitions, of
this By-law).
G. Height of Buildings
Amendments: 12333, 07/25/94
Measurements to be determined as per Part 1 Definitions, of this By-law:
1. Principal Buildings: The height shall not exceed 14.0 metres [45 ft].
2. Accessory Buildings and Structures: The height shall not exceed 5.0 metres
[17 ft.].
H. Off-Street Parking and Loading/Unloading
Amendments: 13774, 07/26/99; 18719, 05/30/16
1. Refer to Table C.1, Part 5 Off-Street Parking and Loading/Unloading of this
By-law.
2. Dwelling unit: Two (2) off-street parking spaces shall be provided.
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I. Landscaping
Amendments: 12333, 07/25/94; 17471, 10/03/11
1. All developed portions of the lot not covered by buildings, structures or paved
areas shall be landscaped including the retention of mature trees. This
landscaping shall be maintained.
2. Screen planting at least 3 metres [10 ft.] wide shall be provided along all lot lines
excluding internal lot lines, and shall include trees and/or hedges.
3. The boulevard areas of highways abutting a lot shall be seeded or sodded with
grass on the side of the highway abutting the lot, except at driveways.
J. Special Regulations
Amendments: 12333, 07/25/94
Where a pet cemetery and a human cemetery are located within the same cemetery
operation, these two uses shall be separated by a minimum 10 metre [33 ft.] wide
landscape buffer which shall include trees and/or hedges.
K. Subdivision
Lots created through subdivision in this Zone shall conform to the following minimum
standards:
Lot Size
Lot Width
Lot Depth
2,000 sq. m.
30 metres
2 times the
[0.5 acre]
[100 ft.]
width of lot
Dimensions shall be measured in accordance with Section E.21, Part 4
General Provisions, of this By-law.
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L. Other Regulations
Amendments: 13657, 03/22/99; 13774, 07/26/99
In addition, land use regulations including the following are applicable:
1. Prior to any use, lands must be serviced as set out in Part 2 Uses Limited, of this
By-law and in accordance with the "Surrey Subdivision and Development By-
law".
2. General provisions on use are as set out in Part 4 General Provisions of this By-
law.
3. Additional off-street parking and loading/unloading requirements are as set out in
Part 5 Off-Street Parking and Loading/Unloading of this By-law.
4. Building permits shall be subject to the "Surrey Building By-law" and the "Surrey
Development Cost Charge By-law".
5. Sign regulations are as provided in Surrey Sign By-law No. 13656.
6. Special building setbacks are as set out in Part 7 Special Building Setbacks, of
this By-law.
7. Provincial regulations with respect to cemeteries are contained within the
Cemetery and Funeral Services Act S.B.C. 1989, c. 21.
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Assembly Hall 1 Zone
Part 31 - PA-1, Assembly Hall 1 Zone
Part 31 PA-1
A. Intent
Amendments: 17181, 06/07/10; 17471, 10/03/11
This Zone is intended for neighbourhood-scale assembly halls, including churches,
private schools and child care centres subject to the Community Care and Assisted
Living Act, S.B.C., 2002, c.75, as amended and the Child Care Licensing Regulation set
out under B.C. Reg. 95/2009, as amended.
B. Permitted Uses
Amendments: 12333, 07/25/94
Land and structures shall be used for the following uses only, or for a combination of
such uses:
1. Assembly halls, including churches, which accommodate a maximum of 300
seats.
2. Private schools provided that the enrollment is limited to 50 students.
3. Child care centres provided that the enrollment at any one time is limited to 50
students.
4. Community services.
5. Accessory uses, including the following:
(a) One (1) or 2 dwelling units for the accommodation of official, manager or
caretaker of the principal use provided that such use is limited in area to
260 square metres [2800 sq.ft.] either accommodated in one separate
building or within the principal building.
C. Lot Area
Not applicable to this Zone.
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D. Density
Amendments: 13155, 02/09/08; 18414, 03/23/15; 19073, 02/20/17
1. In Areas as described and outlined on the maps attached as Schedule F attached to
this By-law, the maximum density shall not exceed a floor area ratio of 0.1 or a
building area of 300 square metres [3,230 sq. ft.] whichever is smaller. The
maximum density may
be increased to a maximum floor area ratio of 0.35 if amenities are provided in
accordance with Schedule G of this By-law.
2. In areas other than the ones in Sub-section D.1 of this Zone, the maximum density
shall not exceed a floor area ratio of 0.35.
E. Lot Coverage
The maximum lot coverage shall be 35%.
F. Yards and Setbacks
1. All front yard, rear yard and side yard setbacks shall be greater than or equal to
the measurement of the height of the highest building on the lot.
2. Buildings and structures shall be sited in accordance with the following minimum
setbacks:
Setback
Front
Rear
Side
Side Yard
Yard
Yard
Yard
on Flanking
Use
Street
Principal and
7.5 m.
7.5 m.
3.6 m.
7.5 m.
Accessory Buildings
[25 ft.]
[25 ft.]
[12 ft.]
[25 ft.]
and Structures
Measurements to be determined as per Part 1 Definitions, of this By-law.
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G. Height of Buildings
Measurements to be determined as per Part 1 Definitions, of this By-law:
1. Principal building: The height shall not exceed 9 metres [30 ft.].
2. Accessory buildings and structures: The height shall not exceed 4 metres [13 ft.].
H. Off-Street Parking and Loading/Unloading
Amendments: 13774, 07/26/99; 18719, 05/30/16
1. Refer to Table C.1, Part 5 Off-Street Parking and Loading/Unloading of this
By-law.
2. No off-street parking shall be permitted within the front yard setback or the side
yard setback along a flanking street.
I. Landscaping
Amendments: 12333, 07/25/94; 17471, 10/03/11
1. All developed portions of the lot not covered by buildings, structures or paved
areas shall be landscaped including the retention of mature trees. This
landscaping shall be maintained.
2. Along all lot lines of the developed portion of the lot, a 3 metre [10 ft.] wide
landscaped strip shall be provided, consisting of hedges, ground cover or a
decorative fence or a combination thereof.
3. The boulevard areas of highways abutting a lot shall be seeded or sodded with
grass on the side of the highway abutting the lot except at driveways.
J. Special Regulations
1. Child care centres shall be located on the lot such that these centres:
(a) Are accessed from a highway, independent from the access to other uses
permitted in Section B of this Zone; and
(b) Have direct access to an open space and play area within the lot.
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K. Subdivision
Lots created through subdivision in this Zone shall conform to the following minimum
standards:
Lot Size
Lot Width
Lot Depth
1,000 sq. m.
30 metres
30 metres
[0.25 acre]
[100 ft.]
[100 ft.]
Dimensions shall be measured in accordance with Section E.21, Part 4
General Provisions, of this By-law.
L. Other Regulations
Amendments: 13657, 03/22/99; 13774, 07/26/99; 17181, 06/07/10; 19491, 02/19/18
In addition, land use regulations including the following are applicable:
1. Prior to any use, lands must be serviced as set out in Part 2 Uses Limited, of this
By-law and in accordance with the "Surrey Subdivision and Development By-
law".
2. General provisions on use are as set out in Part 4 General Provisions, of this By-
law.
3. Additional off-street parking and loading/unloading requirements are as set out in
Part 5 Off-Street Parking and Loading/Unloading of this By-law.
4. Building permits shall be subject to the "Surrey Building By-law" and the "Surrey
Development Cost Charge By-law".
5. Sign regulations are as provided in Surrey Sign By-law No. 13656.
6. Special building setbacks are as set out in Part 7 Special Building Setbacks, of
this By-law.
7. Provincial licensing for a child care centre is regulated by the Community Care
and Assisted Living Act, S.B.C., 2002, c.75, as amended and the Child Care
Licensing Regulation set out under B.C. Reg. 95/2009, as amended.
8. Private schools are regulated by the Independent School Act, R.S.B.C. 1996,
Chapter 216, as amended.
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Assembly Hall 2 Zone
Part 32 - PA-2, Assembly Hall 2 Zone
Part 32 PA-2
A. Intent
Amendments: 17181, 06/07/10
This Zone is intended for regional-scale assembly halls, including churches, private
schools and child care centres subject to the Community Care and Assisted Living Act,
S.B.C., 2002, c.75, as amended and the Child Care Licensing Regulation set out under
B.C. Reg. 95/2009, as amended.
B. Permitted Uses
Amendments: 12333, 07/25/94
Land and structures shall be used for the following uses only, or for a combination of
such uses:
1. Assembly halls, including churches.
2. Private schools.
3. Child care centres.
4. Community services.
5. Accessory uses, including the following:
(a) One (1) or 2 dwelling units for the accommodation of official, manager or
caretaker of the principal use provided that such use is limited in area to
260 square metres [2800 sq.ft.] either accommodated in one separate
building or within the principal building.
C. Lot Area
Not applicable to this Zone.
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D. Density
Amendments: 13155, 02/09/98; 18414, 03/23/15; 19073, 02/20/17
1. In Areas as described and outlined on the maps attached as Schedule F attached to
this By-law, the maximum density shall not exceed a floor area ratio of 0.1 or a
building area of 300 square metres [3,230 sq. ft.] whichever is smaller. The
maximum density may be increased to a maximum floor area ratio of 0.50 if
amenities are provided in accordance with Schedule G of this By-law.
2. In areas other than the ones in Sub-section D.1 of this Zone, the maximum density
shall not exceed a floor area ratio of 0.50.
E. Lot Coverage
The maximum lot coverage shall be 40%.
F. Yards and Setbacks
1. All front yard, rear yard and side yard setbacks shall be greater than or equal to
the measurement of the height of the highest building on the lot.
2. Buildings and structures shall be sited in accordance with the following minimum
setbacks:
Setback
Front
Rear
Side
Side Yard
Yard
Yard
Yard
on Flanking
Use
Street
Principal and
7.5 m.
7.5 m.
3.6 m.
7.5 m.
Accessory Buildings
[25 ft.]
[25 ft.]
[12 ft.]
[25 ft.]
and Structures
Measurements to be determined as per Part 1 Definitions, of this By-law.
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G. Height of Buildings
Measurements to be determined as per Part 1 Definitions, of this By-law:
1. Principal building: The height shall not exceed 9 metres [30 ft.].
2. Accessory buildings and structures: The height shall not exceed 4 metres [13 ft.].
H. Off-Street Parking and Loading/Unloading
Amendments: 13774, 07/26/99; 18719, 05/30/16
1. Refer to Table C.1, Part 5 Off-Street Parking and Loading/Unloading of this
By-law.
2. No off-street parking shall be permitted within the front yard setback or the side
yard setback along a flanking street.
I. Landscaping
Amendments: 12333, 07/25/94; 17471, 10/03/11
1. All developed portions of the lot not covered by buildings, structures or paved
areas shall be landscaped including the retention of mature trees. This
landscaping shall be maintained.
2. Along all lot lines of the developed portion of the lot, a 3 metre [10 ft.] wide
landscaped strip shall be provided, consisting of hedges, ground cover or a
decorative fence or a combination thereof.
3. The boulevard areas of highways abutting a lot shall be seeded or sodded with
grass on the side of the highway abutting the lot except at driveways.
J. Special Regulations
1. Child care centres shall be located on the lot such that these centres:
(a) Are accessed from a highway, independent from the access to other uses
permitted in Section B of this Zone; and
(b) Have direct access to an open space and play area within the lot.
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K. Subdivision
Lots created through subdivision in this Zone shall conform to the following minimum
standards:
Lot Size
Lot Width
Lot Depth
2,000 sq. m.
30 metres
30 metres
[0.5 acre]
[100 ft.]
[100 ft.]
Dimensions shall be measured in accordance with Section E.21, Part 4
General Provisions, of this By-law.
L. Other Regulations
Amendments: 13657, 03/22/99; 13774, 07/26/99; 17181, 06/07/10; 19491, 02/19/18
In addition, land use regulations including the following are applicable:
1. Prior to any use, lands must be serviced as set out in Part 2 Uses Limited, of this
By-law and in accordance with the "Surrey Subdivision and Development By-
law".
2. General provisions on use are as set out in Part 4 General Provisions, of this By-
law.
3. Additional off-street parking and loading/unloading requirements are as set out in
Part 5 Off-Street Parking and Loading/Unloading of this By-law.
4. Building permits shall be subject to the "Surrey Building By-law" and the "Surrey
Development Cost Charge By-law".
5. Sign regulations are as provided in Surrey Sign By-law No. 13656.
6. Special building setbacks are as set out in Part 7 Special Building Setbacks, of
this By-law.
7. Provincial licensing for a child care centre is regulated by the Community Care
and Assisted Living Act, S.B.C., 2002, c.75, as amended and the Child Care
Licensing Regulation set out under B.C. Reg. 95/2009, as amended.
8. Private schools are regulated by the Independent School Act, R.S.B.C. 1996,
Chapter 216, as amended.
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Institutional Zone
Part 33 - PI, Institutional Zone
Part 33 PI
A. Intent
This Zone is intended to accommodate public and private hospitals and public and
private universities and colleges.
B. Permitted Uses
Land and structures shall be used for the following uses only, or for a combination of
such uses:
1. Hospitals.
2. Universities named under the University Act R.S.B.C. 1979, c. 419.
3. Colleges and Institutes designated as such under the Colleges and Institutes Act
R.S.B.C. 1979, c. 53.
4. Accessory uses including the following:
(a) Child care centres.
C. Lot Area
Not applicable to this Zone.
D. Density
Amendments: 14390, 05/22/01; 19073, 02/20/17
1. In Areas as described and outlined on the maps attached as Schedule F attached to
this By-law, the floor area ratio shall not exceed 0.1 provided that the gross floor
area on the lot does not exceed 300 square metres [3,230 sq. ft.]. The floor area
ratio shall not exceed 0.50 if amenities are provided in accordance with Schedule
G of this By-law.
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2. In areas other than those specified in Sub-section D.1 of this Zone, the floor area
ratio shall not exceed 0.50.
E. Lot Coverage
The maximum lot coverage shall not exceed 40%.
F. Yards and Setbacks
Buildings and structures shall be sited not less than 7.5 metres [25 ft.] from all lot lines
(measurements to be determined as per Part 1 Definitions, of this By-law).
G. Height of Buildings
Measurements to be determined as per Part 1 Definitions, of this By-law:
1. Principal buildings: The height shall not exceed 9 metres [30 ft.].
2. Accessory buildings and structures: The height shall not exceed 4 metres [13 ft.].
H. Off-Street Parking and Loading/Unloading
Amendments: 13774, 07/26/99; 18719, 05/30/16
1. Refer to Table C.1, Part 5 Off-Street Parking and Loading/Unloading of this
By-law.
I. Landscaping
1. All developed portions of the lot not covered by buildings, structures or paved
areas shall be landscaped including the retention of mature trees. This
landscaping shall be maintained.
2. Screen planting at least 3 metres [10 ft.] wide shall be provided along all lot lines
and shall include trees.
3. Screen planting at least 1.5 metres [5 ft.] high and/or a solid decorative fence shall
be provided along all lot lines separating the developed portion of the lot from any
residential lot.
4. The boulevard areas of highways abutting a lot shall be seeded or sodded with
grass on the side of the highway abutting the lot except at driveways.
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J. Special Regulations
1. Child care centres shall be located on the lot such that these centres have direct
open access to an open space and play area within the lot.
K. Subdivision
Lots created through subdivision in this Zone shall conform to the following minimum
standards:
Lot Size
Lot Width
Lot Depth
2,000 sq. m.
30 metres
30 metres
[0.5 acre]
[100 ft.]
[100 ft.]
Dimensions shall be measured in accordance with Section E.21, Part 4
General Provisions, of this By-law.
L. Other Regulations
Amendments: 13657, 03/22/99; 13774, 07/26/99; 17181, 06/07/10
In addition, land use regulations including the following are applicable:
1. Prior to any use, lands must be serviced as set out in Part 2 Uses Limited, of this
By-law and in accordance with the "Surrey Subdivision and Development By-
law".
2. General provisions on use are as set out in Part 4 General Provisions of this By-
law.
3. Additional off-street parking requirements are as set out in Part 5 Off-Street
Parking and Loading /Unloading of this By-law.
4. Building permits shall be subject to the "Surrey Building By-law" and the "Surrey
Development Cost Charge By-law".
5. Sign regulations are as provided in Surrey Sign By-law No. 13656.
Part 33 PI
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6. Special building setbacks are as set out in Part 7 Special Building Setbacks, of
this By-law.
7. Provincial licensing of child care centres is regulated by the Community Care and
Assisted Living Act, S.B.C., 2002, c.75, as amended and the Child Care Licensing
Regulation set out under B.C. Reg. 95/2009, as amended.
8. Hospitals are regulated by the Hospital Act R.S.B.C. 1979, c. 176.
9. Universities are regulated by the University Act R.S.B.C. 1979, c. 419.
10. Colleges and Institutes designated as such are regulated by the Colleges and
Institutes Act R.S.B.C. 1979, c. 53.
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Local Commercial Zone
Part 34 - C-4, Local Commercial Zone
Part 34 C-4
A. Intent
This Zone is intended to accommodate and regulate the development of local small scale
commercial developments.
B. Permitted Uses
Amendments: 14835, 11/18/02
Land and structures shall be used for the following uses only, or for a combination of
such uses:
1. The following uses are permitted, provided that the total floor area does not
exceed 370 square metres [4,000 sq.ft.]:
(a) Retail store limited to the following:
i. Convenience store;
ii. Video rental; and
iii. Florist shop;
(b) Eating establishment excluding the following:
i. Drive-through restaurant; and
ii. Eating establishment licensed by the Liquor Control and Licensing
Act, R.S.B.C. 1996, chapter 267, as amended; and
(c) Personal service uses limited to the following:
i. Barbershop;
ii. Beauty parlour;
iii. Cleaning and repair of clothing; and
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iv. Shoe repair shop.
2. One dwelling unit per lot provided that the dwelling unit is:
(a) Contained within the principal building;
(b) Occupied by the owner or the owner's employee, for the protection of the
businesses permitted on the lot.
C. Lot Area
Not applicable to this Zone.
D. Density
Amendments: 13155, 02/09/98; 18414, 03/23/15; 19073, 02/20/17
1. In Areas as described and outlined on the maps attached as Schedule F attached to
this By-law, the maximum density shall not exceed a floor area ratio of 0.1 or a
building area of 300 square metres [3,230 sq. ft.] whichever is smaller. The
maximum density area may be increased to a maximum floor area ratio of 0.40 if
amenities are provided in accordance with Schedule G of this By-law.
2. In areas other than the ones in Sub-section D.1 of this Zone, the maximum density
shall not exceed a floor area ratio of 0.40.
E. Lot Coverage
The maximum lot coverage shall be 40%.
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F. Yards and Setbacks
Buildings and structures shall be sited in accordance with the following minimum
setbacks:
Setback
Front
Rear
Side
Side Yard
Yard
Yard
Yard
on Flanking
Use
Street
Principal and Accessory
7.5 m.
7.5 m.
6.0 m.*
7.5 m.
Buildings and Structures
[25 ft.]
[25 ft.]
[20 ft.]
[25 ft.]
Measurements to be determined as per Part 1 Definitions, of this By-law.
* The side yard setback may be 3.0 metres [10 ft.] if the side yard adjoins a lot
other than a residential lot.
G. Height of Buildings
Measurements to be determined as per Part 1 Definitions, of this By-law:
1. Principal building: The height shall not exceed 9 metres [30 ft.].
2. Accessory buildings and structures: The height shall not exceed 4 metres [13 ft.].
H. Off-Street Parking and Loading/Unloading
Amendments: 13774, 07/26/99; 18719, 05/30/16
1. Refer to Table C.1, Part 5 Off-Street Parking and Loading/Unloading of this
By-law.
2. Tandem parking may be permitted as specified:
For company fleet vehicles in all commercial, industrial and mixed-use
developments (where commercial or industrial uses are part of the development)
required parking spaces may be provided as tandem parking.
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I. Landscaping
1. All developed portions of the lot not covered by buildings, structures or paved
areas shall be landscaped including the retention of mature trees. This
landscaping shall be maintained.
2. Along the developed sides of the lot which abut a highway, a continuous
landscaping strip of not less than 1.5 metres [5 ft.] in width shall be provided
within the lot.
3. The boulevard areas of highways abutting a lot shall be seeded or sodded with
grass on the side of the highway abutting the lot, except at driveways.
4. Except in those portions where a building abuts the lot line, screen planting at
least 1.5 metres [5 ft.] high in a strip at least 1.5 metres [5 ft.] wide and a solid
decorative fence at least 1.5 metres [5 ft.] high shall be provided along all lot lines
separating the developed portion of the lot from any residential lot.
5. Loading areas, garbage containers and passive recycling containers shall be
screened from any adjacent residential lot, to a height of at least 2.5 metres [8 ft.]
by buildings, a landscaping screen, a solid decorative fence, or a combination
thereof.
J. Special Regulations
1. The outdoor storage or display of any goods, materials or supplies is specifically
prohibited, notwithstanding any other provision in this Part.
K. Subdivision
Lots created through subdivision in this Zone shall conform to the following minimum
standards:
Lot Size
Lot Width
Lot Depth
1,500 sq. m.
30 metres
30 metres
[16,000 sq.ft.]
[100 ft.]
[100 ft.]
Dimensions shall be measured in accordance with Section E.21, Part 4
General Provisions, of this By-law.
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L. Other Regulations
Amendments: 13657, 03/22/99; 13774, 07/26/99
In addition, land use regulations including the following are applicable:
1. Prior to any use, lands must be serviced as set out in Part 2 Uses Limited, of this
By-law and in accordance with the "Surrey Subdivision and Development By-
law".
2. General provisions on use are as set out in Part 4 General Provisions, of this By-
law.
3. Additional off-street parking and loading/unloading requirements are as set out in
Part 5 Off-Street Parking and Loading/Unloading of this By-law.
4. Sign regulations are as provided in Surrey Sign By-law No. 13656.
5. Special building setbacks are as set out in Part 7 Special Building Setbacks, of
this By-law.
6. Building permits shall be subject to the "Surrey Building By-law" and the "Surrey
Development Cost Charge By-law".
7. Development permits may be required in accordance with the Official Community
Plan.
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Neighbourhood Commercial Zone
Part 35 - C-5, Neighbourhood Commercial Zone
Part 35 C-5
A. Intent
This Zone is intended to accommodate and regulate the development of neighbourhood
scale shopping nodes.
B. Permitted Uses
Amendments: 12333, 07/25/94; 13251A, 03/16/98; 13769, 01/22/01; 17291, 12/13/10; 17471,
10/03/11
Land and structures shall be used for the following uses only, or for a combination of
such uses:
1. The following uses are permitted provided that the gross floor area of each
individual business does not exceed 370 square metres [4,000 sq.ft.]:
(a) Retail stores excluding the following:
i. adult entertainment stores; and
ii. auction houses.
iii. secondhand stores and pawnshops.
(b) Personal service uses limited to the following:
i. Barbershops;
ii. Beauty parlours;
iii. Cleaning and repair of clothing; and
iv. Shoe repair shops;
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(c) Eating establishments excluding drive-through restaurants;
(d) Neighbourhood pub;
(e) Office uses excluding the following:
i. social escort services
ii. methadone clinics
(f) General service uses excluding funeral parlours, drive-through banks and
vehicle rentals;
(g) Indoor recreational facilities;
(h) Community services; and
(i) Child care centres.
2. One dwelling unit per lot provided that the dwelling unit is:
(a) Contained within the principal building; and
(b) Occupied by the owner or the owner's employee, for the protection of the
businesses permitted on the lot.
C. Lot Area
Not applicable to this Zone.
D. Density
Amendments: 13155, 02/09/98; 18414, 03/23/15; 19073, 02/20/17
1. In Areas as described and outlined on the maps attached as Schedule F attached to
this By-law, the maximum density shall not exceed a floor area ratio of 0.1 or a
building area of 300
square metres [3,230 sq. ft.] whichever is smaller. The maximum density may be
increased to a maximum floor area ratio of 0.50 if amenities are provided in
accordance with Schedule G of this By-law.
2. In areas other than the ones in Sub-section D.1 of this Zone, the maximum density
shall not exceed a floor area ratio of 0.50.
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E. Lot Coverage
The maximum lot coverage shall be 50%.
F. Yards and Setbacks
Buildings and structures shall be sited not less than 7.5 metres [25 ft.] from all lot lines
(measurements to be determined as per Part 1 Definitions, of this By-law).
G. Height of Buildings
Measurements to be determined as per Part 1 Definitions, of this By-law:
1. Principal building: The height shall not exceed 9 metres [30 ft.].
2. Accessory buildings and structures: The height shall not exceed 4 metres [13 ft.].
H. Off-Street Parking and Loading/Unloading
Amendments: 13774, 07/26/99; 18719, 05/30/16
1. Refer to Table C.1, Part 5 Off-Street Parking and Loading/Unloading of this
By-law.
2. Tandem parking may be permitted as specified:
For company fleet vehicles in all commercial, industrial and mixed-use
developments (where commercial or industrial uses are part of the development)
required parking spaces may be provided as tandem parking.
I. Landscaping
1. All developed portions of the lot not covered by buildings, structures or paved
areas shall be landscaped including the retention of mature trees. This
landscaping shall be maintained.
2. Along the developed sides of the lot which abut a highway, a continuous
landscaping strip of not less than 1.5 metres [5 ft.] in width shall be provided
within the lot.
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3. The boulevard areas of highways abutting a lot shall be seeded or sodded with
grass on the side of the highway abutting the lot, except at driveways.
4. Except in those portions where a building abuts the lot line, screen planting at
least 1.5 metres [5 ft.] high in a strip at least 1.5 metres [5 ft.] wide and a solid
decorative fence at least 1.5 metres [5 ft.] high shall be provided along all lot lines
separating the developed portion of the lot from any residential lot.
5. Loading areas, garbage containers and passive recycling containers shall be
screened from any adjacent residential lot, to a height of at least 2.5 metres [8 ft.]
by buildings, a landscaping screen, a solid decorative fence, or a combination
thereof.
J. Special Regulations
1. Garbage containers and passive recycling containers shall not be located within
any required setback adjacent any residential lot.
2. The outdoor storage or display of any goods, materials or supplies is specifically
prohibited, notwithstanding any other provision in this Part.
3. Child care centres shall be located on the lot such that these centres have direct
access to an open space and play area within the lot.
K. Subdivision
Lots created through subdivision in this Zone shall conform to the following minimum
standards:
Lot Size
Lot Width
Lot Depth
2,000 sq. m.
30 metres
30 metres
[0.5 acre]
[100 ft.]
[100 ft.]
Dimensions shall be measured in accordance with Section E.21, Part 4
General Provisions, of this By-law.
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L. Other Regulations
Amendments: 13657, 03/22/99; 13774, 07/26/99; 17181, 06/07/10
In addition, land use regulations including the following are applicable:
1. Prior to any use, lands must be serviced as set out in Part 2 Uses Limited, of this
By-law and in accordance with the "Surrey Subdivision and Development By-
law".
2. General provisions on use are as set out in Part 4 General Provisions, of this By-
law.
3. Additional off-street parking requirements are as set out in Part 5 Off-Street
Parking and Loading/Unloading of this By-law.
4. Sign regulations are as provided in Surrey Sign By-law No. 13656.
5. Special building setbacks are as set out in Part 7 Special Building Setbacks, of
this By-law.
6. Building permits shall be subject to the "Surrey Building By-law" and the "Surrey
Development Cost Charge By-law".
7. Development permits may be required in accordance with the Official Community
Plan.
8. Provincial licensing of child care centres is regulated by the Community Care and
Assisted Living Act, S.B.C., 2002, c.75, as amended and the Child Care Licensing
Regulation set out under B.C. Reg. 95/2009, as amended.
9. Provincial licensing of neighbourhood pubs is regulated by the Liquor Control
and Licensing Act R.S.B.C.
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Community Commercial Zone
Part 36 - C-8, Community Commercial Zone
Part 36 C-8
A. Intent
This Zone is intended to accommodate and regulate the development of community
shopping centres serving a community of several neighbourhoods.
B. Permitted Uses
Amendments: 12333, 07/25/94; 12715, 12/04/95; 13251A, 03/16/98; 13497, 09/15/98; 13564,
11/16/98; 13769, 01/22/01; 15064, 07/21/03; 15977, 04/24/06; 17462, 09/12/11; 17687, 10/01/12;
19073, 02/20/17; 19261, 06/26/17
Land and structures shall be used for the following uses only, or for a combination of
such uses:
1. Retail stores excluding the following:
(a) adult entertainment stores; and
(b) secondhand stores and pawnshops.
2. Personal service uses excluding body rub parlours.
3. General service uses excluding funeral parlours and drive-through banks.
4. Beverage container return centres provided that:
(a) the use is confined to an enclosed building or a part of an enclosed
building; and
(b) the beverage container return centre does not exceed a gross floor area of
418 sq. metres (4,500 sq.ft.).
5. Eating establishments excluding drive-through restaurants.
6. Neighbourhood pubs.
7. Liquor store.
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8. Office uses excluding the following:
i. social escort services
ii. methadone clinics
iii. marijuana dispensaries
9. Parking facilities.
10. Automotive service uses of vehicles less than 5,000 kilograms [11,023 lbs]
G.V.W., provided that such use is associated with a use permitted under Section
B.1 of this Zone.
11. Indoor recreational facilities.
12. Entertainment uses excluding arcades and adult entertainment stores.
13. Assembly halls.
14. Community services.
15. Child care centres.
16. One dwelling unit per lot provided that the dwelling unit is:
(a) Contained within the principal building; and
(b) Occupied by the owner or the owner's employee, for the protection of the
businesses permitted on the lot.
17. Cultural Uses
C. Lot Area
Not applicable to this Zone.
D. Density
Amendments: 14390, 05/22/01; 19073, 02/20/17
1. In Areas as described and outlined on the maps attached as Schedule F attached to
this By-law, the floor area ratio shall not exceed 0.1 provided that the gross floor
area on the lot does not exceed 300 square metres [3,230 sq. ft.]. The floor area
ratio shall not exceed 0.80 if amenities are provided in accordance with Schedule
G of this By-law.
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2. In areas other than those specified in Sub-section D.1 of this Zone, the floor area
ratio shall not exceed 0.80.
E. Lot Coverage
The maximum lot coverage shall be 50%.
F. Yards and Setbacks
Buildings and structures shall be sited not less than 7.5 metres [25 ft.] from all lot lines
(measurements to be determined as per Part 1 Definitions, of this By-law).
G. Height of Buildings
Measurements to be determined as per Part 1 Definitions, of this By-law:
1. Principal building: The height shall not exceed 12 metres [40 ft.].
2. Accessory buildings and structures: The height shall not exceed 4.5 metres
[15 ft.].
H. Off-Street Parking and Loading/Unloading
Amendments: 13774, 07/26/99; 18719, 05/30/16
1. Refer to Table C.1, Part 5 Off-Street Parking and Loading/Unloading of this
By-law.
2. Tandem parking may be permitted as specified:
For company fleet vehicles in all commercial, industrial and mixed-use
developments (where commercial or industrial uses are part of the development)
required parking spaces may be provided as tandem parking.
I. Landscaping
Amendments: 17471, 10/03/11
1. All developed portions of the lot not covered by buildings, structures or paved
areas shall be landscaped including the retention of mature trees. This
landscaping shall be maintained.
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2. Along the developed sides of the lot which abut a highway, a continuous
landscaping strip of not less than 1.5 metres [5 ft.] in width shall be provided
within the lot.
3. The boulevard areas of highways abutting a lot shall be seeded or sodded with
grass on the side of the highway abutting the lot except at driveways.
4. Except in those portions where a building abuts the lot line, screen planting at
least 1.5 metres [5 ft.] high in a strip at least 1.5 metres [5 ft.] wide and a solid
decorative fence at least 1.5 metres [5 ft.] high shall be provided along all lot lines
separating the developed portion of the lot from any residential lot.
5. Loading areas, garbage containers and passive recycling containers shall be
screened from any adjacent residential lot, to a height of at least 2.5 metres [8 ft.]
by buildings, a landscaping screen, a solid decorative fence, or a combination
thereof.
6. Open display or storage shall be completely screened to a height of at least 2.5
metres [8 ft.] by buildings and/or solid decorative fence and/or substantial
landscaping strips of not less than 1.5 metres [5 ft.] in width. No display or
storage of material shall be piled up to a height of 2.5 metres [8 ft.] within 5
metres [16 ft.] of the said screens and in no case shall these materials be piled up
to the height of more than 3.5 metres [11.5 ft.].
J. Special Regulations
Amendments: 13497, 09/15/98
1. Garbage containers and passive recycling containers shall not be located within
any required setback adjacent any residential lot.
2. The outdoor storage or display of any goods, materials or supplies is specifically
prohibited, notwithstanding any other provision in this Part.
3. Child care centres shall be located on the lot such that these centres have direct
access to an open space and play area within the lot.
4. Land and structures shall be used for the uses permitted in this Zone only if such
uses do not emit noise in excess of 70 dB(A) measured at any point on any
boundary of the lot on which the use is located, provided that where a lot abuts a
lot other than an industrial lot the noise level shall not exceed 60 dB(A).
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K. Subdivision
Lots created through subdivision in this Zone shall conform to the following minimum
standards:
Lot Size
Lot Width
Lot Depth
2,000 sq. m.
30 metres
30 metres
[0.5 acres]
[100 ft.]
[100 ft.]
Dimensions shall be measured in accordance with Section E.21, Part 4
General Provisions, of this By-law.
L. Other Regulations
Amendments: 13657, 03/22/99; 13774, 07/26/99; 17181, 06/07/10
In addition, land use regulations including the following are applicable:
1. Prior to any use, lands must be serviced as set out in Part 2 Uses Limited, of this
By-law and in accordance with the "Surrey Subdivision and Development By-
law".
2. General provisions on use are as set out in Part 4 General Provisions, of this By-
law.
3. Additional off-street parking are as set out in Part 5 Off-Street Parking and
Loading/Unloading of this By-law.
4. Sign regulations are as provided in Surrey Sign By-law No. 13656.
5. Special building setbacks are as set out in Part 7 Special Building Setbacks, of
this By-law.
6. Building permits shall be subject to the "Surrey Building By-law" and the "Surrey
Development Cost Charge By-law".
7. Development permits may be required in accordance with the Official Community
Plan.
8. Provincial licensing of child care centres is regulated by the Community Care and
Assisted Living Act, S.B.C., 2002, c.75, as amended and the Child Care Licensing
Regulation set out under B.C. Reg. 95/2009, as amended.
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9. Provincial licensing of neighbourhood pubs is regulated by the Liquor Control
and Licensing Act R.S.B.C.
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Community Commercial A Zone
Part 36A - C-8A, Community Commercial A Zone
Part 36A C-8A
A. Intent
Amendments: 17145, 04/12/10
This Zone is intended to accommodate and regulate the development of community
shopping areas.
B. Permitted Uses
Amendments: 12333, 07/25/94; 12715, 12/04/95; 13251A, 03/16/98; 13564, 11/16/98; 13769,
01/22/01; 17145, 04/12/10
Land and structures shall be used for the following uses only, or for a combination of
such uses:
1. Retail stores excluding the following:
(a) adult entertainment stores;
(b) theatre 2 uses;
(c) secondhand stores; and
(d) pawnshops.
2. Personal service uses excluding body rub parlours.
3. General service uses excluding funeral parlours and drive-through banks.
4. Eating establishments excluding drive-through restaurants.
5. Neighbourhood pubs.
6. Office uses excluding the following:
i. social escort services
ii. methadone clinics
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7. Parking facilities.
8. Indoor recreational facilities.
9. Entertainment uses excluding arcades.
10. Assembly halls.
11. Community services.
12. One dwelling unit per lot provided that the dwelling unit is:
(a) Contained within the principal building; and
(b) Occupied by the owner or the owner's employee, for the protection of the
businesses permitted on the lot.
C. Lot Area
Not applicable to this Zone.
D. Density
Amendments: 14390, 05/22/01; 19073, 02/20/17
1. In Areas as described and outlined on the maps attached as Schedule F attached to
this By-law, the floor area ratio shall not exceed 0.1 provided that the gross floor
area on the lot does not exceed 300 square metres [3,230 sq. ft.]. The floor area
ratio shall not exceed 0.80 if amenities are provided in accordance with Schedule
G of this By-law.
2. In areas other than those specified in Sub-section D.1 of this Zone, the floor area
ratio shall not exceed 0.80.
E. Lot Coverage
The maximum lot coverage shall be 50%.
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F. Yards and Setbacks
Buildings and structures shall be sited not less than 7.5 metres [25 ft.] from all lot lines
(measurements to be determined as per Part 1 Definitions, of this By-law).
G. Height of Buildings
Measurements to be determined as per Part 1 Definitions, of this By-law:
1. Principal building: The height shall not exceed 12 metres [40 ft.].
2. Accessory buildings and structures: The height shall not exceed 4.5 metres
[15 ft.].
H. Off-Street Parking and Loading/Unloading
Amendments: 13774, 07/26/99; 18719, 05/30/16
1. Refer to Table C.1, Part 5 Off-Street Parking and Loading/Unloading of this
By-law.
2. Tandem parking may be permitted as specified:
For company fleet vehicles in all commercial, industrial and mixed-use
developments (where commercial or industrial uses are part of the development)
required parking spaces may be provided as tandem parking.
I. Landscaping
Amendments: 17471, 10/03/11
1. All developed portions of the lot not covered by buildings, structures or paved
areas shall be landscaped including the retention of mature trees. This
landscaping shall be maintained.
2. Along the developed sides of the lot which abut a highway, a continuous
landscaping strip of not less than 1.5 metres [5 ft.] in width shall be provided
within the lot.
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3. The boulevard areas of highways abutting a lot shall be seeded or sodded with
grass on the side of the highway abutting the lot except at driveways.
4. Except in those portions where a building abuts the lot line, screen planting at
least 1.5 metres [5 ft.] high in a strip at least 1.5 metres [5 ft.] wide and a solid
decorative fence at least 1.5 metres [5 ft.] high shall be provided along all lot lines
separating the developed portion of the lot from any residential lot.
5. Loading areas, garbage containers and passive recycling containers shall be
screened from any adjacent residential lot, to a height of at least 2.5 metres [8 ft.]
by buildings, a landscaping screen, a solid decorative fence, or a combination
thereof.
6. Open display or storage shall be completely screened to a height of at least 2.5
metres [8 ft.] by buildings and/or solid decorative fence and/or substantial
landscaping strips of not less than 1.5 metres [5 ft.] in width. No display or
storage of material shall be piled up to a height of 2.5 metres [8 ft.] within 5
metres [16 ft.] of the said screens and in no case shall these materials be piled up
to the height of more than 3.5 metres [11.5 ft.].
J. Special Regulations
1. Garbage containers and passive recycling containers shall not be located within
any required setback adjacent any residential lot.
2. The outdoor storage or display of any goods, materials or supplies is specifically
prohibited, notwithstanding any other provision in this Part.
3. Child care centres shall be located on the lot such that these centres have direct
access to an open space and play area within the lot.
K. Subdivision
Lots created through subdivision in this Zone shall conform to the following minimum
standards:
Lot Size
Lot Width
Lot Depth
2,000 sq. m.
30 metres
30 metres
[0.5 acres]
[100 ft.]
[100 ft.]
Dimensions shall be measured in accordance with Section E.21, Part 4
General Provisions, of this By-law.
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L. Other Regulations
Amendments: 13657, 03/22/99; 13774, 07/26/99; 17181, 06/07/10
In addition, land use regulations including the following are applicable:
1. Prior to any use, lands must be serviced as set out in Part 2 Uses Limited, of this
By-law and in accordance with the "Surrey Subdivision and Development By-
law".
2. General provisions on use are as set out in Part 4 General Provisions, of this By-
law.
3. Additional off-street parking requirements are as set out in Part 5 Off-Street
Parking and Loading/Unloading of this By-law.
4. Sign regulations are as provided in Surrey Sign By-law No. 13656.
5. Special building setbacks are as set out in Part 7 Special Building Setbacks, of
this By-law.
6. Building permits shall be subject to the "Surrey Building By-law" and the "Surrey
Development Cost Charge By-law".
7. Development permits may be required in accordance with the Official Community
Plan.
8. Provincial licensing of child care centres is regulated by the Community Care and
Assisted Living Act, S.B.C., 2002, c.75, as amended and the Child Care Licensing
Regulation set out under B.C. Reg. 95/2009, as amended.
9. Provincial licensing of neighbourhood pubs is regulated by the Liquor Control
and Licensing Act R.S.B.C.
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Community Commercial B Zone
Part 36B - C-8B, Community Commercial B Zone
Part 36B C-8B
A. Intent
Amendments: 13564, 11/16/98; 17145, 04/12/10
This zone is intended to accommodate and regulate the development of community
shopping areas, including adult entertainment stores and theatre 2 uses, secondhand
stores, pawnshops, body rub parlours, social escort services and marijuana dispensaries.
B. Permitted Uses
Amendments: 13564, 11/16/98; 13769, 01/22/01; 17145, 04/12/10; 17421; 06/27/11; 17863, 02/18/13;
17773, 04/22/13
Land and structures shall be used for the following uses only, or for a combination of
such uses:
1. Retail stores including the following:
(a) adult entertainment stores and theatre 2 uses provided that the total floor
area of the adult entertainment stores and theatre 2 uses on the lot,
including but not limited to sales area, projection room, seating areas,
viewing areas, storage areas, and foyer, does not exceed 186 square
metres [2,000 sq.ft.]; and
(b) secondhand stores and pawnshops.
2. Marijuana dispensary
3. Growing of medical marijuana
4. Firearms certification.
5. Personal service uses including body rub parlours.
6. General service uses excluding funeral parlours and drive-through banks.
7. Eating establishments excluding drive-through restaurants.
8. Neighbourhood pubs.
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9. Office uses:
i. including social escort services
ii. excluding methadone clinics
10. Parking facilities.
11. Indoor recreational facilities.
12. Entertainment uses excluding arcades.
13. Assembly halls.
14. Community services.
15. Child care centres.
16. One dwelling unit per lot provided that the dwelling unit is:
(a) Contained within the principal building; and
(b) Occupied by the owner or the owner's employee, for the protection of the
businesses permitted on the lot.
C. Lot Area
Not applicable to this Zone.
D. Density
Amendments: 14390, 05/22/01
1. In Neighbourhood Concept Plan and Infill Areas as described and outlined on the
maps attached as Schedule F attached to this By-law, the floor area ratio shall not
exceed 0.1 provided that the gross floor area on the lot does not exceed 300
square metres [3,230 sq. ft.]. The floor area ratio shall not exceed 0.80 if
amenities are provided in accordance with Schedule G of this By-law.
2. In areas other than those specified in Sub-section D.1 of this Zone, the floor area
ratio shall not exceed 0.80.
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E. Lot Coverage
The maximum lot coverage shall be 50%.
F. Yards and Setbacks
Buildings and structures shall be sited not less than 7.5 metres [25 ft.] from all lot lines
(measurements to be determined as per Part 1 Definitions, of this By-law).
G. Height of Buildings
Measurements to be determined as per Part 1 Definitions, of this By-law:
1. Principal building: The height shall not exceed 12 metres [40 ft.].
2. Accessory buildings and structures: The height shall not exceed 4.5 metres
[15 ft.].
H. Off-Street Parking and Loading/Unloading
Amendments: 13774, 07/26/99; 18719, 05/30/16
1. Refer to Table C.1, Part 5 Off-Street Parking and Loading/Unloading of this
By-law.
2. Tandem parking may be permitted as specified:
For company fleet vehicles in all commercial, industrial and mixed-use
developments (where commercial or industrial uses are part of the development)
required parking spaces may be provided as tandem parking.
I. Landscaping
Amendments: 17471, 10/03/11
1. All developed portions of the lot not covered by buildings, structures, or paved
areas shall be landscaped including the retention of mature tress. This
landscaping shall be maintained.
2. Along the developed sides of the lot which abut a highway, a continuous
landscaping strip of not less than 1.5 metres [5 ft.] in width shall be provided
within the lot.
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3. The boulevard areas of highways abutting a lot shall be seeded or sodded with
grass on the side of the highway abutting the lot except at driveways.
4. Except in those portions where a building abuts the lot line, screen planting at
least 1.5 metres [5 ft.] high in a strip at least 1.5 metres [5 ft.] wide and a solid
decorative fence at least 1.5 metres [5 ft.] high shall be provided along all lot lines
separating the developed portions of the lot from any residential lot.
5. Loading areas, garbage containers and passive recycling containers shall be
screened from any adjacent residential lot, to a height of at least 2.5 metres [8 ft.]
by buildings, a landscaping screen, a solid decorative fence, or a combination
thereof.
6. Open display or storage shall be completely screened to a height of at least
2.5 metres [8 ft.] by buildings and/or solid decorative fence and/or substantial
landscaping strips of not less than 1.5 metres [5 ft.] in width. No display or
storage of material shall be piled up to a height of 2.5 metres [8 ft.] within
5 metres [16 ft.] of the said screens and in no case shall these materials be piled
up to the height of more than 3.5 metres [11.5 ft.].
J. Special Regulations
1. Garbage containers and passive recycling containers shall not be located within
any required setback adjacent any residential lot.
2. The outdoor storage or display of any goods, materials or supplies is specifically
prohibited, notwithstanding any other provision in this Part.
3. Child care centres shall be located on the lot such that these centres have direct
access to an open space and play area within the lot.
K. Subdivision
1. Lots created through subdivision in this Zone shall conform to the following
minimum standards:
Lot Size Lot Width Lot Depth
2,000 sq. m. 30 metres 30 metres
[0.5 acres] [100 ft.] [100 ft.]
Dimensions shall be measured in accordance with Section E.21, Part 4
General Provisions, of this By-law.
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L. Other Regulations
Amendments: 13657, 03/22/99; 13774, 07/26/99; 17181, 06/07/10
In addition, land use regulations including the following are applicable:
1. Prior to any use, lands must be serviced as set out in Part 2 Uses Limited, of this
By-law and in accordance with the "Surrey Subdivision and Development By-
law".
2. General provisions on use are as set out in Part 4 General Provisions, of this
By-law.
3. Additional off-street parking requirements are as set out in Part 5 Off-Street
Parking and Loading/Unloading of this By-law.
4. Sign regulations are as provided in Surrey Sign By-law No. 13656.
5. Special building setbacks are as set out in Part 7 Special Building Setbacks, of
this By-law.
6. Building permits shall be subject to the "Surrey Building By-law" and the "Surrey
Development Cost Charge By-law".
7. Development permits may be required in accordance with the Official Community
Plan.
8. Secondhand stores and pawnshops shall be subject to the "Surrey Secondhand
Dealers and Pawnbrokers By-law".
9. Provincial licensing of child care centres is regulated by the Community Care and
Assisted Living Act, S.B.C., 2002, c.75, as amended and the Child Care Licensing
Regulation set out under B.C. Reg. 95/2009, as amended.
10. Provincial licensing of neighbourhood pubs is regulated by the Liquor Control
and Licensing Act R.S.B.C
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Town Centre Commercial Zone
Part 37 - C-15, Town Centre Commercial Zone
Part 37 C-15
A. Intent
This Zone is intended to accommodate and regulate the development of retail and service
commercial facilities, offices, recreation and associated uses as well as residential uses
developed in a comprehensive manner, serving a town of several communities.
B. Permitted Uses
Amendments: 12333, 07/25/94; 12715, 12/04/95; 13251A, 03/16/98; 13564, 11/16/98; 14120,
10/16/00; 13769, 01/22/01; 15064, 07/21/03; 17687, 10/01/12; 19073, 02/20/17
Land and structures shall be used for the following uses only, or for a combination of
such uses:
1. Retail stores excluding the following:
(a) adult entertainment stores; and
(b) secondhand stores and pawnshops.
2. Personal service uses excluding body rub parlours.
3. General service uses excluding drive-through banks.
4. Eating establishments excluding drive-through restaurants.
5. Neighbourhood pubs.
6. Liquor store.
7. Office uses excluding:
i. social escort services
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ii. methadone clinics
8. Tourist accommodation.
9. Indoor recreational facilities.
10. Parking facilities.
11. Entertainment uses excluding arcades and adult entertainment stores.
12. Assembly halls.
13. Community services.
14. Child care centres.
15. Multiple unit residential building may be provided subject to such use forming an
integral part of the commercial uses on the lot.
16. Cultural Uses
C. Lot Area
Not applicable to this Zone.
D. Density
Amendments: 14120, 10/16/00; 14390, 5/22/01; 19073, 02/20/17
1 In Areas as described and outlined on the maps attached as Schedule F attached to
this By-law, the floor area ratio shall not exceed 0.1 provided that the gross floor
area on the lot does not exceed 300 square metres [3,230 sq. ft.]. The floor area
ratio shall not exceed 1.50 if amenities are provided in accordance with Schedule
G of this By-law, provided that not more than 67% of the developed floor area
may be used as a multiple unit residential building.
2. In areas other than those specified in Sub-section D.1 of this Zone, the floor area
ratio shall not exceed 1.50 provided that not more than 67% of the developed
floor area may be used as a multiple unit residential building.
E. Lot Coverage
The maximum lot coverage shall be 80%.
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F. Yards and Setbacks
Buildings and structures shall be sited in accordance with the following minimum
setbacks:
Setback
Front
Rear
Side
Side Yard
Yard
Yard
Yard
on Flanking
Use
Street
Principal and Accessory
2.0 m.
7.5 m.
3.0 m.*
2.0 m.
Buildings and Structures
[7 ft.]
[25 ft.]
[10 ft.]
[7 ft.]
Measurements to be determined as per Part 1 Definitions, of this By-law.
* The side yard setback may be reduced to 0.0 metre if the side yard adjoins a lot
other than a residential lot.
G. Height of Buildings
Measurements to be determined as per Part 1 Definitions, of this By-law:
1. Principal building: The height shall not exceed 14 metres [45 ft.].
2. Accessory buildings and structures: The height shall not exceed 4.5 metres
[15 ft.].
H. Off-Street Parking and Loading/Unloading
Amendments: 13774, 07/26/99; 18719, 05/30/16
1. Refer to Table C.1, Part 5 Off-Street Parking and Loading/Unloading of this
By-law.
2. No parking shall be permitted within the front yard or within any side yard which
abuts a flanking street.
3. Tandem parking may be permitted as specified:
For company fleet vehicles in all commercial, industrial and mixed-use
developments (where commercial or industrial uses are part of the development)
required parking spaces may be provided as tandem parking.
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I. Landscaping
1. All developed portions of the lot not covered by buildings, structures or paved
areas shall be landscaped including the retention of mature trees. This
landscaping shall be maintained.
2. Along the developed sides of the lot which abut a highway, a continuous
landscaping strip of not less than 1.5 metres [5 ft.] in width shall be provided
within the lot.
3. The boulevard areas of highways abutting a lot shall be seeded or sodded with
grass on the side of the highway abutting the lot, except at driveways.
4. Except in those portions where a building abuts the lot line, screen planting at
least 1.5 metres [5 ft.] high in a strip at least 1.5 metres [5 ft.] wide and a solid
decorative fence at least 1.5 metres [5 ft.] high shall be provided along all lot lines
separating the developed portion of the lot from any residential lot.
5. Loading areas, garbage containers and passive recycling containers shall be
screened from any adjacent residential lot, to a height of at least 2.5 metres [8 ft.]
by buildings, a landscaping screen, a solid decorative fence, or a combination
thereof.
J. Special Regulations
1. Garbage containers and passive recycling containers shall not be located within
any required setbacks adjacent any residential lot.
2. The outdoor storage or display of any goods, materials or supplies is specifically
prohibited, notwithstanding any other provision in this Part.
3. Child care centres shall be located on the lot such that these centres have direct
access to an open space and play area within the lot.
4. Amenity space for the multiple unit residential building shall be provided on the
lot as follows:
(a) Outdoor amenity space, in the amount of 3.0 square metres [32 sq.ft.] per
dwelling unit and shall not be located within the required setbacks; and
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(b) Indoor amenity space, in the amount of 3.0 square metres [32 sq.ft.] per
dwelling unit, of which a maximum of 1.5 square metres [16 sq.ft.] per
dwelling unit may be devoted to a child care centre.
K. Subdivision
Lots created through subdivision in this Zone shall conform to the following minimum
standards:
Lot Size
Lot Width
Lot Depth
2,000 sq. m.
30 metres
30 metres
[0.5 acres]
[100 ft.]
[100 ft.]
Dimensions shall be measured in accordance with Section E.21, Part 4
General Provisions, of this By-law.
L. Other Regulations
Amendments: 13657, 03/22/99; 13774, 07/26/99; 17181, 06/07/10
In addition, land use regulations including the following are applicable:
1. Prior to any use, lands must be serviced as set out in Part 2 Uses Limited, of this
By-law and in accordance with the "Surrey Subdivision and Development By-
law".
2. General provisions on use are as set out in Part 4 General Provisions, of this By-
law.
3. Additional off-street parking requirements are as set out in Part 5 Off-Street
Parking and Loading/Unloading of this By-law.
4. Sign regulations are as provided in Surrey Sign By-law No. 13656.
5. Special building setbacks are as set out in Part 7 Special Building Setbacks, of
this By-law.
6. Building permits shall be subject to the "Surrey Building By-law" and the "Surrey
Development Cost Charge By-law".
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7. Development permits may be required in accordance with the Official Community
Plan.
8. Provincial licensing of child care centres is regulated by the Community Care and
Assisted Living Act, S.B.C., 2002, c.75, as amended and the Child Care Licensing
Regulation set out under B.C. Reg. 95/2009, as amended.
9. Provincial licensing of neighbourhood pubs is regulated by the Liquor Control
and Licensing Act R.S.B.C.
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Downtown Commercial Zone
Part 38 - C-35, Downtown Commercial Zone
Part 38 C-35
A. Intent
Amendments: 12333, 07/25/94; 13774, 07/26/99
This Zone is intended to accommodate and regulate the development of comprehensive
commercial projects of retail, office, service, recreational and residential uses in Surrey
City Centre.
B. Permitted Uses
Amendments: 12333, 07/25/94; 12715, 12/04/95; 13251A, 03/16/98; 13564, 11/16/98; 14120,
10/16/00; 13769, 01/22/01; 19073, 02/20/17
Land and structures shall be used for the following uses only, or for a combination of
such uses:
1. Retail stores excluding the following:
(a) adult entertainment stores; and
(b) secondhand stores and pawnshops.
2. Personal service uses excluding body rub parlours.
3. General service uses excluding drive-through banks.
4. Eating establishments excluding drive-through restaurants.
5. Neighbourhood pubs.
6. Office uses excluding:
i. social escort services
ii. methadone clinics
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7. Tourist accommodation.
8. Indoor recreational facilities.
9. Parking facilities provided that such parking is contained within a structure.
10. Entertainment uses excluding arcades and adult entertainment stores.
11. Cultural uses.
12. Assembly halls.
13. Community services.
14. Child care centres.
15. Multiple unit residential building may be provided subject to such use forming an
integral part of the commercial uses on the lot.
16. Cultural Uses
C. Lot Area
Not applicable to this Zone.
D. Density
Amendments: 12333, 07/25/94; 14120, 10/16/00; 18414, 03/23/15; 19073, 02/20/17
1. For the purpose of building construction, in all areas described and outlined on the
maps attached as Schedule F of this By-law, the maximum density shall not
exceed a floor area ratio of 0.1 or building area of 300 square metres
[3,230 sq. ft.] whichever is smaller. The maximum density of development may
be increased to that prescribed in Sub-sections D.2 of this Zone if amenities are
provided in accordance with Schedule G of this By-law.
2. In areas other than the ones in Sub-section D.1 of this Zone, the maximum density
shall not exceed that prescribed in the following:
(a) The maximum floor area ratio shall not exceed 3.50 provided that no
more than 67% of the developed floor area may be used as multiple unit
residential building.
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(b) Indoor Amenity Space. The space required in Sub-section J.3 of this Zone, is
excluded from calculation of floor area ratio (FAR).
E. Lot Coverage
The maximum lot coverage shall be 85%.
F. Yards and Setbacks
Buildings and structures shall be sited in accordance with the following minimum
setbacks:
Setback
Front
Rear
Side
Side Yard
Yard
Yard
Yard
on Flanking
Use
Street
Principal and Accessory
2.0 m.
7.5 m.
3.0 m.*
2.0 m.
Buildings and Structures
[7 ft.]
[25 ft.]
[10 ft.]
[7 ft.]
Measurements to be determined as per Part 1 Definitions, of this By-law.
* The side yard setback may be reduced to 0.0 metre if the side yard adjoins a lot
other than a residential lot.
G. Height of Buildings
Not applicable to this Zone.
H. Off-Street Parking and Loading/Unloading
Amendments: 13774, 07/26/99; 18719, 05/30/16
1. Refer to Table C.1, Part 5 Off-Street Parking and Loading/Unloading of this
By-law.
2. All parking shall be located underground or within a structure.
3. Tandem parking may be permitted as specified:
For company fleet vehicles in all commercial, industrial and mixed-use
developments (where commercial or industrial uses are part of the development)
required parking spaces may be provided as tandem parking.
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I. Landscaping
1. All developed portions of the lot not covered by buildings, structures or paved
areas shall be landscaped including the retention of mature trees. This
landscaping shall be maintained.
2. Along the developed sides of the lot which abut a highway, a continuous
landscaping strip of not less than 1.5 metres [5 ft.] in width shall be provided
within the lot.
3. The boulevard areas of highways abutting a lot shall be seeded or sodded with
grass on the side of the highway abutting the lot, except at driveways.
4. Except in those portions where a building abuts the lot line, screen planting at
least 1.5 metres [5 ft.] high in a strip at least 1.5 metres [5 ft.] wide and a solid
decorative fence at least 1.5 metres [5 ft.] high shall be provided along all lot lines
separating the developed portion of the lot from any residential lot.
5. Loading areas, garbage containers and passive recycling containers shall be
screened from any adjacent residential lot, to a height of at least 2.5 metres [8 ft.]
by buildings, a landscaping screen, a solid decorative fence, or a combination
thereof.
J. Special Regulations
1. Garbage containers and passive recycling containers shall not be located within
any required setbacks adjacent any residential lot.
2. Outdoor storage or display of any goods, materials or supplies is specifically
prohibited, notwithstanding any other provision in this Part.
3. Amenity space for the multiple unit residential building shall be provided on the
lot as follows:
(a) Outdoor amenity space, in the amount of 3.0 square metres [32 sq.ft.] per
dwelling unit and shall not be located within the required setbacks; and
(b) Indoor amenity space, in the amount of 3.0 square metres [32 sq.ft.] per
dwelling unit, of which a maximum of 1.5 square metres [16 sq.ft.] per
dwelling unit may be devoted to a child care centre.
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4. Child care centres shall be located on the lot such that these centres have direct
access to an open space and play area within the lot.
K. Subdivision
Lots created through subdivision in this Zone shall conform to the following minimum
standards:
Lot Size
Lot Width
Lot Depth
2,000 sq. m.
30 metres
30 metres
[0.5 acre]
[100 ft.]
[100 ft.]
Dimensions shall be measured in accordance with Section E.21, Part 4
General Provisions, of this By-law.
L. Other Regulations
Amendments: 13657, 03/22/99; 13774, 07/26/99; 17181, 06/07/10
In addition, land use regulations including the following are applicable:
1. Prior to any use, lands must be serviced as set out in Part 2 Uses Limited, of this
By-law and in accordance with the "Surrey Subdivision and Development By-
law".
2. General provisions on use are as set out in Part 4 General Provisions, of this By-
law.
3. Additional off-street parking requirements are as set out in Part 5 Off-Street
Parking and Loading /Unloading of this By-law.
4. Sign regulations are as provided in Surrey Sign By-law No. 13656.
5. Special building setbacks are as set out in Part 7 Special Building Setbacks, of
this By-law.
6. Building permits shall be subject to the "Surrey Building By-law" and the "Surrey
Development Cost Charge By-law".
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7. Development permits may be required in accordance with the Official Community
Plan.
8. Provincial licensing of child care centres is regulated by the Community Care and
Assisted Living Act, S.B.C., 2002, c.75, as amended and the Child Care Licensing
Regulation set out under B.C. Reg. 95/2009, as amended.
9. Provincial licensing of neighbourhood pubs is regulated by the Liquor Control
and Licensing Act R.S.B.C.
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Highway Commercial Industrial Zone
Part 39 - CHI, Highway Commercial Industrial Zone
Part 39 CHI
A. Intent
Amendments: 13774, 07/26/99
This Zone is intended to accommodate and regulate those commercial and related uses
requiring large lots and exposure to major highways, which generally are not
accommodated in shopping centre, Town Centre or Surrey City Centre as shown in
Schedule D.1 developments.
B. Permitted Uses
Amendments: 12333, 07/25/94; 12523, 02/13/95; 12715, 12/04/95; 13201, 09/16/97; 13316,
02/09/98; 13251A, 03/16/98; 13497, 09/15/98; 15271, 11/01/04; 15977, 04/24/06; 17462, 09/12/11;
17471, 10/03/11; 19073, 02/20/17
Land and structures outside the sub-area of the City Centre, as identified on Map D.1(a),
shall be restricted to the uses listed in Sub-sections 1 through 16 only, or for a
combination of the uses listed in Sub-sections 1 through 16. Land and structures located
within the sub-area of the City Centre, as identified on Map D.1(a), shall be restricted to
any of the uses listed in Sub-section 17 only or for a combination of any of the uses listed
in Sub-section 17.
Outside the sub-area of the City Centre as shown on Map D.1(a)
1. Automotive service uses of vehicles less than 5,000 kilograms [11,023 lbs.]
G.V.W.
2. Eating establishments including drive-through restaurants.
3. General service uses including drive-through banks.
4. Beverage container return centres provided that:
(a) the use is confined to an enclosed building or a part of an enclosed
building; and
(b) the beverage container return centre does not exceed a gross floor area of
418 sq. metres (4,500 sq.ft.).
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5. Indoor recreational facilities, including bingo halls.
6. Light impact industry including retail of products processed or manufactured on
the lot.
7. Tourist accommodation
8. Parking facilities.
9. Retail stores limited to the following:
(a) Animal feed and tack shops;
(b) Appliance stores;
(c) Auction houses;
(d) Automotive parts, new;
(e) Building supply stores;
(f) Convenience stores;
(g) Used clothing stores or flea markets, provided that the operation is
contained within a building;
(h) Furniture stores;
(i) Garden supply stores;
(j) Marine parts, new;
(k) Retail warehouse uses;
(l) Sales and rentals of boats;
(m) Sports card shops; and
(n) Sporting goods stores.
10. Warehouse uses.
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11. Sales and rentals of vehicles less than 5,000 kilograms [11,023 lbs.] G.V.W.
12. Assembly halls.
13. Community services.
14. Office uses limited to:
(a) Engineering and surveying offices;
(b) General contractor offices;
(c) Government offices; and
(d) Utility company offices.
15. Child care centres.
16. Accessory uses including the following:
(a) One dwelling unit per lot provided that the dwelling unit is:
i. Contained within the principal building; and
ii. Occupied by the owner or the owner's employee, for the protection
of the businesses permitted on the lot.
(b) Automobile painting and body work provided that:
i. it is part of a business selling and renting vehicles less than 5,000
kilograms [11,023 lbs.] G.V.W.;
ii. the storage of damaged or wrecked vehicles shall be completely
enclosed within a building or approved walled or fenced area;
iii. wrecked vehicles shall not be visible from outside the building or
the walled or fenced area in which they are stored;
iv. all automobile painting and body work shall be carried out only in
an enclosed building; and
v. the number of wrecked vehicles stored within the walled or fenced
area shall not exceed 5 at any time.
Within the sub-area of the City Centre as Shown on Map D.1(a)
17. Land and structures located within the sub-area of the City Centre, as shown on
Map D.1(a), shall be used for the following uses only or for a combination of such
uses:
(a) Eating establishments including drive-through restaurants;
(b) General service uses including drive-through banks;
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(c) Beverage container return centres provided that:
i. the use is confined to an enclosed building or a part of an enclosed
building; and
ii. the beverage container return centre does not exceed a gross floor
area of 418 sq. metres (4,500 sq.ft.);
(d) Indoor recreational facilities, including bingo halls;
(e) Tourist accommodation;
(f) Parking facilities;
(g) Retail stores excluding the following:
i. adult entertainment stores; and
ii. secondhand stores and pawnshops;
(h) Assembly halls;
(i) Community services;
(j) Office uses excluding the following:
i. social escort services; and
ii. methadone clinics;
(k) Child care centres;
(l) Cultural Uses; and
(m) Accessory uses including the following:
One dwelling unit per lot provided that the dwelling unit is:
i. Contained within the principal building; and
ii. Occupied by the owner or the owner's employed, for the protection
of the businesses permitted on the lot.
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C. Lot Area
Not applicable to this Zone.
D. Density
Amendments: 14390, 05/22/01; 19073, 02/20/17
1. In Areas as described and outlined on the maps attached as Schedule F attached to
this By-law, the floor area ratio shall not exceed 0.1 provided that the gross floor
area on the lot does not exceed 300 square metres [3,230 sq. ft.]. The floor area
ratio shall not exceed 1.00 if amenities are provided in accordance with Schedule
G of this By-law, provided that not more than a floor area ratio of 0.50 may be
used or intended to be used for tourist accommodation.
2. In areas other than those specified in Sub-section D.1 of this Zone, the floor area
ratio shall not exceed 1.00 provided that not more than a floor area ratio of 0.50
may be used or intended to be used for tourist accommodation.
E. Lot Coverage
The maximum lot coverage shall be 50%.
F. Yards and Setbacks
Amendments: 12333, 07/25/94; 19261, 06/26/17
Buildings and structures shall be sited in accordance with the following minimum
setbacks:
Setback
Front
Rear
Side
Side Yard
Yard
Yard
Yard
on Flanking
Use
Street
Principal and Accessory
7.5 m.
7.5 m.
7.5 m.*
7.5 m.
Buildings and Structures
[25 ft.]
[25 ft.]
[25 ft.]
[25 ft.]
Measurements to be determined as per Part 1 Definitions, of this By-law.
* One (1) side yard setback shall be 7.5 metres [25 ft.] or 0.0 metre if the
said side yard abuts a commercial, mixed employment or industrial lot.
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G. Height of Buildings
Measurements to be determined as per Part 1 Definitions, of this By-law:
1. Principal building: The height shall not exceed 9 metres [30 ft.].
2. Accessory buildings and structures: The height shall not exceed 9 metres [30 ft.].
H. Off-Street Parking and Loading/Unloading
Amendments: 13774, 07/26/99; 18719, 05/30/16
1. Refer to Table C.1, Part 5 Off-Street Parking and Loading/Unloading of this
By-law.
2. Tandem parking may be permitted as specified:
For company fleet vehicles in all commercial, industrial and mixed-use
developments (where commercial or industrial uses are part of the development)
required parking spaces may be provided as tandem parking.
I. Landscaping
Amendments: 13201, 09/16/97
1. All developed portions of the lot not covered by buildings, structures or paved
areas shall be landscaped including the retention of mature trees. This
landscaping shall be maintained.
2. Along the developed sides of the lot which abut a highway, a continuous
landscaping strip of not less than 1.5 metres [ 5 ft.] in width shall be provided
within the lot.
3. The boulevard areas of highways abutting a lot shall be seeded or sodded with
grass on the side of the highway abutting the lot, except at driveways.
4. Except in those portions where a building abuts the lot line, screen planting at
least 1.5 metres [5 ft.] high in a strip at least 1.5 metres [5 ft.] wide and a solid
decorative fence at least 1.5 metres [5 ft.] high shall be provided along all lot lines
separating the developed portion of the lot from any residential lot.
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5. Loading areas, garbage containers and passive recycling containers shall be
screened from any adjacent residential lot, to a height of at least 2.5 metres [8 ft.]
by buildings, a landscaping screen, a solid decorative fence, or a combination
thereof.
6. Open display and storage including the outdoor storage of damaged or wrecked
vehicles shall be completely screened to a height of at least 2.5 metres [8 ft.] by
buildings and/or solid decorative fencing and/or substantial landscaping strips of
not less than 2.5 metres [8 ft.] in height and not less than 1.5 metres [5 ft.] in
width. No display or storage of material shall be piled up to a height of
2.5 metres [8 ft.] within 5 metres [16 ft.] of the said screen and in no case shall
these materials be piled up to the height of more than 3.5 metres [12 ft.].
J. Special Regulations
Amendments: 13201, 09/16/97; 13497, 09/15/98; 15271, 11/01/04
1. Garbage containers and passive recycling containers shall not be located along
any required setbacks adjacent any residential lot.
2. Child care centres shall be located on the lot such that these centres have direct
access to an open space and play area within the lot.
3. Land and structures shall be used for the uses permitted in this Zone only if such
uses:
(a) Constitute no unusual fire, explosion, or safety hazard;
(b) Do not emit noise in excess of 70dB measured at any point on any
boundary of the lot on which the use is located, provided that where a lot
abuts a lot other than an industrial lot the noise level shall not exceed
60dB;
(c) Do not produce heat or glare perceptible from any lot line of the lot on
which the use is located; and
(d) All automobile painting and body work is carried out only in an enclosed
building.
4. Outdoor storage of any goods, materials, or supplies is specifically prohibited
between the front of the principal building and the highway.
5. The outdoor storage or display of any goods, materials or supplies at beverage
container return centres is specifically prohibited.
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6. For land and structures located within the sub-area of the City Centre, as shown
on Map D.1(a), outdoor storage of any goods, materials or supplies is specifically
prohibited.
K. Subdivision
Lots created through subdivision in this Zone shall conform to the following minimum
standards:
Lot Size
Lot Width
Lot Depth
1,000 sq. m.
25 metres
30 metres
[10,800 sq.ft.]
[80 ft.]
[100 ft.]
Dimensions shall be measured in accordance with Section E.21, Part 4
General Provisions, of this By-law.
L. Other Regulations
Amendments: 13657, 03/22/99; 13774, 07/26/99; 17181, 06/07/10
In addition, land use regulations including the following are applicable:
1. Prior to any use, lands must be serviced as set out in Part 2 Uses Limited, of this
By-law and in accordance with the "Surrey Subdivision and Development By-
law".
2. General provisions on use are as set out in Part 4 General Provisions, of this By-
law.
3. Additional off-street parking requirements are as set out in Part 5 Off-Street
Parking and Loading /Unloading of this By-law.
4. Sign regulations are as provided in Surrey Sign By-law No. 13656.
5. Special building setbacks are as set out in Part 7 Special Building Setbacks, of
this By-law.
6. Building permits shall be subject to the "Surrey Building By-law" and the "Surrey
Development Cost Charge By-law".
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7. Development permits may be required in accordance with the Official Community
Plan.
8. Provincial licensing of child care centres is regulated by the Community Care and
Assisted Living Act, S.B.C., 2002, c.75, as amended and the Child Care Licensing
Regulation set out under B.C. Reg. 95/2009, as amended.
9. Provincial licensing of neighbourhood pubs is regulated by the Liquor Control
and Licensing Act R.S.B.C.
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Self-Service Gasoline Station Zone
Part 40 - CG-1, Self-Service Gasoline Station Zone
Part 40 CG-1
A. Intent
This Zone is intended to accommodate and regulate the development of self-service
gasoline stations and accessory uses.
B. Permitted Uses
Amendments: 12333, 07/25/94; 17703, 07/23/12
Land and structures shall be used for the following uses only, or for a combination of
such uses:
1. Self-service gasoline station provided that alternative fuel infrastructure shall be
available on the same lot.
2. Full-service gasoline station provided that alternative fuel infrastructure shall be
available on the same lot.
3. Accessory uses including the following:
(a) Retail stores limited to the following:
i. Convenience store provided that the total sales and display area open
to the public is not more than 28 square metres [300 sq.ft.]; and
ii. Sale of automotive accessories; and
(b) Automotive service uses limited to car wash facilities.
C. Lot Area
Not applicable to this Zone.
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D. Density
Amendments: 13155, 02/09/98; 18414, 03/23/15; 19073, 02/20/17
1. In Areas as described and outlined on the maps attached as Schedule F attached to
this By-law, the maximum density shall not exceed a floor area ratio of 0.01 or a
building area of 15
square metres [161 sq. ft.] whichever is smaller. The maximum density may be
increased to a maximum floor area ratio of 0.30 if amenities are provided in
accordance with Schedule G of this By-law.
2. In areas other than the ones in Sub-section D.1 of this Zone, the maximum density
shall not exceed a floor area ratio of 0.30.
E. Lot Coverage
The maximum lot coverage shall be 30%.
F. Yards and Setbacks
Amendments: 17471, 10/03/11
Buildings and structures shall be sited in accordance with the following minimum
setbacks:
Setback
Front
Rear
Side
Side Yard
Yard
Yard
Yard
on Flanking
Use
Street
Principal and Accessory
12.0 m.
4.0 m.*
4.0 m.*
12.0 m.
Buildings and Structures
[40 ft.]
[13 ft.]
[13 ft.]
[40 ft.]
Not Identified Below
Pump Islands and Kiosk**
4.5 m.
4.0 m.*
4.0 m.*
4.5 m.
[15 ft.]
[13 ft.]
[13 ft.]
[15 ft.]
Canopies
2.0 m.
2.0 m.
2.0 m.
2.0 m.
[7 ft.]
[7 ft.]
[7 ft.]
[7 ft.]
Measurements to be determined as per Part 1 Definitions, of this By-law.
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* The rear yard setback and side yard setback shall be a minimum of 4.5 metres
[15 ft.] if the rear yard or side yard abuts a highway or 12 metres [40 ft.] if the
rear yard or side yard abuts any residential lot.
** The kiosk shall not exceed a gross floor area of 5 square metres [50 sq.ft.].
G. Height of Buildings
Measurements to be determined as per Part 1 Definitions, of this By-law:
1. Principal building and Pump Island Canopies: The height shall not exceed 6.0
metres [20 ft.].
2. Accessory buildings and structures: The height shall not exceed 4.0 metres
[13 ft.].
H. Off-Street Parking and Loading/Unloading
Amendments: 13774, 07/26/99; 18719, 05/30/16
1. Refer to Table C.1, Part 5 Off-Street Parking and Loading/Unloading of this
By-law.
2. Tandem parking may be permitted as specified:
For company fleet vehicles in all commercial, industrial and mixed-use
developments (where commercial or industrial uses are part of the development)
required parking spaces may be provided as tandem parking.
I. Landscaping
Amendments: 16957, 06/29/09
1. All portions of the lot not covered by buildings, structures or paved areas shall be
landscaped including the retention of mature trees. This landscaping shall be
maintained.
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2. Along the developed sides of the lot which abut a highway, a continuous
landscaping strip of not less than 3 metres [10 ft.] in width shall be provided
within the lot.
3. The boulevard areas of highways abutting a lot shall be seeded or sodded with
grass on the side of the highway abutting the lot, except at driveways.
4. Except in those portions where a building abuts the lot line, screen planting at
least 1.5 metres [5 ft.] high in a strip at least 1.5 metres [5 ft.] wide and a solid
decorative fence at least 1.5 metres [5 ft.] high shall be provided along all lot lines
separating the developed portion of the lot from any residential lot.
5. Loading areas, garbage containers and passive recycling containers shall be
screened from adjacent residential lot, to a height of at least 2.5 metres [8 ft.] by
buildings, a landscaping screen, a solid decorative fence, or a combination
thereof.
J. Special Regulations
Not applicable to this Zone.
K. Subdivision
Lots created through subdivision in this Zone shall conform to the following minimum
standards:
Lot Size
Lot Width
Lot Depth
1,400 sq. m.
30 metres
30 metres
[15,000 sq.ft.]
[100 ft.]
[100 ft.]
Dimensions shall be measured in accordance with Section E.21, Part 4
General Provisions, of this By-law.
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L. Other Regulations
Amendments: 13657, 03/22/99; 13774, 07/26/99
In addition, land use regulations including the following are applicable:
1. Prior to any use, lands must be serviced as set out in Part 2 Uses Limited, of this
By-law and in accordance with the "Surrey Subdivision and Development By-
law".
2. General provisions on use are as set out in Part 4 General Provisions, of this By-
law.
3. Additional off-street parking requirements are as set out in Part 5 Off-Street
Parking and Loading /Unloading of this By-law.
4. Sign regulations are as provided in Surrey Sign By-law No. 13656.
5. Special building setbacks are as set out in Part 7 Special Building Setbacks, of
this By-law.
6. Building permits shall be subject to the "Surrey Building By-law" and the "Surrey
Development Cost Charge By-law".
7. Development permits may be required in accordance with the Official Community
Plan.
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Combined Service Gasoline Station Zone
Part 41 - CG-2, Combined Service Gasoline Station Zone
Part 41 CG-2
A. Intent
This Zone is intended to accommodate and regulate the development of full service
gasoline stations or combined full-service and self-service gasoline stations and
accessory uses including convenience store and automotive repair.
B. Permitted Uses
Amendments: 12333, 07/25/94; 17703, 07/23/12
Land and structures shall be used for the following uses only, or for a combination of
such uses:
1. Gasoline station provided that:
(a) Alternative fuel infrastructure shall be available on the same lot; and
(b) Where self-service hoses are available, at least an equal number of full-
service hoses shall be available on the same lot.
2. Accessory uses including the following:
(a) Automotive service uses of vehicles less than 5,000 kilograms [11,023 lbs.]
G.V.W.;
(b) Retail stores limited to the following:
i. Convenience store provided that the total sales and display area open
to the public is not more than 28 square metres [300 sq.ft.]; and
ii. Sale of automotive accessories.
C. Lot Area
Not applicable in this zone
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D. Density
Amendments: 13155, 02/09/98; 18414, 03/23/15; 19073, 02/20/17
1. In Areas as described and outlined on the maps attached as Schedule F attached to
this By-law, the maximum density shall not exceed a floor area ratio of 0.01 or a
building area of 15 square metres [161 sq. ft.] whichever is smaller. The
maximum density may be increased to a maximum floor area ratio of 0.30 if
amenities are provided in accordance with Schedule G of this By-law.
2. In areas other than the ones in Sub-section D.1 of this Zone, the maximum density
shall not exceed a floor area ratio of 0.30.
E. Lot Coverage
The maximum lot coverage shall be 30%.
F. Yards and Setbacks
Amendments: 17471, 10/03/11
Buildings and structures shall be sited in accordance with the following minimum
setbacks:
Setback
Front
Rear
Side
Side Yard
Yard
Yard
Yard
on Flanking
Use
Street
Principal and Accessory
12.0 m.
4.0 m.*
4.0 m.*
12.0 m.
Buildings and Structures
[40 ft.]
[13 ft.]
[13 ft.]
[40 ft.]
Pump Islands and Kiosk**
4.5 m.
4.0 m.*
4.0 m.*
4.5 m.
[15 ft.]
[13 ft.]
[13 ft.]
[15 ft.]
Canopies
2.0 m.
2.0 m.
2.0 m.
2.0 m.
[7 ft.]
[7 ft.]
[7 ft.]
[7 ft.]
Measurements to be determined as per Part 1 Definitions, of this By-law.
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* The rear yard setback and side yard setback shall be a minimum of 4.5 metres
[15 ft.] if the rear yard or side yard abuts a highway or 12 metres [40 ft.] if the
rear yard or side yard abuts any residential lot.
** The kiosk shall not exceed a gross floor area of 5 square metres [50 sq.ft.].
G. Height of Buildings
Measurements to be determined as per Part 1 Definitions, of this By-law:
1. Principal building and Pump Island Canopies: The height shall not exceed 6.0
metres [20 ft.].
2. Accessory buildings and structures: The height shall not exceed 4.0 metres
[13 ft.].
H. Off-Street Parking and Loading/Unloading
Amendments: 13774, 07/26/99; 18719, 05/30/16
1. Refer to Table C.1, Part 5 Off-Street Parking and Loading/Unloading of this
By-law.
2. Tandem parking may be permitted as specified:
For company fleet vehicles in all commercial, industrial and mixed-use
developments (where commercial or industrial uses are part of the development)
required parking spaces may be provided as tandem parking.
I. Landscaping
Amendments: 16957, 06/29/09
1. All portions of the lot not covered by buildings, structures or paved areas shall be
landscaped including the retention of mature trees. This landscaping shall be
maintained.
2. Along the developed sides of the lot which abuts a highway, a continuous
landscaping strip of not less than 3 metres [10 ft.] in width shall be provided
within the lot.
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3. The boulevard areas of highways abutting a lot shall be seeded or sodded with
grass on the side of the highway abutting the lot, except at driveways.
4. Except in those portions where a building abuts the lot line, screen planting at
least 1.5 metres [5 ft.] high in a strip at least 1.5 metres [5 ft.] wide and a solid
decorative fence at least 1.5 metres [5 ft.] high shall be provided along all lot lines
separating the developed portion of the lot from any residential lot.
5. Loading areas, garbage containers and passive recycling containers shall be
screened from any adjacent residential lot, to a height of at least 2.5 metres [8 ft.]
by buildings, a landscaping screen, a solid decorative fence, or a combination
thereof.
J. Special Regulations
Not applicable to this Zone.
K. Subdivision
Lots created through subdivision in this Zone shall conform to the following minimum
standards:
Lot Size
Lot Width
Lot Depth
1,400 sq. m.
30 metres
30 metres
[15,000 sq.ft.]
[100 ft.]
[100 ft.]
Dimensions shall be measured in accordance with Section E.21, Part 4
General Provisions, of this By-law.
L. Other Regulations
Amendments: 13657, 03/22/99; 13774, 07/26/99
In addition, land use regulations including the following are applicable:
1. Prior to any use, lands must be serviced as set out in Part 2 Uses Limited, of this
By-law and in accordance with the "Surrey Subdivision and Development By-
law".
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2. General provisions on use are as set out in Part 4 General Provisions, of this By-
law.
3. Additional off-street parking requirements are as set out in Part 5 Off-Street
Parking and Loading /Unloading of this By-law.
4. Sign regulations are as provided in Surrey Sign By-law No. 13656.
5. Special building setbacks are as set out in Part 7 Special Building Setbacks, of
this By-law.
6. Building permits shall be subject to the "Surrey Building By-law" and the "Surrey
Development Cost Charge By-law".
7. Development permits may be required in accordance with the Official Community
Plan.
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Tourist Accommodation Zone
Part 42 - CTA, Tourist Accommodation Zone
Part 42 CTA
A. Intent
This Zone is intended to accommodate and regulate the development of tourist
accommodation, tourist trailer parks and camp-sites and shall be read in conjunction
with the "Surrey Mobile Home and Trailer Regulations and Control By-law".
B. Permitted Uses
Amendments: 13564, 11/16/98; 17471, 10/03/11
Land and structures shall be used for the following uses only, or for a combination of
such uses:
1. Tourist accommodation.
2. Tourist trailer park or camp-site provided that:
(a) The minimum area for each trailer or camping space shall be 85 square
metres [915 sq.ft.] and a minimum width of 6 metres [20 ft.]; and
(b) A minimum of 7.5% of the total lot area or portion of the lot area
designated or intended to be used for tourist trailer park or camp-site shall
be devoted to playground or open space restricted to such use.
3. Accessory uses including the following:
(a) Eating establishments, excluding drive-through restaurants;
(b) Retail stores limited to the following:
i. Convenience store; and
ii. Florist shop;
(c) Personal service uses excluding body rub parlours; and
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(d) One single family dwelling for the manager of the tourist trailer park or
camp-site, provided that the total floor area shall not exceed 260 square
metres [2,800 sq.ft.].
C. Lot Area
Not applicable to this Zone.
D. Density
Amendments: 12333, 07/25/94; 14390, 05/22/01; 19073, 02/20/17
1. In Areas as described and outlined on the maps attached as Schedule F attached to
this By-law, the floor area ratio shall not exceed 0.01 provided that the gross
floor area on the lot does not exceed 15 square metres [161 sq. ft.]. If amenities
are provided in accordance with Schedule G of this By-law, the floor area ratio
shall not exceed the following:
(a) For the lot or portion of the lot used or intended to be used for tourist
accommodation with or without accessory uses as permitted in Sections
B.1 and B.3, the floor area ratio shall not exceed 0.50;
(b) For the lot or a portion of the lot used or intended to be used for tourist
trailer park or camp-site with or without accessory uses as permitted in
Sections B.2 and B.3:
i. The number of trailers and camping spaces shall not exceed 50 per
hectare [20 per acre]; and
ii. The floor area ratio of the accessory uses as permitted in Section
B.3 shall not exceed 0.1.
2. In areas other than those specified in Sub-section D.1 of this Zone:
(a) For the lot or portion of the lot used or intended to be used for tourist
accommodation with or without accessory uses as permitted in Sections
B.1 and B.3, the floor area ratio shall not exceed 0.50.
(b) For the lot or a portion of the lot used or intended to be used for tourist
trailer park or camp-site with or without accessory uses as permitted in
Sections B.2 and B.3:
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i. The number of trailers and camping spaces shall not exceed 50 per
hectare [20 per acre]; and
ii. The floor area ratio of the accessory uses as permitted in Section
B.3 shall not exceed of 0.1.
E. Lot Coverage
1. For the lot or portion of the lot designated or intended to be used for tourist
accommodation with or without accessory uses as permitted in B.1 and B.3, the
maximum lot coverage shall be 50%.
2. For the lot or portion of the lot designated or intended to be used for tourist trailer
park or camp-site with or without accessory uses permitted in B.2 and B.3, the
maximum lot coverage shall be 10%.
3. Where the lot contains a combination of uses as permitted in B.1 and B.2, with or
without accessory uses, the total maximum lot coverage permitted in E.1 and E.2
shall not exceed 50%.
F. Yards and Setbacks
Buildings and structures shall be sited in accordance with the following minimum
setbacks:
Use
Setback Front
Yard Rear
Yard Side
Yard Side Yard
on Flanking
Street
Principal and Accessory
20.0 m
7.5 m.
7.5 m.
20.0 m.
Buildings and Structures
[65 ft.]
[25 ft.]
[25 ft.]
[65 ft.]
Measurements to be determined as per Part 1 Definitions, of this By-law.
G. Height of Buildings
Measurements to be determined as per Part 1 Definitions, of this By-law:
1. Principal building: The height shall not exceed 10.0 metres [33 ft.].
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2. Accessory buildings and structures: The height shall not exceed 7.5 metres
[25 ft.].
H. Off-Street Parking and Loading/Unloading
Amendments: 13774, 07/26/99; 18719, 05/30/16
1. Refer to Table C.1, Part 5 Off-Street Parking and Loading/Unloading of this
By-law.
2. No parking shall be permitted within the required setbacks.
3. Tandem parking may be permitted as specified:
For company fleet vehicles in all commercial, industrial and mixed-use
developments (where commercial or industrial uses are part of the development)
required parking spaces may be provided as tandem parking.
I. Landscaping
1. All portions of the lot not covered by buildings, structures or paved areas shall be
landscaped including the retention of mature trees. This landscaping shall be
maintained.
2. Along the developed sides of the lot which abut a highway, a continuous
landscaping strip of not less than 1.5 metres [5 ft.] in width shall be provided
within the lot.
3. The boulevard areas of highways abutting a lot shall be seeded or sodded with
grass on the side of the highway abutting the lot, except at driveways.
4. Garbage containers and passive recycling containers shall be screened from any
adjacent residential lot, to a height of at least 2.5 metres [8 ft.] by buildings, a
landscaping screen, a solid decorative fence, or a combination thereof.
J. Special Regulations
1. Garbage containers and passive recycling containers shall not be located along
the boundary of any residential lot.
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K. Subdivision
Lots created through subdivision in this Zone shall conform to the following minimum
standards:
Lot Size
Lot Width
Lot Depth
4,000 sq. m.
40 metres
2 times the
[1 acre]
[130 ft.]
width of lot
Dimensions shall be measured in accordance with Section E.21, Part 4
General Provisions, of this By-law.
L. Other Regulations
Amendments: 13657, 03/22/99; 13774, 07/26/99
In addition, land use regulations including the following are applicable:
1. Prior to any use, lands must be serviced as set out in Part 2 Uses Limited, of this
By-law and in accordance with the "Surrey Subdivision and Development By-
law".
2. General provisions on use are as set out in Part 4 General Provisions, of this By-
law.
3. Additional off-street parking requirements are as set out in Part 5 Off-Street
Parking and Loading /Unloading of this By-law.
4. Sign regulations are as provided in Surrey Sign By-law No. 13656.
5. Special building setbacks are as set out in Part 7 Special Building Setbacks, of
this By-law.
6. Building permits shall be subject to the "Surrey Building By-law," the "Surrey
Development Cost Charge By-law" and the "Surrey Mobile Home and Trailer
Regulations and Control By-law".
7. Development permits may be required in accordance with the Official Community
Plan.
Part 42 CTA
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Child Care Zone
Part 43 - CCR, Child Care Zone
Part 43 CCR
A. Intent
Amendments: 17471, 10/03/11
This Zone is intended to accommodate and regulate the development of child care
centres accommodating a maximum of 25 children into a residential community, subject
to the Community Care and Assisted Living Act, S.B.C., 2002, c.75, as amended.
B. Permitted Uses
Land and structures shall be used for the following uses only, or for a combination of
such uses:
1. Child care centre licensed to accommodate a maximum of 25 children, at any one
time provided that such centre does not constitute a singular use on the lot.
2. One single family dwelling.
C. Lot Area
Not applicable to this Zone.
D. Density
Amendment: 18414, 03/23/15; 19491, 02/19/18
1. (a) For the purpose of this Section and notwithstanding the definition of floor
area ratio in Part 1 Definitions of this By-law, all covered areas used for
parking shall be included in the calculation of floor area ratio; and
(b) For building construction within a lot:
i. Where the lot size is 560 square metres [6,000 sq.ft.] or less, the
floor area ratio shall not exceed 0.52, provided that, of the
resulting allowable floor area, 45 square metres [480 sq.ft.] shall
be reserved for use only as a garage or carport, and 10 square
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metres [108 sq.ft.] shall be reserved for use only as accessory
buildings and structures; and
ii. Where the lot size exceeds 560 square metres [6,000 sq.ft.], the
floor area ratio shall not exceed 0.48, provided that, of the
resulting allowable floor area, 45 square metres [480 sq.ft.] shall
be reserved for use only as a garage or carport, and 10 square
metres [108 sq.ft.] shall be reserved for use only as accessory
buildings and structures.
E. Lot Coverage
The maximum lot coverage shall be 40%.
F. Yards and Setbacks
Amendments: 17471, 10/03/11
Buildings and structures shall be sited in accordance with the following minimum
setbacks:
Setback
Front
Rear
Side
Side Yard
Yard
Yard
Yard
on Flanking
Use
Street
Principal Building
Lot width:*
≥ 30 metres
7.5 m.
7.5 m.
4.5 m.
7.5 m.
[100 ft.]
[25 ft.]
[25 ft.]
[15 ft.]
[25 ft.]
≥ 24 metres &
7.5m.
7.5 m.
3.0 m.
7.5 m.
< 30 metres
[25 ft.]
[25 ft.]
[10 ft.]
[25 ft.]
< 24 metres
7.5 m.
7.5 m.
1.8 m.**
7.5 m.
[80 ft.]
[25 ft.]
[25 ft.]
[6 ft.]
[25 ft.]
Accessory Buildings
18.0 m.
1.5 m.
1.0 m.
7.5 m.
and Structures
[60 ft.]
[5 ft.]
[3 ft.]
[25 ft.]
Measurements to be determined as per Part 1 Definitions, of this By-law.
* Lot width is measured 7.5 metres [25 ft.] from the front property line.
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** The side yard for the principal building may be reduced to 1.2 metres [4 ft.] if the
combined side yards is at least 20% of the width of the lot measured 7.5 metres
[25 ft.] from the front property line.
G. Height of Buildings
Measurements to be determined as per Part 1 Definitions, of this By-law:
1. Principal building: The height shall not exceed 9 metres [30 ft.].
2. Accessory buildings and structures: The height shall not exceed 4 metres [13 ft.].
H. Off-Street Parking and Loading/Unloading
Amendments: 13774, 07/26/99; 18719, 05/30/16
1. Refer to Table C.1, Part 5 Off-Street Parking and Loading/Unloading of this
By-law.
I. Landscaping
1. All portions of the lot not covered by buildings, structures or paved areas shall be
landscaped including the retention of mature trees. This landscaping shall be
maintained.
2. The boulevard areas of highways abutting a lot shall be seeded or sodded with
grass on the side of the highway abutting the lot, except at driveways.
J. Special Regulations
1. Child care centres shall be located on the lot such that these centres have direct
access to an open space and play area within the lot.
2. All designated outdoor play areas for the child care centre shall be fenced to a
height of 1.8 metres [6 ft.] and should be non-climbable and strong. If the fence
is not solid, the spacings should not allow a child's head through.
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K. Subdivision
Lots created through subdivision in this Zone shall conform to the following minimum
standards:
Lot Size
Lot Width
Lot Depth
560 sq. m.
15 metres
28 metres
[6,000 sq.ft.]
[50 ft.]
[90 ft.]
Dimensions shall be measured in accordance with Section E.21, Part 4
General Provisions, of this By-law.
L. Other Regulations
Amendments: 13657, 03/22/99; 13774, 07/26/99; 17181, 06/07/10
In addition, land use regulations including the following are applicable:
1. Prior to any use, lands must be serviced as set out in Part 2 Uses Limited, of this
By-law and in accordance with the "Surrey Subdivision and Development By-
law".
2. General provisions on use are as set out in Part 4 General Provisions, of this By-
law.
3. Additional off-street parking requirements are as set out in Part 5 Off-Street
Parking and Loading /Unloading of this By-law.
4. Sign regulations are as provided in Surrey Sign By-law No. 13656.
5. Special building setbacks are as set out in Part 7 Special Building Setbacks, of
this By-law.
6. Building permits shall be subject to the "Surrey Building By-law" and the "Surrey
Development Cost Charge By-law".
7. Development permits may be required in accordance with the Official Community
Plan.
8. Provincial licensing of child care centres is regulated by the Community Care and
Assisted Living Act, S.B.C., 2002, c.75, as amended and the Child Care Licensing
Regulation set out under B.C. Reg. 95/2009, as amended.
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Commercial Recreation Zone
Part 44 - CPR, Commercial Recreation Zone
Part 44 CPR
A. Intent
This Zone is intended to accommodate and regulate commercial recreational uses.
B. Permitted Uses
Amendments: 15655, 03/07/05; 17471, 10/03/11
Land and structures shall be used for the following uses only, or for a combination of
such uses:
1. Recreational facilities, excluding outdoor go-kart operations, drag racing and rifle
ranges;
2. Child care centres, provided that such centres:
(a) Do not constitute a singular use on the lot; and
(b) Are located with direct access to an open space and recreation area within
the lot.
3. Drive-in theatres and retail stores limited to flea markets, provided that the flea
market is contained within a drive-in theatre lot.
4. Cultural uses;
5. Accessory uses to Section B.1 to B.4 including the following:
(a) One dwelling unit, for the accommodation of an official, manager or
caretaker of the principal use;
(b) Eating establishments excluding drive-through restaurants; and
(c) Clubhouse.
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6. Agricultural and horticultural uses excluding kennels, where the lot is 2 hectares
[5 acres] or more and further provided that the lot is within the Agricultural Land
Reserve (ALR) as determined by the Agricultural Land Commission
Act/Regs/Orders and accessory uses including 1 single family dwelling.
C. Lot Area
Not applicable to this Zone.
D. Density
Amendments: 14390, 05/22/01; 19073, 02/20/17
1. In Areas as described and outlined on the maps attached as Schedule F attached to
this By-law, the floor area ratio shall not exceed 0.01 provided that the gross
floor area on the lot does not exceed 15 square metres [161 sq. ft.]. The floor
area ratio shall not exceed 0.40 if amenities are provided in accordance with
Schedule G of this By-law.
2. In areas other than those specified in Sub-section D.1 of this Zone, the floor area
ratio shall not exceed 0.40.
E. Lot Coverage
The maximum lot coverage shall be 40%.
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F. Yards and Setbacks
Amendments: 12333, 07/25/94
Buildings and structures shall be sited in accordance with the following minimum
setbacks:
Use
Setback
Front
Yard
Rear
Yard
Side
Yard
Side Yard
on Flanking
Street
Buildings & Structures for
Uses Permitted under Sec-
12.0 m.
12.0 m.
12.0 m.
12.0 m.
tions B.1, B.2, B.3, B.4,
[40 ft.]
[40 ft.]
[40 ft.]
[40 ft.]
and B.5 of this Zone
Buildings & Structures for
Uses Permitted Under
30.0 m.
30.0 m.
15.0 m.
30.0 m.
Section B.6 of this Zone
[100 ft.]
[100 ft.]
[50 ft.]
[100 ft.]
Accessory Buildings
7.5 m.
7.5 m.
7.5 m.
7.5 m.
and Structures
[25 ft.]
[25 ft.]
[25 ft.]
[25 ft.]
Measurements to be determined as per Part 1 Definitions, of this By-law.
G. Height of Buildings
Measurements to be determined as per Part 1 Definitions, of this By-law:
1. The height of any building shall not exceed 12 metres [40 ft.].
H. Off-Street Parking and Loading/Unloading
Amendments: 13774, 07/26/99; 18719, 05/30/16
1. Refer to Table C.1, Part 5 Off-Street Parking and Loading/Unloading of this
By-law.
2. Tandem parking may be permitted as specified:
For company fleet vehicles in all commercial, industrial and mixed-use
developments (where commercial or industrial uses are part of the development)
required parking spaces may be provided as tandem parking.
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I. Landscaping
1. All portions of the lot not covered by buildings, structures or paved areas shall be
landscaped including the retention of mature trees. This landscaping shall be
maintained.
2. Screen planting at least 3 metres [10 ft.] wide shall be provided along all lot lines
and shall include trees.
3. Screen planting at least 1.5 metres [5 ft.] high and/or a solid decorative fence shall
be provided along all lot lines separating the developed portion of the lot from any
residential lot.
4. The boulevard areas of highways abutting a lot shall be seeded or sodded with
grass on the side of the highway abutting the lot except at driveways.
J. Special Regulations
Amendments: 17471, 10/03/11
1. Drive-in theatres shall be permitted only if:
(a) Reserves of off-street vehicle queuing space shall be provided for patrons
awaiting admission, in an amount of not less than 5% of the vehicular
capacity of the theatre and provided that such space shall be treated with a
suitable material to provide a dust-free weed-free surface.
(b) Ingress and egress from any highway shall be so designed and constructed
as to provide for safe traffic movement. Exit and entrance will be
permitted only onto a frontage road leading to the fronting highway.
(c) The theatre screen shall be so located that the picture shown thereon shall
not be visible from any arterial highway abutting the lot.
(d) Vehicular circulation shall permit only one-way traffic within the
boundaries of the lot.
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K. Subdivision
Lots created through subdivision in this Zone shall conform to the following minimum
standards:
Lot Size
Lot Width
Lot Depth
2,000 sq. m.
30 metres
2 times the
[0.5 acre]
[100 ft.]
width of lot
Dimensions shall be measured in accordance with Section E.21, Part 4
General Provisions, of this By-law.
L. Other Regulations
Amendments: 13657, 03/22/99; 13774, 07/26/99; 15655, 03/07/05; 17181, 06/07/10
In addition, land use regulations including the following are applicable:
1. Prior to any use, lands must be serviced as set out in Part 2 Uses Limited, of this
By-law and in accordance with the "Surrey Subdivision and Development By-
law".
2. General provisions on use are as set out in Part 4 General Provisions, of this By-
law.
3. Additional off-street parking requirements are as set out in Part 5 Off-Street
Parking and Loading /Unloading of this By-law.
4. Building permits shall be subject to the "Surrey Building By-law" and the "Surrey
Development Cost Charge By-law".
5. Development permits may be required in accordance with the Official Community
Plan.
6. Sign regulations are as provided in Surrey Sign By-law No. 13656.
7. Special building setbacks are as set out in Part 7 Special Building Setbacks, of
this By-law.
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8. Unless prohibited or further regulated in this Zone, By-law, or other By-laws,
activities and uses on lands located in the Agricultural Land Reserve shall be in
accordance with the Agricultural Land Commission Act/Regs/Orders, where
applicable.
9. Provincial licensing of child care centres is regulated by the Community Care and
Assisted Living Act, S.B.C., 2002, c.75, as amended and the Child Care Licensing
Regulation set out under B.C. Reg. 95/2009, as amended.
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Golf Course Zone
Part 45 - CPG, Golf Course Zone
Part 45 CPG
A. Intent
This Zone is intended to accommodate and regulate golf courses as recreational
commercial developments.
B. Permitted Uses
Amendments: 15655, 03/07/05; 17471, 10/03/11
Land and structures shall be used for the following uses only, or for a combination of
such uses:
1. Golf courses.
2. Golf driving ranges.
3. Accessory uses to Sections B.1 and B.2, including the following:
(a) One dwelling unit per lot, for the accommodation of an official, manager
or caretaker of the principal use;
(b) Eating establishments, excluding drive-through restaurants;
(c) Clubhouse;
(d) Indoor recreational facilities; and
(e) Child care centres.
4. Agricultural and horticultural uses excluding kennels, provided that the lot is 2
hectares [5 acres] or more and further provided that the lot is within the
Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) as determined by the Agricultural Land
Commission Act/Regs/Orders and accessory uses including 1 single family
dwelling.
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C. Lot Area
Not applicable to this Zone.
D. Density
Amendments: 14390, 05/22/01; 19073, 02/20/17
1. In Areas as described and outlined on the maps attached as Schedule F attached to
this By-law, the floor area ratio shall not exceed 0.01 provided that the gross
floor area on the lot does not exceed 15 square metres [161 sq. ft.]. The floor
area ratio shall not exceed 0.10 if amenities are provided in accordance with
Schedule G of this By-law.
2. In areas other than those specified in Sub-section D.1 of this Zone, the floor area
ratio shall not exceed 0.10.
E. Lot Coverage
The maximum lot coverage shall be 10%.
F. Yards and Setbacks
Buildings and structures shall be sited in accordance with the following minimum
setbacks:
Use
Setback
Front
Yard
Rear
Yard
Side
Yard
Side Yard
on Flanking
Street
Buildings and Structures
for Uses Permitted Under
12.0 m.
12.0 m.
12.0 m.
12.0 m.
Sections B.1, B.2, and
[40 ft.]
[40 ft.]
[40 ft.]
[40 ft.]
B.3 of This Zone
Buildings and Structures
for Uses Permitted Under
30.0 m.
30.0 m.
15.0 m.
30.0 m.
Section B.4 of This Zone
[300 ft.]
[50 ft.]
[50 ft.]
[100 ft.]
Measurements to be determined as per Part 1 Definitions, of this By-law.
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G. Height of Buildings
Measurements to be determined as per Part 1 Definitions, of this By-law:
1. The height of any building or structure shall not exceed 12 metres [40 ft.].
H. Off-Street Parking and Loading/Unloading
Amendments: 13774, 07/26/99; 18719, 05/30/16
1. Refer to Table C.1, Part 5 Off-Street Parking and Loading/Unloading of this
By-law.
2. For uses permitted under Sections B.1, B.2 and B.3, parking shall be prohibited
within the required setbacks.
3. Tandem parking may be permitted as specified:
For company fleet vehicles in all commercial, industrial and mixed-use
developments (where commercial or industrial uses are part of the development)
required parking spaces may be provided as tandem parking.
I. Landscaping
1. A continuous buffer not less than 12 metres [40 ft.] wide, containing mature trees,
natural bush and landscaping, shall be provided and maintained along all lot lines.
2. The boulevard areas of highways abutting a lot shall be seeded or sodded with
grass on the side of the highway abutting the lot, except at driveways.
J. Special Regulations
1. Golf courses and golf driving ranges shall be permitted only if:
(a) The golf course or golf driving range is situated and designed so that golf
balls do not create a nuisance or a danger to any uses on an abutting lot or
highway;
(b) No lights shall be mounted so as to direct a glare onto any residential lot
or any highway; and
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(c) No fence for the control of stray golf balls shall be located closer than 12
metres [40 ft.] to any lot line and any such fence shall be kept in good
repair and shall be bordered with appropriate screening and landscaping.
2. Child care centres shall be located on the lot such that these centres have direct
access to an open space and play area within the lot.
K. Subdivision
Lots created through subdivision in this Zone shall conform to the following minimum
standards:
Lot Size
Lot Width
Lot Depth
4,000 sq. m.
50 metres
60 metres
[1.0 acre]
[164 ft.]
[200 ft.]
Dimensions shall be measured in accordance with Section E.21, Part 4
General Provisions, of this By-law.
L. Other Regulations
Amendments: 13657, 03/22/99; 13774, 07/26/99; 15655, 03/07/05; 17181, 06/07/10
In addition, land use regulations including the following are applicable:
1. Prior to any use, lands must be serviced as set out in Part 2 Uses Limited, of this
By-law and in accordance with the "Surrey Subdivision and Development By-
law".
2. General provisions on use are as set out in Part 4 General Provisions, of this By-
law.
3. Additional off-street parking requirements are as set out in Part 5 Off-Street
Parking and Loading /Unloading of this By-law.
4. Building permits shall be subject to the "Surrey Building Permit" and the "Surrey
Development Cost Charge By-law".
5. Development permits may be required in accordance with the Official Community
Plan.
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6. Sign regulations are as provided in Surrey Sign By-law No. 13656.
7. Special building setbacks are as set out in Part 7 Special Building Setbacks, of
this By-law.
8. Provincial licensing of child care centres is regulated by the Community Care and
Assisted Living Act, S.B.C., 2002, c.75, as amended and the Child Care Licensing
Regulation set out under B.C. Reg. 95/2009, as amended.
9. Unless prohibited or further regulated in this Zone, By-law, or other By-laws,
activities and uses on lands located in the Agricultural Land Reserve shall be in
accordance with the Agricultural Land Commission Act/Regs/Orders, where
applicable.
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Marina Zone
Part 46 - CPM, Marina Zone
Part 46 CPM
A. Intent
Amendments: 17471, 10/03/11
This Zone is intended to accommodate and regulate marinas and associated uses as
recreational commercial developments.
B. Permitted Uses
Amendments: 15655, 03/07/05; 17471, 10/03/11
Land and structures shall be used for the following uses only, or for a combination of
such uses:
1. Marinas.
2. Accessory uses to Section B.1, including the following:
(a) One dwelling unit, for the accommodation of an official, manager or
caretaker of the principal use;
(b) Retail stores limited to the following:
i. Sale of marine and fishing supplies; and
ii. Convenience store; and
provided that the total floor area for all retail uses shall not exceed 140
square metres [1,500 sq.ft.];
(c) Marine repair and service station;
(d) Marine machine shop;
(e) Eating establishments excluding drive-through restaurants;
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(f) Clubhouse; and
(g) Child care centres.
3. Agricultural and horticultural uses excluding kennels, provided that the lot is 2
hectares [5 acres] or more and further provided that the lot is within the
Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) as determined by the Agricultural Land
Commission Act/Regs/Orders and accessory uses including 1 single family
dwelling.
C. Lot Area
Not applicable to this Zone.
D. Density
Amendment: 18414, 03/23/15; 19491, 02/19/18
1. (a) For the purpose of this Section and notwithstanding the definition of floor
area ratio in Part 1 Definitions of this By-law, any building or structure
floating on water excluding docks shall be included in the calculation of
floor area ratio; and
(b) For the purpose of building construction on the lot, the maximum density
shall not exceed a floor area ratio of 0.40.
E. Lot Coverage
The maximum lot coverage shall be 40%, where the lot includes that portion covered by
water.
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F. Yards and Setbacks
Buildings and structures shall be sited in accordance with the following minimum
setbacks:
Setback
Front
Rear
Side
Side Yard
Yard
Yard
Yard
on Flanking
Use
Street
Buildings and Structures
for Uses Permitted
12.0 m.
12.0 m.*
12.0 m.*
12.0 m.
Under Sections B.1
[40 ft.]
[40 ft.]
[40 ft.]
[40 ft.]
and B.2 of This Zone
Buildings and Structures
for Uses Permitted
30.0 m.
30.0 m.
15.0 m.
30.0 m.
Under Section B.3 of
[300 ft.]
[50 ft.]
[50 ft.]
[100 ft.]
This Zone
Measurements to be determined as per Part 1 Definitions, of this By-law.
* The rear yard or side yards may be reduced to 7.5 metres [25 ft.] provided that
such yards abut the shoreline.
G. Height of Buildings
Measurements to be determined as per part 1 Definitions, of this By-law:
1. The height of any building or structure, excluding those for uses permitted under
Section B.3, shall not exceed 9 metres [30 ft.].
2. The height of any building or structure for uses permitted under Section B.3 shall
not exceed 12 metres [40 ft.].
H. Off-Street Parking and Loading/Unloading
Amendments: 13774, 07/26/99; 18719, 05/30/16
1. Refer to Table C.1, Part 5 Off-Street Parking and Loading/Unloading of this
By-law.
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2. For uses permitted under Sections B.1 and B.2, all parking shall be prohibited
within the required setbacks.
I. Landscaping
1. A continuous buffer not less than 12 metres [40 ft.] wide, containing mature trees,
natural bush and landscaping, shall be provided and maintained along all lot lines
other than a lot line abutting the shoreline.
2. The boulevard areas of highways abutting a lot shall be seeded or sodded with
grass on the side of the highway abutting the lot, except at driveways.
J. Special Regulations
1. Child care centres shall be located on the lot such that these centres have direct
access to an open space and play area within the lot.
K. Subdivision
Lots created through subdivision in this Zone shall conform to the following minimum
standards:
Lot Size
Lot Width
Lot Depth
4,000 sq. m.
50 metres
60 metres
[1.0 acre]
[164 ft.]
[200 ft.]
Dimensions shall be measured in accordance with Section E.21, Part 4
General Provisions, of this By-law.
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L. Other Regulations
Amendments: 13657, 03/22/99; 13774, 07/26/99; 15655, 03/07/05, 17181, 06/07/10
In addition, land use regulations including the following are applicable:
1. Prior to any use, lands must be serviced as set out in Part 2 Uses Limited, of this
By-law and in accordance with the "Surrey Subdivision and Development By-
law".
2. General provisions on use are as set out in Part 4 General Provisions, of this By-
law.
3. Additional off-street parking requirements are as set out in Part 5 Off-Street
Parking and Loading /Unloading of this By-law.
4. Building permits shall be subject to the "Surrey Building By-law" and the "Surrey
Development Cost Charge By-law".
5. Development permits may be required in accordance with the Official Community
Plan.
6. Sign regulations are as provided in Surrey Sign By-law No. 13656.
7. Special building setbacks are as set out in Part 7 Special Building Setbacks, of
this By-law.
8. Floodproofing regulations are as set out in Part 8 Floodproofing, of this By-law.
9. Unless prohibited or further regulated in this Zone, By-law, or other By-laws,
activities and uses on lands located in the Agricultural Land Reserve shall be in
accordance with the Agricultural Land Commission Act/Regs/Orders, where
applicable.
10. Provincial licensing of child care centres is regulated by the Community Care and
Assisted Living Act, S.B.C., 2002, c.75, as amended and the Child Care Licensing
Regulation set out under B.C. Reg. 95/2009, as amended.
Part 46 CPM
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Business Park Zone
Part 47 - IB, Business Park Zone
Part 47 IB
A. Intent
This zone is intended to accommodate and regulate the comprehensive design of
industrial business parks consisting of light impact industrial uses, offices and service
uses. These uses shall be carried out such that no nuisance is apparent outside an
enclosed building.
B. Permitted Uses
Amendments: 12333, 07/25/94; 12715, 12/04/95; 13564, 11/16/98; 13703, 05/17/99; 13970,
04/17/00; 13769, 01/22/01; 15664, 05/18/05
Land and structures shall be used for the following uses only, or for a combination of
such uses:
1. Light impact industry including wholesale and retail sales of products produced
on the lot or as part of the wholesale or warehouse operations.
2. Office uses excluding:
i. social escort services
ii. methadone clinics
3. General service uses excluding drive-through banks.
4. Warehouse uses.
5. Distribution centres.
6. Accessory uses including the following:
(a) Personal service uses limited to the following:
i. Barbershops;
ii. Beauty parlours;
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iii. Cleaning and repair of clothing; and
iv. Shoe repair shops;
(b) Recreational facilities, excluding go-kart operations, drag racing and rifle
ranges;
(c) Eating establishments, excluding drive-through restaurants;
(d) Community services;
(e) Assembly halls limited to churches, provided that:
(i) the church does not exceed a total floor area of 700 square metres
(7,500 sq. ft.);
(ii) the church accommodates a maximum of 300 seats; and
(iii) there is not more than one church on a lot.
(f) Child care centre; and
(g) Dwelling unit(s) provided that the dwelling unit(s) is (are):
i. Contained within a principal building;
ii. Occupied by the owner or a caretaker, for the protection of the
businesses permitted;
iii. Restricted to a maximum number of:
a. One dwelling unit in each principal building less than 2,800
square metres [30,000 sq. ft.] in floor area;
b. Two dwelling units in each principal building of 2,800
square metres [30,000 sq. ft.] or greater in floor area; and
c. Notwithstanding Sub-sections B.6 (g) iii.a. and iii.b., the
maximum number shall be two dwelling units for lots less
than 4.0 hectares [10 acres] in area and three dwelling units
for lots equal to or greater than 4.0 hectares [10 acres] in
area.
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iv. Restricted to a maximum floor area of:
a. 140 square metres [1,500 sq. ft.] for one (first) dwelling
unit on a lot and where a lot has been subdivided by a strata
plan then there shall only be one 140-square metre [1,500-
sq. ft.] dwelling unit within the strata plan;
b. 90 square metres [970 sq. ft.] for each additional dwelling
unit; and
c. Notwithstanding Sub-sections B.6 (g) iv.a. and iv.b., the
maximum floor area shall not exceed 33% of the total floor
area of the principal building within which the dwelling
unit is contained.
C. Lot Area
The minimum site area for subdivision shall be 4 hectares [10 acres], except in the case
of a remainder lot, where the lots including the remainder lot which were created by the
same plan of subdivision are zoned IB.
D. Density
Amendments: 13155, 02/09/98; 14541, 11/19/01; 18414, 03/23/15; 19073, 02/20/17
1. In Areas as described and outlined on the maps attached as Schedule F attached to
this By-law, the maximum density shall not exceed a floor area ratio of 0.1 or a
building area of 300 square metres [3,230 sq. ft.] whichever is smaller. The
maximum density may be increased to a maximum floor area ratio of 0.75 if
amenities are provided in accordance with Schedule G of this By-law.
2. In areas other than the ones in Sub-section D.1 of this Zone, the maximum density
shall not exceed a floor area ratio of 0.75.
E. Lot Coverage
Amendments: 16790, 11/24/08
The maximum lot coverage shall be 60%.
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F. Yards and Setbacks
Amendments: 18455, 06/29/15
Measurements to be determined as per Part 1 Definitions, of this By-law:
Setback
Front
Rear
Side
Side Yard
Yard
Yard
Yard
on Flanking
Use
Street
Principal and
7.5 m.
7.5 m.
7.5 m.*
7.5 m.
Accessory
Buildings
[25 ft.]
[25 ft.]
[25 ft.]
[25 ft.]
and Structures
Measurements to be determined as per Part 1 Definitions, of this By-law.
* One (1) side yard setback may be reduced to 3.6 metres [12 ft.] if the side yard
abuts land which is commercial, industrial or mixed employment.
G. Height of Buildings
Measurements to be determined as per Part 1 Definitions, of this By-law:
1. Principal buildings: The height shall not exceed 12 metres [40 ft.].
2. Accessory buildings and structures: The height shall not exceed 6 metres [20 ft.].
H. Off-Street Parking and Loading/Unloading
Amendments: 13774, 07/26/99; 18716, 05/30/16
1. Refer to Table C.1, Part 5 Off-Street Parking and Loading/Unloading of this
By-law.
2. Tandem parking may be permitted as specified:
For company fleet vehicles in all commercial, industrial and mixed-use
developments (where commercial or industrial uses are part of the development)
required parking spaces may be provided as tandem parking.
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I. Landscaping
Amendment: 18414, 03/23/15
1. All developed portions of the lot not covered by buildings, structures or paved
areas shall be landscaped including the retention of mature trees. This
landscaping shall be maintained.
2. Along the developed sides of the lot which abut a highway, a continuous
landscaping strip of not less than 3 metres [10 ft.] in width shall be provided from
back of curb or projected future curb location.
3. A continuous landscaping strip of not less than 6.0 metres [20 ft.] in width shall
be provided along all lot lines separating the developed portion of the lot from any
residential lot.
4. Loading areas, garbage containers and passive recycling containers shall be
screened from any adjacent residential lot, to a height of at least 2.5 metres [8 ft.]
by buildings, a landscaping screen, a solid decorative fence, or a combination
thereof.
J. Special Regulations
1. Land and structures shall be used for the uses permitted in this Zone only if such
uses:
(a) Constitute no unusual fire, explosion or safety hazard;
(b) Do no emit noise in excess of 70 dB(A) measured at any point on any
boundary of the lot on which the use is located, provided that where a lot
abuts a lot other than an industrial lot the noise level shall not exceed
60 dB(A); and
(c) Do not produce heat or glare perceptible from any boundary of the lot on
which the use is located.
2. Outdoor storage of any goods, materials or supplies is specifically prohibited.
3. Garbage containers and passive recycling containers shall not be located within
any required setback adjacent any residential lot.
4. Child care centres shall be located on the lot such that these centres have direct
access to an open space and play area within the lot.
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K. Subdivision
Lots created through subdivision in this Zone shall conform to the following minimum
standards:
Lot Size
Lot Width
Lot Depth
2,000 sq. m.
30 metres
30 metres
[0.5 acre]
[100 ft.]
[100 ft.]
Dimensions shall be measured in accordance with Section E.21, Part 4
General Provisions of this By-law.
L. Other Regulations
Amendments: 13657, 03/22/99; 13774, 07/26/99; 17181, 06/07/10
In addition, land use regulations including the following are applicable:
1. Prior to any use, lands must be serviced as set out in part II Uses Limited, of this
By-law and in accordance with the "Surrey Subdivision and Development
By-law".
2. General provisions on use are as set out in Part 4 General Provisions, of this By-
law.
3. Additional off-street parking requirements are as set out in Part 5 Off-Street
Parking and Loading /Unloading of this By-law.
4. Sign regulations are as provided in Surrey Sign By-law No. 13656.
5. Special building setbacks are as set out in Part 7 Special Building Setbacks, of
this By-law.
6. Floodproofing regulations are as set out in Part 8 Floodproofing, of this By-law.
7. Building permits shall be subject to the "Surrey Building By-law" and the "Surrey
Development Cost Charge By-law".
8. Development permits may be required in accordance with the Official Community
Plan.
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9. Safety regulations are as set out in the Health Act R.S.B.C. 1979, c. 161 and the
"Surrey Fire Prevention By-law".
10. Permits may be required for the storage of special wastes in accordance with the
Environmental Management Act, S.B.C. 2003, chapter 53, as amended.
11. Provincial licensing of child care centres is regulated by the Community Care and
Assisted Living Act, S.B.C., 2002, c.75, as amended and the Child Care Licensing
Regulation set out under B.C. Reg. 95/2009, as amended.
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Business Park 1 Zone
Part 47A - IB-1, Business Park 1 Zone
Part 47A IB-1
A. Intent
Amendments: 16957, 06/29/09
This zone is intended to permit development of industrial business parks with a high
standard of design consisting of light impact industrial uses, high technology industry,
industry with a significant amount of research and development activity, warehouse,
limited offices and service uses carried out in enclosed buildings forming part of a
comprehensive design. These uses shall be carried out such that no nuisance is apparent
outside an enclosed building.
B. Permitted Uses
Amendments: 15664, 05/18/05; 16957, 06/29/09; 17704, 07/23/12
Land and structures shall be used for the following uses only, or for a combination of
such uses:
1. Light impact industry including wholesale and retail sales of products produced
within the business premises or as part of the wholesale or warehouse operations
provided that the total floor area used or intended to be used for retail sales and
display to the public shall not exceed 20% of the gross floor area for each
individual business or establishment or 460 square metres [5,000 sq.ft.] whichever
is less.
2. Warehouse uses.
3. Distribution centres.
4. Office uses excluding:
(a) social escort services;
(b) methadone clinics;
(c) offices of professionals including without limitation, accountants, lawyers,
doctors, dentists, chiropractors, physiotherapists, massage therapists and
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related health care practitioners and notary publics, and the offices of real
estate, advertising and insurance.
5. Accessory uses including the following:
(a) General service uses excluding drive-through banks;
(b) Eating establishments limited to a maximum of 200 seats and excluding
drive-through restaurants;
(c) Community services;
(d) Child care centre; and
(e) Dwelling unit(s) provided that the dwelling unit(s) is (are):
i. Contained within a principal building;
ii. Occupied by the owner or a caretaker, for the protection of the
businesses permitted;
iii. Restricted to a maximum number of:
a. One dwelling unit in each principal building less than 2,800
square metres [30,000 sq. ft.] in floor area;
b. Two dwelling units in each principal building of 2,800
square metres [30,000 sq. ft.] or greater in floor area;
c. Notwithstanding Sub-sections B.4(e) iii.a. and iii.b., the
maximum number shall be two dwelling units for lots less
than 4.0 hectares [10 acres] in area, three dwelling units for
lots equal to or greater than 4.0 hectares [10 acres] in area,
and where a lot has been subdivided by a strata plan then
there shall only be one 140-square metre [1,500-sq. ft.]
dwelling unit within the strata plan.
iv. Restricted to a maximum floor area of:
a. 140 square metres [1,500 sq. ft.] for one (first) dwelling
unit on a lot;
b. 90 square metres [970 sq. ft.] for each additional dwelling
unit; and
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c. Notwithstanding Sub-sections B.4(e) iv.a. and iv.b., the
maximum floor area shall not exceed 33% of the total floor
area of the principal building within which the dwelling
unit is contained.
C. Lot Area
The minimum site area for subdivision shall be 4 hectares [10 acres], except in the case
of a remainder lot, where the lots including the remainder lot which were created by the
same plan of subdivision are zoned IB-1.
D. Density
Amendments: 19073, 02/20/17
1. In Areas as described and outlined on the maps attached as Schedule F attached to
this By-law, the maximum floor area ratio shall not exceed 0.1 or a gross floor
area of 300 square metres [3,230 sq. ft.] whichever is smaller. The maximum
floor area ratio may be increased to 1.00 if amenities are provided in accordance
with Schedule G of this By-law.
2. In areas other than the ones in Sub-section D.1 of this Zone, the maximum floor
area ratio shall not exceed of 1.00.
E. Lot Coverage
Amendments: 16790, 11/24/08
The maximum lot coverage shall be 60%.
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F. Yards and Setbacks
Amendments: 18455, 06/29/15
Buildings and structures shall be sited in accordance with the following minimum
setbacks:
Setback
Front
Rear
Side
Side Yard
Yard
Yard
Yard
on Flanking
Use
Street
Principal and
16.0 m.*
7.5 m.
7.5 m.**
9.0 m.***
Accessory
Buildings
[52 ft.]
[25 ft.]
[25 ft.]
[30 ft.]
and Structures
Measurements to be determined as per Part 1 Definitions, of this By-law.
* The front yard setback may be reduced to 7.5 m. [25 ft.] if the area between the
front face of any building or structure and a highway is not used for parking and
is landscaped.
** One (1) side yard setback may be reduced to 3.6 metres [12 ft.] if the side yard
abuts land which is commercial, industrial or mixed employment.
*** The side yard setback on a flanking street may be reduced to 7.5 m. [25 ft.] if the
area between the flanking street face of any building or structure and a highway is
not used for parking and is landscaped.
G. Height of Buildings
Measurements to be determined as per Part 1 Definitions, of this By-law:
1. Principal buildings: The building height shall not exceed 14 metres [45 ft.].
2. Accessory buildings and structures: The building height shall not exceed 6 metres
[20 ft.].
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H. Off-Street Parking and Loading/Unloading
Amendments: 18719, 05/30/16
1. Refer to Table C.1, Part 5 Off-Street Parking and Loading/Unloading of this By-
law.
2. Notwithstanding Sub-section E.1.(b) of Part 5 Off-Street Parking and
Loading/Unloading of this By-law, additional areas for parking of trucks and trailers
associated with the uses and operations allowed on the lot may be permitted within
the designated loading/unloading areas provided that:
(a) The number of parking spaces shall not exceed the number of loading
spaces and/or shipping/receiving doors; and
(b) The parking spaces shall not be visible from the highways abutting the lot.
I. Landscaping
Amendments: 17471, 10/03/11; 18414, 03/23/15; 18455, 06/29/15
1. All developed portions of the lot not covered by buildings, structures or paved
areas shall be landscaped including the retention of mature trees. This
landscaping shall be maintained.
2. Along the developed sides of the lot which abut an Arterial Road or Collector
Road, as shown in Schedule "D" - Surrey Road Classification Map (R-91) in
Subdivision and Development By-law No. 8830, a continuous landscaping strip
of not less than 6 metres [20 ft.] in width shall be provided within the lot.
3. Along the developed sides of the lot which abut all highways other than an
Arterial Road or Collector Road, as shown in Schedule "D" - Surrey Road
Classification Map (R-91) in Subdivision and Development By-law No. 8830, a
continuous landscape strip of not less than 3.0 metres [10 ft.] in width shall be
provided within the lot.
4. A continuous landscape strip of not less than 1.5 metres [5 ft.] in width shall be
provided along all side lot lines between a highway and 3.0 metres [10 ft.] back
from the front face of the closest principal building fronting a highway.
5. A continuous landscaping strip of not less than 6.0 metres [20 ft.] shall be
created along all lot lines separating the developed portion of the lot from any
residential lot.
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6. Loading areas, garbage containers and passive recycling containers shall be
screened to a height of at least 2.5 metres [8 ft.] by buildings, a landscaping
screen, a solid decorative fence, or a combination thereof.
J. Special Regulations
Amendments: 17471, 10/03/11; 17704, 07/23/12; 18414, 03/23/15
1. Land and structures shall be used for the uses permitted in this Zone only if such
uses:
(a) Constitute no unusual fire, explosion or safety hazard;
(b) Do not emit noise in excess of 70 dB measured at any point on any
boundary of the lot on which the use is located, provided that where a lot
abuts a lot other than an industrial lot the noise level shall not exceed
60 dB; and
(c) Do not produce heat or glare perceptible from any boundary of the lot on
which the use is located.
2. Outdoor storage of any goods, materials or supplies is specifically prohibited.
3. For the purpose of Sections B.1 and B.2 of this Zone, parking, storage or service
of trucks and trailers on any portion of the lot not associated with the uses or
operations permitted thereof shall be specifically prohibited.
4. Loading areas shall not be located within any required front yard setback or
flanking street setback which abuts an Arterial Road or Collector Road, as shown
in Schedule "D" - Surrey Road Classification Map (R-91) in Subdivision and
Development of Land By-law No. 8830, or any required setback adjacent any
residential lot.
5. Garbage containers and passive recycling containers shall not be located within
any required front or flanking street setback or any required setback adjacent any
residential lot.
6. Child care centres shall be located on the lot such that these centres have direct
access to an open space and play area within the lot.
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K. Subdivision
Lots created through subdivision in this Zone shall conform to the following minimum
standards:
Lot Size
Lot Width
Lot Depth
2,000 sq. m.
30 metres
30 metres
[ 0.5 acre]
[100 ft.]
[100 ft.]
Dimensions shall be measured in accordance with Section E.21, Part 4 General
Provisions of this By-law.
L. Other Regulations
Amendments: 17181, 06/07/10
In addition to all statutes, by-laws, orders, regulations or agreements, the following are
applicable:
1. Definitions are as set out in Part 1 Definitions, of Surrey Zoning By-law, 1993,
No. 12000, as amended.
2. Prior to any use, the Lands must be serviced as set out in Part 2 Uses Limited, of
Surrey Zoning By-law, 1993, No. 12000, as amended and in accordance with the
servicing requirements for the IB-1 Zone as set forth in Surrey Subdivision and
Development By-law, 1986, No. 8830, as amended.
3. General provisions are as set out in Part 4 General Provisions, of Surrey Zoning
By-law, 1993, No. 12000, as amended.
4. Additional off-street parking requirements are as set out in Part 5 Parking and
Loading/Unloading, of Surrey Zoning By-law, 1993, No. 12000, as amended.
5. Sign regulations are as set out in Surrey Sign By-law, 1999, No. 13656, as
amended.
6. Special building setbacks are as set out in Part 7 Special Building Setbacks, of
Surrey Zoning By-law, 1993, No. 12000, as amended.
7. Building permits shall be subject to the Surrey Building By-law, 1987, No. 9011,
as amended, and the Surrey Development Cost Charge By-law, 2002, No. 14650,
as amended, and the development cost charges shall be based on the IB-1 Zone.
8. Surrey Tree Preservation By-law, 1996, No. 12880, as amended.
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9. Development permits may be required in accordance with the Surrey Official
Community Plan, as amended.
10. Provincial licensing of child care centres is regulated by the Community Care and
Assisted Living Act, S.B.C., 2002, c.75, as amended, and the Regulations
pursuant thereto including without limitation B.C. Reg 319/89/213.
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Business Park 2 Zone
Part 47B - IB-2, Business Park 2 Zone
Part 47B IB-2
A. Intent
Amendments: 16957, 06/29/09
This Zone is intended to accommodate and regulate the development of light impact
industry, limited office and service uses with a high standard of design that are generally
compatible with one another and with adjoining zones.
B. Permitted Uses
Amendments: 15664, 05/18/05; 16957, 06/29/09; 17471, 10/03/11; 17704, 07/23/12
Land and structures shall be used for the following uses only, or for a combination of
such uses:
1. Light impact industry including the wholesale and retail sale of products produced
within the business premises or as part of the wholesale or warehouse operations
provided that the total floor area used or intended to be used for retail sales and
display to the public shall not exceed 20% of the gross floor area for each
individual business or establishment or 460 square metres [5,000 sq.ft.],
whichever is less.
2. Warehouse uses.
3. Distribution centres.
4. Office uses excluding:
(a) Social escort services;
(b) Methadone clinics; and
(c) Offices of professionals including without limitation, accountants,
lawyers, doctors, dentists, chiropractors, physiotherapists, massage
therapists and related health care practitioners and notary publics, and the
offices of real estate, advertising and insurance.
5. Accessory uses including the following:
(a) Coffee shops provided that the seating capacity shall not exceed 35 and the
said coffee shop is not licensed by the Liquor Control and Licensing Act,
R.S.B.C. 1996, chapter 267, as amended.
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(b) General service uses excluding drive-through banks:
(c) Child care centres; and
(d) Dwelling unit(s) provided that the dwelling unit(s) is (are):
i. Contained within the principal building;
ii. Occupied by the owner or a caretaker, for the protection of the
businesses permitted;
iii. Restricted to a maximum number of:
a. One dwelling unit in each principal building less than 2,800
square metres [30,000 sq. ft.] in floor area;
b. Two dwelling units in each principal building of 2,800
square metres [30,000 sq. ft.] or greater in floor area;
c. Notwithstanding Sub-sections B.4 (d) iii.a. and iii.b., the
maximum number shall be two dwelling units for lots less
than 4.0 hectares [10 acres] in area; and three dwelling
units for lots equal to or greater than 4.0 hectares [10 acres]
in area, and where a lot has been subdivided by a strata
plan then there shall only be one 140-square metre [1,500-
sq. ft.] dwelling unit within the strata plan.
iv. Restricted to a maximum floor area of:
a. 140 square metres [1,500 sq. ft.] for one (first) dwelling
unit on a lot;
b. 90 square metres [970 sq. ft.] for each additional dwelling
unit; and
c. Notwithstanding Sub-sections B.4(e) iv.a. and iv.b., the
maximum floor area shall not exceed 33% of the total floor
area of the principal building within which the dwelling
unit is contained.
C. Lot Area
Not applicable to this Zone.
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D. Density
Amendment: 18414, 03/23/15; 19073, 02/20/17
1. In Areas as described and outlined on the maps attached as Schedule F attached to
this By-law, the maximum floor area ratio shall not exceed 0.1 or a gross floor
area of 300 square metres [3,230 sq. ft.] whichever is smaller. The maximum
floor area ratio may be increased to 1.00 if amenities are provided in accordance
with Schedule G of this By-law.
2. In areas other than the ones in Sub-section D.1 of this Zone, the maximum floor
area ratio shall not exceed 1.00.
E. Lot Coverage
The maximum lot coverage shall be 60%.
F. Yards and Setbacks
Amendments: 17471, 10/03/11; 18455, 06/29/15
Buildings and structures shall be sited in accordance with the following minimum
setbacks:
Setback
Front
Rear
Side
Side Yard
Yard
Yard
Yard
on Flanking
Use
Street
Principal and
16 m.*
7.5 m.
7.5 m.**
9.0 m.***
Accessory
Buildings
[52 ft.]
[25 ft.]
[25 ft.]
[30 ft.]
and Structures
Measurements to be determined as per Part 1 Definitions, of this By-law.
* The front yard setback may be reduced to 7.5 m [25 ft.] if the area between the
front face of any building or structure and a highway is not used for parking and
is landscaped.
** One (1) side yard setback shall be 7.5 metres [25 ft.] or 0.0 metre if the said side
yard abuts land which is commercial, industrial or mixed employment.
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*** The side yard setback on a flanking street may be reduced to 7.5 m [25 ft.] if the
area between the flanking street face of any building or structure and a highway is
not used for parking and is landscaped.
G. Height of Buildings
Measurements to be determined as per Part 1 Definitions, of this By-law:
1. Principal building: The building height shall not exceed 14 metres [45 ft.].
2. Accessory buildings and structures: The building height shall not exceed 6 metres
[20 ft.].
H. Off-Street Parking and Loading/Unloading
Amendments: 18719, 05/30/16
1. Refer to Table C.1, Part 5 Off-Street Parking and Loading/Unloading of this
By-law.
2. Notwithstanding Sub-section E.1.(b) of Part 5 Off-Street Parking and
Loading/Unloading of this By-law, additional areas for parking of trucks and
trailers associated with the uses and operations allowed on the lot may be
permitted within the designated loading/unloading areas provided that:
(a) The number of parking spaces shall not exceed the number of loading
spaces and/or shipping/receiving doors; and
(b) The parking spaces shall not be visible from the highways abutting the lot.
I. Landscaping
Amendments: 17471, 10/03/11; 18414, 03/23/15; 18455, 06/29/15
1. All developed portions of the lot not covered by buildings, structures or paved
areas shall be landscaped including the retention of mature trees. This
landscaping shall be maintained.
2. Along the developed sides of the lot which abut an Arterial Road or Collector
Road, as shown in Schedule "D" - Surrey Road Classification Map (R-91) in
Subdivision and Development By-law No. 8830, a continuous landscaping strip
of not less than 6.0 metres [30 ft.] in width shall be provided within the lot.
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3. Along the developed sides of the lot which abut all highways other than an
Arterial Road or Collector Road, as shown in Schedule "D" - Surrey Road
Classification Map (R-91) in Subdivision and Development By-law No. 8830, a
continuous landscape strip of not less than 3.0 metres (10 ft.) shall be provided
within the lot.
4. The boulevard areas of highways abutting a lot shall be seeded or sodded with
grass on the side of the highway abutting the lot, except at driveways.
5. A continuous landscaping strip of not less than 1.5 metres [5 ft.] in width shall be
provided along all side lot lines between a highway and 3.0 metres [10 ft.] back
from the front face of the closest principal building fronting a highway.
6. A continuous landscaping strip of not less than 6.0 metres (20 ft.) shall be
provided along all lot lines separating the developed portion of the lot from any
residential lot.
7. Loading areas, garbage containers and passive recycling containers shall be
screened to a height of at least 2.5 metres [8 ft.] by buildings, a landscaping
screen, a solid decorative fence, or a combination thereof.
J. Special Regulations
Amendments: 17471, 10/03/11; 17704, 07/23/12
1. Land and structures shall be used for the uses permitted in this Zone only if such
uses:
(a) Constitute no unusual fire, explosion or safety hazard;
(b) Do not emit noise in excess of 70 dB measured at any point on any
boundary of the lot on which the use is located, provided that where a lot
abuts a lot other than an industrial lot the noise level shall not exceed
60 dB; and
(c) Do not produce heat or glare perceptible from any lot line of the lot on
which the use is located.
2. Area for outdoor display and storage of any goods, materials or supplies, and
areas for parking of trucks and trailers associated with the uses and operations
allowed on the lot other than the loading spaces in front of loading doors shall:
(a) Not be located within any front or side yard;
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(b) Not exceed a total area greater than the lot area covered by the principal
building; and
(c) Be completely screened to a height of at least 2.5 metres [8 ft.] by
buildings and/or solid decorative fencing and/or substantial landscaping
strips of not less than 2.5 metres [8 ft.] in height and not less than 1.5
metres [5 ft.] in width. No display or storage of material shall be piled up
to a height of 2.5 metres [8 ft.] within 5 metres [16 ft.] of the said screen
and in no case shall these materials be piled up to the height of more than
3.5 metres [12 ft.].
3. For the purpose of Sections B.1 and B.2 of this Zone, parking, storage or service
of trucks and trailers on any portion of the lot not associated with the uses or
operations permitted thereof shall be specifically prohibited.
4. Loading areas shall not be located within any required front yard setback or
flanking street setback or within any required setback adjacent any residential lot.
5. Garbage containers and passive recycling containers shall not be located within
any required front or flanking street setback or any required setback adjacent any
residential lot.
6. Child care centres shall be located on the lot such that these centres have direct
access to an open space and play area within the lot.
K. Subdivision
Lots created through subdivision in this Zone shall conform to the following minimum
standards:
Lot Size
Lot Width
Lot Depth
1,800 sq. m.
30 metres
30 metres
[ 0.5 acre]
[ 100 ft.]
[100 ft.]
Dimensions shall be measured in accordance with Section E.21, Part 4 General
Provisions, of this By-law.
L. Other Regulations
Amendments: 17181, 06/07/10
In addition to all statutes, by-laws, orders, regulations or agreements, the following are
applicable:
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1. Definitions are as set out in Part 1 Definitions, of Surrey Zoning By-law, 1993,
No. 12000, as amended.
2. Prior to any use, the Lands must be serviced as set out in Part 2 Uses Limited, of
Surrey Zoning By-law, 1993, No. 12000, as amended and in accordance with the
servicing requirements for the IB-2 Zone as set forth in Surrey Subdivision and
Development By-law, 1986, No. 8830, as amended.
3. General provisions are as set out in Part 4 General Provisions, of Surrey Zoning
By-law, 1993, No. 12000, as amended.
4. Additional off-street parking requirements are as set out in Part 5 Parking and
Loading/Unloading, of Surrey Zoning By-law, 1993, No. 12000, as amended.
5. Sign regulations are as set out in Surrey Sign By-law, 1999, No. 13656, as
amended.
6. Special building setbacks are as set out in Part 7 Special Building Setbacks, of
Surrey Zoning By-law, 1993, No. 12000, as amended.
7. Building permits shall be subject to the Surrey Building By-law, 1987, No. 9011,
as amended, and the Surrey Development Cost Charge By-law, 2002, No. 14650,
as amended, and the development cost charges shall be based on the IB-2 Zone.
8. Surrey Tree Preservation By-law, 1996, No. 12880, as amended.
9. Development permits may be required in accordance with the Surrey Official
Community Plan, as amended.
10. Provincial licensing of child care centres is regulated by the Community Care and
Assisted Living Act, S.B.C., 2002, c.75, as amended and the Regulations pursuant
thereto including without limitation B.C. Reg 319/89/213.
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Business Park 3 Zone
Part 47C - IB-3, Business Park 3 Zone
Part 47C IB-3
A. Intent
This zone is intended to accommodate and regulate the comprehensive design of industrial
business parks consisting of light impact industrial uses, offices and limited service uses. These
uses shall be carried out such that no nuisance is apparent outside an enclosed building.
B. Permitted Uses
Land and structures shall be used for the following uses only, or for a combination of such uses:
1. Light impact industry.
2. Office uses excluding:
(a) Social escort services; and
(b) Methadone clinics.
3. Warehouse uses.
4. Distribution centres.
5. Accessory uses including the following:
(a) Eating establishments, excluding drive-through restaurants, provided that:
i. The eating establishment does not exceed a gross floor area of 200
square metres [2,150 sq. ft.];
ii. The eating establishment accommodates a maximum of 100 seats; and
iii. A maximum of one eating establishment with a gross floor area greater
than 150 square metres [1,600 sq. ft.] on the lot and where a lot has been
subdivided by a strata plan then there shall only be one eating
establishment with a gross floor area greater than 150 sq. m. [1,600 sq.
ft.] within the strata plan;
(b) Personal service uses limited to the following:
i. Barbershops;
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ii. Beauty parlours;
iii. Cleaning and repair of clothing; and
iv. Shoe repair shops;
(c) General service uses excluding drive-through banks;
(d) Community services;
(e) Assembly halls limited to churches, provided that:
i. The church does not exceed a gross floor area of 700 square metres
[7,500 sq. ft.];
ii. The church accommodates a maximum of 300 seats; and
iii. There is not more than one church on a lot and where a lot has been
subdivided by a strata plan, there shall be only one church within the
strata plan.
(f) Child care centres; and
(g) Dwelling unit(s) provided that the dwelling unit(s) is (are):
i. Contained within a principal building;
ii. Occupied by the owner or a caretaker, for the protection of the
businesses permitted;
iii. Restricted to a maximum number of:
a. One dwelling unit in each principal building less than 2,800
square metres [30,000 sq. ft.] in floor area;
b. Two dwelling units in each principal building of 2,800 square
metres [30,000 sq. ft.] or greater in floor area; and
c. Notwithstanding Sub-sections B.5 (g) iii.a. and iii.b., the
maximum number shall be two dwelling units for lots less than
4.0 hectares [10 acres] in area and three dwelling units for lots
equal to or greater than 4.0 hectares [10 acres] in area; and
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iv. Restricted to a maximum floor area of:
a. 140 square metres [1,500 sq. ft.] for one (first) dwelling unit on a
lot and where a lot has been subdivided by a strata plan then
there shall only be one 140-square metre [1,500-sq. ft.] dwelling
unit within the strata plan;
b. 90 square metres [970 sq. ft.] for each additional dwelling unit;
and
c. Notwithstanding Sub-sections B.5 (g) iv.a. and iv.b., the
maximum floor area shall not exceed 33% of the total floor area
of the principal building within which the dwelling unit is
contained.
C. Lot Area
Not applicable to this Zone.
D. Density
Amendment: 18414, 03/23/15; 19073, 02/20/17
1. In Areas as described and outlined on the maps attached as Schedule F attached to this
By-law, the maximum density shall not exceed a floor area ratio of 0.1 or a building area
of 300 square metres [3,230 sq. ft.] whichever is smaller. The maximum density may be
increased to a maximum floor area ratio of 1.00 if amenities are provided in accordance
with Schedule G of this By-law.
2. In areas other than the ones in Section D.1 of this Zone, the maximum density shall not
exceed a floor area ratio of 1.00.
E. Lot Coverage
The maximum lot coverage shall be 60%.
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F. Yards and Setbacks
Amendment: 18455, 06/29/15; 19261, 06/26/17
1. Buildings and structures shall be sited in accordance with the following minimum
setbacks:
Setback
Front
Rear
Side
Side Yard
Yard
Yard
Yard
on Flanking
Use
Street
Principal Buildings
and Accessory
Buildings and
Structures
7.5 m.
[25 ft.]
7.5 m.
[25 ft.]
7.5 m.*
[25 ft.]
7.5 m.
[25 ft.]
Measurements to be determined as per Part 1 Definitions of this By-law.
* One (1) side yard setback may be reduced to 3.6 metres [12 ft.] if the side yard abuts land
which is commercial, mixed employment or industrial.
2. Notwithstanding the above, all buildings and structures on lands within Area XVII as
described and outlined on the map attached as Schedule F of this By-law, shall be sited in
accordance with the following minimum setbacks:
Setback
Front
Rear
Side
Side Yard
Yard
Yard
Yard
on Flanking
Use
Street
Principal Buildings and
Accessory Buildings and
Structures
16 m.*
[52 ft.]
7.5 m.
[25 ft.]
7.5 m.**
[25 ft.]
9.0 m.***
[30 ft.]
Measurements to be determined as per Part 1 Definitions of this By-law.
* The front yard setback may be reduced to 7.5 metres [25 ft.] if the area between the front
face of any building or structure and a highway is not used for parking and is landscaped.
** One (1) side yard setback shall be 7.5 metres [25 ft.] or 0.0 metre if the said side yard
abuts land which is commercial, industrial or mixed employment.
*** The side yard setback on a flanking street may be reduced to 7.5 metres [25 ft.] if the area
between the flanking street face of any building or structure and a highway is not used for
parking and is landscaped.
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G. Height of Buildings
Measurements to be determined as per Part 1 Definitions of this By-law:
1. Principal buildings: The building height shall not exceed 14 metres [46 ft.].
2. Accessory buildings and structures: The building height shall not exceed 6 metres [20
ft.].
H. Off-Street Parking and Loading/Unloading
Amendment: 18719, 05/30/16
1. Refer to Table C.1, Part 5 Off-Street Parking and Loading/Unloading of this
By-law.
2. Tandem parking may be permitted for company fleet vehicles.
I. Landscaping
Amendment: 18414, 03/23/15; 18455, 06/29/15
1. All developed portions of the lot not covered by buildings, structures or paved areas shall
be landscaped including the retention of mature trees. This landscaping shall be
maintained.
2. Along the developed sides of the lot which abut a highway, a continuous landscaping
strip of not less than 3 metres [10 ft.] in width shall be provided from back of curb or
projected future curb location.
3. A continuous landscaping strip of not less than 6.0 metres [20 ft.] in width shall be
provided along all lot lines separating the developed portion of the lot from any
residential lot.
4. Notwithstanding the above on lands within Area XVII as described and outlined on the
map attached as Schedule F of this By-law:
Along the developed sides of the lot which abut an Arterial Road or Collector Road, as
shown in Schedule "D" - Surrey Road Classification Map (R-91) in Subdivision and
Development By-law No. 8830, a continuous landscaping strip of not less than 6.0
metres [20 ft.] in width shall be provided within the lot; and
Along the developed sides of the lot which abut all highways other than an Arterial Road
or Collector Road, as shown in Schedule "D" - Surrey Road Classification Map (R-91) in
Subdivision and Development By-law No. 8830, a continuous landscape strip of not less
than 3.0 metres [10 ft.] shall be provided within the developed sides of the lot.
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5. Loading areas, garbage containers and passive recycling containers shall be screened
from any adjacent residential lot, to a height of at least 2.5 metres [8 ft.] by buildings, a
landscaping screen, a solid decorative fence, or a combination thereof.
J. Special Regulations
1. Land and structures shall be used for the uses permitted in this Zone only if such uses:
(a) Constitute no unusual fire, explosion or safety hazard;
(b) Do no emit noise in excess of 70 dB measured at any point on any boundary of
the lot on which the use is located, provided that where a lot abuts a lot other than
an industrial lot the noise level shall not exceed 60 dB; and
(c) Do not produce heat or glare perceptible from any boundary of the lot on which
the use is located.
2. Outdoor storage of any goods, materials or supplies is specifically prohibited.
3. Garbage containers and passive recycling containers shall not be located within any front
yard setback or flanking street setback or any required setback adjacent any residential
lot.
4. Child care centres shall be located on the lot such that these centres have direct access to
an open space and play area within the lot.
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K. Subdivision
Lots created through subdivision in this Zone shall conform to the following minimum standards:
Lot Size
Lot Width
Lot Depth
2,000 sq. m.
30 metres
30 metres
[0.5 acre]
[100 ft.]
[100 ft.]
Dimensions shall be measured in accordance with Section E.21, Part 4
General Provisions of this By-law.
L. Other Regulations
In addition, land use regulations including the following are applicable:
1. Prior to any use, lands must be serviced as set out in Part 2 Uses Limited, of this By-law
and in accordance with the "Surrey Subdivision and Development By-law, 1986, No.
8830, as amended".
2. General provisions on use are as set out in Part 4 General Provisions of this By-law.
3. Additional off-street parking requirements are as set out in Part 5 Off-Street Parking and
Loading /Unloading of this By-law.
4. Sign regulations are as provided in Surrey Sign By-law No. 13656, as amended.
5. Special building setbacks are as set out in Part 7 Special Building Setbacks of this By-
law.
6. Floodproofing regulations are as set out in Part 8 Floodproofing of this By-law.
7. Building permits shall be subject to the "Surrey Building By-law" and the "Surrey
Development Cost Charge By-law".
8. Development permits may be required in accordance with the Official Community Plan.
9. Provincial licensing of child care centres is regulated by the Community Care and
Assisted Living Act S.B.C. 2002, c. 75 and the Regulations pursuant thereto including
B.C. Reg 319/89/213.
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Light Impact Industrial Zone
Part 48 - IL, Light Impact Industrial Zone
Part 48 IL
A. Intent
Amendments: 16957, 06/29/09
This Zone is intended to accommodate and regulate the development of light impact
industry, transportation industry, warehouses, distribution centres and limited office and
service uses.
B. Permitted Uses
Amendments: 12333, 07/25/94; 12715, 12/04/95; 13201, 09/16/97; 13212, 10/06/97; 13703,
05/17/99; 13970, 04/17/00; 14835, 11/18/02; 15664, 05/18/05; 17704, 07/23/12; 18487, 05/16/16
Land and structures shall be used for the following uses only, or for a combination of
such uses:
1. Light impact industry.
2. Recycling depots provided that:
(a) The use is confined to an enclosed building; and
(b) The storage of used tires is prohibited.
3. Transportation industry.
4. Automotive service uses.
5. Automobile painting and body work.
6. Vehicle storage including recreational vehicle storage.
7. Industrial equipment rentals.
8. General service uses limited to the following:
(a) Driving schools;
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(b) Taxi dispatch offices;
(c) Industrial first aid training; and
(d) Trade schools.
9. Warehouse uses.
10. Distribution centres.
11. Office uses limited to the following:
(a) Architectural and landscape architectural offices;
(b) Engineering and surveying offices;
(c) General contractor offices;
(d) Government offices; and
(e) Utility company offices.
12. Accessory uses including the following:
(a) Coffee shops provided that the seating capacity shall not exceed 35 and the
said coffee shop is not licensed by the Liquor Control and Licensing Act,
R.S.B.C. 1996, chapter 267, as amended.
(b) Recreation facilities, excluding go-kart operations, drag racing and rifle
ranges;
(c) Community services;
(d) Assembly halls limited to churches, provided that:
(i) the church does not exceed a total floor area of 700 square metres
(7,500 sq. ft.);
(ii) the church accommodates a maximum of 300 seats; and
(iii) there is not more than one church on a lot.
(e) Child care centres; and
(f) Dwelling unit(s) provided that the dwelling unit(s) is (are):
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i. Contained within the principal building;
ii. Occupied by the owner or a caretaker, for the protection of the
businesses permitted;
iii. Restricted to a maximum number of:
a. One dwelling unit in each principal building less than 2,800
square metres [30,000 sq. ft.] in floor area;
b. Two dwelling units in each principal building of 2,800
square metres [30,000 sq. ft.] or greater in floor area; and
c. Notwithstanding Sub-sections B.12 (f) iii.a. and iii.b., the
maximum number shall be two dwelling units for lots less
than 4.0 hectares [10 acres] in area and three dwelling units
for lots equal to or greater than 4.0 hectares [10 acres] in
area.
iv. Restricted to a maximum floor area of:
a. 140 square metres [1,500 sq. ft.] for one (first) dwelling
unit on a lot and where a lot has been subdivided by a
strata plan then there shall only be one 140-square metre
[1,500- sq. ft.] dwelling unit within the strata plan;
b. 90 square metres [970 sq. ft.] for each additional dwelling
unit; and
c. Notwithstanding Sub-sections B.12 (f) iv.a. and iv.b., the
maximum floor area shall not exceed 33% of the total floor
area of the principal building within which the dwelling
unit is contained.
(g) Sales of rebuilt vehicles less than 5,000 kilograms [11,023 lbs.] G.V.W.
provided that:
i. it is part of an automobile painting and body work business;
ii. the number of rebuilt vehicles ready for sale shall not exceed 5 at
any time;
iii. the business operator holds a current and valid Motor Dealer's
certificate; and
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iv. the business operator is an approved Insurance Corporation of
British Columbia Salvage Buyer.
C. Lot Area
Not applicable to this Zone.
D. Density
Amendments: 13155, 02/09/98; 18414, 03/23/15; 19073, 02/20/17
1. In Areas as described and outlined on the maps attached as Schedule F attached to
this By-law, the maximum density shall not exceed a floor area ratio of 0.1 or a
building area of 300
square metres [3,230 sq. ft.] whichever is smaller. The maximum density may be
increased to a maximum floor area ratio of 1.00 if amenities are provided in
accordance with Schedule G of this By-law.
2. In areas other than the ones in Sub-section D.1 of this Zone, the maximum density
shall not exceed a floor area ratio of 1.00.
E. Lot Coverage
The maximum lot coverage shall be 60%.
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F. Yards and Setbacks
Amendments: 12333, 07/25/94; 17471, 10/03/11; 19261, 06/26/17
Buildings and structures shall be sited in accordance with the following minimum
setbacks:
Setback
Front
Rear
Side
Side Yard
Yard
Yard
Yard
on Flanking
Use
Street
Principal and
7.5 m.
7.5 m.
7.5 m.*
7.5 m.
Accessory
Buildings
[25 ft.]
[25 ft.]
[25 ft.]
[25 ft.]
and Structures
Measurements to be determined as per Part 1 Definitions, of this By-law.
* One (1) side yard setback shall be 7.5 metres [25 ft.] or 0.0 metre if the said side
yard abuts land which is commercial, mixed employment or industrial.
G. Height of Buildings
Measurements to be determined as per Part 1 Definitions, of this By-law:
1. Principal building: The height shall not exceed 18 metres [60 ft.].
2. Accessory buildings and structures: The height shall not exceed 6 metres [20 ft.].
H. Off-Street Parking and Loading/Unloading
Amendments: 13774, 07/26/99; 18719, 05/30/16
1. Refer to Table C.1, Part 5 Off-Street Parking and Loading/Unloading of this
By-law.
2. Tandem parking may be permitted as specified:
For company fleet vehicles in all commercial, industrial and mixed-use
developments (where commercial or industrial uses are part of the development)
required parking spaces may be provided as tandem parking.
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I. Landscaping
Amendments: 13201, 09/16/97; 17471, 10/03; 18487, 05/16/16
1. All developed portions of the lot not covered by buildings, structures or paved
areas shall be landscaped including the retention of mature trees. This
landscaping shall be maintained.
2. Along the developed sides of the lot which abut a highway, a continuous
landscaping strip of not less than 1.5 metres [5 ft.] in width shall be provided
within the lot.
3. The boulevard areas of highways abutting a lot shall be seeded or sodded with
grass on the side of the highway abutting the lot, except at driveways.
4. Screen planting at least 1.5 metres [5 ft.] high in a strip at least 1.5 metres [5 ft.]
wide, or a solid decorative fence at least 1.5 metres [5 ft.] high shall be provided
along all lot lines separating the developed portion of the lot from any residential
lot.
5. Loading areas, garbage containers and passive recycling containers shall be
screened from any adjacent residential lot, to a height of at least 2.5 metres [8 ft.]
by buildings, a landscaping screen, a solid decorative fence, or a combination
thereof.
6. Open display and storage including the outdoor storage of damaged or wrecked
vehicles shall be completely screened to a height of at least 2.5 metres [8 ft.] by
buildings and/or solid decorative fencing and/or substantial landscaping strips of
not less than 2.5 metres [8 ft.] in height and not less than 1.5 metres [5 ft.] in
width. No display or storage of material shall be piled up to a height of
2.5 metres [8 ft.] within 5 metres [16 ft.] of the said screen and in no case shall
these materials be piled up to the height of more than 3.5 metres [12 ft.].
7. Notwithstanding Sections I.1 to I.6 of this Zone, truck parking facilities must be
screened to a height of not less than 1.5 metres [5 ft.] by buildings and/or solid
fencing and/or landscaping strips along the lot lines that abut a highway or any
residential lot, excluding driveways, and the screening must be maintained.
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J. Special Regulations
Amendments: 13657, 03/22/99; 17471, 10/03/11
1. Land and structures shall be used for the uses permitted in this Zone only if such
uses:
(a) Constitute no unusual fire, explosion or safety hazard;
(b) Do no emit noise in excess of 70 dB(A) measured at any point on any
boundary of the lot on which the use is located, provided that where a lot
abuts a lot other than an industrial lot the noise level shall not exceed
60 dB(A); and
(c) Do not produce heat or glare perceptible from any lot line of the lot on
which the use is located.
2. Outdoor storage of any goods, materials or supplies is specifically prohibited
between the front of the principal building and the highway, excluding vehicles
exceeding 5,000 kilograms [11,023 lbs.] G.V.W. which are intended for sale.
3. The storage of damaged or wrecked vehicles shall be completely enclosed within
a building or approved walled or fenced area; and
4. Wrecked vehicles shall not be visible from outside the building or the walled or
fenced area in which they are stored.
5. Garbage containers and passive recycling containers shall not be located within
any required setback adjacent any residential lot.
6. Child care centres shall be located on the lot such that these centres have direct
access to an open space and play area within the lot.
K. Subdivision
Amendments: 17471, 10/03/11
Lots created through subdivision in this Zone shall conform to the following minimum
standards:
Lot Size
Lot Width
Lot Depth
1,800 sq. m.
30 metres
30 metres
[0.5 acre]
[100 ft.]
[100 ft.]
Dimensions shall be measured in accordance with Section E.21, Part 4
General Provisions, of this By-law.
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L. Other Regulations
Amendments: 13201, 09/16/97; 13657, 03/22/99; 13774, 07/26/99; 17181, 06/07/10; 17471, 10/03/11
In addition, land use regulations including the following are applicable:
1. Prior to any use, lands must be serviced as set out in Part 2 Uses Limited, of this
By-law and in accordance with the "Surrey Subdivision and Development
By-law".
2. General provisions on use are as set out in Part 4 General Provisions, of this
By-law.
3. Additional off-street parking requirements are as set out in Part 5 Off-Street
Parking and Loading/Unloading of this By-law.
4. Sign regulations are as provided in Surrey Sign By-law No. 13656.
5. Special building setbacks are as set out in Part 7 Special Building Setbacks, of
this By-law.
6. Floodproofing regulations are as set out in Part 8 Floodproofing, of this By-law.
7. Building permits shall be subject to the "Surrey Building By-law" and the "Surrey
Development Cost Charge By-law".
8. Development permits may be required in accordance with the Official Community
Plan.
9. Safety regulations are as set out in the Health Act R.S.B.C. 1979, c. 161 and the
"Surrey Fire Prevention By-law".
10. Permits may be required for the storage of special wastes in accordance with the
Environmental Management Act, S.B.C. 2003, chapter 53, as amended.
11. Provincial licensing of child care centres is regulated by the Community Care and
Assisted Living Act, S.B.C., 2002, c.75, as amended and the Child Care Licensing
Regulation set out under B.C. Reg. 95/2009, as amended.
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Light Impact Industrial 1 Zone
Part 48A - IL-1, Light Impact Industrial 1 Zone
Part 48A IL-1
A. Intent
This Zone is intended to accommodate and regulate the development of light impact
industry and limited office and service uses with a high standard of design. These uses
shall be carried out with limited provision for outdoor storage.
B. Permitted Uses
Land and structures shall be used for the following uses only, or for a combination of
such uses:
1. Light impact industry.
2. Recycling depots provided that:
(a) The use is confined to an enclosed building; and
(b) The storage of used tires is prohibited.
3. Warehouse uses.
4. Distribution centres.
5. General service uses limited to the following:
(a) Industrial first aid training; and
(b) Trade schools.
6. Office uses limited to the following:
(a) Architectural and landscape architectural offices;
(b) Engineering and surveying offices;
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(c) General contractor offices;
(d) Government offices; and
(e) Utility company offices.
7. Accessory uses including the following:
(a) Coffee shops provided that the seating capacity shall not exceed 35 and the
said coffee shop is not licensed by the Liquor Control and Licensing Act,
R.S.B.C. 1996, chapter 267, as amended;
(b) Indoor recreation facilities;
(c) Community services;
(d) Assembly halls limited to churches, provided that:
i. The church does not exceed a total floor area of 700 square metres
[7,500 sq. ft.];
ii. The church accommodates a maximum of 300 seats; and
iii. There is not more than one church on a lot;
(e) Child care centres; and
(f) Dwelling unit(s) provided that the dwelling unit(s) is (are):
i. Contained within the principal building;
ii. Occupied by the owner or a caretaker, for the protection of the
businesses permitted;
iii. Restricted to a maximum number of:
a. One dwelling unit in each principal building less than 2,800
square metres [30,000 sq. ft.] in floor area;
b. Two dwelling units in each principal building of 2,800
square metres [30,000 sq. ft.] or greater in floor area; and
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c. Notwithstanding Sub-sections B.7 (f) iii.a. and iii.b., the
maximum number shall be two dwelling units for lots less
than 4.0 hectares [10 acres] in area and three dwelling units
for lots equal to or greater than 4.0 hectares [10 acres] in
area; and
iv. Restricted to a maximum floor area of:
a. 140 square metres [1,500 sq. ft.] for one (first) dwelling
unit on a lot and where a lot has been subdivided by a
strata plan then there shall only be one 140-square metre
[1,500 sq. ft.] dwelling unit within the strata plan;
b. 90 square metres [970 sq. ft.] for each additional dwelling
unit; and
c. Notwithstanding Sub-sections B.7(f)iv.a. and iv.b., the
maximum floor area shall not exceed 33% of the total floor
area of the principal building within which the dwelling
unit is contained.
C. Lot Area
Not applicable to this Zone.
D. Density
Amendments: 19073, 02/20/17
1. In Areas as described and outlined on the maps attached as Schedule F attached to
this By-law, the floor area ratio shall not exceed 0.1 or a building area of 300
square metres [3,230 sq.ft.] whichever is smaller. The floor area ratio may be
increased to 1.00 if amenities are provided in accordance with Schedule G of this
By-law.
2. In areas other than the ones in Sub-section D.1 of this Zone, the floor area ratio
shall not exceed 1.00.
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E. Lot Coverage
The maximum lot coverage shall be 60%.
F. Yards and Setbacks
Amendments: 19261, 06/26/17
Buildings and structures shall be sited in accordance with the following minimum
setbacks:
Use
Setback Front
Yard Rear
Yard Side
Yard Side Yard on
Flanking
Street
Principal and
7.5 m.
7.5 m.
7.5 m.*
7.5 m.
Accessory
[25 ft.]
[25 ft.]
[25 ft.]
[25 ft.]
Buildings
and Structures
Measurements to be determined as per Part 1 Definitions of this By-law.
* One (1) side yard setback shall be 7.5 metres [25 ft.] or 0.0 metre if the
said side yard abuts land which is commercial, mixed employment or
industrial.
G. Height of Buildings
Measurements to be determined as per Part 1 Definitions of this By-law.
1. Principal building: The building height shall not exceed 18 metres [60 ft.].
2. Accessory buildings and structures: The building height shall not exceed 6
metres [20 ft.].
H. Off-Street Parking
Amendment: 18719, 05/30/16
1. Refer to Table C.1, Part 5 Off-Street Parking and Loading/Unloading of this
By-law. For the purpose of this Part, the parking requirements for warehouse uses
and distribution centres shall be the same as those for light impact industry.
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2. Tandem parking may be permitted.
3. Parking of vehicles, except parking for employees and customers of the uses on
the lot and including without limitations, parking of vehicles exceeding 5,000
kilograms [11,023 lbs.] G.V.W., is specifically prohibited between the front of the
principal building and the highway and shall occupy an area no greater than 1.5
times the area of the lot coverage of the principal buildings.
4. Notwithstanding Sub-section A.3.(b) of Part 5 Off-Street Parking and
Loading/Unloading of this By-law, required parking shall be provided on the
same lot as the uses they serve.
I. Landscaping
Amendment: 18414, 03/23/15; 19261, 06/26/17
1. All developed portions of the lot not covered by buildings, structures, or paved
areas shall be landscaped, including the retention of mature trees. This
landscaping shall be maintained.
2. Along the developed sides of the lot which abut an Arterial Road or Collector
Road, as shown in Schedule "D" - Surrey Road Classification Map (R-91) in
Subdivision and Development By-law No. 8830, a continuous landscaping strip
of not less than 6.0 metres [20 ft.] in width shall be provided within the lot.
3. Along the developed sides of the lot which abut all highways other an Arterial
Road or Collector Road, as shown in Schedule "D" - Surrey Road Classification
Map (R-91) in Subdivision and Development By-law No. 8830, a continuous
landscaping strip of not less than 3.0 metres [10 ft.] shall be provided within the
lot.
4. The boulevard areas of highways abutting a lot shall be seeded or sodded with
grass on the side of the highway abutting the lot, except at driveways.
5. A continuous landscaping strip of not less than 1.5 metres [5 ft.] in width shall be
provided along all side lot lines between a highway and 3.0 metres [10 ft.] back
from the front face of the closest principal building fronting a highway.
6. A continuous landscaping strip of not less than 6.0 metres [20 ft.] shall be
provided along all lot lines separating the developed portion of the lot from any
residential lots.
7. Loading areas, garbage containers and passive recycling containers shall be
screened to a height of at least 2.5 metres [8 ft.] by buildings, a landscaping
screen, a solid decorative fence, or a combination thereof.
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8. The area for the parking of vehicles shall be completely screened to a height of at
least 2.5 metres [8 ft.] by buildings and/or a decorative fence and/or landscaping
at least 2.5 metres [8 ft.] high.
J. Special Regulations
1. Area for outdoor display and storage of any containers, goods, materials or
supplies shall:
(a) Not exceed a total area greater than 1.5 times the lot area covered by the
principal building up to a maximum of 40% lot coverage of the lot;
(b) Not to be used for storage of trucks (>5,000 kg. G.V.W.) or trailers that are
not associated with the business on the lot;
(c) Not be located within any front yard or side yard; and
(d) Be completely screened to a height of at least 2.5 metres [8 ft.] by
buildings and/or solid decorative fencing and/or substantial landscaping
strips of not less than 2.5 metres [8 ft.] in height and not less than 1.5
metres [5 ft.] in width. No display or storage of any material shall be piled
to a height exceeding 2.5 metres [8 ft.] within 5 metres [16 ft.] of the said
screen. In no case any material, except shipping containers, shall be piled
to a height of more than 3.5 metres [12 ft.].
2. No display or storage of shipping containers shall be piled to a height of more
than 7.0 metres [24 ft.] or the height of two stacked containers, whichever is less.
3. Parking, storage or service of trucks and trailers on any portion of the lot not
associated with the uses or operations permitted in Section B thereof shall be
specifically prohibited.
4. Land and structures shall be used for the uses permitted in this Zone only if such
uses:
(a) Constitute no unusual fire, explosion or safety hazard;
(b) Do not emit noise in excess of 70dB(A) measured at any point on any
boundary of the lot on which the use is located, provided that where a lot
abuts a lot other than an industrial lot the noise level shall not exceed
60dB(A); and
(c) Do not produce heat or glare perceptible from any lot line of the lot on
which the use is located.
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5. Loading areas, garbage containers and passive recycling containers shall not be
located within any required front or flanking street setback or within any required
setback adjacent any residential lot.
6. Child care centres shall be located on the lot such that these centres have direct
access to an open space and play area within the lot.
K. Subdivision
Lots created through subdivision in this Zone shall conform to the following minimum
standards:
Lot Size
Lot Width
Lot Depth
1,800 sq. m
[0.5 acre]
30 metres
[100 ft]
30 metres
[100 ft.]
Dimensions shall be measured in accordance with Section E.21, Part 4 General
Provisions, of the Surrey Zoning By-law, 1993, No. 12000 as amended.
L. Other Regulations
Amendments: 17181, 06/07/10; 17471, 10/03/11
In addition, land use regulations including the following are applicable:
1. Prior to any use, lands must be serviced as set out in Part 2 Uses Limited, of this
By-law and in accordance with the Surrey Subdivision and Development By-law,
1986, No. 8830, as amended.
2. General provisions on use are as set out in Part 4 General Provisions, of this By-
law.
3. Additional off-street parking requirements are as set out in Part 5 Off-Street
Parking and Loading/Unloading of this By-law.
4. Sign regulations are as provided in Surrey Sign By-law, 1999, No. 13656, as
amended.
5. Special building setbacks are as set out in Part 7 Special Building Setbacks, of
this By-law.
6. Floodproofing regulations are as set out in Part 8 Floodproofing, this By-law.
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7. Building permits shall be subject to the Surrey Building By-law, 1987, No. 9011,
as amended, and the Surrey Development Cost Charge By-law, 2002, No. 14650,
as amended.
8. Surrey Tree Preservation By-law, 1996, No. 12880, as amended.
9. Development permits may be required in accordance with the Official Community
Plan, as amended.
10. Safety regulations are as set out in the Health Act R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 179 and the
"Surrey Fire Prevention By-law".
11. Permits may be required for the storage of special wastes in accordance with the
Environmental Management Act R.S.B.C., 2003, C.53.
12. Provincial licensing of child care centres is regulated by the Community Care and
Assisted Living Act, S.B.C., 2002, c.75, as amended and the Regulations pursuant
thereto including without limitation B.C. Reg. 319/89/213.
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High Impact Industrial Zone
Part 49 - IH, High Impact Industrial Zone
Part 49 IH
A. Intent
This Zone is intended to accommodate and regulate the development of all industrial
uses, including high impact industry and incidental sales activities.
B. Permitted Uses
Amendments: 13703, 05/17/99; 17704, 07/23/12; 18414, 03/23/15; 18487, 05/16/16
Land and structures shall be used for the following uses only, or for a combination of
such uses:
1. High impact uses limited to the following:
(a) Abattoir;
(b) Asphalt, tar and tar products manufacturing;
(c) Cement, lime gypsum, plaster of paris manufacturing;
(d) Chemical plant;
(e) Distillation of bones;
(f) Fat rendering;
(g) Fertilizer manufacturing;
(h) Garbage, dead animal reduction;
(i) Petroleum refining and storage;
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(j) Planer mills;
(k) Stockyard or feeding pens; and
(l) Tannery or curing and storage of hides.
2. Heliport.
3. Light impact industry.
4. Recycling depots, excluding the storage of used tires.
5. Recycling plant.
6. Soil processing.
7. Storage and handling of dangerous goods and special wastes, provided that the
use is:
(a) Authorized by and in compliance with a permit issued by the
Environmental Standards Branch of the Ministry of Environment; and
(b) In conformity with the regulations of the "Surrey Fire Prevention By-law".
8. Transportation industry including warehouses, distributing centres, port and
railway facilities, bus terminals, truck refuelling facilities, and the sales and
service of vehicles exceeding 5,000 kilograms [11,023 lbs.] G.V.W.
9. Automotive service uses.
10. Automobile painting and body work.
11. Vehicle storage including recreational vehicle storage.
12. Warehouse uses.
13. Distribution centres.
14. General contractor offices.
15. Accessory uses including the following:
(a) Recreation facilities; and
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(b) Dwelling unit(s) provided that the dwelling unit(s) is (are):
i. Contained within a principal building;
ii. Occupied by the owner or a caretaker, for the protection of the businesses
permitted;
iii. Restricted to a maximum number of:
a. One dwelling unit in each principal building less than 2,800 square
metres [30,000 sq. ft.] in floor area;
b. Two dwelling units in each principal building of 2,800 square
metres [30,000 sq. ft.] or greater in floor area; and
c. Notwithstanding Sub-sections B.15 (b) iii.a. and iii.b., the
maximum number shall be two dwelling units for lots less than 4.0
hectares [10 acres] in area and three dwelling units for lots equal to
or greater than 4.0 hectares [10 acres] in area;
iv. Restricted to a maximum floor area of:
a. 140 square metres [1,500 sq. ft.] for one (first) dwelling unit on a
lot and where a lot has been subdivided by a strata plan then there
shall only be one 140-square metre [1,500 sq. ft.] dwelling unit
within the strata plan;
b. 90 square metres [970 sq. ft.] for each additional dwelling unit; and
c. Notwithstanding Sub-sections B.9 (b) iv.a. and iv.b., the maximum
floor area shall not exceed 33% of the total floor area of the
principal building within which the dwelling unit is contained.
C. Lot Area
Not applicable to this Zone.
D. Density
The maximum density shall not exceed a floor area ratio of 1.00.
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E. Lot Coverage
The maximum lot coverage shall be 60%.
F. Yards and Setbacks
Buildings and structures shall be sited in accordance with the following minimum
setbacks:
Setback*
Front
Rear
Side
Side Yard
Yard
Yard
Yard
on Flanking
Use
Street
Principal and
7.5 m.
7.5 m.
3.6 m.*
7.5 m.
Accessory
Buildings
[25 ft.]
[25 ft.]
[12 ft.]
[25 ft.]
and Structures
Measurements to be determined as per Part 1 Definitions, of this By-law.
* Notwithstanding the above setbacks, the use and structure shall be located not
less than 150 metres [492 ft.] from the boundary of a residential lot and not less
than 25 metres [80 ft.] from any other Zone where such uses as permitted under
this Zone are prohibited.
G. Height of Buildings
Measurements to be determined as per Part 1 Definitions, of this By-law:
1. Principal building: The height shall not exceed 18 metres [60 ft.].
2. Accessory buildings and structures: The height shall not exceed 18 metres
[60 ft.].
H. Off-Street Parking and Loading/Unloading
Amendments: 13774, 07/26/99; 18719, 05/30/16
1. Refer to Table C.1, Part 5 Off-Street Parking and Loading/Unloading of this
By-law.
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2. Tandem parking may be permitted as specified:
For company fleet vehicles in all commercial, industrial and mixed-use
developments (where commercial or industrial uses are part of the development)
required parking spaces may be provided as tandem parking.
I. Landscaping
Amendments: 18487, 05/16/16
1. All developed portions of the lot not covered by buildings, structures or paved
areas shall be landscaped including the retention of mature trees. This
landscaping shall be maintained.
2. Along the developed sides of the lot which abut a highway, a continuous
landscaping strip of not less than 1.5 metres [5 ft.] in width shall be provided
within the lot.
3. The boulevard areas of highways abutting a lot shall be seeded or sodded with
grass on the side of the highway abutting the lot, except at driveways.
4. Screen planting at least 1.5 metres [5 ft.] high in a strip at least 1.5 metres [5 ft.]
wide, or a solid decorative fence at least 1.5 metres [5 ft.] high shall be provided
along all lot lines.
5. Loading areas, garbage containers and passive recycling containers shall be
screened from any adjacent lot, to a height of at least 2.5 metres [8 ft.] by
buildings, a landscaping screen, a solid decorative fence, or a combination
thereof.
6. Outdoor storage in the rear and side yards shall be completely screened to a
height of at least 2.5 metres [8 ft.] by buildings and/or solid decorative fence
and/or landscaping at least 2.5 metres [8 ft.] high.
7. Notwithstanding Sections I.1 to I.6 of this Zone, truck parking facilities must be
screened to a height of not less than 1.5 metres [5 ft.] by buildings and/or solid
fencing and/or landscaping strips along the lot lines that abut a highway or any
residential lot, excluding driveways, and the screening must be maintained.
J. Special Regulations
1. Soundproofing: Where industrial buildings abut lots other than industrial lots, for
any noise generated on the lot, the noise level shall not exceed 60 dB(A)
measured at any point on the boundary of the lot on which the use is located.
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2. Outdoor storage: Outdoor storage of goods, materials or supplies is specifically
prohibited between the front of the principal building and the highway.
K. Subdivision
Lots created through subdivision in this Zone shall conform to the following minimum
standards:
Lot Size
Lot Width
Lot Depth
4,000 sq. m.
40 metres
60 metres
[1.0 acre]
[130 ft.]
[200 ft.]
Dimensions shall be measured in accordance with Section E.21, Part 4
General Provisions, of this By-law.
L. Other Regulations
Amendments: 13657, 03/22/99; 13774, 07/26/99; 18414, 03/23/15
In addition, land use regulations including the following are applicable:
1. Prior to any use, lands must be serviced as set out in Part 2 Uses Limited, of this
By-law and in accordance with the "Surrey Subdivision and Development By-
law".
2. General provisions on use are as set out in Part 4 General Provisions, of this By-
law.
3. Additional off-street parking requirements are as set out in Part 5 Off-Street
Parking and Loading/Unloading of this By-law.
4. Sign regulations are as provided in Surrey Sign By-law No. 13656.
5. Special building setbacks are as set out in Part 7 Special Building Setbacks, of
this By-law.
6. Floodproofing regulations are as set out in Part 8 Floodproofing, of this By-law.
7. Building permits shall be subject to the "Surrey Building By-law" and the "Surrey
Development Cost Charge By-law".
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8. Development permits may be required in accordance with the Official Community
Plan.
9. Safety regulations are as set out in the Health Act R.S.B.C. 1979, c.161 and the
"Surrey Fire Prevention By-law".
10. Permits may be required for the storage of special wastes in accordance with the
Environmental Management Act, S.B.C. 2003, chapter 53, as amended.
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Part 50 - IS, Salvage Industrial Zone
Part 50 IS
Deleted by 15664, 05/18/05
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Agro-Industrial Zone
Part 51 - IA, Agro-Industrial Zone
Part 51 IA
A. Intent
This Zone is intended to accommodate and regulate industries which process agricultural
products or provide services to agriculture.
B. Permitted Uses
Amendments: 13703, 05/17/99
Land and structures shall be used for the following uses only, or for a combination of
such uses:
1. Light impact industry limited to the following:
(a) Bottling of beverages;
(b) Packaging, canning, freezing, manufacturing or processing of:
i. Bakery products and goods;
ii. Bulbs and flowers;
iii. Dairy products and goods;
iv. Eggs and egg products;
v. Fruits and fruit products;
vi. Jams, jellies and honey;
vii. Meat, fish, poultry and products;
viii. Nuts and nut products;
ix. Pickled and spiced food stuffs;
x. Tobacco products; and
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xi. Vegetables and vegetable products; and
(c) Cold storage facilities.
2. Agriculture, horticulture and associated uses, excluding any use involving the
keeping or raising of animals and birds.
3. Processing, storage and sales of soil.
4. Office uses limited to government agencies related to agriculture.
5. Recreation facilities, excluding go-kart operations, drag racing and rifle ranges.
6. Accessory uses including the following:
(a) Dwelling unit(s) provided that the dwelling unit(s) is (are):
i. Contained within a principal building;
ii. Occupied by the owner or a caretaker, for the protection of the
businesses permitted;
iii. Restricted to a maximum number of:
a. One dwelling unit in each principal building less than 2,800
square metres [30,000 sq. ft.] in floor area;
b. Two dwelling units in each principal building of 2,800
square metres [30,000 sq. ft.] or greater in floor area; and
c. Notwithstanding Sub-sections B.6 (a) iii.a. and iii.b., the
maximum number shall be two dwelling units for lots less
than 4.0 hectares [10 acres] in area and three dwelling units
for lots equal to or greater than 4.0 hectares [10 acres] in
area.
iv. Restricted to a maximum floor area of:
a. 140 square metres [1,500 sq. ft.] for one (first) dwelling
unit on a lot and where a lot has been subdivided by a strata
plan then there shall only be one 140-square metre [1,500-
sq. ft.] dwelling unit within the strata plan;
b. 90 square metres [970 sq. ft.] for each additional dwelling
unit; and
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c. Notwithstanding Sub-sections B.6 (a) iv.a. and iv.b., the
maximum floor area shall not exceed 33% of the total floor
area of the principal building within which the dwelling
unit is contained.
C. Lot Area
Not applicable to this Zone.
D. Density
The maximum density shall not exceed a floor area ratio of 1.00.
E. Lot Coverage
The maximum lot coverage shall be 60%.
F. Yards and Setbacks
Buildings and structures shall be sited not less than 10 metres [33 ft.] from all lot lines
(measurements to be determined as per Part 1 Definitions, of this By-law).
G. Height of Buildings
Measurements to be determined as per Part 1 Definitions, of this By-law:
1. Principal building: The height shall not exceed 12 metres [40 ft.].
2. Accessory buildings and structures: The height shall not exceed 6 metres [20 ft.].
H. Off-Street Parking and Loading/Unloading
Amendments: 13774, 07/26/99
1. Refer to Part 5 Off-Street Parking and Loading/Unloading of this By-law.
2. Tandem parking may be permitted as specified:
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For company fleet vehicles in all commercial, industrial and mixed-use
developments (where commercial or industrial uses are part of the development)
required parking spaces may be provided as tandem parking.
I. Landscaping
1. Screen planting at least 1.5 metres [5 ft.] high in a strip at least 1.5 metres [5 ft.]
wide, or a solid decorative fence at least 1.5 metres [5 ft.] high shall be provided
along all boundaries abutting a highway or separating the developed portion of the
lot from any residential lot;
2. Along the developed sides of the lot which abut a highway, a continuous
landscaping strip of not less than 1.5 metres [5 ft.] in width shall be provided
within the lot.
3. The boulevard areas of highways abutting a lot shall be seeded or sodded with
grass on the side of the highway abutting the lot, except at driveways.
4. Loading areas, garbage containers and passive recycling containers shall be
screened from any adjacent residential lot, to a height of at least 2.5 metres [8 ft.]
by buildings, a landscaping screen, a solid decorative fence, or a combination
thereof.
5. Open storage in the rear and side yards shall be completely screened to a height
of at least 2.5 metres [8 ft.] by buildings and/or solid decorative fence and/or
landscaping at least 2.5 metres [8 ft.] high of not less than 1.5 metres [5 ft.] in
width. No display or storage of materials shall be piled up to a height exceeding
2.5 metres [8 ft.] within 5 metres [16 ft.] of the said fence or landscaping strip,
nor within 90 metres [300 ft.] of a residential lot.
J. Special Regulations
1. Soundproofing: Where industrial buildings abut lots other than industrial lots, for
any noise generated on the lot, the noise level shall not exceed 60 dB(A)
measured at any point on any boundary of the lot on which the use is located;
2. Outdoor storage: Outdoor storage of goods, materials or supplies is specifically
prohibited between the front of the principal building and the highway.
3. Garbage containers and passive recycling containers shall not be located within
any required setback adjacent any residential lot.
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K. Subdivision
Lots created through subdivision in this Zone shall conform to the following minimum
standards:
Lot Size
Lot Width
Lot Depth
1 hectare
50 metres
2 times the
[2.5 acres]
[164 ft.]
width of lot
Dimensions shall be measured in accordance with Section E.21, Part 4
General Provisions, of this By-law.
L. Other Regulations
Amendments: 13657, 03/22/99; 13774, 07/26/99; 18414, 03/23/15
In addition, land use regulations including the following are applicable:
1. Prior to any use, lands must be serviced as set out in Part 2 Uses Limited, of this
By-law and in accordance with the "Surrey Subdivision and Development By-
law".
2. General provisions on use are as set out in Part 4 General Provisions, of this By-
law.
3. Additional off-street parking requirements are as set out in Part 5 Off-Street
Parking and Loading/Unloading of this By-law.
4. Sign regulations are as provided in Surrey Sign By-law No. 13656.
5. Floodproofing regulations are as set out in Part 8 Floodproofing, of this By-law.
6. Special building setbacks are as set out in Part 7 Special Building Setbacks, of
this By-law.
7. Building permits shall be subject to the "Surrey Building By-law" and the "Surrey
Development Cost Charge By-law".
8. Development permits may be required in accordance with the Official Community
Plan.
9. Permits may be required for the storage of special wastes in accordance with the
Environmental Management Act, S.B.C. 2003, chapter 53, as amended.
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Comprehensive Development Zone
Part 52 - CD, Comprehensive Development Zone
Part 52 CD
A. Intent
This Zone is intended to accommodate and regulate the development of a mixture of uses
as an integrated unit based on a comprehensive plan in conformity to the use and density
stated in the Official Community Plan. An amending by-law may specify permitted uses
and regulations other than those set out below.
B. Permitted Uses
Amendments: 14549, 05/13/02; 14653, 05/13/02; 15001, 07/07/03; 14996, 07/21/03; 15149,
01/26/04; 15212, 06/07/04; 15145, 07/05/04; 15220, 07/26/04; 15166, 11/01/04; 15664, 05/18/05;
17863, 02/18/13; 18029, 09/09/13; 17936, 06/23/14; 18772, 05/08/17
Land and structures shall be used for the uses as permitted for the following Zones and
shall be as designated on the approved comprehensive development plan which shall be
attached to and form part of this By-law:
1. Uses permitted in the C-4, C-5, C-8, C-8A, C-8B, C-15, C-35, CHI, CG-1, CG-2,
CTA, CCR, CPR, CPG and CPM Zones.
2. Uses permitted in the IB, IB-1, IB-2, IB-3, IL, IL-1, IH and IA Zones.
3. Uses permitted in the RA, RA-G, RH, RH-G, RF-O, RF, RF-SS, RF-13, RF-G,
RF-12, RF-12C, RF-9, RF-9C, RF-9S, RF-SD, RM-D, RM-M, RM-10, RM-15,
RM-23, RM-30, RM-45, RM-70, RM-135, RMC-135, RMC-150, RMS-1 and
RMS-2 Zones.
4. Uses permitted in the PC, PA-1, PA-2 and PI Zones.
5. Uses permitted in the A-1 and A-2 Zones.
C. Lot Area
Not applicable to this Zone.
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D. Density
The density shall comply with the Part D Density prescribed in the respective zones under
different Parts of this By-law.
E. Lot Coverage
The lot coverage shall comply with Part E Lot Coverage prescribed in the respective
zones under different Parts of this By-law.
F. Yards and Setbacks
Buildings and structures shall be sited in accordance with the Part F Yards and Setbacks
prescribed in the respective zones under different Parts of this By-law.
G. Height of Buildings
The height shall comply with Part G Height of Buildings prescribed in the respective
zones under different Parts of this By-law.
H. Off-Street Parking
1. Refer to Part 5 Off-Street Parking, of this By-law.
I. Landscaping
The landscaping shall comply with Part I Landscaping prescribed in the respective zones
under different Parts of this By-law.
J. Special Regulations
Amendments: 17471, 10/03/11
1. Special regulations shall comply with Part J Special Regulations prescribed in the
respective zones under different Parts of this By-law.
2. A Comprehensive Development Zone may include the following schedules
forming part of the said Zone:
(a) A site plan, including legal description of the land, showing the location of
all existing and proposed buildings, highways, paved areas, street lighting,
utilities, and utility easements, streams and other topographical features of
the lot;
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(b) Architectural plans for any proposed buildings;
(c) Existing and proposed grades and their relation to the elevations on
adjoining lots;
(d) The location, size, height and orientation of signs;
(e) The location and treatment of open spaces, screening and landscaping;
and
(f) A determination of uses and staging of development;
provided, however, that the foregoing may be waived in whole or in part if the lot
and the proposed development are subject to a development permit.
K. Subdivision
Lots created through subdivision in this Zone shall conform to Part K Subdivision
prescribed in the respective zones under different Parts of this By-law.
L. Other Regulations
Amendments: 13657, 03/22/99
In addition, land use regulations including the following are applicable:
1. Prior to any use, lands must be serviced as set out in Part 2 Uses Limited, of this
By-law and in accordance with the "Surrey Subdivision and Development
By-law".
2. General provisions on use are as set out in Part 4 General Provisions, of this
By-law.
3. Additional off-street parking requirements are as set out in Part 5 Off-Street
Parking, of this By-law.
4. Sign regulations are as provided in Surrey Sign By-law No. 13656.
5. Floodproofing regulations are as set out in Part 8 Floodproofing, of this By-law.
6. Special building setbacks are as set out in Part 7 Special Building Setbacks, of
this By-law.
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7. Building permits shall be subject to the "Surrey Building By-law" and the "Surrey
Development Cost Charge By-law".
8. Development permits may be required in accordance with the Official Community
Plan.
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Severability and Repeal of Previous By-law
Part 53 - Severability and Repeal of Previous By-law
Part 53 Severability
A. Severability
1. If any Part, Section, Sub-section, clause or phrase of this By-law is held to be
invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the invalid portion shall be severed
and the remainder of the By-law shall be deemed to have been enacted without
the invalid portion.
B. Repeal of Previous By-law
Amendments: 12333, 07/25/94
1. City of Surrey Zoning By-law, 1979, No. 5942 and all amendments thereto, is
hereby repealed, except:
(a) in so far as it applies to all lots specified in Section B, Part 3 Zones of this
By-law and listed in Schedule E;
(b) Part VIII Floodproofing; and
(c) that in the case of a Land Use Contract or Comprehensive Development
Zone adopting all or any portion of By-law No. 5942, the portion of the
said By-law adopted by reference in the Land Use Contract or
Comprehensive Development Zone shall remain in force for the purposes
of the said Land Use Contract or Comprehensive Development Zone.
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Adoption Date
Part 54 Date
A. Adoption Date
READ A FIRST AND SECOND TIME on the 28th day of
June 1993.
PUBLIC HEARING HELD thereon on the 22nd day of
July 1993.
READ A THIRD TIME on the 27th day of July 1993.
RECONSIDERED AND FINALLY ADOPTED, signed by
the Mayor and Clerk and sealed with the Corporate Seal on
the 13th day of September 1993.
______________________________MAYOR
______________________________CLERK

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