Surrey: zoning, lots and development
What the map knows about Surrey: who lives here, how the land is zoned, what BC's new housing laws allow on each lot, and what's being built and proposed right now.
How land is zoned
- Houses, duplexes & small multiplexes46.4%
- Site-specific (comprehensive development)29.8%
- Townhouses & apartments18.1%
- Industrial & employment2.8%
- Commercial & mixed use1.4%
- Agricultural & rural1.3%
- Parks, schools & institutional0.2%
Share of 202,359 lots by zoning category, from City of Surrey open data. Categories are simplified from the city's own zone codes.
What BC law allows on lots
- 4 homes51,760 lots
- 6 homes (near frequent transit)26,391 lots
- Transit-oriented area (taller buildings)23,590 lots
- 3 homes (small lots)10,061 lots
Under BC's Bills 44 and 47 (2023), most house lots inside the urban boundary allow 3 to 6 homes, and land near rapid-transit stations allows taller buildings. Counts are our estimate from lot size, zoning and transit.
Building permits
2,023 building permits issued in the last 12 months, worth $3,580,324,097 in construction, adding 4,587 new homes. 2,023 permits from the last 3 years are on the map.
Rezoning & development applications
1,462 open applications on the map. Most recent:
- 17-0410-00 Conditional Approval
Rezoning from RA to CD (based on RM-45) / Development Permit to permit the development of a 4-storey apartment building consisting of approximately 55 dwelling units. Refer to current application 7925-0179-00
on the map city page ↗ - 17-0422-00 Conditional Approval
Temporary Use Permit to permit automotive service uses of vehicles less than 5 000 kilograms (11 023 lbs.) G.V.W. not to exceed 3 years.
on the map city page ↗ - 14-0075-00 Conditional Approval
Development Variance Permit in order to reduce the minimum landscape requirement along King George Boulevard.
on the map city page ↗ - 14-0147-00 Conditional Approval
Rezoning from Small Lot Residential Zone (R4) to Comprehensive Development Zone (CD) (based on R4); Development Variance Permit to facilitate alignment with the updated Zoning Bylaw in order to allow subdivision from two (2) lots into five (5) residential lots.
on the map city page ↗ - 14-0213-00 Conditional Approval
Rezoning a portion from General Agriculture Zone (A-1) to Quarter Acre Residential Zone (R2) and Golf Course Zone (CPG) and another portion from Golf Course Zone (CPG) to General Agriculture Zone (A-1); Official Community Plan (OCP) Amendment for the non ALR portion of the site from Agricultural to…
on the map city page ↗ - 14-0324-00 Conditional Approval
Rezoning from RF to CD (based on RM-30) Development Permit to permit the development of 19 townhouse units.
on the map city page ↗ - 17-0477-00 Referrals
Temporary Use Permit to allow the outdoor storage of construction materials and vehicles associated with a general construction business operating out of the single family dwelling on the lot.
on the map city page ↗ - 17-0486-00 Conditional Approval
Rezoning from CCR to RM-30; Development Permit / Development Variance Permit to permit the development of 21 townhouse units.
on the map city page ↗ - 17-0488-00 Under Review
Development Permit to allow for proposed design changes to a previously approved commercial development including a comprehensive sign design package.
on the map city page ↗ - 17-0518-00 Conditional Approval
NCP Amendment to amend the road network and Biodiversity Conservation Strategy Corridor location in the West Clayton NCP; Rezoning from RA to RM-30; Development Permit / Development Variance Permit to permit the development of 83 townhouse units on two proposed lots
on the map city page ↗ - 19-0234-00 Conditional Approval
Rezoning from RF to CD (based on RM-135); Development Permit to permit the development of a 43-storey residential apartment building in City Centre.
on the map city page ↗ - 19-0272-00 Conditional Approval
Rezoning from Acreage Residential Zone (RA) to Comprehensive Development Zone (CD); Subdivision from two (2) lots into six (6) half-acre gross density residential lots; Local Area Plan (LAP) Amendment for a portion of the site from One Acre to Half-Acre Gross Density.
on the map city page ↗
Neighbourhoods
9 named areas, from the city's own boundaries:
City CentreClaytonCloverdaleFleetwoodGrandviewGuildfordNewtonSouth SurreyWhalley
Getting around & everyday life
| Rapid transit | Expo LineSurrey–Langley SkyTrain (under construction) |
|---|---|
| Schools | 156 K–12 schools on the map · SD 36 Surrey |
| Hospital | Surrey Memorial |
| EV chargers | 131 charging sites, 29 with fast charging |
| Land area | 316.1 km² · 21.7% of Metro Vancouver's people (these cities) |
Sources: Statistics Canada 2021 Census; City of Surrey Open Data; ParcelMap BC; BC Assessment values as republished by the city where available; TransLink. Page rebuilt October 25, 2026.