Zones in Surrey
Every Surrey zone we have read rules for, with how many lots on the map fall in it. Pick a zone for its full rules and example lots.
| Zone | Name | Lots | Floor space ratio | Height |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R3 | Urban Residential Zone | 61,215 | 1 (max 600 m²) on lots 0–560 m²; 0.6 + 224 m² (max 600 m²) on lots over 560 m² | 9 m (30 ft) |
| R4 | Small Lot Residential Zone | 11,116 | 450 m² fixed (max 450 m²) | 11 m (36 ft) |
| RA | Acreage Residential Zone | 6,790 | 1 on lots 0–560 m²; 0.6 + 224 m² on lots 560–1,858 m² | 11 m (36 ft) |
| R2 | Quarter Acre Residential Zone | 6,362 | 0.6 (max 465 m²) on lots 0–560 m²; 0.35 + 140 m² (max 465 m²) on lots 560–1,500 m²; 0.32 on lots over 1,500 m² | 11 m (36 ft) |
| R5 | Compact Residential Zone | 3,932 | 350 m² fixed (max 350 m²) | 11 m (36 ft) |
| R1 | Suburban Residential Zone | 3,399 | 1 (max 600 m²) on lots 0–560 m²; 0.6 + 224 m² (max 600 m²) on lots 560–1,500 m²; 0.6 + 224 m² (max 700 m²) on lots over 1,500 m² | 11 m (36 ft) |
| RM-70 | Multiple Residential 70 Zone | 1,228 | 1.5 | 50 m (164 ft) |
| R6 | Semi-Detached Residential Zone | 688 | 310 m² fixed (max 310 m²) | 11 m (36 ft) |
| RM-M | Manufactured Home Residential Zone | 647 | — | 4.5 m (15 ft) |
| R5-S | Special Compact Residential Zone | 300 | 350 m² fixed (max 350 m²) | 11 m (36 ft) |
| R2-O | Oceanfront Residential Zone | 33 | 1 (max 650 m²) on lots 0–560 m²; 0.6 + 224 m² (max 650 m²) on lots 560–1,500 m²; 0.6 + 224 m² on lots over 1,500 m² | 11 m (36 ft) |
Rules read from Surrey Zoning By-law, 1993, No. 12000 (consolidated to 2026-09-21, last amendment By-law 22120) ↗. Page rebuilt October 25, 2026.