R1 zone in Surrey
Suburban Residential Zone. Small-scale multi-unit housing (2 to 6 units) on suburban lots generally larger than 1,858 m2.
3,399lots in this zone on the map
1,943 m²median lot size (20,914 ft²)
51–115,875 m²smallest to largest lot
11 mmaximum height (36 ft)
The rules
| Name | Suburban Residential Zone |
|---|---|
| Homes allowed | 2 on lots >=4,050 m2; on lots 280-4,050 m2: 4 (house or duplex, with suite/coach house/garden suite), 6 on eligible lots in Frequent Bus Stop Areas, 2 inside Transit-Oriented Areas; lots <280 m2: 3 (2 in TOA). Heritage-protected or unserviced lots: 2. |
| Floor space ratio | 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 |
| Floor space notes | Duplex: 1.0 on first 560 m2 + 0.60 on remainder incl. basements; max 600 m2 (lot <=1,500 m2) or 700 m2 (lot >1,500 m2); min 44 m2 garage (not in Frequent Bus Stop Areas). Single family: 0.60/0.35 max 465 m2 (lot <=1,500 m2), 0.32 on larger lots. Coach house/garden suite 35-75 m2 extra (120 m2 max). Double-counting of floor area over 3.66 m high. Part 13 s.D.2-D.4. |
| Height | 11 m (36 ft) · 3 incl. basement (duplex) storeys |
| Height notes | Duplex 3 storeys incl. basement max 11 m (12 m floodplain); single family 9 m; coach house 7.0 m (peak 8.3 m). s.G. |
| Lot coverage | 55% on lots 0–653 m²; 53% on lots 653–746 m²; 51% on lots 746–839 m²; 49% on lots 839–932 m²; 47% on lots 932–1,025 m²; 45% on lots 1,025–1,118 m²; 43% on lots 1,118–1,211 m²; 41% on lots 1,211–1,262 m²; 40% on lots over 1,262 m² |
| Coverage notes | Duplex with suite/coach house/garden suite 55% -> 40% (duplex alone 50% -> 35%; house 40% -> 25%; house w/ coach house 45% -> 30%). Bylaw text: max % on lots <=560 m2, 'reduced by 2% for each 93 m2' of lot area above 560 m2, down to the floor; tiers here are that rule stepped per full 93 m2 (step interpretation is ours); above 1,262 m2 the stated floor applies, which can be a jump. s.E. |
| Setbacks | front 7.5 m (25 ft), side 1.8 m (6 ft), rear 7.5 m (25 ft), flank 3.6 m (12 ft) |
| Setback notes | Values for lots <=1,500 m2. Lots >1,500 m2: side 4.5 m, flank 7.5 m. Duplex front may be 4.0 m without rear lane access; house side 1.2 m next to SSMUH lot if other side 2.4 m. Coach house rear 1.8 m (1.0 m over lane garage), 5.0 m separation. s.F.1-F.2. |
| Bonus density | Subdivision: 2.5 lots/ha base, 5.0 lots/ha with Schedule G amenity contributions. |
| Bylaw sections | Part 13; Schedule G |
What you can use it for
Single family dwellingDuplexSecondary suiteCoach houseGarden suiteShort-term rental (Part 4 B.36)Hobby kennel (lot >=4,050 m2)Agriculture/horticulture (lot >=2 ha)Bed and breakfastBoarders or lodgers
What BC law allows on these lots
- 4 homes (lots over 280 m²)1,567 lots
- 6 homes (near frequent transit)976 lots
- 3 homes (lots up to 280 m²)683 lots
- Transit-oriented area (taller buildings)3 lots
Our estimate per lot under BC's Bills 44 and 47, from lot size, transit distance and the urban boundary.
Example lots in R1
No addressed lots in this zone on the map.
Other zones in Surrey
Read from Surrey Zoning By-law, 1993, No. 12000 (consolidated to 2026-09-21, last amendment By-law 22120) ↗, checked 2026-10-21. Summaries are our reading of the bylaw: confirm with Surrey before buying or designing. Page rebuilt October 25, 2026.