R2 zone in Surrey
Quarter Acre Residential Zone. Small-scale multi-unit housing (2 to 6 units) on large lots, typically 930 m2 or larger; smaller lots allowed where public open space is provided.
6,362lots in this zone on the map
1,298 m²median lot size (13,972 ft²)
52–59,605 m²smallest to largest lot
11 mmaximum height (36 ft)
The rules
| Name | Quarter Acre 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 | 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 |
| Floor space notes | Single family shown: 0.60 on first 560 m2 + 0.35 on remainder, max 465 m2 (lot <=1,500 m2); 0.32 on larger lots. Duplex 'same as single family' per draft text (row partly unreadable - verify). A 2026 planning report (7926-0090-00) cites R2 FAR of 0.36 for a specific lot. Coach house/garden suite 35-75 m2 extra (120 m2 max). Part 14 s.D.2. |
| Height | 11 m (36 ft) · 3 incl. basement (duplex) storeys |
| Height notes | Duplex 11.0 m sloped / 9.8 m flat roof (12 m floodplain); house 9 m / 7.3 m. s.G. |
| Lot coverage | 50% on lots 0–653 m²; 48% on lots 653–746 m²; 46% on lots 746–839 m²; 44% on lots 839–932 m²; 42% on lots 932–1,025 m²; 40% on lots 1,025–1,118 m²; 38% on lots 1,118–1,211 m²; 36% on lots 1,211–1,262 m²; 35% on lots over 1,262 m² |
| Coverage notes | Duplex 50% -> 35%; house 40% -> 25%. 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 | Duplex values; single family side 2.4 m. Coach house/garden suite rear 1.8 (1.0 over lane garage), side 1.8, flank 2.4, separation 5.0 m. s.F. |
| Bonus density | Subdivision 2.5 lots/ha base, 10 lots/gross ha with amenity contributions; min lot 930 m2/24 m, or 775 m2 (15% open space) / 700 m2 (30% open space). |
| Bylaw sections | Part 14; Schedule G |
What you can use it for
Single family dwellingDuplexSecondary suiteCoach houseGarden suiteShort-term rental (Part 4 B.36)Bed and breakfastBoarders or lodgers
What BC law allows on these lots
- 4 homes (lots over 280 m²)4,788 lots
- 6 homes (near frequent transit)725 lots
- 3 homes (lots up to 280 m²)551 lots
- Transit-oriented area (taller buildings)116 lots
Our estimate per lot under BC's Bills 44 and 47, from lot size, transit distance and the urban boundary.
Example lots in R2
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.