A1 Zoning in Abbotsford — Agricultural One (A1)
A1 — Agricultural One (A1) is a agricultural zoning district in the City of Abbotsford. Agricultural Uses and complementary activities in the Agricultural Land Use Designation; most A1 land is in the ALR.
On a typical A1-zoned lot you can expect up to 1 dwelling unit, a maximum height of 11 m, and site coverage up to 35%. Exact figures vary with lot size, frontage, and form of development — look up your specific address to confirm.
Intent of the A1 district
Agricultural Uses and complementary activities in the Agricultural Land Use Designation; most A1 land is in the ALR.
A1 at a glance
| Max dwelling units | 1 |
|---|---|
| Max height | 11 m |
| Site coverage | 35% |
| Zone category | Agricultural |
Density tiers in A1
| Tier | Min lot area | Max units | FSR | Max height |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural One (A1) | — | 1 | — | 11 m |
Permitted uses in A1
- Agriculture
- single detached dwelling
- additional residence/farm worker housing (ALC rules)
- resource processing
- farm retail sales
- kennel
- secondary suite
A1 zoning FAQ
What is A1 zoning in Abbotsford?
A1 (Agricultural One (A1)) is a agricultural zoning district in the City of Abbotsford. Agricultural Uses and complementary activities in the Agricultural Land Use Designation; most A1 land is in the ALR.
What can you build on A1-zoned land in Abbotsford?
Permitted uses in A1 include Agriculture, single detached dwelling, additional residence/farm worker housing (ALC rules), resource processing, farm retail sales, among others. Permitted uses are allowed outright; conditional uses may require Development Permit Board approval.
How tall can a building be in A1?
A1 permits a maximum building height of 11 m. Height can be affected by view corridors, setbacks, and the specific form of development.
Other agricultural zones in Abbotsford
- A2 — Agricultural Two (A2)
- A3 — Agricultural & Resource Processing (A3)
- A4 — Agricultural & Produce Processing (A4)
- A5 — Agricultural & Farm Industrial (A5)
- A6 — Agricultural & Commercial Mushroom Composting (A6)
Look up a specific address in Abbotsford
Source: official Abbotsford zoning bylaw (PDF) · updated August 2026