C4 Zoning in Abbotsford — Service Commercial (C4)
C4 — Service Commercial (C4) is a commercial zoning district in the City of Abbotsford. Wide range of commercial in 2-storey-or-less automobile-oriented buildings.
On a typical C4-zoned lot you can expect an FSR of about 1.0 and site coverage up to 50%. Exact figures vary with lot size, frontage, and form of development — look up your specific address to confirm.
Intent of the C4 district
Wide range of commercial in 2-storey-or-less automobile-oriented buildings.
C4 at a glance
| Floor space ratio (FSR) | 1.0 |
|---|---|
| Site coverage | 50% |
| Zone category | Commercial |
Density tiers in C4
| Tier | Min lot area | Max units | FSR | Max height |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Commercial (C4) | — | — | 1.0 | — |
Permitted uses in C4
- Automobile sales/repair/body shop
- building supply
- retail
- restaurant
- bus depot
- garden centre
- courier
C4 zoning FAQ
What is C4 zoning in Abbotsford?
C4 (Service Commercial (C4)) is a commercial zoning district in the City of Abbotsford. Wide range of commercial in 2-storey-or-less automobile-oriented buildings.
What can you build on C4-zoned land in Abbotsford?
Permitted uses in C4 include Automobile sales/repair/body shop, building supply, retail, restaurant, bus depot, among others. Permitted uses are allowed outright; conditional uses may require Development Permit Board approval.
What is the FSR for C4 in Abbotsford?
Floor Space Ratio (FSR) in C4 is about 1.0. ZoneScout calculates the maximum buildable floor area for your specific lot.
Other commercial zones in Abbotsford
- C1 — Local Commercial (C1)
- C2 — Neighbourhood Commercial (C2)
- C3 — Community Commercial (C3)
- C5 — City Centre Commercial (C5)
- C7 — Historic Downtown Commercial (C7)
- CAM — Auto Mall Commercial (CAM)
- CCM — City Centre Mixed Use (CCM)
- CGC — Golf Course Commercial (CGC)
Look up a specific address in Abbotsford
Source: official Abbotsford zoning bylaw (PDF) · updated August 2026