C7 Zoning in Abbotsford — Historic Downtown Commercial (C7)
C7 — Historic Downtown Commercial (C7) is a commercial zoning district in the City of Abbotsford. Commercial / mixed-use in the Historic Downtown.
On a typical C7-zoned lot you can expect site coverage up to 100%. Exact figures vary with lot size, frontage, and form of development — look up your specific address to confirm.
Intent of the C7 district
Commercial / mixed-use in the Historic Downtown.
C7 at a glance
| Site coverage | 100% |
|---|---|
| Zone category | Commercial |
Density tiers in C7
| Tier | Min lot area | Max units | FSR | Max height |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Historic Downtown Commercial (C7) | — | — | — | — |
Permitted uses in C7
- Retail
- office
- apartment
- congregate housing
- restaurant
- assembly
- financial
- farmers market
C7 zoning FAQ
What is C7 zoning in Abbotsford?
C7 (Historic Downtown Commercial (C7)) is a commercial zoning district in the City of Abbotsford. Commercial / mixed-use in the Historic Downtown.
What can you build on C7-zoned land in Abbotsford?
Permitted uses in C7 include Retail, office, apartment, congregate housing, restaurant, among others. Permitted uses are allowed outright; conditional uses may require Development Permit Board approval.
Other commercial zones in Abbotsford
- C1 — Local Commercial (C1)
- C2 — Neighbourhood Commercial (C2)
- C3 — Community Commercial (C3)
- C4 — Service Commercial (C4)
- C5 — City Centre Commercial (C5)
- 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