RMC Zoning in Abbotsford - City Centre Residential Zone
RMC: City Centre Residential Zone is a residential zoning district in the City of Abbotsford. To accommodate multi storey residential buildings for lands designated City Centre Core or City Centre Residential in the City Centre Neighbourhood Plan.
On a typical RMC-zoned lot you can expect an FSR of roughly 1.5–6.5 and site coverage up to 75%. Exact figures vary with lot size, frontage, and form of development, so look up your specific address to confirm.
Alongside housing, RMC also lists Lock-off Unit, boarding, and Animal Hospital .18 Indoor Recreation Facility among its permitted uses.
Intent of the RMC district
To accommodate multi storey residential buildings for lands designated City Centre Core or City Centre Residential in the City Centre Neighbourhood Plan.
RMC at a glance
| Floor space ratio (FSR) | 1.5–6.5 |
|---|---|
| Site coverage | 75% |
| Zone category | Residential |
Density tiers in RMC
| Tier | Min lot area | Max units | Base FSR | Bonus FSR | Max height |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Centre Residential Zone | - | - | 1.5 | 6.5 | - |
Permitted uses in RMC
- Apartment
- Congregate Housing
- Home Occupation – Level 1 contained within the City
- Home Child Care Major Centre Neighbourhood Plan
- Lock-off Unit
- Boarding
- Animal Hospital .18 Indoor Recreation Facility
- Assembly .19 Liquor Store
- Brewing and Vinting Outlet .20 Media Studio
- Brew-Pub .21 Microbrewery
- Child Care Centre .22 Office
- Civic Use .23 Personal Service Establishment
- Coffee Shop .24 Pet Daycare
- Commercial School .25 Printing Services
- Courier and Delivery .26 Pub
- Financial Institution .27 Restaurant
- Health Care Office .28 Retail
RMC zoning FAQ
What is RMC zoning in Abbotsford?
RMC (City Centre Residential Zone) is a residential zoning district in the City of Abbotsford. To accommodate multi storey residential buildings for lands designated City Centre Core or City Centre Residential in the City Centre Neighbourhood Plan.
What can you build on RMC-zoned land in Abbotsford?
Permitted uses in RMC include Apartment, Congregate Housing, Home Occupation – Level 1 contained within the City, Home Child Care Major Centre Neighbourhood Plan, Lock-off Unit, among others. Permitted uses are allowed outright; conditional uses may require Development Permit Board approval.
What is the FSR for RMC in Abbotsford?
Floor Space Ratio (FSR) in RMC generally ranges from about 1.5 up to 6.5. ZoneScout calculates the maximum buildable floor area for your specific lot.
Other residential zones in Abbotsford
- CR - Country Residential Zone
- RCH - Coach House Residential Zone
- RCS - Residential Corner Store
- RH1 - Manufactured Home Park Zone
- RHR - High Rise Apartment Zone
- RM16 - Low Density Townhouse Zone
- RM30 - Low Density Townhouse Zone
- RM45 - Medium Density Townhouse Zone
Look up a specific address in Abbotsford
Source: official Abbotsford zoning bylaw (PDF) · updated October 2026