SRH Zoning in Abbotsford - Suburban Residential Hobby Farm Zone
SRH: Suburban Residential Hobby Farm Zone is a residential zoning district in the City of Abbotsford. To accommodate Single Detached Dwellings on suburban Lots with small scale hobby farming.
On a typical SRH-zoned lot you can expect a maximum height of 9.5 m (3 storeys) and site coverage up to 20%. Exact figures vary with lot size, frontage, and form of development, so look up your specific address to confirm.
Intent of the SRH district
To accommodate Single Detached Dwellings on suburban Lots with small scale hobby farming.
SRH at a glance
| Max height | 9.5 m |
|---|---|
| Max storeys (by right) | 3 |
| Site coverage | 20% |
| Zone category | Residential |
Density tiers in SRH
| Tier | Min lot area | Max units | Base FSR | Bonus FSR | Max height |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suburban Residential Hobby Farm Zone | 4000 m² | - | - | - | 9.5 m |
Permitted uses in SRH
- Residential Care
- Single Detached Dwelling
SRH zoning FAQ
What is SRH zoning in Abbotsford?
SRH (Suburban Residential Hobby Farm Zone) is a residential zoning district in the City of Abbotsford. To accommodate Single Detached Dwellings on suburban Lots with small scale hobby farming.
What can you build on SRH-zoned land in Abbotsford?
Permitted uses in SRH include Residential Care, Single Detached Dwelling. Permitted uses are allowed outright; conditional uses may require Development Permit Board approval.
How tall can a building be in SRH?
SRH permits a maximum building height of 9.5 m, generally about 3 storeys. Height can be affected by view corridors, setbacks, and the specific form of development.
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