C1 Zoning in Burnaby — Neighbourhood Commercial
C1 — Neighbourhood Commercial is a commercial zoning district in the City of Burnaby. The intent of this district is to provide pedestrian-oriented, local-serving commercial uses of a scale and intensity that meet the day-to-day needs of the surrounding neighbourhood, such as corner stores, small grocers, and coffee shops.
Intent of the C1 district
The intent of this district is to provide pedestrian-oriented, local-serving commercial uses of a scale and intensity that meet the day-to-day needs of the surrounding neighbourhood, such as corner stores, small grocers, and coffee shops.
C1 at a glance
| Max storeys (by right) | 4 |
|---|---|
| Zone category | Commercial |
Density tiers in C1
| Tier | Min lot area | Max units | FSR | Max height |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neighbourhood Commercial | — | — | — | — |
Permitted uses in C1
- Active Mobility Hub
- Animal Care
- Artist Studio or Workshop
- Assembly and Entertainment
- Child Care Facility
- Educational Services
- Emergency Shelter
- Financial Institution
- Health Care Facility
- Live-Work Units
- Office
- Personal and Business Services
- Recreation and Fitness
- Recycling Centre
- Restaurant
- Retail
- Social Service Centre
- Visitor Accommodation
- Commercial Kitchen (secondary)
- Community Garden (secondary)
- Energy Generation (secondary)
- Mobile Retail and Restaurant (secondary)
C1 zoning FAQ
What is C1 zoning in Burnaby?
C1 (Neighbourhood Commercial) is a commercial zoning district in the City of Burnaby. The intent of this district is to provide pedestrian-oriented, local-serving commercial uses of a scale and intensity that meet the day-to-day needs of the surrounding neighbourhood, such as corner stores, small grocers, and coffee shops.
What can you build on C1-zoned land in Burnaby?
Permitted uses in C1 include Active Mobility Hub, Animal Care, Artist Studio or Workshop, Assembly and Entertainment, Child Care Facility, among others. Permitted uses are allowed outright; conditional uses may require Development Permit Board approval.
How tall can a building be in C1?
C1 permits a maximum of 4 storeys. Height can be affected by view corridors, setbacks, and the specific form of development.
Other commercial zones in Burnaby
- C1f — Neighbourhood Commercial
- C2 — General Commercial
- C2a — Community Commercial
- C2c — Community Commercial
- C2f — Community Commercial
- C2h — Community Commercial
- C2i — Community Commercial
- C3 — General Commercial
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Source: official Burnaby zoning bylaw (PDF) · updated August 2026