C1f Zoning in Burnaby — Neighbourhood Commercial
C1f — Neighbourhood Commercial is a commercial zoning district in the City of Burnaby. This District provides for the convenience shopping of persons residing in the adjacent residential areas and permits only such uses as are necessary to satisfy those limited basic shopping needs which occur daily or frequently.
On a typical C1f-zoned lot you can expect a maximum height of 9 m (2 storeys) 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 C1f district
This District provides for the convenience shopping of persons residing in the adjacent residential areas and permits only such uses as are necessary to satisfy those limited basic shopping needs which occur daily or frequently. This District also provides for rental units located above the business premises.
C1f at a glance
| Max height | 9 m |
|---|---|
| Max storeys (by right) | 2 |
| Site coverage | 50% |
| Zone category | Commercial |
Density tiers in C1f
| Tier | Min lot area | Max units | FSR | Max height |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neighbourhood Commercial | 560 m² | — | — | 9 m |
Permitted uses in C1f
- Banks
- Business/Professional Offices
- Cafes/Restaurants (no drive-in)
- Gas Stations (existing pre-1977 or in shopping centre)
- Personal Services (barber, beauty, dry cleaning, florist, laundromat, optical repair, photographic studio, shoe repair, tailor, etc.)
- Retail (daily needs)
- Child Care Facilities
- Clubs/Lodges
- Public Assembly/Entertainment
- Home Occupations
- Purpose-Built Rental (above ground floor, CD plan, < 50% of GFA)
- Emergency Shelters
- Fire Halls
- Liquor Stores (>1km from next liquor store)
- Cannabis Stores (>1km from next cannabis store)
- Accessory Buildings/Uses, Liquor License Establishment
C1f zoning FAQ
What is C1f zoning in Burnaby?
C1f (Neighbourhood Commercial) is a commercial zoning district in the City of Burnaby. This District provides for the convenience shopping of persons residing in the adjacent residential areas and permits only such uses as are necessary to satisfy those limited basic shopping needs which occur daily or frequently.
What can you build on C1f-zoned land in Burnaby?
Permitted uses in C1f include Banks, Business/Professional Offices, Cafes/Restaurants (no drive-in), Gas Stations (existing pre-1977 or in shopping centre), Personal Services (barber, beauty, dry cleaning, florist, laundromat, optical repair, photographic studio, shoe repair, tailor, etc.), among others. Permitted uses are allowed outright; conditional uses may require Development Permit Board approval.
How tall can a building be in C1f?
C1f permits a maximum building height of 9 m, generally about 2 storeys. Height can be affected by view corridors, setbacks, and the specific form of development.
Other commercial zones in Burnaby
- C1 — Neighbourhood Commercial
- C2 — General Commercial
- C2a — Community Commercial
- C2c — Community Commercial
- C2f — Community Commercial
- C2h — Community Commercial
- C2i — Community Commercial
- C3 — General Commercial
Look up a specific address in Burnaby
Source: official Burnaby zoning bylaw (PDF) · updated August 2026