C2 Zoning in Burnaby — General Commercial
C2 — General Commercial is a commercial zoning district in the City of Burnaby. The intent of this district is to provide a wide range of city-serving commercial goods and services of a scale and intensity that meet the needs of multiple neighbourhoods, such as larger format retail, major office space, entertainment venues, and limited vehicle-oriented uses.
Intent of the C2 district
The intent of this district is to provide a wide range of city-serving commercial goods and services of a scale and intensity that meet the needs of multiple neighbourhoods, such as larger format retail, major office space, entertainment venues, and limited vehicle-oriented uses.
C2 at a glance
| Max storeys (by right) | 8 |
|---|---|
| Zone category | Commercial |
Density tiers in C2
| Tier | Min lot area | Max units | FSR | Max height |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Commercial | — | — | — | — |
Permitted uses in C2
- All C1 District principal uses (nightclubs and public/private schools additionally permitted)
- Gaming Establishment
- Hospital
- Parking Facility (not at ground level)
- Research and Development (above ground level)
- Service Station
- All C1 secondary uses
- Storage Facility (secondary, above ground level)
C2 zoning FAQ
What is C2 zoning in Burnaby?
C2 (General Commercial) is a commercial zoning district in the City of Burnaby. The intent of this district is to provide a wide range of city-serving commercial goods and services of a scale and intensity that meet the needs of multiple neighbourhoods, such as larger format retail, major office space, entertainment venues, and limited vehicle-oriented uses.
What can you build on C2-zoned land in Burnaby?
Permitted uses in C2 include All C1 District principal uses (nightclubs and public/private schools additionally permitted), Gaming Establishment, Hospital, Parking Facility (not at ground level), Research and Development (above ground level), among others. Permitted uses are allowed outright; conditional uses may require Development Permit Board approval.
How tall can a building be in C2?
C2 permits a maximum of 8 storeys. Height can be affected by view corridors, setbacks, and the specific form of development.
Other commercial zones in Burnaby
- C1 — Neighbourhood Commercial
- C1f — Neighbourhood 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