C7 Zoning in Burnaby — Drive-In Restaurant
C7 — Drive-In Restaurant is a commercial zoning district in the City of Burnaby. This District provides for the regulation and location of drive-in restaurants in proper relationship to surrounding development.
On a typical C7-zoned lot you can expect a maximum height of 9 m (2 storeys) and site coverage up to 20%. Exact figures vary with lot size, frontage, and form of development — look up your specific address to confirm.
Intent of the C7 district
This District provides for the regulation and location of drive-in restaurants in proper relationship to surrounding development.
C7 at a glance
| Max height | 9 m |
|---|---|
| Max storeys (by right) | 2 |
| Site coverage | 20% |
| Zone category | Commercial |
Density tiers in C7
| Tier | Min lot area | Max units | FSR | Max height |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drive-In Restaurant | 930 m² | — | — | 9 m |
Permitted uses in C7
- Drive-In Restaurants
- Accessory Buildings/Uses
C7 zoning FAQ
What is C7 zoning in Burnaby?
C7 (Drive-In Restaurant) is a commercial zoning district in the City of Burnaby. This District provides for the regulation and location of drive-in restaurants in proper relationship to surrounding development.
What can you build on C7-zoned land in Burnaby?
Permitted uses in C7 include Drive-In Restaurants, Accessory Buildings/Uses. Permitted uses are allowed outright; conditional uses may require Development Permit Board approval.
How tall can a building be in C7?
C7 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
- C1f — Neighbourhood Commercial
- C2 — General Commercial
- C2a — Community Commercial
- C2c — Community Commercial
- C2f — Community Commercial
- C2h — Community Commercial
- C2i — Community Commercial
Look up a specific address in Burnaby
Source: official Burnaby zoning bylaw (PDF) · updated August 2026