C8 Zoning in Burnaby — Urban Village Commercial – Hastings
C8 — Urban Village Commercial – Hastings is a commercial zoning district in the City of Burnaby. This District provides for a wide range of commercial and retail establishments with medium density multiple family dwellings located above the business premises.
On a typical C8-zoned lot you can expect an FSR of roughly 2.0–3.0 and a maximum height of 16 m (4 storeys). Exact figures vary with lot size, frontage, and form of development — look up your specific address to confirm.
Intent of the C8 district
This District provides for a wide range of commercial and retail establishments with medium density multiple family dwellings located above the business premises.
C8 at a glance
| Floor space ratio (FSR) | 2.0–3.0 |
|---|---|
| Max height | 16 m |
| Max storeys (by right) | 4 |
| Zone category | Commercial |
Density tiers in C8
| Tier | Min lot area | Max units | FSR | Max height |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Village Commercial – Hastings | 312 m² | — | 3.0 | 16 m |
Permitted uses in C8
- Banks (Hastings St frontage ≤10m)
- Business/Professional Offices (Hastings St frontage ≤10m)
- Cafes/Restaurants (no drive-in)
- Clubs/Lodges (2nd storey+)
- Commercial Schools (2nd storey+)
- Fitness/Health
- Personal Services
- Public Assembly/Entertainment
- Retail
- Multiple Family Dwellings (2nd–4th storey)
- Child Care
- Home Occupations
- Supportive Housing (Cat A & B, CD plan)
- Mobile Retail Carts (≤3)
- Animal Hospitals (C8a only)
- Photocopying Services ≤140m2 (C8a only)
- New Furniture Retail (C8a only)
- Emergency Shelters
- Liquor Licence Establishments
- Accessory Buildings/Uses
C8 zoning FAQ
What is C8 zoning in Burnaby?
C8 (Urban Village Commercial – Hastings) is a commercial zoning district in the City of Burnaby. This District provides for a wide range of commercial and retail establishments with medium density multiple family dwellings located above the business premises.
What can you build on C8-zoned land in Burnaby?
Permitted uses in C8 include Banks (Hastings St frontage ≤10m), Business/Professional Offices (Hastings St frontage ≤10m), Cafes/Restaurants (no drive-in), Clubs/Lodges (2nd storey+), Commercial Schools (2nd storey+), among others. Permitted uses are allowed outright; conditional uses may require Development Permit Board approval.
What is the FSR for C8 in Burnaby?
Floor Space Ratio (FSR) in C8 generally ranges from about 2.0 up to 3.0. ZoneScout calculates the maximum buildable floor area for your specific lot.
How tall can a building be in C8?
C8 permits a maximum building height of 16 m, generally about 4 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