CM1 Zoning in Burnaby — Interim Neighbourhood Commercial
CM1 — Interim 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 CM1 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.
CM1 at a glance
| Max storeys (by right) | 4 |
|---|---|
| Zone category | Commercial |
Density tiers in CM1
| Tier | Min lot area | Max units | FSR | Max height |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interim Neighbourhood Commercial | — | — | — | — |
Permitted uses in CM1
- Active Mobility Hub
- Animal Care (no overnight boarding/cremation)
- Artist Studio
- Child Care Facility
- Education Services (above ground floor)
- Emergency Shelter
- Financial Institution
- Health Care Facility
- Live-Work Units
- Office
- Personal and Business Services
- Public Assembly and Entertainment
- Recreation and Fitness
- Recycling Centre
- Restaurant (no new drive-thru)
- Retail
- Visitor Accommodation (above ground floor, ≤90 day stay)
- Commercial Kitchen (secondary)
- Community Garden (secondary)
- Energy Generation (secondary)
- Mobile Retail and Restaurant (secondary)
- Accessory Buildings/Structures/Uses
CM1 zoning FAQ
What is CM1 zoning in Burnaby?
CM1 (Interim 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 CM1-zoned land in Burnaby?
Permitted uses in CM1 include Active Mobility Hub, Animal Care (no overnight boarding/cremation), Artist Studio, Child Care Facility, Education Services (above ground floor), among others. Permitted uses are allowed outright; conditional uses may require Development Permit Board approval.
How tall can a building be in CM1?
CM1 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
- C1 — Neighbourhood Commercial
- C1f — Neighbourhood Commercial
- C2 — General Commercial
- C2a — Community Commercial
- C2c — Community Commercial
- C2f — Community Commercial
- C2h — Community Commercial
- C2i — Community Commercial
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Source: official Burnaby zoning bylaw (PDF) · updated August 2026