E1 Zoning in Burnaby — Employment District
E1 — Employment District is a industrial zoning district in the City of Burnaby. The intent of the Employment District is to support compatible light industrial, commercial, and private recreational uses that minimize conflict with neighbouring residential areas and provide creative employment opportunities.
Intent of the E1 district
The intent of the Employment District is to support compatible light industrial, commercial, and private recreational uses that minimize conflict with neighbouring residential areas and provide creative employment opportunities. Limited residential opportunities may be available for affordable rental housing within 200 m of a SkyTrain station.
E1 at a glance
| Max storeys (by right) | 8 |
|---|---|
| Zone category | Industrial |
Density tiers in E1
| Tier | Min lot area | Max units | FSR | Max height |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment District | — | — | — | — |
Permitted uses in E1
- Animal Care
- Artist Studio or Workshop
- Assembly and Entertainment
- Cannabis Processing Facility
- Child Care Facility
- Commercial Kitchen
- Contractor Service
- Emergency Shelter
- Fleet Dispatch Centre
- Health Care Facility
- Industrial Fueling Station
- Light Industrial
- Office
- Nurseries and Greenhouses
- Production and Rehearsal Studio
- Recreation and Fitness
- Recycling Centre
- Research and Development
- Residential Sales Centre
- Service Station
- Storage Yard
- Towing and Impound Lot
- Trade School
- Transportation Facility
- Utility Services
- Vehicle, Boat and Trailer Dealership
- Warehouse, Packaging and Distribution Facilities
- Wholesale Facility
- Works Yard, Educational Services
- Energy Generation
- Live-Work Units
- Mobile Retail and Restaurant
- Multiple Family Dwellings
- Personal and Business Services
- Restaurant
- Retail
- Storage Facility
- Showroom or Display Area
- Other Accessory Buildings, Structures, and Uses.
E1 zoning FAQ
What is E1 zoning in Burnaby?
E1 (Employment District) is a industrial zoning district in the City of Burnaby. The intent of the Employment District is to support compatible light industrial, commercial, and private recreational uses that minimize conflict with neighbouring residential areas and provide creative employment opportunities.
What can you build on E1-zoned land in Burnaby?
Permitted uses in E1 include Animal Care, Artist Studio or Workshop, Assembly and Entertainment, Cannabis Processing Facility, Child Care Facility, among others. Permitted uses are allowed outright; conditional uses may require Development Permit Board approval.
How tall can a building be in E1?
E1 permits a maximum of 8 storeys. Height can be affected by view corridors, setbacks, and the specific form of development.
Other industrial zones in Burnaby
- I1 — Industrial District
- I1a — Industrial District
- M1 — Manufacturing District
- M2 — General Industrial District
- M3 — Heavy Industrial District
- M4 — Special Industrial
- M5 — Light Industrial District
- M6 — Truck Terminal District
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Source: official Burnaby zoning bylaw (PDF) · updated August 2026