M1 Zoning in Burnaby — Manufacturing District
M1 — Manufacturing District is a industrial zoning district in the City of Burnaby. This District provides for the accommodation of light manufacturing uses under conditions designed to minimize conflict with surrounding uses.
On a typical M1-zoned lot you can expect a maximum height of 12 m and site coverage up to 50%. Exact figures vary with lot size, frontage, and form of development — look up your specific address to confirm.
Intent of the M1 district
This District provides for the accommodation of light manufacturing uses under conditions designed to minimize conflict with surrounding uses.
M1 at a glance
| Max height | 12 m |
|---|---|
| Site coverage | 50% |
| Zone category | Industrial |
Density tiers in M1
| Tier | Min lot area | Max units | FSR | Max height |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing District | 930 m² | — | — | 12 m |
Permitted uses in M1
- Automobile/Boat/Trailer Sales and Rental
- Automotive Repair (incl. body/paint)
- Cartage/Delivery
- Car Washing
- Laboratories
- Laundries/Dry Cleaning
- Nurseries/Greenhouses
- Trade Contractor Storage/Workshops
- Sale/Repair of Machinery and Tools
- Trade Schools
- Truck/Trailer Sales
- Industrial Fueling
- Mini-Warehouses/Self-Storage
- Light Manufacturing (textiles, wood/metal/paper products, furniture, vehicles, electronics, glass, miscellaneous)
- Printing/Publishing
- Warehousing/Wholesale
- Cold Storage
- Agricultural Uses (no livestock, no mushrooms in manure medium)
- Animal Training/Daycare
- Caretaker/Watchman Accommodation (on lots ≥0.8ha)
- Cafes/Restaurants for employees (M1r only)
- Central Veterinary Hospitals
- Cannabis Production/Processing
- Emergency Shelters
- Fire Halls
- Accessory Buildings/Uses (incl. internal retail of goods produced on premises)
M1 zoning FAQ
What is M1 zoning in Burnaby?
M1 (Manufacturing District) is a industrial zoning district in the City of Burnaby. This District provides for the accommodation of light manufacturing uses under conditions designed to minimize conflict with surrounding uses.
What can you build on M1-zoned land in Burnaby?
Permitted uses in M1 include Automobile/Boat/Trailer Sales and Rental, Automotive Repair (incl. body/paint), Cartage/Delivery, Car Washing, Laboratories, among others. Permitted uses are allowed outright; conditional uses may require Development Permit Board approval.
How tall can a building be in M1?
M1 permits a maximum building height of 12 m. Height can be affected by view corridors, setbacks, and the specific form of development.
Other industrial zones in Burnaby
- E1 — Employment District
- I1 — Industrial District
- I1a — Industrial District
- M2 — General Industrial District
- M3 — Heavy Industrial District
- M4 — Special Industrial
- M5 — Light Industrial District
- M6 — Truck Terminal District
Look up a specific address in Burnaby
Source: official Burnaby zoning bylaw (PDF) · updated August 2026