P1 Zoning in Burnaby — Parks, Open Spaces and Natural Areas
P1 — Parks, Open Spaces and Natural Areas is a public & institutional zoning district in the City of Burnaby. The intent of this district is to preserve and enhance public areas of ecological, historic, and recreational value to the community, with opportunities for limited recreational and cultural amenities, including parks, plazas, greenways, public trails, and other related civic facilities and supporting uses.
Intent of the P1 district
The intent of this district is to preserve and enhance public areas of ecological, historic, and recreational value to the community, with opportunities for limited recreational and cultural amenities, including parks, plazas, greenways, public trails, and other related civic facilities and supporting uses.
P1 at a glance
| Zone category | Public & Institutional |
|---|
Density tiers in P1
| Tier | Min lot area | Max units | FSR | Max height |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parks, Open Spaces and Natural Areas | — | — | — | — |
Permitted uses in P1
- Assembly and Entertainment
- Child Care Facility
- Civic Facility
- Emergency Shelter
- Golf Facility
- Heritage Adaptive Use
- Marina
- Natural Area
- Park
- Parking Facility
- Recreation and Fitness
- Active Mobility Hub (secondary)
- Community Garden (secondary)
- Educational Services (secondary, excl. commercial schools)
- Energy Generation (secondary)
- Health Care Facility (secondary)
- Mobile Retail and Restaurant (secondary)
- Personal and Business Services (secondary)
- Restaurant (secondary)
- Retail (secondary, limited to food, gifts, fitness/recreational goods or arts and culture)
- Utility Services (secondary)
- Research and Development (accessory)
P1 zoning FAQ
What is P1 zoning in Burnaby?
P1 (Parks, Open Spaces and Natural Areas) is a public & institutional zoning district in the City of Burnaby. The intent of this district is to preserve and enhance public areas of ecological, historic, and recreational value to the community, with opportunities for limited recreational and cultural amenities, including parks, plazas, greenways, public trails, and other related civic facilities and supporting uses.
What can you build on P1-zoned land in Burnaby?
Permitted uses in P1 include Assembly and Entertainment, Child Care Facility, Civic Facility, Emergency Shelter, Golf Facility, among others. Permitted uses are allowed outright; conditional uses may require Development Permit Board approval.
Other public & institutional zones in Burnaby
- P1a — Parks, Open Spaces and Natural Areas – Natural Areas Sub-District
- P2 — Institutional
- P2a — Institutional – School Sub-District
- P3 — Park and Public Use
- P4 — Cemetery
- P5 — Community Institutional
- P6 — Regional Institutional
- P7 — Special Institutional
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Source: official Burnaby zoning bylaw (PDF) · updated August 2026