P3 Zoning in Burnaby — Park and Public Use
P3 — Park and Public Use is a public & institutional zoning district in the City of Burnaby. This District provides for the location, preservation and development of public land to serve the educational, park and recreational needs of the Municipality.
Intent of the P3 district
This District provides for the location, preservation and development of public land to serve the educational, park and recreational needs of the Municipality.
P3 at a glance
| Zone category | Public & Institutional |
|---|
Density tiers in P3
| Tier | Min lot area | Max units | FSR | Max height |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park and Public Use | — | — | — | — |
Permitted uses in P3
- Arenas/Auditoriums/Band Shells/Bowling Greens/Community Centres/Curling Rinks/Gymnasiums/Riding Academies/Skating Rinks/Stadiums/Swimming Pools/Tennis Courts
- Arboreta/Botanical Gardens/Planetaria/Zoological Gardens/Aquaria
- Public Parks
- Public Golf Courses
- Public Libraries
- Public Playfields/Playgrounds
- Public Schools
- Caretaker/Watchman Dwelling (operational necessity, accessory)
- Liquor Licence Establishments (P3f only)
- Child Care Facilities
- Emergency Shelters
- Fire Halls
- Accessory Buildings/Uses
P3 zoning FAQ
What is P3 zoning in Burnaby?
P3 (Park and Public Use) is a public & institutional zoning district in the City of Burnaby. This District provides for the location, preservation and development of public land to serve the educational, park and recreational needs of the Municipality.
What can you build on P3-zoned land in Burnaby?
Permitted uses in P3 include Arenas/Auditoriums/Band Shells/Bowling Greens/Community Centres/Curling Rinks/Gymnasiums/Riding Academies/Skating Rinks/Stadiums/Swimming Pools/Tennis Courts, Arboreta/Botanical Gardens/Planetaria/Zoological Gardens/Aquaria, Public Parks, Public Golf Courses, Public Libraries, among others. Permitted uses are allowed outright; conditional uses may require Development Permit Board approval.
Other public & institutional zones in Burnaby
- P1 — Parks, Open Spaces and Natural Areas
- P1a — Parks, Open Spaces and Natural Areas – Natural Areas Sub-District
- P2 — Institutional
- P2a — Institutional – School Sub-District
- P4 — Cemetery
- P5 — Community Institutional
- P6 — Regional Institutional
- P7 — Special Institutional
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Source: official Burnaby zoning bylaw (PDF) · updated August 2026