P6 Zoning in Burnaby — Regional Institutional
P6 — Regional Institutional is a public & institutional zoning district in the City of Burnaby. This District provides for the location and regulation of large scale public institutional uses at a municipal, metropolitan or regional level.
On a typical P6-zoned lot you can expect an FSR of about 1.5, a maximum height of 37 m, and site coverage up to 40%. Exact figures vary with lot size, frontage, and form of development — look up your specific address to confirm.
Intent of the P6 district
This District provides for the location and regulation of large scale public institutional uses at a municipal, metropolitan or regional level.
P6 at a glance
| Floor space ratio (FSR) | 1.5 |
|---|---|
| Max height | 37 m |
| Site coverage | 40% |
| Zone category | Public & Institutional |
Density tiers in P6
| Tier | Min lot area | Max units | FSR | Max height |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regional Institutional | 20000 m² | — | 1.5 | 37 m |
Permitted uses in P6
- Hospitals
- Government Offices (municipal/provincial/federal)
- Public Services/Utilities (enclosed)
- Dormitories (on-site)
- Caretaker/Watchman Dwelling
- Child Care
- Colleges/Universities
- Liquor Licence Establishments (P6f)
- BCIT Campus: Retail/Health Centres/Animal Beauty Parlours/Fitness/Public Assembly/Cyber Entertainment/Animal Training/Laboratories/Printing/Broadcasting/Parks/Home Occupations/Temporary Shelters
- Emergency Shelters
- Fire Halls
- Accessory Buildings/Uses
P6 zoning FAQ
What is P6 zoning in Burnaby?
P6 (Regional Institutional) is a public & institutional zoning district in the City of Burnaby. This District provides for the location and regulation of large scale public institutional uses at a municipal, metropolitan or regional level.
What can you build on P6-zoned land in Burnaby?
Permitted uses in P6 include Hospitals, Government Offices (municipal/provincial/federal), Public Services/Utilities (enclosed), Dormitories (on-site), Caretaker/Watchman Dwelling, among others. Permitted uses are allowed outright; conditional uses may require Development Permit Board approval.
What is the FSR for P6 in Burnaby?
Floor Space Ratio (FSR) in P6 is about 1.5. ZoneScout calculates the maximum buildable floor area for your specific lot.
How tall can a building be in P6?
P6 permits a maximum building height of 37 m. Height can be affected by view corridors, setbacks, and the specific form of development.
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
- P3 — Park and Public Use
- P4 — Cemetery
- P5 — Community Institutional
- P7 — Special Institutional
Look up a specific address in Burnaby
Source: official Burnaby zoning bylaw (PDF) · updated August 2026