P8 Zoning in Burnaby — Parking District
P8 — Parking District is a public & institutional zoning district in the City of Burnaby. This District provides for the location and regulation of parking areas and parking garages on individual sites in proper relationship to adjacent land uses.
On a typical P8-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 P8 district
This District provides for the location and regulation of parking areas and parking garages on individual sites in proper relationship to adjacent land uses.
P8 at a glance
| Max height | 12 m |
|---|---|
| Site coverage | 50% |
| Zone category | Public & Institutional |
Density tiers in P8
| Tier | Min lot area | Max units | FSR | Max height |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parking District | 890 m² | — | — | 12 m |
Permitted uses in P8
- Parking Areas (principal use)
- Parking Garages
- Emergency Shelters
- Fire Halls
- Accessory Buildings/Uses
P8 zoning FAQ
What is P8 zoning in Burnaby?
P8 (Parking District) is a public & institutional zoning district in the City of Burnaby. This District provides for the location and regulation of parking areas and parking garages on individual sites in proper relationship to adjacent land uses.
What can you build on P8-zoned land in Burnaby?
Permitted uses in P8 include Parking Areas (principal use), Parking Garages, Emergency Shelters, Fire Halls, Accessory Buildings/Uses. Permitted uses are allowed outright; conditional uses may require Development Permit Board approval.
How tall can a building be in P8?
P8 permits a maximum building height of 12 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
- P6 — Regional Institutional
Look up a specific address in Burnaby
Source: official Burnaby zoning bylaw (PDF) · updated August 2026