P9 Zoning in Burnaby — Marine District 1
P9 — Marine District 1 is a public & institutional zoning district in the City of Burnaby. This District provides for the development and regulation of water-oriented uses, which are of a character designed to ensure a high degree of compatibility with adjacent or nearby public recreational or residential areas.
On a typical P9-zoned lot you can expect a maximum height of 12 m (3 storeys) and site coverage up to 30%. Exact figures vary with lot size, frontage, and form of development — look up your specific address to confirm.
Intent of the P9 district
This District provides for the development and regulation of water-oriented uses, which are of a character designed to ensure a high degree of compatibility with adjacent or nearby public recreational or residential areas.
P9 at a glance
| Max height | 12 m |
|---|---|
| Max storeys (by right) | 3 |
| Site coverage | 30% |
| Zone category | Public & Institutional |
Density tiers in P9
| Tier | Min lot area | Max units | FSR | Max height |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marine District 1 | — | — | — | 12 m |
Permitted uses in P9
- Hotels
- Pleasure/Recreational Marinas (with offices, cafeteria, retail marine supplies, boat motor repairs ≤190kw)
- Yacht/Boating Clubs
- Restaurants (no drive-in)
- Boat Hoists/Breakwaters/Floats/Ramps/Piers/Wharves (accessory)
- Boat Rental (accessory)
- Caretaker/Watchman Dwelling (in conjunction with marina/yacht club, accessory)
- Marine Fuelling (accessory)
- Water Taxis (accessory)
- Fire Halls
- Accessory Buildings/Uses
P9 zoning FAQ
What is P9 zoning in Burnaby?
P9 (Marine District 1) is a public & institutional zoning district in the City of Burnaby. This District provides for the development and regulation of water-oriented uses, which are of a character designed to ensure a high degree of compatibility with adjacent or nearby public recreational or residential areas.
What can you build on P9-zoned land in Burnaby?
Permitted uses in P9 include Hotels, Pleasure/Recreational Marinas (with offices, cafeteria, retail marine supplies, boat motor repairs ≤190kw), Yacht/Boating Clubs, Restaurants (no drive-in), Boat Hoists/Breakwaters/Floats/Ramps/Piers/Wharves (accessory), among others. Permitted uses are allowed outright; conditional uses may require Development Permit Board approval.
How tall can a building be in P9?
P9 permits a maximum building height of 12 m, generally about 3 storeys. 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