PM1a Zoning in Burnaby — Interim Parks
PM1a — Interim Parks 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 PM1a 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.
PM1a at a glance
| Zone category | Public & Institutional |
|---|
Density tiers in PM1a
| Tier | Min lot area | Max units | FSR | Max height |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interim Parks | — | — | — | — |
Permitted uses in PM1a
- Assembly and Entertainment
- Child Care Facility
- Civic Facility
- Educational Services
- Emergency Shelter
- Golf Facility
- Heritage Adaptive Use
- Park
- Parking Facility
- Marina
- Natural Area
- Recreation and Fitness, Active Mobility Hub
- Community Garden
- Energy Generation
- Health Care Facility
- Mobile Retail and Restaurant
- Personal and Business Services
- Restaurant
- Retail
- Utility Services
- Research and Development
- Other Accessory Buildings, Structures, and Uses.
PM1a zoning FAQ
What is PM1a zoning in Burnaby?
PM1a (Interim Parks) 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 PM1a-zoned land in Burnaby?
Permitted uses in PM1a include Assembly and Entertainment, Child Care Facility, Civic Facility, Educational Services, Emergency Shelter, 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
- P3 — Park and Public Use
- P4 — Cemetery
- P5 — Community Institutional
- P6 — Regional Institutional
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Source: official Burnaby zoning bylaw (PDF) · updated August 2026