CC Zoning in Richmond — Community Commercial (CC)
CC — Community Commercial (CC) is a commercial zoning district in the City of Richmond. Community-scale shopping centres
On a typical CC-zoned lot you can expect an FSR of about 0.5, a maximum height of 9 m, and site coverage up to 35%. Exact figures vary with lot size, frontage, and form of development — look up your specific address to confirm.
Intent of the CC district
Community-scale shopping centres
CC at a glance
| Floor space ratio (FSR) | 0.5 |
|---|---|
| Max height | 9 m |
| Site coverage | 35% |
| Zone category | Commercial |
Density tiers in CC
| Tier | Min lot area | Max units | FSR | Max height |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Commercial (CC) | — | — | 0.5 | 9 m |
Permitted uses in CC
- animal grooming
- child care
- education, commercial
- government service
- greenhouse & plant nursery
- health service, minor
- library and exhibit
- office
- recreation, indoor
- recycling depot
- religious assembly
- restaurant
- restaurant, drive-through
- retail, convenience
- retail, general
- service, business support
- service, financial
- service, household repair
- service, personal
- studio
- veterinary service
- home business
- residential security/operator unit
- retail liquor 2
CC zoning FAQ
What is CC zoning in Richmond?
CC (Community Commercial (CC)) is a commercial zoning district in the City of Richmond. Community-scale shopping centres
What can you build on CC-zoned land in Richmond?
Permitted uses in CC include animal grooming, child care, education, commercial, government service, greenhouse & plant nursery, among others. Permitted uses are allowed outright; conditional uses may require Development Permit Board approval.
What is the FSR for CC in Richmond?
Floor Space Ratio (FSR) in CC is about 0.5. ZoneScout calculates the maximum buildable floor area for your specific lot.
How tall can a building be in CC?
CC permits a maximum building height of 9 m. Height can be affected by view corridors, setbacks, and the specific form of development.
Other commercial zones in Richmond
- CA — Auto-Oriented Commercial (CA)
- CEA — Entertainment & Athletics (CEA)
- CG1 — Gas & Service Stations (CG1)
- CG2 — Gas & Service Stations (CG2)
- CL — Local Commercial (CL)
- CP1 — Pub & Sales (CP1)
- CP2 — Pub & Sales (CP2)
- CR — Roadside Stand (CR)
Look up a specific address in Richmond
Source: official Richmond zoning bylaw (PDF) · updated August 2026