CDT1 Zoning in Richmond — Downtown Commercial (CDT1)
CDT1 — Downtown Commercial (CDT1) is a mixed use zoning district in the City of Richmond. The zone provides for a broad range of commercial, service, business, entertainment and residential needs typical of a City Centre.
On a typical CDT1-zoned lot you can expect an FSR of roughly 3.0–3.4, a maximum height of 47 m, and site coverage up to 90%. Exact figures vary with lot size, frontage, and form of development — look up your specific address to confirm.
Intent of the CDT1 district
The zone provides for a broad range of commercial, service, business, entertainment and residential needs typical of a City Centre.
CDT1 at a glance
| Floor space ratio (FSR) | 3.0–3.4 |
|---|---|
| Max height | 47 m |
| Site coverage | 90% |
| Zone category | Mixed Use |
Density tiers in CDT1
| Tier | Min lot area | Max units | FSR | Max height |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Commercial (CDT1) | — | — | 3.4 | 47 m |
Permitted uses in CDT1
- amusement centre
- animal grooming
- banquet hall
- broadcasting studio
- child care
- community care facility, major
- community care facility, minor
- congregate housing
- education
- education, commercial
- education, university
- entertainment, spectator
- government service
- greenhouse & plant nursery
- health service, major
- health service, minor
- hotel
- housing, apartment
- housing, town
- library and exhibit
- liquor primary establishment
- live/work dwelling
- manufacturing, custom indoor
- microbrewery, winery and distillery
- neighbourhood public house
- office
- parking, non-accessory
- private club
- recreation, indoor
- recycling depot
- religious assembly
- restaurant
- retail, convenience
- retail, general
- retail, second hand
- service, business support
- service, financial
- service, household repair
- service, personal
- studio
- transportation depot
- vehicle rental, convenience
- veterinary service
- boarding and lodging
- home-based business
- home business, retail liquor 1
CDT1 zoning FAQ
What is CDT1 zoning in Richmond?
CDT1 (Downtown Commercial (CDT1)) is a mixed use zoning district in the City of Richmond. The zone provides for a broad range of commercial, service, business, entertainment and residential needs typical of a City Centre.
What can you build on CDT1-zoned land in Richmond?
Permitted uses in CDT1 include amusement centre, animal grooming, banquet hall, broadcasting studio, child care, among others. Permitted uses are allowed outright; conditional uses may require Development Permit Board approval.
What is the FSR for CDT1 in Richmond?
Floor Space Ratio (FSR) in CDT1 generally ranges from about 3.0 up to 3.4. ZoneScout calculates the maximum buildable floor area for your specific lot.
How tall can a building be in CDT1?
CDT1 permits a maximum building height of 47 m. Height can be affected by view corridors, setbacks, and the specific form of development.
Other mixed use zones in Richmond
- CDT2 — Downtown Commercial (CDT2)
- CDT3 — Downtown Commercial (CDT3)
- CN — Neighbourhood Commercial (CN)
- CS2 — Steveston Commercial (CS2)
- CS3 — Steveston Commercial (CS3)
- RCL1 — Residential/Limited Commercial (RCL1)
- RCL2 — Residential/Limited Commercial (RCL2)
- RCL3 — Residential/Limited Commercial (RCL3)
Look up a specific address in Richmond
Source: official Richmond zoning bylaw (PDF) · updated August 2026