CEA Zoning in Richmond — Entertainment & Athletics (CEA)
CEA — Entertainment & Athletics (CEA) is a commercial zoning district in the City of Richmond. Entertainment and sports venues
On a typical CEA-zoned lot you can expect an FSR of about 1.0 and site coverage up to 60%. Exact figures vary with lot size, frontage, and form of development — look up your specific address to confirm.
Intent of the CEA district
Entertainment and sports venues
CEA at a glance
| Floor space ratio (FSR) | 1.0 |
|---|---|
| Site coverage | 60% |
| Zone category | Commercial |
Density tiers in CEA
| Tier | Min lot area | Max units | FSR | Max height |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entertainment & Athletics (CEA) | — | — | 1.0 | — |
Permitted uses in CEA
- amusement centre
- amusement, outdoor
- child care
- dormitory
- education, commercial
- entertainment, spectator
- health service, minor
- hotel
- liquor primary establishment
- microbrewery, winery and distillery
- office
- parking, non-accessory
- private club
- recreation, indoor
- recreation, outdoor
- religious assembly
- restaurant
- restaurant, drive-through
CEA zoning FAQ
What is CEA zoning in Richmond?
CEA (Entertainment & Athletics (CEA)) is a commercial zoning district in the City of Richmond. Entertainment and sports venues
What can you build on CEA-zoned land in Richmond?
Permitted uses in CEA include amusement centre, amusement, outdoor, child care, dormitory, education, commercial, among others. Permitted uses are allowed outright; conditional uses may require Development Permit Board approval.
What is the FSR for CEA in Richmond?
Floor Space Ratio (FSR) in CEA is about 1.0. ZoneScout calculates the maximum buildable floor area for your specific lot.
Other commercial zones in Richmond
- CA — Auto-Oriented Commercial (CA)
- CC — Community Commercial (CC)
- 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