CS3 Zoning in Richmond — Steveston Commercial (CS3)
CS3 — Steveston Commercial (CS3) is a mixed use zoning district in the City of Richmond. The intent of this medium density zone is to support the conservation of the heritage character of Steveston Village, while providing for the shopping, personal service, business, entertainment, mixed commercial/residential and industrial needs of the Steveston area.
On a typical CS3-zoned lot you can expect an FSR of about 1.0, a maximum height of 12 m (3 storeys), and site coverage up to 100%. Exact figures vary with lot size, frontage, and form of development — look up your specific address to confirm.
Intent of the CS3 district
The intent of this medium density zone is to support the conservation of the heritage character of Steveston Village, while providing for the shopping, personal service, business, entertainment, mixed commercial/residential and industrial needs of the Steveston area.
CS3 at a glance
| Floor space ratio (FSR) | 1.0 |
|---|---|
| Max height | 12 m |
| Max storeys (by right) | 3 |
| Site coverage | 100% |
| Zone category | Mixed Use |
Density tiers in CS3
| Tier | Min lot area | Max units | FSR | Max height |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steveston Commercial (CS3) | — | — | 1.0 | 12 m |
Permitted uses in CS3
- animal grooming
- broadcasting studio
- child care
- education
- education, commercial
- entertainment, spectator
- government service
- greenhouse & plant nursery
- health service, minor
- hotel
- industrial, general
- liquor primary establishment
- manufacturing, custom indoor
- microbrewery, winery and distillery
- office
- parking, non-accessory
- recreation, indoor
- recycling depot
- restaurant
- retail, convenience
- retail, general
- retail, second hand
- service, business support
- service, financial
- service, household repair
- service, personal
- studio
- veterinary service
- boarding and lodging
- community care facility, minor
- home business
- housing apartment
CS3 zoning FAQ
What is CS3 zoning in Richmond?
CS3 (Steveston Commercial (CS3)) is a mixed use zoning district in the City of Richmond. The intent of this medium density zone is to support the conservation of the heritage character of Steveston Village, while providing for the shopping, personal service, business, entertainment, mixed commercial/residential and industrial needs of the Steveston area.
What can you build on CS3-zoned land in Richmond?
Permitted uses in CS3 include animal grooming, broadcasting studio, child care, education, education, commercial, among others. Permitted uses are allowed outright; conditional uses may require Development Permit Board approval.
What is the FSR for CS3 in Richmond?
Floor Space Ratio (FSR) in CS3 is about 1.0. ZoneScout calculates the maximum buildable floor area for your specific lot.
How tall can a building be in CS3?
CS3 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 mixed use zones in Richmond
- CDT1 — Downtown Commercial (CDT1)
- CDT2 — Downtown Commercial (CDT2)
- CDT3 — Downtown Commercial (CDT3)
- CN — Neighbourhood Commercial (CN)
- CS2 — Steveston Commercial (CS2)
- 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