IB1 Zoning in Richmond — Industrial Business Park (IB1)
IB1 — Industrial Business Park (IB1) is a industrial zoning district in the City of Richmond. The zone provides for a range of general industrial uses and stand-alone offices, with a limited range of compatible uses (IB1).
On a typical IB1-zoned lot you can expect an FSR of roughly 1.0–1.3, a maximum height of 16 m, and site coverage up to 75%. Exact figures vary with lot size, frontage, and form of development — look up your specific address to confirm.
Intent of the IB1 district
The zone provides for a range of general industrial uses and stand-alone offices, with a limited range of compatible uses (IB1). Another sub-zone exists that would be used for rezoning applications in order to implement the City Centre Area Plan (IB2).
IB1 at a glance
| Floor space ratio (FSR) | 1.0–1.3 |
|---|---|
| Max height | 16 m |
| Site coverage | 75% |
| Zone category | Industrial |
Density tiers in IB1
| Tier | Min lot area | Max units | FSR | Max height |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Business Park (IB1) | — | — | 1.3 | 16 m |
Permitted uses in IB1
- animal daycare
- animal grooming
- animal shelter
- auction, minor
- broadcasting studio
- child care
- commercial storage
- commercial vehicle parking and storage
- contractor service
- education, commercial
- emergency service
- government service
- health service, minor
- industrial, general
- industrial, manufacturing
- industrial, warehouse
- library and exhibit
- manufacturing, custom indoor
- microbrewery, winery and distillery
- office
- recreation, indoor
- recycling depot
- recycling drop-off
- restaurant
- utility, minor
- vehicle body repair or paint shop
- vehicle repair
- residential security/operator unit
- restaurant, drive-through
- retail, general
- indoor shooting range
- medical cannabis production facility
- vehicle sale/rental
IB1 zoning FAQ
What is IB1 zoning in Richmond?
IB1 (Industrial Business Park (IB1)) is a industrial zoning district in the City of Richmond. The zone provides for a range of general industrial uses and stand-alone offices, with a limited range of compatible uses (IB1).
What can you build on IB1-zoned land in Richmond?
Permitted uses in IB1 include animal daycare, animal grooming, animal shelter, auction, minor, broadcasting studio, among others. Permitted uses are allowed outright; conditional uses may require Development Permit Board approval.
What is the FSR for IB1 in Richmond?
Floor Space Ratio (FSR) in IB1 generally ranges from about 1.0 up to 1.3. ZoneScout calculates the maximum buildable floor area for your specific lot.
How tall can a building be in IB1?
IB1 permits a maximum building height of 16 m. Height can be affected by view corridors, setbacks, and the specific form of development.
Other industrial zones in Richmond
- I — Industrial (I)
- IB2 — Industrial Business Park (IB2)
- IL — Light Industrial (IL)
- IR1 — Industrial Retail (IR1)
- IR2 — Industrial Retail (IR2)
- IS — Industrial Storage (IS)
- IS1 — Industrial Storage (IS1)
Look up a specific address in Richmond
Source: official Richmond zoning bylaw (PDF) · updated August 2026