IR1 Zoning in Richmond — Industrial Retail (IR1)
IR1 — Industrial Retail (IR1) is a industrial zoning district in the City of Richmond. The zone provides for a range of general industrial uses, stand-alone offices and a limited range of retail uses, with a few other compatible uses (IR1).
On a typical IR1-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 IR1 district
The zone provides for a range of general industrial uses, stand-alone offices and a limited range of retail uses, with a few other compatible uses (IR1). Another sub-zone exists that would be used for rezoning applications in order to implement the City Centre Area Plan (IR2).
IR1 at a glance
| Floor space ratio (FSR) | 1.0–1.3 |
|---|---|
| Max height | 16 m |
| Site coverage | 75% |
| Zone category | Industrial |
Density tiers in IR1
| Tier | Min lot area | Max units | FSR | Max height |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Retail (IR1) | — | — | 1.3 | 16 m |
Permitted uses in IR1
- auction, minor
- building or garden supply
- child care
- commercial storage
- commercial vehicle parking and storage
- contractor service
- education, commercial
- equipment, minor
- emergency service
- government service
- greenhouse & plant nursery
- health service, minor
- industrial, general
- industrial, manufacturing
- industrial, warehouse
- library and exhibit
- manufacturing, custom indoor
- microbrewery, winery and distillery
- office
- parking, non-accessory
- recreation, indoor
- recycling depot
- recycling drop-off
- restaurant
- restaurant, drive-through
- retail, second hand
- retail, showroom
- service, business support
- studio
- utility, minor
- vehicle body repair or paint shop
- vehicle repair
- warehouse sales
- residential security/operator unit
- hotel
- religious assembly
- retail, general
- vehicle sale/rental
IR1 zoning FAQ
What is IR1 zoning in Richmond?
IR1 (Industrial Retail (IR1)) is a industrial zoning district in the City of Richmond. The zone provides for a range of general industrial uses, stand-alone offices and a limited range of retail uses, with a few other compatible uses (IR1).
What can you build on IR1-zoned land in Richmond?
Permitted uses in IR1 include auction, minor, building or garden supply, child care, commercial storage, commercial vehicle parking and storage, among others. Permitted uses are allowed outright; conditional uses may require Development Permit Board approval.
What is the FSR for IR1 in Richmond?
Floor Space Ratio (FSR) in IR1 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 IR1?
IR1 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)
- IB1 — Industrial Business Park (IB1)
- IB2 — Industrial Business Park (IB2)
- IL — Light Industrial (IL)
- 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