IR2 Zoning in Richmond — Industrial Retail (IR2)
IR2 — Industrial Retail (IR2) 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 IR2-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 IR2 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).
IR2 at a glance
| Floor space ratio (FSR) | 1.0–1.3 |
|---|---|
| Max height | 16 m |
| Site coverage | 75% |
| Zone category | Industrial |
Density tiers in IR2
| Tier | Min lot area | Max units | FSR | Max height |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Retail (IR2) | — | — | 1.3 | 16 m |
Permitted uses in IR2
- 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
IR2 zoning FAQ
What is IR2 zoning in Richmond?
IR2 (Industrial Retail (IR2)) 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 IR2-zoned land in Richmond?
Permitted uses in IR2 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 IR2 in Richmond?
Floor Space Ratio (FSR) in IR2 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 IR2?
IR2 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)
- IR1 — Industrial Retail (IR1)
- IS — Industrial Storage (IS)
- IS1 — Industrial Storage (IS1)
Look up a specific address in Richmond
Source: official Richmond zoning bylaw (PDF) · updated August 2026