A-1 Zoning in Surrey — General Agriculture

A-1 — General Agriculture is a agricultural zoning district in the City of Surrey. Agriculture on lots minimum 2 ha; protects Agricultural OCP land from incompatible uses.

On a typical A-1-zoned lot you can expect up to 2 dwelling units and a maximum height of 9 m. Exact figures vary with lot size, frontage, and form of development — look up your specific address to confirm.

Intent of the A-1 district

Agriculture on lots minimum 2 ha; protects Agricultural OCP land from incompatible uses.

A-1 at a glance

Max dwelling units	2
Max height	9 m
Zone category	Agricultural

Density tiers in A-1

Tier	Min lot area	Max units	FSR	Max height
General Agriculture	—	2	—	9 m

Permitted uses in A-1

Agriculture and horticulture
one single family dwelling (may contain 1 secondary suite)
intensive agriculture (ALR)
farm alcohol production
forestry
agri-tourism
commercial/hobby kennels
horse riding/boarding (max 40 stalls)
farm product retail (max 125 m2)
primary processing
private airstrip (16 ha+)
B&B
boarders/lodgers
short-term rental
cogeneration with greenhouse

A-1 zoning FAQ

What is A-1 zoning in Surrey?

A-1 (General Agriculture) is a agricultural zoning district in the City of Surrey. Agriculture on lots minimum 2 ha; protects Agricultural OCP land from incompatible uses.

What can you build on A-1-zoned land in Surrey?

Permitted uses in A-1 include Agriculture and horticulture, one single family dwelling (may contain 1 secondary suite), intensive agriculture (ALR), farm alcohol production, forestry, among others. Permitted uses are allowed outright; conditional uses may require Development Permit Board approval.

How tall can a building be in A-1?

A-1 permits a maximum building height of 9 m. Height can be affected by view corridors, setbacks, and the specific form of development.

Other agricultural zones in Surrey

A-2 — Intensive Agriculture

Look up a specific address in Surrey

Source: official Surrey zoning bylaw (PDF) · updated August 2026