C-35 Zoning in Surrey — Downtown Commercial (City Centre)
C-35 — Downtown Commercial (City Centre) is a commercial zoning district in the City of Surrey. Comprehensive commercial-residential projects in City Centre (Schedule D).
On a typical C-35-zoned lot you can expect an FSR of about 3.5 and site coverage up to 85%. Exact figures vary with lot size, frontage, and form of development — look up your specific address to confirm.
Intent of the C-35 district
Comprehensive commercial-residential projects in City Centre (Schedule D).
C-35 at a glance
| Floor space ratio (FSR) | 3.5 |
|---|---|
| Site coverage | 85% |
| Zone category | Commercial |
Density tiers in C-35
| Tier | Min lot area | Max units | FSR | Max height |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Commercial (City Centre) | — | — | 3.5 | — |
Permitted uses in C-35
- Retail
- personal services
- general services
- eating establishments
- neighbourhood pubs
- offices
- tourist accommodation
- indoor recreation
- structured parking
- entertainment
- cultural uses
- assembly halls
- community services
- child care
- multiple unit residential building integral to commercial
- short-term rental
C-35 zoning FAQ
What is C-35 zoning in Surrey?
C-35 (Downtown Commercial (City Centre)) is a commercial zoning district in the City of Surrey. Comprehensive commercial-residential projects in City Centre (Schedule D).
What can you build on C-35-zoned land in Surrey?
Permitted uses in C-35 include Retail, personal services, general services, eating establishments, neighbourhood pubs, among others. Permitted uses are allowed outright; conditional uses may require Development Permit Board approval.
What is the FSR for C-35 in Surrey?
Floor Space Ratio (FSR) in C-35 is about 3.5. ZoneScout calculates the maximum buildable floor area for your specific lot.
Other commercial zones in Surrey
- C-4 — Local Commercial
- C-5 — Neighbourhood Commercial
- C-8 — Community Commercial
- C-8A — Community Commercial A
- C-8B — Community Commercial B (incl adult/cannabis uses)
- C-15 — Town Centre Commercial (mixed-use)
- CCR — Child Care
- CG-1 — Self-Service Gasoline Station
Look up a specific address in Surrey
Source: official Surrey zoning bylaw (PDF) · updated August 2026