C-5 Zoning in Surrey — Neighbourhood Commercial
C-5 — Neighbourhood Commercial is a commercial zoning district in the City of Surrey. Neighbourhood-scale shopping nodes.
On a typical C-5-zoned lot you can expect up to 1 dwelling unit, an FSR of about 0.5, a maximum height of 9 m (2 storeys), and site coverage up to 50%. Exact figures vary with lot size, frontage, and form of development — look up your specific address to confirm.
Intent of the C-5 district
Neighbourhood-scale shopping nodes.
C-5 at a glance
| Max dwelling units | 1 |
|---|---|
| Floor space ratio (FSR) | 0.5 |
| Max height | 9 m |
| Max storeys (by right) | 2 |
| Site coverage | 50% |
| Zone category | Commercial |
Density tiers in C-5
| Tier | Min lot area | Max units | FSR | Max height |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neighbourhood Commercial | — | 1 | 0.5 | 9 m |
Permitted uses in C-5
- Retail stores (excl adult, auction, secondhand/pawn)
- barbershop/beauty/clothing repair/shoe repair
- eating establishments (no drive-through)
- neighbourhood pub
- offices
- general services
- indoor recreation
- community services
- child care
- one caretaker unit
C-5 zoning FAQ
What is C-5 zoning in Surrey?
C-5 (Neighbourhood Commercial) is a commercial zoning district in the City of Surrey. Neighbourhood-scale shopping nodes.
What can you build on C-5-zoned land in Surrey?
Permitted uses in C-5 include Retail stores (excl adult, auction, secondhand/pawn), barbershop/beauty/clothing repair/shoe repair, eating establishments (no drive-through), neighbourhood pub, offices, among others. Permitted uses are allowed outright; conditional uses may require Development Permit Board approval.
What is the FSR for C-5 in Surrey?
Floor Space Ratio (FSR) in C-5 is about 0.5. ZoneScout calculates the maximum buildable floor area for your specific lot.
How tall can a building be in C-5?
C-5 permits a maximum building height of 9 m, generally about 2 storeys. Height can be affected by view corridors, setbacks, and the specific form of development.
Other commercial zones in Surrey
- C-4 — Local 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)
- C-35 — Downtown Commercial (City Centre)
- 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