C-8 Zoning in Surrey — Community Commercial
C-8 — Community Commercial is a commercial zoning district in the City of Surrey. Community shopping centres serving several neighbourhoods.
On a typical C-8-zoned lot you can expect up to 1 dwelling unit, an FSR of about 0.8, a maximum height of 12 m (3 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-8 district
Community shopping centres serving several neighbourhoods.
C-8 at a glance
| Max dwelling units | 1 |
|---|---|
| Floor space ratio (FSR) | 0.8 |
| Max height | 12 m |
| Max storeys (by right) | 3 |
| Site coverage | 50% |
| Zone category | Commercial |
Density tiers in C-8
| Tier | Min lot area | Max units | FSR | Max height |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Commercial | — | 1 | 0.8 | 12 m |
Permitted uses in C-8
- Retail (excl adult, secondhand/pawn)
- personal services (excl body rub)
- general services
- eating establishments (no drive-through)
- neighbourhood pubs
- liquor store
- offices (excl marijuana dispensaries)
- parking facilities
- automotive service <5,000 kg with retail
- indoor recreation
- entertainment (excl arcades)
- assembly halls
- community services
- child care
- cultural uses
- beverage return centres
- one caretaker unit
C-8 zoning FAQ
What is C-8 zoning in Surrey?
C-8 (Community Commercial) is a commercial zoning district in the City of Surrey. Community shopping centres serving several neighbourhoods.
What can you build on C-8-zoned land in Surrey?
Permitted uses in C-8 include Retail (excl adult, secondhand/pawn), personal services (excl body rub), general services, eating establishments (no drive-through), neighbourhood pubs, among others. Permitted uses are allowed outright; conditional uses may require Development Permit Board approval.
What is the FSR for C-8 in Surrey?
Floor Space Ratio (FSR) in C-8 is about 0.8. ZoneScout calculates the maximum buildable floor area for your specific lot.
How tall can a building be in C-8?
C-8 permits a maximum building height of 12 m, generally about 3 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-5 — Neighbourhood 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