Surrey Zones with 2+ Unit Limits
Compare covered Surrey zoning districts with unit limits of 2 or more.
Why this matters
A unit count can include a main home, a secondary suite and an accessory dwelling. It does not establish permission for a duplex, triplex or fourplex. Check each zone's permitted uses and the conditions for your lot.
Category leaders
- Highest FSR: 1.0 (R1, R2, R2-O, R3, RA)
- Most units (capped): 4 units (R1, R2, R2-O, R3, R4, R5, R5-S, R6, RA)
- Tallest: 11 m (R1, R2, R2-O, R3, R4, R5, R5-S, R6, RA)
"Most units" only counts zones with a hard dwelling-unit cap in the bylaw. Zones marked "By FSR" have no unit cap; the floor space ratio and height envelope set how much can be built.
Compare all 11 zones
| Zone | Name | FSR | Unit cap | Height | Site coverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A-1 | General Agriculture | — | 2 | 9 m | — |
| A-2 | Intensive Agriculture | — | 2 | 9 m | — |
| R1 | Suburban Residential | 0.32–1.0 | 4 (6 near frequent bus) | 11 m / 3 st | 50% |
| R2 | Quarter Acre Residential | 0.32–1.0 | 4 (6 near frequent bus) | 11 m / 3 st | 50% |
| R2-O | Oceanfront Residential | 0.32–1.0 | 4 (6 near frequent bus) | 11 m / 3 st | 45% |
| R3 | Urban Residential | 0.6–1.0 | 4 (6 near frequent bus) | 11 m / 3 st | 50% |
| R4 | Small Lot Residential | 0.72 | 4 (6 near frequent bus) | 11 m / 3 st | 60% |
| R5 | Compact Residential | — | 4 (6 near frequent bus) | 11 m / 3 st | 60% |
| R5-S | Special Compact Residential | — | 4 (6 near frequent bus) | 11 m / 3 st | 62% |
| R6 | Semi-Detached Residential | — | 4 (6 near frequent bus) | 11 m / 3 st | 60% |
| RA | Acreage Residential | 0.6–1.0 | 4 (6 near frequent bus) | 11 m / 3 st | 45% |
Frequently asked questions
How many Surrey zones are duplex zones?
11 in-force Surrey zones allow 2 or more units on a lot: A-1, A-2, R1, R2, R2-O, R3, R4, R5, R5-S, R6 and RA.
Which Surrey duplex zone allows the most units?
R1, R2, R2-O, R3, R4, R5, R5-S, R6 and RA allow up to 4 units on a lot that qualifies, the highest cap in this group. The same zones allow up to 6 on an eligible lot inside a Frequent Bus Stop Area.
What is the tallest building allowed in these Surrey zones?
R1, R2, R2-O, R3, R4, R5, R5-S, R6 and RA allow up to 11 m, the tallest in this group.
Does the zone alone decide what I can build?
No. Lot size, frontage, servicing, transit access and site-specific conditions can change what a Surrey lot allows. A ZoneScout report for the address applies them.