High Density Residential Zones in Surrey
Compare covered Surrey zoning districts with a Floor Space Ratio above 1.5.
Why this matters
FSR describes floor area relative to lot area. Height, setbacks, coverage and permitted uses also shape what can be built. A higher FSR alone does not establish permission for a tower.
Category leaders
- Highest FSR: 12.0 (MR10-CBD)
- Tallest: 165 m (MR9-C)
"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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MR6 | Low-Rise (4 Storey) Apartment | 1.4–1.6 | By FSR | 15 m / 4 st | 60% |
| MR6-C | Low-Rise (4 Storey) Apartment with Commercial | 1.6–1.8 | By FSR | 15 m / 4 st | 60% |
| MR7 | Low-Rise (5-8 Storey) Apartment | 2.0–2.5 | By FSR | 22 m / 6 st | 60% |
| MR7-C | Low-Rise (5-8 Storey) Apartment with Commercial | 2.2–2.5 | By FSR | 22 m / 6 st | 60% |
| MR8 | Mid-Rise Apartment | 4.0–5.0 | By FSR | 95 m / 25 st | 85% |
| MR8-C | Mid-Rise Apartment with Commercial | 4.3–5.3 | By FSR | 95 m / 25 st | 85% |
| MR9 | High-Rise Apartment | 5.0–6.0 | By FSR | 160 m / 40 st | 85% |
| MR9-C | High-Rise Apartment with Commercial | 5.3–6.3 | By FSR | 165 m / 40 st | 85% |
| MR10 | City Centre High-Rise Apartment | 5.5–9.0 | By FSR | — | 85% |
| MR10-C | City Centre High-Rise Apartment with Commercial | 6.0–10.0 | By FSR | — | 85% |
| MR10-CBD | Central Business District | 7.5–12.0 | By FSR | — | 85% |
Frequently asked questions
How many Surrey zones are high-density zones?
11 in-force Surrey zones allow a floor space ratio (FSR) above 1.5: MR6, MR6-C, MR7, MR7-C, MR8, MR8-C, MR9, MR9-C, MR10, MR10-C and MR10-CBD.
Which Surrey zone allows the highest FSR?
MR10-CBD allows up to 12.0 FSR, the highest in this group.
What is the tallest building allowed in these Surrey zones?
MR9-C allows up to 165 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.