CHI Zoning in Surrey — Highway Commercial Industrial
CHI — Highway Commercial Industrial is a commercial zoning district in the City of Surrey. Commercial and related uses requiring large lots and major highway exposure.
On a typical CHI-zoned lot you can expect up to 1 dwelling unit, an FSR of about 1.0, 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 CHI district
Commercial and related uses requiring large lots and major highway exposure.
CHI at a glance
| Max dwelling units | 1 |
|---|---|
| Floor space ratio (FSR) | 1.0 |
| Max height | 9 m |
| Max storeys (by right) | 2 |
| Site coverage | 50% |
| Zone category | Commercial |
Density tiers in CHI
| Tier | Min lot area | Max units | FSR | Max height |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highway Commercial Industrial | — | 1 | 1.0 | 9 m |
Permitted uses in CHI
- Automotive services <5,000 kg
- drive-through eating establishments and banks
- light impact industry with retail of on-site products
- warehouse
- self-storage
- tourist accommodation
- liquor manufacturing
- building supply/furniture/appliance/garden/auction/retail-warehouse/flea market (in building) retail
- vehicle sales/rentals <5,000 kg
- limited offices (engineering, contractor, government, utility)
- assembly halls
- child care
- one caretaker unit
CHI zoning FAQ
What is CHI zoning in Surrey?
CHI (Highway Commercial Industrial) is a commercial zoning district in the City of Surrey. Commercial and related uses requiring large lots and major highway exposure.
What can you build on CHI-zoned land in Surrey?
Permitted uses in CHI include Automotive services <5,000 kg, drive-through eating establishments and banks, light impact industry with retail of on-site products, warehouse, self-storage, among others. Permitted uses are allowed outright; conditional uses may require Development Permit Board approval.
What is the FSR for CHI in Surrey?
Floor Space Ratio (FSR) in CHI is about 1.0. ZoneScout calculates the maximum buildable floor area for your specific lot.
How tall can a building be in CHI?
CHI 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-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)
- C-35 — Downtown Commercial (City Centre)
- CCR — Child Care
Look up a specific address in Surrey
Source: official Surrey zoning bylaw (PDF) · updated August 2026