IA Zoning in Surrey — Agro-Industrial
IA — Agro-Industrial is a industrial zoning district in the City of Surrey. Industries processing agricultural products or serving agriculture.
On a typical IA-zoned lot you can expect up to 3 dwelling units, an FSR of about 1.0, a maximum height of 12 m, and site coverage up to 60%. Exact figures vary with lot size, frontage, and form of development — look up your specific address to confirm.
Intent of the IA district
Industries processing agricultural products or serving agriculture.
IA at a glance
| Max dwelling units | 3 |
|---|---|
| Floor space ratio (FSR) | 1.0 |
| Max height | 12 m |
| Site coverage | 60% |
| Zone category | Industrial |
Density tiers in IA
| Tier | Min lot area | Max units | FSR | Max height |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agro-Industrial | — | 3 | 1.0 | 12 m |
Permitted uses in IA
- Food/agricultural product processing (bottling, packaging, canning, freezing of bakery, dairy, eggs, fruit, meat, nuts, vegetables etc.)
- cold storage
- agriculture and horticulture (no animals)
- soil processing/storage/sales
- agriculture-related government offices
- recreation facilities
- caretaker unit
IA zoning FAQ
What is IA zoning in Surrey?
IA (Agro-Industrial) is a industrial zoning district in the City of Surrey. Industries processing agricultural products or serving agriculture.
What can you build on IA-zoned land in Surrey?
Permitted uses in IA include Food/agricultural product processing (bottling, packaging, canning, freezing of bakery, dairy, eggs, fruit, meat, nuts, vegetables etc.), cold storage, agriculture and horticulture (no animals), soil processing/storage/sales, agriculture-related government offices, among others. Permitted uses are allowed outright; conditional uses may require Development Permit Board approval.
What is the FSR for IA in Surrey?
Floor Space Ratio (FSR) in IA is about 1.0. ZoneScout calculates the maximum buildable floor area for your specific lot.
How tall can a building be in IA?
IA permits a maximum building height of 12 m. Height can be affected by view corridors, setbacks, and the specific form of development.
Other industrial zones in Surrey
- IB — Business Park
- IB-1 — Business Park 1 (high design standard)
- IB-2 — Business Park 2
- IB-3 — Business Park 3 (Campbell Heights)
- IH — High Impact Industrial
- IL — Light Impact Industrial
- IL-1 — Light Impact Industrial 1 (high design)
- O1 — Office Employment
Look up a specific address in Surrey
Source: official Surrey zoning bylaw (PDF) · updated August 2026