IB Zoning in Surrey — Business Park
IB — Business Park is a industrial zoning district in the City of Surrey. Comprehensively designed industrial business parks.
On a typical IB-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 IB district
Comprehensively designed industrial business parks.
IB 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 IB
| Tier | Min lot area | Max units | FSR | Max height |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Park | — | 3 | 1.0 | 12 m |
Permitted uses in IB
- Light impact industry with wholesale/retail of products produced on lot
- offices
- general services
- warehouses
- distribution centres
- self-storage
- accessory personal services, recreation, eating establishments, community services, places of worship (max 300 seats), child care, caretaker units
IB zoning FAQ
What is IB zoning in Surrey?
IB (Business Park) is a industrial zoning district in the City of Surrey. Comprehensively designed industrial business parks.
What can you build on IB-zoned land in Surrey?
Permitted uses in IB include Light impact industry with wholesale/retail of products produced on lot, offices, general services, warehouses, distribution centres, among others. Permitted uses are allowed outright; conditional uses may require Development Permit Board approval.
What is the FSR for IB in Surrey?
Floor Space Ratio (FSR) in IB is about 1.0. ZoneScout calculates the maximum buildable floor area for your specific lot.
How tall can a building be in IB?
IB 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
- IA — Agro-Industrial
- 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