IB-1 Zoning in Surrey — Business Park 1 (high design standard)
IB-1 — Business Park 1 (high design standard) is a industrial zoning district in the City of Surrey. Industrial business parks with a high standard of design.
On a typical IB-1-zoned lot you can expect up to 3 dwelling units, an FSR of about 1.0, a maximum height of 14 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-1 district
Industrial business parks with a high standard of design.
IB-1 at a glance
| Max dwelling units | 3 |
|---|---|
| Floor space ratio (FSR) | 1.0 |
| Max height | 14 m |
| Site coverage | 60% |
| Zone category | Industrial |
Density tiers in IB-1
| Tier | Min lot area | Max units | FSR | Max height |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Park 1 (high design standard) | — | 3 | 1.0 | 14 m |
Permitted uses in IB-1
- Light impact industry with wholesale/retail of on-site products
- warehouses
- distribution centres
- offices (excl professional/medical/real estate)
- self-storage
- accessory general services, eating establishments (max 200 seats), community services, child care, caretaker units
IB-1 zoning FAQ
What is IB-1 zoning in Surrey?
IB-1 (Business Park 1 (high design standard)) is a industrial zoning district in the City of Surrey. Industrial business parks with a high standard of design.
What can you build on IB-1-zoned land in Surrey?
Permitted uses in IB-1 include Light impact industry with wholesale/retail of on-site products, warehouses, distribution centres, offices (excl professional/medical/real estate), self-storage, among others. Permitted uses are allowed outright; conditional uses may require Development Permit Board approval.
What is the FSR for IB-1 in Surrey?
Floor Space Ratio (FSR) in IB-1 is about 1.0. ZoneScout calculates the maximum buildable floor area for your specific lot.
How tall can a building be in IB-1?
IB-1 permits a maximum building height of 14 m. Height can be affected by view corridors, setbacks, and the specific form of development.
Other industrial zones in Surrey
- IA — Agro-Industrial
- IB — Business Park
- 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