IH Zoning in Surrey — High Impact Industrial
IH — High Impact Industrial is a industrial zoning district in the City of Surrey. All industrial uses including high impact industry.
On a typical IH-zoned lot you can expect up to 3 dwelling units, an FSR of about 1.0, a maximum height of 18 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 IH district
All industrial uses including high impact industry.
IH at a glance
| Max dwelling units | 3 |
|---|---|
| Floor space ratio (FSR) | 1.0 |
| Max height | 18 m |
| Site coverage | 60% |
| Zone category | Industrial |
Density tiers in IH
| Tier | Min lot area | Max units | FSR | Max height |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Impact Industrial | — | 3 | 1.0 | 18 m |
Permitted uses in IH
- High impact uses (abattoir, asphalt/tar, cement/lime, chemical plant, fat rendering, fertilizer, petroleum refining/storage, planer mills, stockyards, tannery)
- heliport
- light impact industry
- recycling depots/plants
- soil processing
- dangerous goods storage
- transportation industry incl port/rail/bus/truck refuelling and vehicle sales >5,000 kg
- automotive services
- auto body
- vehicle storage
- warehouses
- distribution centres
- general contractor offices
- self-storage
- caretaker unit
IH zoning FAQ
What is IH zoning in Surrey?
IH (High Impact Industrial) is a industrial zoning district in the City of Surrey. All industrial uses including high impact industry.
What can you build on IH-zoned land in Surrey?
Permitted uses in IH include High impact uses (abattoir, asphalt/tar, cement/lime, chemical plant, fat rendering, fertilizer, petroleum refining/storage, planer mills, stockyards, tannery), heliport, light impact industry, recycling depots/plants, soil processing, among others. Permitted uses are allowed outright; conditional uses may require Development Permit Board approval.
What is the FSR for IH in Surrey?
Floor Space Ratio (FSR) in IH is about 1.0. ZoneScout calculates the maximum buildable floor area for your specific lot.
How tall can a building be in IH?
IH permits a maximum building height of 18 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-1 — Business Park 1 (high design standard)
- IB-2 — Business Park 2
- IB-3 — Business Park 3 (Campbell Heights)
- 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