IL-1 Zoning in Surrey — Light Impact Industrial 1 (high design)
IL-1 — Light Impact Industrial 1 (high design) is a industrial zoning district in the City of Surrey. Light impact industry and limited office/service uses with high standard of design.
On a typical IL-1-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 IL-1 district
Light impact industry and limited office/service uses with high standard of design.
IL-1 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 IL-1
| Tier | Min lot area | Max units | FSR | Max height |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light Impact Industrial 1 (high design) | — | 3 | 1.0 | 18 m |
Permitted uses in IL-1
- Light impact industry
- recycling depots
- warehouses
- distribution centres
- trade schools, industrial first aid training
- limited offices (architectural, engineering, contractor, government, utility)
- self-storage
- accessory coffee shop (35 seats), indoor recreation, community services, places of worship (300 seats), child care, caretaker unit
IL-1 zoning FAQ
What is IL-1 zoning in Surrey?
IL-1 (Light Impact Industrial 1 (high design)) is a industrial zoning district in the City of Surrey. Light impact industry and limited office/service uses with high standard of design.
What can you build on IL-1-zoned land in Surrey?
Permitted uses in IL-1 include Light impact industry, recycling depots, warehouses, distribution centres, trade schools, industrial first aid training, among others. Permitted uses are allowed outright; conditional uses may require Development Permit Board approval.
What is the FSR for IL-1 in Surrey?
Floor Space Ratio (FSR) in IL-1 is about 1.0. ZoneScout calculates the maximum buildable floor area for your specific lot.
How tall can a building be in IL-1?
IL-1 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)
- IH — High Impact Industrial
- IL — Light Impact Industrial
- O1 — Office Employment
Look up a specific address in Surrey
Source: official Surrey zoning bylaw (PDF) · updated August 2026