MR8-C Zoning in Surrey — Mid-Rise Apartment with Commercial
MR8-C — Mid-Rise Apartment with Commercial is a residential zoning district in the City of Surrey. Mid-rise mixed-use apartment buildings with required ground floor commercial.
On a typical MR8-C-zoned lot you can expect an FSR of roughly 4.3–5.3, a maximum height of 95 m (25 storeys), and site coverage up to 85%. Exact figures vary with lot size, frontage, and form of development — look up your specific address to confirm.
Intent of the MR8-C district
Mid-rise mixed-use apartment buildings with required ground floor commercial.
MR8-C at a glance
| Floor space ratio (FSR) | 4.3–5.3 |
|---|---|
| Max height | 95 m |
| Max storeys (by right) | 25 |
| Site coverage | 85% |
| Zone category | Residential |
Density tiers in MR8-C
| Tier | Min lot area | Max units | FSR | Max height |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-Rise Apartment with Commercial | — | — | 5.3 | 95 m |
Permitted uses in MR8-C
- Mid-rise mixed-use apartment buildings with required ground floor commercial
- child care centre
- short-term rental
MR8-C zoning FAQ
What is MR8-C zoning in Surrey?
MR8-C (Mid-Rise Apartment with Commercial) is a residential zoning district in the City of Surrey. Mid-rise mixed-use apartment buildings with required ground floor commercial.
What can you build on MR8-C-zoned land in Surrey?
Permitted uses in MR8-C include Mid-rise mixed-use apartment buildings with required ground floor commercial, child care centre, short-term rental. Permitted uses are allowed outright; conditional uses may require Development Permit Board approval.
What is the FSR for MR8-C in Surrey?
Floor Space Ratio (FSR) in MR8-C generally ranges from about 4.3 up to 5.3. ZoneScout calculates the maximum buildable floor area for your specific lot.
How tall can a building be in MR8-C?
MR8-C permits a maximum building height of 95 m, generally about 25 storeys. Height can be affected by view corridors, setbacks, and the specific form of development.
Other residential zones in Surrey
- MR1 — Low Density Townhouse
- MR2 — Medium Density Townhouse
- MR3 — Rowhouse
- MR4 — High Density Townhouse
- MR5 — Stacked Townhouse
- MR6 — Low-Rise (4 Storey) Apartment
- MR6-C — Low-Rise (4 Storey) Apartment with Commercial
- MR7 — Low-Rise (5-8 Storey) Apartment
Look up a specific address in Surrey
Source: official Surrey zoning bylaw (PDF) · updated August 2026