O1 Zoning in Surrey — Office Employment
O1 — Office Employment is a industrial zoning district in the City of Surrey. Low-rise, mid-rise or high-rise office, institutional or employment buildings between 4 and 40 storeys.
On a typical O1-zoned lot you can expect an FSR of roughly 2.0–3.0, a maximum height of 22 m (6 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 O1 district
Low-rise, mid-rise or high-rise office, institutional or employment buildings between 4 and 40 storeys.
O1 at a glance
| Floor space ratio (FSR) | 2.0–3.0 |
|---|---|
| Max height | 22 m |
| Max storeys (by right) | 6 |
| Site coverage | 85% |
| Zone category | Industrial |
Density tiers in O1
| Tier | Min lot area | Max units | FSR | Max height |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office Employment | — | — | 3.0 | 22 m |
Permitted uses in O1
- Office, institutional and employment uses
- accessory multiple unit residential (max 35% of total floor area)
- accessory commercial
O1 zoning FAQ
What is O1 zoning in Surrey?
O1 (Office Employment) is a industrial zoning district in the City of Surrey. Low-rise, mid-rise or high-rise office, institutional or employment buildings between 4 and 40 storeys.
What can you build on O1-zoned land in Surrey?
Permitted uses in O1 include Office, institutional and employment uses, accessory multiple unit residential (max 35% of total floor area), accessory commercial. Permitted uses are allowed outright; conditional uses may require Development Permit Board approval.
What is the FSR for O1 in Surrey?
Floor Space Ratio (FSR) in O1 generally ranges from about 2.0 up to 3.0. ZoneScout calculates the maximum buildable floor area for your specific lot.
How tall can a building be in O1?
O1 permits a maximum building height of 22 m, generally about 6 storeys. 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
- IL-1 — Light Impact Industrial 1 (high design)
Look up a specific address in Surrey
Source: official Surrey zoning bylaw (PDF) · updated August 2026