PA-1 Zoning in Surrey — Assembly Hall 1 (neighbourhood scale)
PA-1 — Assembly Hall 1 (neighbourhood scale) is a public & institutional zoning district in the City of Surrey. Neighbourhood-scale assembly halls, places of worship, private schools and child care centres.
On a typical PA-1-zoned lot you can expect up to 2 dwelling units, an FSR of about 0.35, a maximum height of 9 m, and site coverage up to 35%. Exact figures vary with lot size, frontage, and form of development — look up your specific address to confirm.
Intent of the PA-1 district
Neighbourhood-scale assembly halls, places of worship, private schools and child care centres.
PA-1 at a glance
| Max dwelling units | 2 |
|---|---|
| Floor space ratio (FSR) | 0.35 |
| Max height | 9 m |
| Site coverage | 35% |
| Zone category | Public & Institutional |
Density tiers in PA-1
| Tier | Min lot area | Max units | FSR | Max height |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assembly Hall 1 (neighbourhood scale) | — | 2 | 0.35 | 9 m |
Permitted uses in PA-1
- Assembly halls incl places of worship (max 300 seats)
- private schools (max 50 students)
- child care centres (max 50 children)
- community services
- caretaker units
PA-1 zoning FAQ
What is PA-1 zoning in Surrey?
PA-1 (Assembly Hall 1 (neighbourhood scale)) is a public & institutional zoning district in the City of Surrey. Neighbourhood-scale assembly halls, places of worship, private schools and child care centres.
What can you build on PA-1-zoned land in Surrey?
Permitted uses in PA-1 include Assembly halls incl places of worship (max 300 seats), private schools (max 50 students), child care centres (max 50 children), community services, caretaker units. Permitted uses are allowed outright; conditional uses may require Development Permit Board approval.
What is the FSR for PA-1 in Surrey?
Floor Space Ratio (FSR) in PA-1 is about 0.35. ZoneScout calculates the maximum buildable floor area for your specific lot.
How tall can a building be in PA-1?
PA-1 permits a maximum building height of 9 m. Height can be affected by view corridors, setbacks, and the specific form of development.
Other public & institutional zones in Surrey
- PA-2 — Assembly Hall 2 (regional scale)
- PC — Cemetery
- PI — Institutional (hospitals, universities, colleges)
Look up a specific address in Surrey
Source: official Surrey zoning bylaw (PDF) · updated August 2026