PI Zoning in Surrey — Institutional (hospitals, universities, colleges)

PI — Institutional (hospitals, universities, colleges) is a public & institutional zoning district in the City of Surrey. Public and private hospitals, universities and colleges.

On a typical PI-zoned lot you can expect an FSR of about 0.5, a maximum height of 9 m, and site coverage up to 40%. Exact figures vary with lot size, frontage, and form of development — look up your specific address to confirm.

Intent of the PI district

Public and private hospitals, universities and colleges.

PI at a glance

Floor space ratio (FSR)0.5
Max height9 m
Site coverage40%
Zone categoryPublic & Institutional

Density tiers in PI

TierMin lot areaMax unitsFSRMax height
Institutional (hospitals, universities, colleges)0.59 m

Permitted uses in PI

PI zoning FAQ

What is PI zoning in Surrey?

PI (Institutional (hospitals, universities, colleges)) is a public & institutional zoning district in the City of Surrey. Public and private hospitals, universities and colleges.

What can you build on PI-zoned land in Surrey?

Permitted uses in PI include Hospitals, universities, colleges and institutes, accessory child care centres. Permitted uses are allowed outright; conditional uses may require Development Permit Board approval.

What is the FSR for PI in Surrey?

Floor Space Ratio (FSR) in PI is about 0.5. ZoneScout calculates the maximum buildable floor area for your specific lot.

How tall can a building be in PI?

PI 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

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Source: official Surrey zoning bylaw (PDF) · updated August 2026