I-2 Zoning in Vancouver — General Industrial
I-2 — General Industrial is a industrial zoning district in the City of Vancouver. The intent of this schedule is to permit industrial and similar uses that are generally incompatible with residential land use but are beneficial in that they provide industrial and service employment opportunities or serve a useful or necessary function in the city.
On a typical I-2-zoned lot you can expect an FSR of roughly 3.0–3.35 and a maximum height of 46.5 m. Exact figures vary with lot size, frontage, and form of development — look up your specific address to confirm.
Intent of the I-2 district
The intent of this schedule is to permit industrial and similar uses that are generally incompatible with residential land use but are beneficial in that they provide industrial and service employment opportunities or serve a useful or necessary function in the city.
I-2 at a glance
| Floor space ratio (FSR) | 3.0–3.35 |
|---|---|
| Max height | 46.5 m |
| Zone category | Industrial |
Density tiers in I-2
| Tier | Min lot area | Max units | FSR | Max height |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Industrial | — | — | 3.35 | 46.5 m |
Permitted uses in I-2
- Urban Farm - Class B
- Dwelling Unit (caretaker)
- Community Centre
- Marina
- Park/Playground
- Ambulance Station
- Child Day Care
- Public Authority
- Social Service Centre
- Brewing/Distilling
- Chemicals-A/Linoleum/Misc-A/Non-Metallic-A/Paper/Rubber/Vegetable Oil Manufacturing
- Creative Products Manufacturing (sub-B only)
- General/Health Care Office
- Farmers' Market
- Furniture/Appliance Store
- Retail Store
- Vehicle Dealer
- Auction Hall
- Beauty and Wellness
- Funeral Home
- Laundromat
- Photofinishing Studio
- Print Shop
- Repair Shop - Class B
- Restaurant
- Mini-Storage
- Storage Yard
- Truck Terminal
- Works Yard
- Bulk Data Storage
- Marine Terminal
- Railway Station
- Waste Disposal
- Recycling Depot
- Lumber/Building Materials
- Junk Yard (existing)
- Wholesaling - Class B
- Public Utility (conditional)
I-2 zoning FAQ
What is I-2 zoning in Vancouver?
I-2 (General Industrial) is a industrial zoning district in the City of Vancouver. The intent of this schedule is to permit industrial and similar uses that are generally incompatible with residential land use but are beneficial in that they provide industrial and service employment opportunities or serve a useful or necessary function in the city.
What can you build on I-2-zoned land in Vancouver?
Permitted uses in I-2 include Urban Farm - Class B, Dwelling Unit (caretaker), Community Centre, Marina, Park/Playground, among others. Permitted uses are allowed outright; conditional uses may require Development Permit Board approval.
What is the FSR for I-2 in Vancouver?
Floor Space Ratio (FSR) in I-2 generally ranges from about 3.0 up to 3.35. ZoneScout calculates the maximum buildable floor area for your specific lot.
How tall can a building be in I-2?
I-2 permits a maximum building height of 46.5 m. Height can be affected by view corridors, setbacks, and the specific form of development.
Other industrial zones in Vancouver
- I-1 — Light Industrial
- I-1A — Light Industrial
- I-1B — Light Industrial
- I-1C — Light Industrial
- I-3 — High Technology
- I-4 — High Technology
- M-1 — Light Industrial
- M-1A — Light Industrial
Look up a specific address in Vancouver
Source: official Vancouver zoning bylaw (PDF) · updated August 2026