MR8 zoning in Surrey: what can you build?
Mid-Rise Apartment
On a standard lot with a rear lane, MR8 allows about 8 units on a 66 × 122 ft lot (mid-rise apartment, with bonus density). These figures come from running BuildHere’s engine on each lot size with the Surrey rules for this zone.
Most units by lot size
| Lot (with lane) | Most units | Building form | Max floor area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 × 122 ft4,026 sq ft | None outright | – | – |
| 50 × 122 ft6,100 sq ft | None outright | – | – |
| 66 × 122 ft8,052 sq ft | About 8 units | Mid-rise apartment, with bonus density | 33,301 sq ft |
Building options on a 66 × 122 ft lot
| Option | Status | Units | Max floor area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-rise apartment | Allowed | About 8 | 32,208 sq ft |
| Mid-rise apartment, with bonus density | Allowed | About 8 | 33,301 sq ft |
Size limits for mid-rise apartment, with bonus density on a 66 × 122 ft lot
| Max floor area (FSR 4.14) | 33,301 sq ft | Surrey MR8 s.D.1, E, F.1, G.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Max height | 311.7 ft, about 25 storeys | Surrey MR8 s.D to G |
| Site coverage | 85% of site | Surrey MR8 s.D to G |
| Front setback | 18.0 ft | Surrey MR8 s.D to G |
| Side setback | 24.6 ft | Surrey MR8 s.D to G |
| Rear setback | 24.6 ft | Surrey MR8 s.D to G |
| Rough building footprint | up to 1,335 sq ft | Estimate, not a design |
| Parking stalls required | 13 stalls (minimum) | Surrey Part 5 Table D.1 |
Your lot will differ.
Frontage, depth, lane access, corner lots and frequent-transit areas all change the answer. Search your address for a report on the real lot in Surrey.
Common questions
How many units can I build in MR8 zoning in Surrey?
With a rear lane and outside a frequent-transit area, MR8 allows about 8 units on a 66 × 122 ft lot (mid-rise apartment, with bonus density). Smaller lots fall short of the zone's minimums. Your own lot's frontage, depth and location change the result.
What is FSR?
Floor space ratio (FSR) is a building’s total floor area divided by the lot area. An FSR of 1.0 on a 4,026 sq ft lot allows about 4,026 sq ft of floor area across all storeys. Some bylaws, such as Burnaby’s R1, set no FSR at all; there BuildHere shows an effective FSR worked out from the height, setback and lot coverage limits.
Where do these MR8 rules come from?
From City of Surrey Zoning By-law, 1993, No. 12000: Parts 24A (MR7), 24B (MR7-C), 25 (MR8), 27 (MR10); Schedules G and L; Part 19 (RM-M), Consolidated to 21 September 2026 (By-law 22120) consolidation (rules approved 2026-10-19). Preliminary screening only. Verify with the City of Surrey.