What can I build on my Abbotsford property?
Enter any City of Abbotsford address. The tool shows the zoning from Zoning Bylaw 2600-2014, the parcel boundary with lot size and dimensions, and the check that matters most in Abbotsford: whether the land sits inside the Agricultural Land Reserve, which covers roughly three-quarters of the city. Plus floodplain, watercourse setbacks, and BC Hydro corridors.
- City of Abbotsford zoning from Bylaw 2600-2014 — suburban and urban residential through commercial, industrial, and agricultural zones
- ALR boundary check — the Agricultural Land Reserve covers most of Abbotsford's land base, and it, not zoning, decides what rural parcels can do
- Parcel boundary mapped on the aerial with lot size, dimensions, and area
- Bill 44 small-scale multi-unit housing floor where the urban lot qualifies
- Fraser River and Sumas Prairie floodplain flags plus watercourse setbacks
- PID and registered plan so you can order a title search or survey from LTSA
Abbotsford property FAQ
What zone is my Abbotsford property?
Enter your address above. The tool reads the zone code from the City of Abbotsford's published GIS — Zoning Bylaw 2600-2014 codes like RS3, C5, or A1.
Is my Abbotsford property in the ALR?
Enter the address and the tool checks the parcel against the Agricultural Land Reserve boundary. This is the defining land-use question in Abbotsford — the ALR covers roughly 75% of the city — and building anything non-agricultural on ALR land needs Agricultural Land Commission approval.
How many units can I build on an Abbotsford lot?
Urban single-family lots generally qualify for 3-6 units under BC's Bill 44 small-scale multi-unit housing rules, depending on lot size and transit proximity. ALR parcels are a different regime entirely. Enter the address and the tool shows which applies.
How do I find my property lines in Abbotsford?
The tool draws the parcel boundary from ParcelMap BC over an aerial photo and labels the lot dimensions and area. Accurate to about a metre; order the registered survey plan from LTSA for exact bearings.
Is my Abbotsford property in the floodplain?
Enter the address and the tool checks provincial floodplain mapping — a live question on Sumas Prairie and along the Fraser after the 2021 flooding.