---
title: "CH5 zone in Langford: Cluster Housing Residential 5"
place: Langford, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/langford
zone: CH5
bylaw: Zoning Bylaw No. 300, 1999 (consolidated 5 Oct 2026)
bylaw_read: 2026-11-07
review: draft
canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langford/zoning/ch5/"
json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langford/zoning/ch5.json"
---

# CH5 zone in Langford: Cluster Housing Residential 5

Permit one-family, two-family and townhouse residential uses in a manner designed to cluster density within a smaller portion of the site and preserve open space.

## Zone rules

- **Purpose:** Permit one-family, two-family and townhouse residential uses in a manner designed to cluster density within a smaller portion of the site and preserve open space.
- **Main uses:** Dwelling, one-family; Dwelling, two-family; Townhouse; Community garden
- **Also allowed (secondary uses):** Accessory buildings and structures; Home occupation; Secondary suite in a one-family dwelling; Keeping of not more than one boarder in a one-family dwelling
- **Minimum lot area:** One-family lots 700 m²; two-family lots 835 m²; townhouse lots 600 m²
- **Minimum lot width:** One-family lots 15 m; two-family lots 18 m; townhouse lots 24 m
- **Maximum lot coverage:** 40% where the principal building is less than two storeys; 35% where it is two storeys or higher
- **Maximum density:** Not more than one residential building on a one- or two-family lot; at least three units on a townhouse lot; not more than 10 dwelling units in the zone, or up to 312 dwelling units (excluding secondary suites) if the owner provides the amenity contributions and 141,640 m² of open space
- **Maximum height:** One-family and two-family dwellings: 10 m; townhouse building: three storeys
- **Front setback:** One-family dwelling: 6 m; townhouse: 3 m (garage or carport whose vehicle access crosses the front lot line: 5.5 m)
- **Rear setback:** One-family dwelling: 6 m; townhouse: 5.5 m
- **Interior side setback:** One-family dwelling: 1.5 m; townhouse: 1.2 m
- **Street side setback:** One-family dwelling: 4.5 m; townhouse: 3 m (garage or carport whose vehicle access crosses the exterior side lot line: 5.5 m)
- **Other rules:** Two-family dwellings are prohibited on panhandle lots; One-family lots need a building envelope at least 7 m wide and deep; two-family lots at least 14 m wide and deep

## Source

- [Zoning Bylaw No. 300, 1999 (consolidated 5 Oct 2026), s. 6.37B](https://langford.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Zoning-Bylaw-20240415-1.pdf#page=170) (read 2026-11-07)

Rules in the bylaw's general sections (parking, fences, suites, home businesses) also apply. All zones in Langford: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langford/zoning/index.json

_Draft: taken from the bylaw text by a research agent and not yet reviewed by a person. Gov Handbook is an independent guide. Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langford/zoning/ch5/_