---
title: "RAE1 zone in Langford: Rural Agriculture and Eco-Tourism"
place: Langford, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/langford
zone: RAE1
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/rae1/"
json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langford/zoning/rae1.json"
---

# RAE1 zone in Langford: Rural Agriculture and Eco-Tourism

Permit a mix of residential, agricultural/agri-tourism, eco-tourism and educational uses.

## Zone rules

- **Purpose:** Permit a mix of residential, agricultural/agri-tourism, eco-tourism and educational uses.
- **Main uses:** Agriculture; Commercial nursery and greenhouse; Equestrian facility; Intensive agriculture (lots 4 ha or larger); Preschool; School; Dwelling, one-family
- **Also allowed (secondary uses):** Accessory buildings and structures; Home occupation; Secondary suite in a one-family dwelling; Campground (accessory to an agricultural or educational use); Dormitory (single cabin or multiple bunkhouses) (accessory to an agricultural or educational use); Rental of recreational equipment (accessory to an agricultural or educational use)
- **Minimum lot area:** 0.4 ha; 40 ha unless serviced by the municipal sanitary sewer system
- **Maximum lot coverage:** 20% or 1,000 m² for all buildings and structures
- **Maximum density:** One one-family dwelling per lot
- **Maximum height:** 10.5 m; 12 m for agriculture or intensive agriculture buildings
- **Front setback:** 7.5 m (any lot line other than the rear)
- **Rear setback:** 10 m
- **Interior side setback:** 7.5 m
- **Street side setback:** 7.5 m

## Source

- [Zoning Bylaw No. 300, 1999 (consolidated 5 Oct 2026), s. 6.18](https://langford.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Zoning-Bylaw-20240415-1.pdf#page=126) (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/rae1/_