---
title: "R-2 zone in Township of Langley: Residential"
place: Township of Langley, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/langley-township
zone: R-2
bylaw: Township of Langley Zoning Bylaw 1987 No. 2500 (consolidated to Bylaw 6235, July 13, 2026)
bylaw_read: 2026-11-07
review: draft
canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley-township/zoning/r-2/"
json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley-township/zoning/r-2.json"
---

# R-2 zone in Township of Langley: Residential

Main uses: accessory buildings, residential uses subject to Section 410.2.

## Zone rules

- **Main uses:** accessory buildings; residential uses subject to Section 410.2 (Only one of: a small-scale multi-unit housing development; a two family dwelling; or a single family dwelling plus one accessory dwelling unit (where the single family dwelling has no secondary suite).)
- **Also allowed (secondary uses):** accessory home occupations subject to Section 104.3
- **Maximum lot coverage:** 35% of the lot area; 45% where buildings include infill housing
- **Maximum height:** All other dwelling units 9.0 m; infill housing located within 7.5 m of the rear lot line 4.5 m (except coach houses fronting a lane)
- **Maximum height, accessory buildings:** Accessory buildings and structures that are not dwelling units 3.75 m
- **Front setback:** Vehicle access from the street: minimum 6.0 m, maximum 7.5 m. Vehicle access from a rear lane: minimum 3.5 m
- **Rear setback:** Vehicle access from the street: 3.0 m. Vehicle access from a rear lane: 1.0 m
- **Interior side setback:** 1.2 m
- **Street side setback:** 4.5 m
- **Accessory building setbacks:** Accessory dwelling unit or other accessory building: vehicle access from the street: front min 6.0 m, rear 1.5 m, side 1.2 m, street side 4.5 m; vehicle access from a rear lane: front 3.5 m, rear 1.5 m, side 1.2 m, street side 4.5 m
- **Other rules:** Third storey gross floor area: none permitted with 1 or 2 units; 50% of first storey with 3 units; 80% of first storey with 4 units

## Source

- [Township of Langley Zoning Bylaw 1987 No. 2500 (consolidated to Bylaw 6235, July 13, 2026), s. 410](https://www.tol.ca/en/services/resources/bylaw-services/bylaws/Zoning-Bylaws/Section-400-Residential-(R,-MH,-FH-and-CRE%29-Zones.pdf#page=32) (read 2026-11-07)

Rules in the bylaw's general sections (parking, fences, suites, home businesses) also apply. All zones in Township of Langley: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley-township/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/langley-township/zoning/r-2/_