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title: "RU-1 zone in Township of Langley: Rural"
place: Township of Langley, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/langley-township
zone: RU-1
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/ru-1/"
json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley-township/zoning/ru-1.json"
---

# RU-1 zone in Township of Langley: Rural

Main uses: Agricultural uses, Commercial greenhouses, Equestrian centres and riding stables, Feedlots, Intensive swine operation, and 3 more.

## Zone rules

- **Main uses:** Agricultural uses; Commercial greenhouses; Equestrian centres and riding stables; Feedlots; Intensive swine operation; Mushroom farms; Residential uses (no more than two single family dwellings or mobile homes per lot, with exceptions); Veterinary clinics
- **Also allowed (secondary uses):** Accessory buildings and uses; Accessory home occupations; Accessory parking of commercial vehicles
- **Maximum lot coverage:** 33% of lot area; commercial greenhouses 66% of lot area (other buildings still 33%); accessory buildings not used for farm purposes 200 m² total ground floor area
- **Maximum density:** No more than two single family dwellings or mobile homes per lot, with exceptions for temporary and farm worker housing
- **Maximum height:** 9 m (single family dwelling)
- **Maximum height, accessory buildings:** 9 m or 2 storeys, whichever is lesser (other buildings not used for farm purposes)
- **Front setback:** 9.75 m
- **Rear setback:** 7.5 m
- **Interior side setback:** 3 m
- **Street side setback:** 7.5 m
- **Accessory building setbacks:** front 9.75 m, rear 1.5 m (same as the principal building front setback on a through lot), side 1.5 m, exterior side 4.5 m
- **Other rules:** Buildings or structures housing animals or poultry must be at least 15 m from any property line; Commercial greenhouses must be at least 15 m from a front, rear or side lot line and 30 m from a lot zoned other than RU or M

## Source

- [Township of Langley Zoning Bylaw 1987 No. 2500 (consolidated to Bylaw 6235, July 13, 2026), s. 201](https://www.tol.ca/en/services/resources/bylaw-services/bylaws/Zoning-Bylaws/Section-200-Rural-Zones.pdf#page=1) (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/ru-1/_