---
title: "RU-5A zone in Township of Langley: Rural Floodplain"
place: Township of Langley, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/langley-township
zone: RU-5A
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-5a/"
json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley-township/zoning/ru-5a.json"
---

# RU-5A zone in Township of Langley: Rural Floodplain

Main uses: All uses permitted in RU-5, Compost sales facility (per Agricultural Land Commission resolution), Residential green waste compost facility (per Soil Deposit Permit).

## Zone rules

- **Main uses:** All uses permitted in RU-5; Compost sales facility (per Agricultural Land Commission resolution); Residential green waste compost facility (per Soil Deposit Permit)
- **Maximum lot coverage:** Same as zone RU-5 (Section 205.3)
- **Maximum height:** Same as zone RU-5 (Section 205.5)
- **Front setback:** Same as zone RU-5 (Section 205.4)
- **Rear setback:** Same as zone RU-5 (Section 205.4)
- **Interior side setback:** Same as zone RU-5 (Section 205.4)
- **Street side setback:** Same as zone RU-5 (Section 205.4)
- **Other rules:** Floodplain requirements follow zone RU-5 (Section 205.2)

## Source

- [Township of Langley Zoning Bylaw 1987 No. 2500 (consolidated to Bylaw 6235, July 13, 2026), s. 205A](https://www.tol.ca/en/services/resources/bylaw-services/bylaws/Zoning-Bylaws/Section-200-Rural-Zones.pdf#page=16) (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-5a/_