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title: "SR-1 zone in Township of Langley: Suburban Residential"
place: Township of Langley, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/langley-township
zone: SR-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/sr-1/"
json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley-township/zoning/sr-1.json"
---

# SR-1 zone in Township of Langley: Suburban Residential

Main uses: Agricultural uses, Commercial greenhouses, Residential uses (small-scale multi-unit housing, or single family dwelling plus accessory dwelling unit).

## Zone rules

- **Main uses:** Agricultural uses; Commercial greenhouses; Residential uses (small-scale multi-unit housing, or single family dwelling plus accessory dwelling unit)
- **Also allowed (secondary uses):** Accessory buildings and uses; Accessory home occupations; Accessory parking of commercial vehicles; Mobile homes as temporary accessory dwellings
- **Extra uses on specific lots:** Golf course use on that portion of Parcel “B” (Reference Plan 6282) of District Lot 312 Group 2 NWD as shown in Section 301.11
- **Maximum lot coverage:** 33% of lot area; accessory buildings not used for farm purposes 135 m² total ground floor area (accessory dwelling units excepted)
- **Maximum density:** One small-scale multi-unit housing development, or one single family dwelling plus one accessory dwelling unit (if the house has no secondary suite), per lot
- **Maximum height:** 9 m
- **Maximum height, accessory buildings:** 7.5 m (accessory buildings not used for farm purposes)
- **Front setback:** 9.75 m
- **Rear setback:** 7.5 m
- **Interior side setback:** 3 m
- **Street side setback:** 4.5 m
- **Accessory building setbacks:** Buildings 6 m² or larger: front 9.75 m, rear 1.5 m (3 m if the building is 80 m² or larger), side 1.5 m (3 m if 80 m² or larger), exterior side 4.5 m. Buildings under 6 m²: front 9.75 m, rear 0.6 m, side 0.6 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 30 m from a front, rear or side lot line

## Source

- [Township of Langley Zoning Bylaw 1987 No. 2500 (consolidated to Bylaw 6235, July 13, 2026), s. 301](https://www.tol.ca/en/services/resources/bylaw-services/bylaws/Zoning-Bylaws/Section-300-Suburban-Residential-(SR%29-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/sr-1/_