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P3 zone in Langley City: Shelter

Langley City, British ColumbiaDraft, not yet reviewedBylaw read 2026-11-07

In short

An integrated temporary homeless shelter and transitional housing facility with associated care services and administrative offices within the University District OCP land use.

Zone rules

PurposeAn integrated temporary homeless shelter and transitional housing facility with associated care services and administrative offices within the University District OCP land use.
Main uses
  • Community and Family Services
  • Temporary Homeless Shelter
  • Transitional Housing
Also allowed (secondary uses)
  • Office
  • Personal Effects Storage
Minimum lot area668 m²
Minimum lot widthNot applicable
Maximum lot coverage50% (principal building)
Maximum densityNo FAR limit; maximum 1 Caretaker's Dwelling Unit
Maximum heightAs permitted by the Langley Regional Airport AZR
Maximum height, accessory buildingsNot applicable
Front setback4.5 m
Rear setback6.0 m
Interior side setback6.0 m
Street side setback4.5 m
Accessory building setbacksNot applicable

Source: City of Langley Zoning Bylaw, 2025, No. 3300 (adopted March 9, 2026; replaces Zoning Bylaw No. 2100), s. 8 (read 2026-11-07)

Rules in the bylaw's general sections (parking, fences, suites, home businesses) also apply, and a lot can have site-specific rules. The City's electronic version is provided for convenience only and is not an official copy of the bylaw. Zone pages are taken from the bylaw text by a research agent and have not yet been reviewed by a person: confirm with the bylaw before you rely on them. How answers are checked.

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