R3 zone in Langley City: Low Rise Residential
In short
Low-rise, high-density apartment buildings and townhouse complexes in the Low Rise Residential OCP land use.
Zone rules
| Purpose | Low-rise, high-density apartment buildings and townhouse complexes in the Low Rise Residential OCP land use. |
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| Also allowed (secondary uses) |
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| Minimum lot area | 1,000 m² |
| Minimum lot width | 26.0 m |
| Maximum lot coverage | N/A |
| Maximum density | 2.600 FAR (amenity requirement applies above 2.1 FAR base density) |
| Maximum height | 6 storeys |
| Maximum height, accessory buildings | 7.0 m |
| Front setback | 3.0 m |
| Rear setback | 6.0 m (2.0 m if abutting a lane) |
| Interior side setback | 6.0 m (1.5 m for a single exit stair building if units next to a side lot line are also next to the front or rear lot line) |
| Street side setback | 3.0 m (2.0 m if abutting a lane) |
| Accessory building setbacks | front 6.0 m, rear 3.0 m, interior side 3.0 m, exterior side 6.0 m (0.0 m if abutting a lane) |
| Other rules | Amenity space must be provided |
Source: City of Langley Zoning Bylaw, 2025, No. 3300 (adopted March 9, 2026; replaces Zoning Bylaw No. 2100), s. 5 (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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