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R-CL(SD) zone in Langley Township
Residential Compact Lot Semi-Detached Zone. Semi-detached dwellings on lane-access lots with accessory dwelling units above the garage.
The rules
| Name | Residential Compact Lot Semi-Detached Zone |
|---|---|
| Homes allowed | 3 on lots <=280 m2, 4 on lots >280 m2 (semi-detached half + ADU above garage + second attached ADU where lot >280 m2) |
| Floor space notes | No FAR; third storey max 50% of first storey GFA. |
| Height | 9 m (30 ft) · 3 storeys |
| Height notes | Semi-detached dwelling 9.0 m or 3 storeys, whichever is less; garage without ADU 3.75 m; garage with ADU 6.75 m. |
| Lot coverage | 55% |
| Coverage notes | Maximum 55%. |
| Setbacks | front 2.5 m (8 ft), side 0 m (0 ft), rear 13 m (43 ft), flank 2.5 m (8 ft) |
| Setback notes | Front 2.5; rear 13.0 m (average); interior 0.0 (1.2 m on opposite side); flanking street 2.5; lane 1.2. Parking from lane. |
| Bonus density | Amended by #6233 (2026-06-29) to allow 3-4 units per lot. |
| Bylaw sections | s.409 (409.9: interior 201 m2, corner 254 m2, max 280 m2; 7.2 m frontage (7.6 with visitor stall), corner 9.1 m; 28 m depth); latest amendment #6233 (2026-06-29) |
What you can use it for
Semi-detached dwellingAccessory dwelling unit above detached garageSecond attached accessory dwelling unit (lot >280 m2)Accessory detached garageAccessory home occupation
What BC law allows on these lots
- 3 homes (lots up to 280 m²)614 lots
- 4 homes (lots over 280 m²)69 lots
Our estimate per lot under BC's Bills 44 and 47, from lot size, transit distance and the urban boundary.
Example lots in R-CL(SD)
No addressed lots in this zone on the map.
Other zones in Langley Township
R-1ER-1BR-1DSR-1RU-3RU-1R-CLR-1ASR-2RM-2R-1CR-CL(A)RM-1R-CL(B)RU-2R-CL(RH)RM-4RM-3SR-3RM-3ACRE-1R-2R-CL(CH)R-CL(MH)MH-1SR-3ASR-3BFH-1
Read from Township of Langley Zoning Bylaw 1987 No. 2500 (consolidated to 2026-07-27, last amendments #6091/#6129/#6136/#6144/#6246) ↗, checked 2026-10-21. Summaries are our reading of the bylaw: confirm with Langley Township before buying or designing. Page rebuilt October 25, 2026.