City of Langley
20681 46 AveZoning and what you can build
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What the zoning allows
2 to 6 homes
depends on the checks belowThe count depends on facts the public records do not settle for this lot. Each possible count is listed with what it needs.
Buildings may cover36%
What you can build
- 9 m (29 ft 6 in)
- Height limit
- 36%
- Largest share of the lot that buildings may cover
- 6 m (19 ft 8 in)
- Distance from the front property line
- 6 m (19 ft 8 in)
- Distance from the rear property line
- 1.5 m (4 ft 11 in)
- Distance from each side property line
- Allowed
- Secondary suite
- Allowed
- Coach house or backyard home
403 m² (4,338 sq ft) on this lot
Your lot
- 1,120 m² (12,051 sq ft)
- Lot size, from the lot outline
- R1
- R1 Suburban Residential
- Uplands
- Area
- Not in the ALR
- Agricultural Land Reserve
These figures come from City of Langley Zoning Bylaw, 2025, No. 3300, section R1, 5. Lot Coverage; R1, 4. Maximum Height; R1, 7. Minimum Setbacks. Where the bylaw sets other figures for some lots or buildings, they are in the full rules of the zone, linked below.
20681 46 Ave is a 1,120 m² (12,051 sq ft) lot in the City of Langley. It is zoned R1 (Suburban residential). 2 to 6 homes, depending on the conditions below. Sources: City of Langley Zoning Bylaw, 2025, No. 3300, section R1, and City of Langley lot records downloaded October 28, 2026.
The bylaw's conditions for this lot
What the records confirm, and what to check
2
homes
If the lot is inside a City Transit-Oriented Area (within 800 m (2,625 ft) of the Willowbrook or Langley City Centre SkyTrain station, or 400 m (1,312 ft) of the Langley Centre bus exchange, as mapped in section 2.5 of the zoning bylaw).
6
homes
If the lot is outside a City Transit-Oriented Area (within 800 m (2,625 ft) of the Willowbrook or Langley City Centre SkyTrain station, or 400 m (1,312 ft) of the Langley Centre bus exchange, as mapped in section 2.5 of the zoning bylaw) and the lot is within 400 m (1,312 ft) of a frequent transit bus stop.
4
homes
If the lot is outside a City Transit-Oriented Area (within 800 m (2,625 ft) of the Willowbrook or Langley City Centre SkyTrain station, or 400 m (1,312 ft) of the Langley Centre bus exchange, as mapped in section 2.5 of the zoning bylaw) and the lot is more than 400 m (1,312 ft) from a frequent transit bus stop.
Home count: City of Langley Zoning Bylaw, 2025, No. 3300, section R1, 3. Density.
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20681 46 Ave from above and from the street
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Zone R1
About zone R1
A zone for single detached houses and plex homes (duplex, triplex or fourplex buildings) on lots of 557 m² (5,995 sq ft) or more. Secondary suites, garden suites and carriage homes are also allowed.
The full text of zone R1 is on its own page, with the bylaw section beside every rule. It covers:
- What the zone allows (7)
- Lot size for new lots (2)
- How much of the lot buildings may cover (1)
- Floor area and density (2)
- Height (8)
- Distance from the property lines (12)
- Parking (7)
- Secondary suites (4)
- Coach houses and other backyard homes (6)
- Other rules (12)
Questions about 20681 46 Ave
What is the zoning of 20681 46 Ave?
20681 46 Ave is zoned R1 (R1 Suburban Residential) in the City of Langley. A zone for single detached houses and plex homes (duplex, triplex or fourplex buildings) on lots of 557 m² (5,995 sq ft) or more. Secondary suites, garden suites and carriage homes are also allowed.
How many homes can I build at 20681 46 Ave?
2 to 6 homes, depending on the conditions below. The count depends on facts the public records do not settle for this lot. Each possible count is listed with what it needs. 2 homes if the lot is inside a City Transit-Oriented Area (within 800 m (2,625 ft) of the Willowbrook or Langley City Centre SkyTrain station, or 400 m (1,312 ft) of the Langley Centre bus exchange, as mapped in section 2.5 of the zoning bylaw). 6 homes if the lot is outside a City Transit-Oriented Area (within 800 m (2,625 ft) of the Willowbrook or Langley City Centre SkyTrain station, or 400 m (1,312 ft) of the Langley Centre bus exchange, as mapped in section 2.5 of the zoning bylaw) and the lot is within 400 m (1,312 ft) of a frequent transit bus stop. 4 homes if the lot is outside a City Transit-Oriented Area (within 800 m (2,625 ft) of the Willowbrook or Langley City Centre SkyTrain station, or 400 m (1,312 ft) of the Langley Centre bus exchange, as mapped in section 2.5 of the zoning bylaw) and the lot is more than 400 m (1,312 ft) from a frequent transit bus stop.
Can I add a secondary suite at 20681 46 Ave?
A secondary suite is a second home inside a house, or inside one home of a plex home. Its floor area may be at most 100 m² (1,076 sq ft) and at most 40% of the building's gross floor area. The registered owner of the lot must live on the lot. The suite must fully meet the BC Building Code, be approved through a building permit and be listed in the City's secondary suite registry.
Can I build a coach house or backyard home at 20681 46 Ave?
A garden suite is a separate home behind the main house, at most one storey or 4.6 m (15 ft 1 in) high, whichever is lower. A carriage home is a separate home behind the main house, at most two storeys or 6.8 m (22 ft 4 in) high, whichever is lower. The registered owner of the lot must live on the lot.
How tall can a house be at 20681 46 Ave?
The main building may be up to 9 m (29 ft 6 in) high, or 9.8 m (32 ft 2 in) with a sloped roof on a three-storey building. A sloped roof has a pitch of 4 in 12 or steeper over at least 80% of the roof area seen from above.
How big is the lot at 20681 46 Ave?
The lot outline in the City of Langley map data measures 1,120 m² (12,051 sq ft). A survey gives the legal figure.
Is 20681 46 Ave in the Agricultural Land Reserve?
No. City of Langley records place 20681 46 Ave outside the Agricultural Land Reserve.
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Lot facts come from City of Langley open data downloaded October 28, 2026, and the urban containment boundary from Metro Vancouver open data. Zone rules come from the zoning bylaw sections named beside each rule. Lot sizes are measured from the lot outlines in that data; a survey gives the legal figure. Bylaws change, so confirm with the City of Langley before you buy or build. This page gives general information from public records. Only the City of Langley can approve a plan or a permit.
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