Question 1

What is the zoning of 20187 83 Ave?

Accepted Answer

20187 83 Ave is zoned R-CL (RH) (Residential Compact Lot Zone R-CL(RH)) in the Township of Langley. A zone for rowhouses: rows of 3 to 6 homes joined side by side, each home on its own lot, with garages on a back lane. Density follows the area's Community or Neighbourhood Plan.

Question 2

How many homes can I build at 20187 83 Ave?

Accepted Answer

Up to 2 homes. Up to 2 homes per lot: one home in a rowhouse (a row of 3 to 6 joined homes, each on its own lot), which may hold one secondary suite (a second home inside it).

Question 3

Can I add a secondary suite at 20187 83 Ave?

Accepted Answer

A secondary suite is a second home inside a house. It must meet the BC Building Code and may have at most 120 m² (1,292 sq ft) of floor area. Each rowhouse home may have one secondary suite. A home business may not be run inside a secondary suite.

Question 4

Can I build a coach house or backyard home at 20187 83 Ave?

Accepted Answer

The only accessory building allowed is the detached garage.

Question 5

How tall can a house be at 20187 83 Ave?

Accepted Answer

Rowhouses may be at most 9 m (29 ft 6 in) high or 2.5 storeys, whichever is less. The first floor may be at most 0.8 m (2 ft 7 in) above the average ground level on any side that faces a street. On a lot with an average slope of 5% or more, up to 80% of a basement wall facing a street or lane may show above ground, and a walkout basement at the back may be fully exposed.

Question 6

How big is the lot at 20187 83 Ave?

Accepted Answer

The lot outline in the Township of Langley map data measures 315 m² (3,395 sq ft). The Township's own record lists 3392 square feet, a figure it marks as not verified. A survey gives the legal figure.

Question 7

Is 20187 83 Ave in the Agricultural Land Reserve?

Accepted Answer

No. Township of Langley records place 20187 83 Ave outside the Agricultural Land Reserve.

Question 8

Is 20187 83 Ave on Township sewer and water?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Township records show sewer and water service on 20187 83 Ave.