Willoughby, Township of Langley
20204 70A AveZoning and what you can build
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What the zoning allows
Up to 4 homes
also called a fourplexUp to 4 homes on one lot, because the lot is larger than 280 m² (3,014 sq ft) and meets the Township's conditions for small-scale multi-unit housing (up to 4 homes on one lot, joined or separate).
4 homes on this lot
Buildings may cover50%
What you can build
- 2 storeys
- Height limit
- 50%
- Largest share of the lot that buildings may cover
- 2.5 m (8 ft 2 in)
- Distance from the front property line
- 5.2 m (17 ft 1 in)
- Distance from the rear property line
- 1.2 m (3 ft 11 in)
- Distance from each side property line
- Allowed
- Secondary suite
- Not listed
- Coach house or backyard home
185 m² (1,996 sq ft) on this lot
Your lot
- 371 m² (3,991 sq ft)
- Lot size, from the lot outline
- CD-54
- Comprehensive Development Zone CD-54
- Southwest Gordon Estate
- Willoughby plan area
- Sewer and water
- Township services recorded
- Not in the ALR
- Agricultural Land Reserve
The Township records 3,918 square feet
These figures come from Township of Langley Zoning Bylaw No. 2500, Section 900 Comprehensive Development Zones, section 954.4, 954.6 1) and 954.5 1) a) to e). Where the bylaw sets other figures for some lots or buildings, they are in the full rules of the zone, linked below.
20204 70A Ave is a 371 m² (3,991 sq ft) lot in Willoughby, Township of Langley. It is zoned CD-54 (Comprehensive development). The zoning allows up to 4 homes on the lot. Sources: Township of Langley Zoning Bylaw No. 2500, Section 900 Comprehensive Development Zones, section 954, and Township of Langley lot records downloaded October 28, 2026.
The bylaw's conditions for this lot
What the records confirm, and what to check
- ✓The lot is inside Metro Vancouver's urban containment boundary (the line between urban land and rural land).
- ✓The lot is smaller than 4,050 m² (43,594 sq ft).
- ✓Township records show sewer and water service on the lot.
- ✓The Township records no heritage status for the lot.
- ✓The lot is outside the Transit-Oriented Area around the planned 196 Street SkyTrain station.
- ✓The driveway opens onto 70A Ave, which the Township lists as a collector minor road (this assumes the driveway is on the street of the address).
- ✓The lot is 370.8 m² (3,991 sq ft), which is larger than 280 m² (3,014 sq ft).
Home count: Township of Langley Zoning Bylaw No. 2500, Section 900 Comprehensive Development Zones, section 954.2 1) and 102.
On the map
20204 70A Ave from above and from the street
Built by Venture Pacific
Homes and buildings we have built
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Zone CD-54
About zone CD-54
A small-lot housing zone near 201 Street, 201A Street, 70 Avenue and 70A Avenue. Each lot may have one small-scale multi-unit housing development (up to 4 homes), and houses follow the development permit. Main buildings may be up to 2 storeys.
The full text of zone CD-54 is on its own page, with the bylaw section beside every rule. It covers:
- What the zone allows (3)
- Lot size for new lots (2)
- How much of the lot buildings may cover (1)
- Height (4)
- Distance from the property lines (6)
- Parking (6)
- Secondary suites (3)
- Coach houses and other backyard homes (1)
- Other rules (3)
Questions about 20204 70A Ave
What is the zoning of 20204 70A Ave?
20204 70A Ave is zoned CD-54 (Comprehensive Development Zone CD-54) in the Township of Langley. A small-lot housing zone near 201 Street, 201A Street, 70 Avenue and 70A Avenue. Each lot may have one small-scale multi-unit housing development (up to 4 homes), and houses follow the development permit. Main buildings may be up to 2 storeys.
How many homes can I build at 20204 70A Ave?
Up to 4 homes on one lot, because the lot is larger than 280 m² (3,014 sq ft) and meets the Township's conditions for small-scale multi-unit housing (up to 4 homes on one lot, joined or separate).
Can I add a secondary suite at 20204 70A Ave?
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. Under the bylaw's definition, a house may include one secondary suite. A home business may not be run inside a secondary suite.
Can I build a coach house or backyard home at 20204 70A Ave?
Accessory buildings must follow the development permit.
How tall can a house be at 20204 70A Ave?
Building height is set in the development permit, and may be at most 2 storeys for main buildings. Accessory buildings are set in the development permit and may be at most 3.75 m (12 ft 4 in) high and 1 storey, whichever is lower.
How big is the lot at 20204 70A Ave?
The lot outline in the Township of Langley map data measures 371 m² (3,991 sq ft). The Township's own record lists 3,918 square feet, a figure it marks as not verified. A survey gives the legal figure.
Is 20204 70A Ave in the Agricultural Land Reserve?
No. Township of Langley records place 20204 70A Ave outside the Agricultural Land Reserve.
Is 20204 70A Ave on Township sewer and water?
Yes. Township records show sewer and water service on 20204 70A Ave.
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Lot facts come from Township 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 Township of Langley before you buy or build. This page gives general information from public records. Only the Township of Langley can approve a plan or a permit.
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