Willoughby, Township of Langley
20482 78 AveZoning and what you can build
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What the zoning allows
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).
2 homes on this lot
Buildings may cover55%
What you can build
- 9 m (29 ft 6 in)
- Height limit
- 55%
- Largest share of the lot that buildings may cover
- 2.5 m (8 ft 2 in)
- Distance from the front property line
- 13 m (42 ft 8 in)
- Distance from the rear property line
- Allowed
- Secondary suite
- Not listed
- Coach house or backyard home
2.5 storeys
94 m² (1,012 sq ft) on this lot
Your lot
- 171 m² (1,840 sq ft)
- Lot size, from the lot outline
- R-CL (RH)
- Residential Compact Lot Zone R-CL(RH)
- Yorkson
- Willoughby plan area
- Sewer and water
- Township services recorded
- Not in the ALR
- Agricultural Land Reserve
The Township records 1,838 square feet
These figures come from Township of Langley Zoning Bylaw No. 2500, Section 400 Residential Zones, section 407.4 1), 407.7 1) and 407.5. Where the bylaw sets other figures for some lots or buildings, they are in the full rules of the zone, linked below.
20482 78 Ave is a 171 m² (1,840 sq ft) lot in Willoughby, Township of Langley. It is zoned R-CL (RH) (Rowhouse lot (R-CL (RH))). The zoning allows up to 2 homes on the lot. Sources: Township of Langley Zoning Bylaw No. 2500, Section 400 Residential Zones, section 407, and Township of Langley lot records downloaded October 28, 2026.
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20482 78 Ave from above and from the street
Built by Venture Pacific
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Zone R-CL (RH)
About zone R-CL (RH)
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.
The full text of zone R-CL (RH) is on its own page, with the bylaw section beside every rule. It covers:
- What the zone allows (3)
- Lot size for new lots (1)
- How much of the lot buildings may cover (1)
- Height (4)
- Distance from the property lines (5)
- Parking (5)
- Secondary suites (3)
- Coach houses and other backyard homes (1)
- Other rules (5)
Questions about 20482 78 Ave
What is the zoning of 20482 78 Ave?
20482 78 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.
How many homes can I build at 20482 78 Ave?
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).
Can I add a secondary suite at 20482 78 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. Each rowhouse home may have one secondary suite. A home business may not be run inside a secondary suite.
Can I build a coach house or backyard home at 20482 78 Ave?
The only accessory building allowed is the detached garage.
How tall can a house be at 20482 78 Ave?
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.
How big is the lot at 20482 78 Ave?
The lot outline in the Township of Langley map data measures 171 m² (1,840 sq ft). The Township's own record lists 1,838 square feet, a figure it marks as not verified. A survey gives the legal figure.
Is 20482 78 Ave in the Agricultural Land Reserve?
No. Township of Langley records place 20482 78 Ave outside the Agricultural Land Reserve.
Is 20482 78 Ave on Township sewer and water?
Yes. Township records show sewer and water service on 20482 78 Ave.
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- 20458 78 AveR-CL(SD)
- 20472 78 AveR-CL(SD)
- 20474 78 AveR-CL(SD)
- 20478 78 AveR-CL(RH)
- 20480 78 AveR-CL(RH)
- 20484 78 AveR-CL(RH)
- 20488 78 AveR-CL(RH)
- 20490 78 AveR-CL(RH)
- 20492 78 AveR-CL(RH)
- 20496 78 AveR-CL(SD)
- 20498 78 AveR-CL(SD)
- 20502 78 AveR-CL(RH)
- 20504 78 AveR-CL(RH)
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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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