Willoughby, Township of Langley
20812 70 AveZoning and what you can build
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What the zoning allows
A strata property
The land is shared by the owners of its 4 units.
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
- 1.2 m (3 ft 11 in)
- Distance from each side property line
- Allowed
- Secondary suite
- Not listed
- Coach house or backyard home
2.5 storeys
Your lot
- R-CL (MH)
- Residential Compact Lot Zone R-CL(MH)
- Northeast Gordon Estate
- Willoughby plan area
- Not in the ALR
- Agricultural Land Reserve
- 4 units
- Strata property
These figures come from Township of Langley Zoning Bylaw No. 2500, Section 400 Residential Zones, section 408.4 1), 408.7 1) and 408.5. Where the bylaw sets other figures for some lots or buildings, they are in the full rules of the zone, linked below.
20812 70 Ave is a strata property in Willoughby, Township of Langley, with 4 units on shared land. It is zoned R-CL (MH) (Manorhome lot (R-CL (MH))). Sources: Township of Langley Zoning Bylaw No. 2500, Section 400 Residential Zones, section 408, and Township of Langley lot records downloaded October 28, 2026.
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Zone R-CL (MH)
About zone R-CL (MH)
A zone for manorhomes: one building with 4 main homes on one lot, with garages on a back lane. Density follows the area's Community or Neighbourhood Plan.
The full text of zone R-CL (MH) 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 (4)
- Parking (5)
- Secondary suites (3)
- Coach houses and other backyard homes (1)
- Other rules (3)
Questions about 20812 70 Ave
What is the zoning of 20812 70 Ave?
20812 70 Ave is zoned R-CL (MH) (Residential Compact Lot Zone R-CL(MH)) in the Township of Langley. A zone for manorhomes: one building with 4 main homes on one lot, with garages on a back lane. Density follows the area's Community or Neighbourhood Plan.
Can I add a secondary suite at 20812 70 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 of the 4 main homes in a manorhome 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 20812 70 Ave?
The only accessory building allowed is the detached garage.
How tall can a house be at 20812 70 Ave?
The manorhome 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.
Is 20812 70 Ave in the Agricultural Land Reserve?
No. Township of Langley records place 20812 70 Ave outside the Agricultural Land Reserve.
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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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