Willoughby, Township of Langley

20832 70 Ave: zoning and what you can build

20832 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.

Homes allowed

This is a strata property: the land is shared by the owners of its 4 units, so a count of new homes does not apply to one unit.

Zone

R-CL (MH)

Residential Compact Lot Zone R-CL(MH)

Lot size

Shared strata land

What the public records say about this lot

Municipality: Township of Langley
Community plan area: Willoughby
Neighbourhood: Northeast Gordon Estate
Strata units: 4
Plan number: BCS3184
Agricultural Land Reserve: Outside the reserve
Heritage: No heritage status recorded
Development permit area: Yes, the Township flags this lot
Urban containment boundary (Metro Vancouver): Inside

Zone R-CL (MH)

What zone R-CL (MH) allows

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.

Small-scale multi-unit housing (3 or 4 homes on one lot) (section 408.1)
A secondary suite (a second home inside the house) (section 102)

What the zone allows

A detached garage for at least 1 vehicle. (section 408.1 1) and 408.3 1))
Home businesses, following Section 104.3. (section 408.1 2))
Manorhomes. (section 408.1 3))

Lot size for new lots

New lots must be at least 592 m² (6,372 sq ft) (656 m² (7,061 sq ft) on a corner), with at least 18.5 m (60 ft 8 in) of frontage (20.5 m (67 ft 3 in) on a corner) and 32 m (105 ft) of depth. (section 408.9)

How much of the lot buildings may cover

Buildings and structures may cover at most 55% of the lot. Covered verandahs, porches, patios and entrances in the front and side street yards do not count. (section 408.4 1))

Height

The manorhome may be at most 9 m (29 ft 6 in) high or 2.5 storeys, whichever is less. (section 408.7 1))
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. (section 408.7 2))
A detached garage may be at most 3.75 m (12 ft 4 in) high. (section 408.7 3))
Inside the Fort Langley area shown on the map in Section 104.5 3), buildings may be at most 9 m (29 ft 6 in) high and at most 2 storeys, with no room above the second storey. (section 104.5 2))

Distance from the property lines

The manorhome must sit at least 2.5 m (8 ft 2 in) from the front property line, an average of 13 m (42 ft 8 in) from the rear property line, 1.2 m (3 ft 11 in) from each side, 2.5 m (8 ft 2 in) from a side street and 1.2 m (3 ft 11 in) from a side lane. (section 408.5)
The detached garage must sit at least 0.6 m (2 ft) from the rear and side property lines, 2.5 m (8 ft 2 in) from a side street and 1.2 m (3 ft 11 in) from a side lane. It is not allowed in the front yard, and must be at least 6 m (19 ft 8 in) from the manorhome. Its eaves and gutters must stay at least 0.3 m (1 ft) from the side property line. (section 408.5 and notes (1), (3) and (4))
On a corner lot, no part of a building, structure or fence taller than 1 m (3 ft 3 in) may stand inside the corner triangle: 6 m (19 ft 8 in) along each property line where a local street or lane meets, and 7.5 m (24 ft 7 in) where an arterial or collector street meets. (section 408.5 note (2))
Front or side stairs, porches, verandahs and balconies that stick out from the building may come as close as 1.5 m (4 ft 11 in) to the property line. The rest of the building keeps the full distance. (section 408.5 note (5))

Parking

Each main home needs 1 parking space, plus 1 space for each secondary suite. One space for each main home needs an electric car charging outlet. (section 107.3 a) viii))
Parking must be reached from the lane. At least 1 required space must be inside a closed garage, at least 6.1 m (20 ft) deep and 2.9 m (9 ft 6 in) wide inside. (section 408.8 1) and 2))
One visitor parking space is needed for every 4 homes. It may be off the site, in a place other than parallel parking on the street, if the Township accepts it. (section 408.8 3))
Each outdoor parking space must be at least 5.8 m (19 ft) deep and 2.9 m (9 ft 6 in) wide. (section 408.8 5))
Lots in the Willowbrook Transit-Oriented Area need no parking spaces for homes, except spaces for people with disabilities. Any spaces built there for homes must have electric car charging outlets. (section 107.1 3))

Secondary suites

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. (section 102)
Each of the 4 main homes in a manorhome may have one secondary suite. (section 102)
A home business may not be run inside a secondary suite. (section 104.3 a))

Coach houses and other backyard homes

The only accessory building allowed is the detached garage. (section 408.6 3) and 408.1)

Other rules

The number of homes in a development must stay within the density set in the area's Community or Neighbourhood Plan. (section 408.2 1))
The kitchen, living room and dining room must be on the first floor. Outside stairs down to the basement are not allowed. The garage must be built together with the manorhome. (section 408.6 1), 2) and 4))
Hoop or arch buildings with a curved roof that comes down to form the walls, and frame buildings covered in tarp or fabric, are not allowed. (section 408.6 5))

Source: Township of Langley Zoning Bylaw No. 2500, Section 400 Residential Zones. Section numbers are the bylaw's own.

Every lot in zone R-CL (MH)

Questions about 20832 70 Ave

What is the zoning of 20832 70 Ave?

20832 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 20832 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 20832 70 Ave?

The only accessory building allowed is the detached garage.

How tall can a house be at 20832 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 20832 70 Ave in the Agricultural Land Reserve?

No. Township of Langley records place 20832 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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