Willoughby, Township of Langley
21154 80 AveZoning and what you can build
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What the zoning allows
Up to 4 homes
also called a fourplexdepends on the checks belowUp 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
- 9 m (29 ft 6 in)
- 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
- 3 m (9 ft 10 in)
- Distance from the rear property line
- 1.2 m (3 ft 11 in)
- Distance from each side property line
- Allowed
- Secondary suite
- Allowed
- Coach house or backyard home
142 m² (1,530 sq ft) on this lot
Your lot
- 284 m² (3,059 sq ft)
- Lot size, from the lot outline
- R-CL (A)
- Residential Compact Lot Zone R-CL(A)
- Yorkson
- Willoughby plan area
- Sewer and water
- Township services recorded
- Not in the ALR
- Agricultural Land Reserve
The Township records 3,056 square feet
These figures come from Township of Langley Zoning Bylaw No. 2500, Section 400 Residential Zones, section 404.4 1), 404.7 2) and 404.5 1). Where the bylaw sets other figures for some lots or buildings, they are in the full rules of the zone, linked below.
21154 80 Ave is a 284 m² (3,059 sq ft) lot in Willoughby, Township of Langley. It is zoned R-CL (A) (Compact lot (R-CL (A))). The zoning allows up to 4 homes on the lot if the conditions listed on this page hold. Sources: Township of Langley Zoning Bylaw No. 2500, Section 400 Residential Zones, section 404, 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 lot is 284.2 m² (3,059 sq ft), which is larger than 280 m² (3,014 sq ft).
- ?The driveway does not open onto an arterial road (the address is on 80 Ave, which the Township lists as arterial major).
- ×The lot is 284.2 m² (3,059 sq ft), which is larger than 280 m² (3,014 sq ft).
If a condition to check does not hold: Up to 2 homes: one house with one secondary suite (a second home inside the house), or one house with no suite plus one accessory dwelling unit (a home inside a separate building on the lot).
Home count: Township of Langley Zoning Bylaw No. 2500, Section 400 Residential Zones, section 404.2 2) and 102.
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21154 80 Ave from above and from the street
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Zone R-CL (A)
About zone R-CL (A)
A zone for small house lots, served from the front street or a back lane. It allows one house with a suite or a separate accessory dwelling unit, or small-scale multi-unit housing where the lot qualifies, within the density of the area's Community or Neighbourhood Plan.
The full text of zone R-CL (A) is on its own page, with the bylaw section beside every rule. It covers:
- What the zone allows (4)
- Lot size for new lots (3)
- How much of the lot buildings may cover (1)
- Floor area and density (1)
- Height (5)
- Distance from the property lines (10)
- Parking (6)
- Secondary suites (3)
- Coach houses and other backyard homes (4)
- Other rules (3)
Questions about 21154 80 Ave
What is the zoning of 21154 80 Ave?
21154 80 Ave is zoned R-CL (A) (Residential Compact Lot Zone R-CL(A)) in the Township of Langley. A zone for small house lots, served from the front street or a back lane. It allows one house with a suite or a separate accessory dwelling unit, or small-scale multi-unit housing where the lot qualifies, within the density of the area's Community or Neighbourhood Plan.
How many homes can I build at 21154 80 Ave?
Up to 4 homes, if the conditions below hold. 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). This depends on these points, which public records do not settle: the driveway does not open onto an arterial road (the address is on 80 Ave, which the Township lists as arterial major). Otherwise: Up to 2 homes: one house with one secondary suite (a second home inside the house), or one house with no suite plus one accessory dwelling unit (a home inside a separate building on the lot).
Can I add a secondary suite at 21154 80 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. A house may have one secondary suite. A separate accessory dwelling unit is allowed only when the house has no suite. A home business may not be run inside a secondary suite.
Can I build a coach house or backyard home at 21154 80 Ave?
An accessory dwelling unit is a home inside an accessory building: a smaller building on the same lot, set at least 1.5 m (4 ft 11 in) away from the house. A coach house is an accessory dwelling unit on the second floor of a detached garage. A house may have one secondary suite. A separate accessory dwelling unit is allowed only when the house has no suite.
How tall can a house be at 21154 80 Ave?
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. Infill housing within 6 m (19 ft 8 in) of the rear property line may be at most 4.5 m (14 ft 9 in) high, unless it is a coach house facing a lane.
How big is the lot at 21154 80 Ave?
The lot outline in the Township of Langley map data measures 284 m² (3,059 sq ft). The Township's own record lists 3,056 square feet, a figure it marks as not verified. A survey gives the legal figure.
Is 21154 80 Ave in the Agricultural Land Reserve?
No. Township of Langley records place 21154 80 Ave outside the Agricultural Land Reserve.
Is 21154 80 Ave on Township sewer and water?
Yes. Township records show sewer and water service on 21154 80 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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