Murrayville, Township of Langley
21433 Old Yale RdZoning 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 cover35%
What you can build
- 9 m (29 ft 6 in)
- Height limit
- 35%
- Largest share of the lot that buildings may cover
- 6 m (19 ft 8 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
739 m² (7,955 sq ft) on this lot
Your lot
- 2,112 m² (22,729 sq ft)
- Lot size, from the lot outline
- R-1E
- Residential Zone R-1E
- Murrayville
- Area
- Sewer and water
- Township services recorded
- Not in the ALR
- Agricultural Land Reserve
The Township records 22,783 square feet
These figures come from Township of Langley Zoning Bylaw No. 2500, Section 400 Residential Zones, section 402.3 1), 402.5 and 402.4 1). Where the bylaw sets other figures for some lots or buildings, they are in the full rules of the zone, linked below.
21433 Old Yale Rd is a 2,112 m² (22,729 sq ft) lot in Murrayville, Township of Langley. It is zoned R-1E (Residential). The zoning allows up to 4 homes on the lot. Sources: Township of Langley Zoning Bylaw No. 2500, Section 400 Residential Zones, section 402, 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 Old Yale Rd, which the Township lists as a local road (this assumes the driveway is on the street of the address).
- ✓The lot is 2,111.6 m² (22,729 sq ft), which is larger than 280 m² (3,014 sq ft).
Home count: Township of Langley Zoning Bylaw No. 2500, Section 400 Residential Zones, section 402.2 and 102.
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21433 Old Yale Rd from above and from the street
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Zone R-1E
About zone R-1E
A zone for house lots. It allows one house with a suite or a separate accessory dwelling unit, or small-scale multi-unit housing where the lot qualifies. Hobby beekeeping is also allowed.
The full text of zone R-1E is on its own page, with the bylaw section beside every rule. It covers:
- What the zone allows (4)
- Lot size for new lots (2)
- How much of the lot buildings may cover (2)
- Floor area and density (3)
- Height (4)
- Distance from the property lines (7)
- Parking (5)
- Secondary suites (4)
- Coach houses and other backyard homes (4)
- Other rules (3)
Questions about 21433 Old Yale Rd
What is the zoning of 21433 Old Yale Rd?
21433 Old Yale Rd is zoned R-1E (Residential Zone R-1E) in the Township of Langley. A zone for house lots. It allows one house with a suite or a separate accessory dwelling unit, or small-scale multi-unit housing where the lot qualifies. Hobby beekeeping is also allowed.
How many homes can I build at 21433 Old Yale Rd?
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 21433 Old Yale Rd?
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. On land in the Agricultural Land Reserve, a secondary suite must also follow the rules of the Provincial Agricultural Land Commission.
Can I build a coach house or backyard home at 21433 Old Yale Rd?
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 21433 Old Yale Rd?
Infill housing within 7.5 m (24 ft 7 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. Any other building with a home in it may be up to 9 m (29 ft 6 in) high.
How big is the lot at 21433 Old Yale Rd?
The lot outline in the Township of Langley map data measures 2,112 m² (22,729 sq ft). The Township's own record lists 22,783 square feet, a figure it marks as not verified. A survey gives the legal figure.
Is 21433 Old Yale Rd in the Agricultural Land Reserve?
No. Township of Langley records place 21433 Old Yale Rd outside the Agricultural Land Reserve.
Is 21433 Old Yale Rd on Township sewer and water?
Yes. Township records show sewer and water service on 21433 Old Yale Rd.
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- 21365 Old Yale RdR-1E
- 21375 Old Yale RdR-1E
- 21389 Old Yale RdR-1E
- 21403 Old Yale RdR-1E
- 21425 Old Yale RdR-1E
- 21432 Old Yale RdR-1E
- 21451 Old Yale RdSR-1
- 21460 Old Yale RdR-1E
- 21465 Old Yale RdP-1
- 21488 Old Yale RdC-2
- 21511 Old Yale RdR-1D
- 21514 Old Yale RdSR-1
- 21520 Old Yale RdSR-1
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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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