Willoughby, Township of Langley
6939 208A StZoning 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
123 m² (1,329 sq ft) on this lot
Your lot
- 225 m² (2,416 sq ft)
- Lot size, from the lot outline
- R-CL (RH)
- Residential Compact Lot Zone R-CL(RH)
- Northeast Gordon Estate
- Willoughby plan area
- Sewer and water
- Township services recorded
- Not in the ALR
- Agricultural Land Reserve
The Township records 2,416 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 further down.
6939 208A St is a 225 m² (2,416 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.
On the map
6939 208A St from above and from the street
Built by Venture Pacific
Homes and buildings we have built
All projects
Zone R-CL (RH)
Every rule of 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.
What the zone allows3 rules
- A detached garage for at least 1 vehicle. (section 407.1 1) and 407.3 6))
- Home businesses, following Section 104.3. (section 407.1 2))
- Rowhouses. (section 407.1 3))
Lot size for new lots1 rule
- New inside lots must be at least 168 m² (1,808 sq ft) with 6 m (19 ft 8 in) of frontage. End lots must be at least 201 m² (2,164 sq ft) with 7.6 m (24 ft 11 in) of frontage. Corner lots must be at least 254 m² (2,734 sq ft) with 9.1 m (29 ft 10 in) of frontage. Every lot needs at least 28 m (91 ft 10 in) of depth. (section 407.9)
How much of the lot buildings may cover1 rule
- 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 407.4 1))
Height4 rules
- Rowhouses may be at most 9 m (29 ft 6 in) high or 2.5 storeys, whichever is less. (section 407.7 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 407.7 2))
- A detached garage may be at most 3.75 m (12 ft 4 in) high. (section 407.7 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 lines5 rules
- Each rowhouse home must sit at least 2.5 m (8 ft 2 in) from the front property line and an average of 13 m (42 ft 8 in) from the rear property line. Homes may be built on the side property lines where they join. (section 407.5)
- An end home must sit at least 1.2 m (3 ft 11 in) from the side property line on its open side. A corner home must sit at least 2.5 m (8 ft 2 in) from a side street and 1.2 m (3 ft 11 in) from a side lane. (section 407.5 and note (5))
- The detached garage must sit at least 0.6 m (2 ft) from the rear property line, 2.5 m (8 ft 2 in) from a side street and 1.5 m (4 ft 11 in) from a side lane. It may sit on one side property line, but must be at least 2.9 m (9 ft 6 in) from the other side. It is not allowed in the front yard, or within 6 m (19 ft 8 in) of the home. (section 407.5 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 407.5 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 407.5 note (6))
Parking5 rules
- Each rowhouse home needs 2 parking spaces, plus 1 space for a secondary suite. One space for each main home needs an electric car charging outlet. (section 107.3 a) ix))
- 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 407.8 1) and 2))
- One visitor parking space is needed for every 5 homes. It may be off the site, in a place other than parallel parking on the street, if the Township accepts it. (section 407.8 3))
- Each outdoor parking space must be at least 5.8 m (19 ft) deep and 2.9 m (9 ft 6 in) wide, and spaces may not be placed one behind the other. (section 407.8 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 suites3 rules
- 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 rowhouse home 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 homes1 rule
- The only accessory building allowed is the detached garage. (section 407.6 3) and 407.1)
Other rules5 rules
- The number of homes in a development must stay within the density set in the area's Community or Neighbourhood Plan. (section 407.2)
- All homes in a rowhouse must be designed together, get permits at the same time and be built by the same builder under a party wall agreement. The garage must be built together with the home. (section 407.6 4) and 5))
- The kitchen, living room and dining room must be on the first floor. Outside stairs down to the basement are allowed only at the back. (section 407.6 1) and 2))
- 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 407.6 6))
- On an end lot, the fence may not reach toward the front past the back corner of the home. (section 407.10 2))
Source: Township of Langley Zoning Bylaw No. 2500, Section 400 Residential Zones. Section numbers are the bylaw's own.
Questions about 6939 208A St
What is the zoning of 6939 208A St?
6939 208A St 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 6939 208A St?
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 6939 208A St?
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 6939 208A St?
The only accessory building allowed is the detached garage.
How tall can a house be at 6939 208A St?
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 6939 208A St?
The lot outline in the Township of Langley map data measures 225 m² (2,416 sq ft). The Township's own record lists 2,416 square feet, a figure it marks as not verified. A survey gives the legal figure.
Is 6939 208A St in the Agricultural Land Reserve?
No. Township of Langley records place 6939 208A St outside the Agricultural Land Reserve.
Is 6939 208A St on Township sewer and water?
Yes. Township records show sewer and water service on 6939 208A St.
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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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