Willoughby, Township of Langley
7759 197 StZoning and what you can build
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What the zoning allows
Up to 3 homes
Up to 3 homes on this lot, because it is 280 m² (3,014 sq ft) or smaller: one half of a semi-detached pair (two homes joined by a wall, each on its own lot), which may hold one secondary suite, and one accessory dwelling unit above the garage.
3 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
- 1.2 m (3 ft 11 in)
- Distance from each side property line
- Allowed
- Secondary suite
- Allowed
- Coach house or backyard home
3 storeys
131 m² (1,405 sq ft) on this lot
Your lot
- 237 m² (2,555 sq ft)
- Lot size, from the lot outline
- R-CL (SD)
- Residential Compact Lot Zone R-CL(SD)
- Latimer
- Willoughby plan area
- Sewer and water
- Township services recorded
- Not in the ALR
- Agricultural Land Reserve
The Township records 2,553 square feet
These figures come from Township of Langley Zoning Bylaw No. 2500, Section 400 Residential Zones, section 409.4 1), 409.7 1) and 409.5. Where the bylaw sets other figures for some lots or buildings, they are in the full rules of the zone, linked below.
7759 197 St is a 237 m² (2,555 sq ft) lot in Willoughby, Township of Langley. It is zoned R-CL (SD) (Semi-detached lot (R-CL (SD))). The zoning allows up to 3 homes on the lot. Sources: Township of Langley Zoning Bylaw No. 2500, Section 400 Residential Zones, section 409, 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 237.4 m² (2,555 sq ft), which is 280 m² (3,014 sq ft) or smaller.
Home count: Township of Langley Zoning Bylaw No. 2500, Section 400 Residential Zones, section 409.2 2) and 409.1.
On the map
7759 197 St from above and from the street
Built by Venture Pacific
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Zone R-CL (SD)
About zone R-CL (SD)
A zone for semi-detached homes: two homes joined by a wall, each on its own lot, with a garage on a back lane. Each lot may add a home above the garage, and lots larger than 280 m² (3,014 sq ft) may add a second one.
The full text of zone R-CL (SD) is on its own page, with the bylaw section beside every rule. It covers:
- What the zone allows (5)
- Lot size for new lots (2)
- How much of the lot buildings may cover (1)
- Floor area and density (1)
- Height (4)
- Distance from the property lines (5)
- Parking (6)
- Secondary suites (3)
- Coach houses and other backyard homes (4)
- Other rules (5)
Questions about 7759 197 St
What is the zoning of 7759 197 St?
7759 197 St is zoned R-CL (SD) (Residential Compact Lot Zone R-CL(SD)) in the Township of Langley. A zone for semi-detached homes: two homes joined by a wall, each on its own lot, with a garage on a back lane. Each lot may add a home above the garage, and lots larger than 280 m² (3,014 sq ft) may add a second one.
How many homes can I build at 7759 197 St?
Up to 3 homes on this lot, because it is 280 m² (3,014 sq ft) or smaller: one half of a semi-detached pair (two homes joined by a wall, each on its own lot), which may hold one secondary suite, and one accessory dwelling unit above the garage.
Can I add a secondary suite at 7759 197 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 semi-detached 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 7759 197 St?
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. Each lot may have one accessory dwelling unit above the detached garage, and a second one attached to the first where the lot is larger than 280 m² (3,014 sq ft). An accessory dwelling unit must be designed with, permitted with and built by the same builder as the one on the other lot of the semi-detached pair, under a party wall agreement.
How tall can a house be at 7759 197 St?
The semi-detached home may be at most 9 m (29 ft 6 in) high or 3 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 7759 197 St?
The lot outline in the Township of Langley map data measures 237 m² (2,555 sq ft). The Township's own record lists 2,553 square feet, a figure it marks as not verified. A survey gives the legal figure.
Is 7759 197 St in the Agricultural Land Reserve?
No. Township of Langley records place 7759 197 St outside the Agricultural Land Reserve.
Is 7759 197 St on Township sewer and water?
Yes. Township records show sewer and water service on 7759 197 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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