Willoughby, Township of Langley
8185 211B StZoning and what you can build
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What the zoning allows
2 to 4 homes
depends on the checks belowThe count depends on facts the public records do not settle for this lot. Each possible count is listed with what it needs.
What you can build
- 9 m (29 ft 6 in)
- Height limit
- 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
Your lot
- 280 m² (3,017 sq ft)
- Lot size, from the lot outline
- R-CL
- Residential Compact Lot Zone R-CL
- Yorkson
- Willoughby plan area
- Sewer and water
- Township services recorded
- Not in the ALR
- Agricultural Land Reserve
The Township records 3,025 square feet
These figures come from Township of Langley Zoning Bylaw No. 2500, Section 400 Residential Zones, section 403.5 1) and 403.8 1). Where the bylaw sets other figures for some lots or buildings, they are in the full rules of the zone, linked below.
8185 211B St is a 280 m² (3,017 sq ft) lot in Willoughby, Township of Langley. It is zoned R-CL (Compact lot). 2 to 4 homes, depending on the conditions below. Sources: Township of Langley Zoning Bylaw No. 2500, Section 400 Residential Zones, section 403, 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
3
homes
If the lot measures 280.3 m² (3,017 sq ft), too close to 280 m² (3,014 sq ft) to tell from the lot outline, so check the lot size on your title.
4
homes
If the lot measures 280.3 m² (3,017 sq ft), too close to 280 m² (3,014 sq ft) to tell from the lot outline, so check the lot size on your title.
2
homes
Otherwise.
Home count: Township of Langley Zoning Bylaw No. 2500, Section 400 Residential Zones, section 403.2 and 102.
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8185 211B St from above and from the street
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Zone R-CL
About zone R-CL
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.
The full text of zone R-CL is on its own page, with the bylaw section beside every rule. It covers:
- What the zone allows (3)
- Lot size for new lots (3)
- How much of the lot buildings may cover (3)
- Floor area and density (2)
- Height (5)
- Distance from the property lines (7)
- Parking (6)
- Secondary suites (3)
- Coach houses and other backyard homes (4)
- Other rules (4)
Questions about 8185 211B St
What is the zoning of 8185 211B St?
8185 211B St is zoned R-CL (Residential Compact Lot Zone R-CL) 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.
How many homes can I build at 8185 211B St?
2 to 4 homes, depending on the conditions below. The count depends on facts the public records do not settle for this lot. Each possible count is listed with what it needs. 3 homes if the lot measures 280.3 m² (3,017 sq ft), too close to 280 m² (3,014 sq ft) to tell from the lot outline, so check the lot size on your title. 4 homes if the lot measures 280.3 m² (3,017 sq ft), too close to 280 m² (3,014 sq ft) to tell from the lot outline, so check the lot size on your title. 2 homes.
Can I add a secondary suite at 8185 211B 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. 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 8185 211B 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. 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 8185 211B St?
Infill housing within 4.5 m (14 ft 9 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 8185 211B St?
The lot outline in the Township of Langley map data measures 280 m² (3,017 sq ft). The Township's own record lists 3,025 square feet, a figure it marks as not verified. A survey gives the legal figure.
Is 8185 211B St in the Agricultural Land Reserve?
No. Township of Langley records place 8185 211B St outside the Agricultural Land Reserve.
Is 8185 211B St on Township sewer and water?
Yes. Township records show sewer and water service on 8185 211B 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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