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Township of Langley zoning bylaw, section 938C

Zone CD-38C: Comprehensive Development Zone CD-38, Subzone CD-38C (Single Family Residential, Compact Lot)

A compact-lot subzone where each lot may have one small-scale multi-unit housing development (up to 4 homes), with all buildings together covering at most 150 m² (1,615 sq ft) and at least 4 parking spaces on each lot.

75 lots carry this zone in the Township of Langley lot records.

How many homes

  • Up to 3 homes on one lot, because the lot is 280 m² (3,014 sq ft) or smaller and meets the Township's conditions for small-scale multi-unit housing (up to 4 homes on one lot, joined or separate). (section 938C.2 and 102)
  • 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). (section 938C.2 and 102)
  • Otherwise: This zone allows homes on a lot only as one small-scale multi-unit housing development. For a lot that does not meet the Township's conditions for it, the zone sets no other count, so no number is given here. (section 938C.2)
  • Small-scale multi-unit housing (3 or 4 homes on one lot) (section 938C.2)

The rules of zone CD-38C

What the zone allows

  • Accessory buildings. (section 938C.1 1))
  • Home businesses, following Section 104.3. (section 938C.1 2))
  • Homes, following Section 938C.2: one small-scale multi-unit housing development on one lot. (section 938C.1 3) and 938C.2)

Lot size for new lots

  • New lots made by subdivision must follow the Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw 2019 No. 5382 and be at least 220 m² (2,368 sq ft), with at least 11 m (36 ft 1 in) of frontage (width along the street), a corner lot width of at least 13.5 m (44 ft 3 in), and at least 18 m (59 ft 1 in) of depth. (section 938C.7)

How much of the lot buildings may cover

  • Buildings and structures may cover at most 55% of the lot, and all buildings together may have a footprint of at most 150 m² (1,615 sq ft), of which 36 m² (388 sq ft) is kept for a garage. Covered porches, verandahs and sun decks are left out of the count. (section 938C.3)

Height

  • Main buildings are set in the development permit and may be at most 9 m (29 ft 6 in) and 2.5 storeys high, whichever is lower. (section 938C.4 1))
  • Accessory buildings may be at most 3.75 m (12 ft 4 in) high and 1 storey, whichever is lower. (section 938C.4 2))
  • Hoop or arch buildings with a curved roof that comes down to form the walls may be at most 2 m (6 ft 7 in) high. (section 938C.4 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 lines

  • Main buildings must sit at least 6 m (19 ft 8 in) from the front property line. The front of a garage or house may be 2.5 m (8 ft 2 in) to 6 m (19 ft 8 in) from the front property line if there is 6 m (19 ft 8 in) of parking space between it and the back of the sidewalk (or the back of the curb where no sidewalk is required). The front of the house, other than the garage, including porches, verandahs or stairs, may also be 2.5 m (8 ft 2 in) to 6 m (19 ft 8 in) from the front property line. (section 938C.5 1) a))
  • Main buildings must sit at least 4.5 m (14 ft 9 in) from the rear property line and at least 1.2 m (3 ft 11 in) from each side property line. (section 938C.5 1) b) and c))
  • Main buildings must sit at least 1.2 m (3 ft 11 in) from a side local street, where the front of a garage or house may be 2.5 m (8 ft 2 in) to 6 m (19 ft 8 in) from that line to give 6 m (19 ft 8 in) of parking space; and at least 3 m (9 ft 10 in) from a side arterial or collector street (a main road). (section 938C.5 1) d) and e))
  • Accessory buildings must sit at least 7.5 m (24 ft 7 in) from the front property line, 0.6 m (2 ft) from the rear and side property lines, 1.2 m (3 ft 11 in) from a side local street, and 3 m (9 ft 10 in) from a side arterial or collector street. (section 938C.5 2))
  • On a corner lot, no part of a building, structure or fence higher than 1 m (3 ft 3 in) (measured where the street centre lines cross) may stand inside the triangle 6 m (19 ft 8 in) along each property line where local streets meet, or 7.5 m (24 ft 7 in) where arterial or collector streets meet. (section 938C.5 3))
  • A heat pump or air conditioner may not be placed on a wall facing a side property line, or inside the required side distance, unless that side faces a side street or lane. It must be at least 1.5 m (4 ft 11 in) from every property line. (section 104.4 12))

Parking

  • Parking and loading spaces must follow Section 107 of the bylaw. (section 938C.6)
  • Each lot needs at least 4 parking spaces. At least 2 must be side by side in a fully enclosed garage at least 6 m (19 ft 8 in) wide, with no tandem parking in the garage. No carports are allowed. (section 938C.6 a) to e))
  • The other 2 spaces must be in a driveway in front of the garage, or in a side yard along a side local street. The street right of way may be used for parking in front of a garage if cars do not block the sidewalk or street. (section 938C.6 f) and g))
  • The garage door must be at least 6 m (19 ft 8 in) from the back of the curb, or from the back of the sidewalk where one is required. Driveways must be at least 6 m (19 ft 8 in) wide, placed to leave room for street parking and street trees. (section 938C.6 h) to j))
  • For each main home, one of the required spaces needs a power outlet beside it that can charge an electric car at Level 2 or faster. (section 107.3 a) i) and note (1))
  • 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))
  • On a corner lot with small-scale multi-unit housing of at least 3 homes, up to 2 more driveways may come in from the side property line, if that side street is a local street or lane and all driveways on the lot add up to no more than 12 m (39 ft 4 in) wide. (section 107.6 4))

Other rules

  • Landscaping, screens and fences must follow Section 111, except where a development permit or an approved exterior design agreement changes them. (section 938C.8)
  • Council must issue a development permit (a permit that sets the design of the project) before a building permit is issued. (section 938C.9)
  • In a residential comprehensive development zone, all home businesses on a lot may use at most 25 m² (269 sq ft) of floor space in total. Everyone who runs the home business must live in that home, and the business may only be an office run mainly by phone, computer or other communication equipment. (section 104.3 f) v), g) iv) and l))

Source: Township of Langley Zoning Bylaw No. 2500, Section 900 Comprehensive Development Zones. Section numbers are the bylaw's own.

Questions about zone CD-38C

What is zone CD-38C in the Township of Langley?

CD-38C is the Comprehensive Development Zone CD-38, Subzone CD-38C (Single Family Residential, Compact Lot) in the Township of Langley zoning bylaw (section 938C). A compact-lot subzone where each lot may have one small-scale multi-unit housing development (up to 4 homes), with all buildings together covering at most 150 m² (1,615 sq ft) and at least 4 parking spaces on each lot.

How many homes can I build in zone CD-38C?

Up to 3 homes on one lot, because the lot is 280 m² (3,014 sq ft) or smaller and meets the Township's conditions for small-scale multi-unit housing (up to 4 homes on one lot, joined or separate). 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). Otherwise: This zone allows homes on a lot only as one small-scale multi-unit housing development. For a lot that does not meet the Township's conditions for it, the zone sets no other count, so no number is given here.

How tall can I build in zone CD-38C?

Main buildings are set in the development permit and may be at most 9 m (29 ft 6 in) and 2.5 storeys high, whichever is lower. Accessory buildings may be at most 3.75 m (12 ft 4 in) high and 1 storey, whichever is lower.

How many lots are zoned CD-38C?

The Township of Langley lot records list 75 lots in zone CD-38C, on 5 streets.

Streets with lots in zone CD-38C

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