R-1E zoning in the Township of Langley: what can you build?
Residential R-1E
On a standard lot with a rear lane, R-1E allows up to 4 units on a 33 × 122 ft lot (small-scale multi-unit housing development); up to 4 units on a 50 × 122 ft lot (small-scale multi-unit housing development); up to 4 units on a 66 × 122 ft lot (small-scale multi-unit housing development). These figures come from running BuildHere’s engine on each lot size with the Township of Langley rules for this zone.
Most units by lot size
| Lot (with lane) | Most units | Building form | Max floor area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 × 122 ft4,026 sq ft | Up to 4 units | Small-scale multi-unit housing development (4 units) | 5,073 sq ft |
| 50 × 122 ft6,100 sq ft | Up to 4 units | Small-scale multi-unit housing development (4 units) | 7,687 sq ft |
| 66 × 122 ft8,052 sq ft | Up to 4 units | Small-scale multi-unit housing development (4 units) | 10,145 sq ft |
Building options on a 33 × 122 ft lot
| Option | Status | Units | Max floor area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single family dwelling | Allowed | 1 | 2,818 sq ft |
| Single family dwelling with a secondary suite or accessory dwelling unit | Allowed | 2 | 3,623 sq ft |
| Small-scale multi-unit housing development (3 units) | Allowed | 3 | 4,529 sq ft |
| Small-scale multi-unit housing development (4 units) | Allowed | 4 | 5,073 sq ft |
Size limits for small-scale multi-unit housing development on a 33 × 122 ft lot
| Max floor area (FSR 1.26) | 5,073 sq ft | TOL R-1E s.402.3 |
|---|---|---|
| Max height | 29.5 ft, about 2.8 storeys | TOL R-1E s.402.x |
| Site coverage | 45% of site | TOL R-1E s.402.x |
| Front setback | 19.7 ft | TOL R-1E s.402.x |
| Side setback | 3.9 ft | TOL R-1E s.402.x |
| Rear setback | 9.8 ft | TOL R-1E s.402.x |
| Rough building footprint | up to 1,808 sq ft | Estimate, not a design |
| Parking stalls required | 4 stalls (minimum) | TOL s.107.3 |
Your lot will differ.
Frontage, depth, lane access, corner lots and frequent-transit areas all change the answer. Search your address for a report on the real lot in the Township of Langley.
Common questions
How many units can I build in R-1E zoning in the Township of Langley?
With a rear lane and outside a frequent-transit area, R-1E allows up to 4 units on a 33 × 122 ft lot (small-scale multi-unit housing development); up to 4 units on a 50 × 122 ft lot (small-scale multi-unit housing development); up to 4 units on a 66 × 122 ft lot (small-scale multi-unit housing development). Your own lot's frontage, depth and location change the result.
What is FSR?
Floor space ratio (FSR) is a building’s total floor area divided by the lot area. An FSR of 1.0 on a 4,026 sq ft lot allows about 4,026 sq ft of floor area across all storeys. Some bylaws, such as Burnaby’s R1, set no FSR at all; there BuildHere shows an effective FSR worked out from the height, setback and lot coverage limits.
Where do these R-1E rules come from?
From Township of Langley Zoning Bylaw 1987 No. 2500, as amended through Bylaw 6209 (2026): s.102 (small-scale multi-unit housing development), s.107.1 and 107.3 (parking), Sections 200 (RU), 300 (SR), 400 (R-1A to R-1E, R-CL family, R-2, MH-1, CRE-1) and 500 (RM), Section PDFs published on tol.ca consolidation (rules approved 2026-10-20). Preliminary screening only. Verify with the Township of Langley.
Other Township of Langley zones
R-1AR-1BR-1CR-1DR-CLR-CL (A)R-CL (B)R-CL (CH)R-2SR-1SR-2SR-3SR-3ASR-3BCRE-1RU-1RU-2RU-3RU-3AR-CL (RH)R-CL (SD)R-CL (MH)RM-1RM-2RM-3RM-3ARM-4MH-1RU-4RU-5RU-5AFH-1