Key changes to Township of Langley's residential zoning rules, newest first. The Township added design review for SSMUH in 2026 after implementing its zoning changes in 2024.
April 27, 2026: SSMUH projects added to form-and-character review area
· Township of Langley OCP Schedule 4 amendment, SSMUH Development Permit Area
On April 27, 2026, Township Council adopted Schedule 4 of the Official Community Plan, establishing form-and-character guidelines for small-scale multi-unit housing (SSMUH). The Township says a development permit is required for SSMUH unless the project meets an exemption.
This adds a design-review step to eligible projects; it does not change the property's zoning or guarantee a permit. Check the Township's Development Permit Area information and current zoning bylaw to see which guidelines and exemptions apply to an address.
On November 18, 2024, the Township adopted Bylaw 6020 to allow small-scale multi-unit housing in residential zones previously limited to single-family homes or duplexes. The Township's SSMUH page sets out location, servicing, heritage, TOA and lot-size eligibility conditions.
Three or four units may be permitted depending on lot size when a property meets the stated conditions. A count does not guarantee a triplex or fourplex form, and the bylaw's zone regulations and development-permit requirements still apply. Check the current map and confirm with the Township.
We compare the municipality's consolidated zoning bylaw and its published updates against our stored copies. Each entry links to the municipality's published record. This timeline highlights selected residential changes; use the official bylaw and amendment records to confirm the rules for your lot.
Frequently asked questions
What zoning change enabled SSMUH in the Township?
Bylaw 6020, adopted November 18, 2024, amended the Township's zoning bylaw to allow SSMUH in eligible residential zones. Site eligibility depends on several location and servicing conditions.
What changed for SSMUH in 2026?
The Township adopted OCP Schedule 4 on April 27, 2026, adding form-and-character guidelines for SSMUH. A development permit is generally required unless an exemption applies; this is a separate review step from zoning.
How do I check my Township zoning and SSMUH eligibility?
Use the Township's zoning map to identify the zone, then check Bylaw 2500 and the SSMUH eligibility page for urban-boundary, servicing, heritage, TOA and lot-size rules. Confirm with the Township of Langley.
How does ZoneScout track Township zoning changes?
We review the Township's zoning bylaw, SSMUH information and development-permit updates, then compare them with this page and our zoning data. A mapped unit count does not include every design-review question; confirm a proposal with the Township of Langley.
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