R2 Zoning in Chilliwack - Urban Residential Transition
R2: Urban Residential Transition is a residential zoning district in the City of Chilliwack. Conversion of existing houses to apartments or boarding houses.
On a typical R2-zoned lot you can expect an FSR of about 0.6, a maximum height of 10 m, and site coverage up to 40%. Exact figures vary with lot size, frontage, and form of development, so look up your specific address to confirm.
Density is 40 dwelling units per hectare, or 80 sleeping units per hectare for a boarding house (s.8.04(4)). R2 is not one of the zones Chilliwack's small-scale multi-unit housing rules extend to.
Intent of the R2 district
Conversion of existing houses to apartments or boarding houses.
R2 at a glance
| Floor space ratio (FSR) | 0.6 |
|---|---|
| Max height | 10 m |
| Site coverage | 40% |
| Zone category | Residential |
Density tiers in R2
| Tier | Min lot area | Max units | Base FSR | Bonus FSR | Max height |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Residential Transition | 700 m² | - | 0.6 | - | 10 m |
Permitted uses in R2
- Apartment
- Boarding house
- Single detached dwelling
R2 zoning FAQ
What is R2 zoning in Chilliwack?
R2 (Urban Residential Transition) is a residential zoning district in the City of Chilliwack. Conversion of existing houses to apartments or boarding houses.
What can you build on R2-zoned land in Chilliwack?
Permitted uses in R2 include Apartment, Boarding house, Single detached dwelling. Permitted uses are allowed outright; conditional uses may require Development Permit Board approval.
What is the FSR for R2 in Chilliwack?
Floor Space Ratio (FSR) in R2 is about 0.6. ZoneScout calculates the maximum buildable floor area for your specific lot.
How tall can a building be in R2?
R2 permits a maximum building height of 10 m. Height can be affected by view corridors, setbacks, and the specific form of development.
How many units are allowed in R2 zoning?
R2 sets density as a rate rather than a fixed number of units per lot: Density is 40 dwelling units per hectare, or 80 sleeping units per hectare for a boarding house (s.8.04(4)). R2 is not one of the zones Chilliwack's small-scale multi-unit housing rules extend to. Look up your specific address for what that works out to on your lot.
Other residential zones in Chilliwack
- EV - Ecovillage
- HR - Hillside Residential
- M1-A - Residential Light Industrial
- R - Rural
- R1-A - Urban Residential
- R1-B - Urban Duplex Residential
- R1-C - Urban Infill
- R2-A - Seniors Conversion Housing
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Source: official Chilliwack zoning bylaw (PDF) · updated September 2026