R2-A Zoning in Chilliwack - Seniors Conversion Housing
R2-A: Seniors Conversion Housing is a residential zoning district in the City of Chilliwack. Conversion of houses to seniors boarding accommodation.
On a typical R2-A-zoned lot you can expect an FSR of roughly 0.25–0.5, 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.
A boarding house is limited to 80 sleeping units per hectare and a maximum occupancy of 10 persons plus 2 staff (s.8.05(4)), by conversion only. R2-A is not one of the zones Chilliwack's small-scale multi-unit housing rules extend to.
Intent of the R2-A district
Conversion of houses to seniors boarding accommodation.
R2-A at a glance
| Floor space ratio (FSR) | 0.25–0.5 |
|---|---|
| Max height | 10 m |
| Site coverage | 40% |
| Zone category | Residential |
Density tiers in R2-A
| Tier | Min lot area | Max units | Base FSR | Bonus FSR | Max height |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seniors Conversion Housing | 500 m² | - | 0.5 | - | 10 m |
| Seniors Conversion Housing | 900 m² | - | 0.25 | - | 10 m |
Permitted uses in R2-A
- Boarding house
- Single detached dwelling
R2-A zoning FAQ
What is R2-A zoning in Chilliwack?
R2-A (Seniors Conversion Housing) is a residential zoning district in the City of Chilliwack. Conversion of houses to seniors boarding accommodation.
What can you build on R2-A-zoned land in Chilliwack?
Permitted uses in R2-A include Boarding house, Single detached dwelling. Permitted uses are allowed outright; conditional uses may require Development Permit Board approval.
What is the FSR for R2-A in Chilliwack?
Floor Space Ratio (FSR) in R2-A generally ranges from about 0.25 up to 0.5. ZoneScout calculates the maximum buildable floor area for your specific lot.
How tall can a building be in R2-A?
R2-A 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-A zoning?
R2-A sets density as a rate rather than a fixed number of units per lot: A boarding house is limited to 80 sleeping units per hectare and a maximum occupancy of 10 persons plus 2 staff (s.8.05(4)), by conversion only. R2-A 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 - Urban Residential Transition
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Source: official Chilliwack zoning bylaw (PDF) · updated September 2026