R3-A Zoning in Chilliwack - Clustered Residential
R3-A: Clustered Residential is a residential zoning district in the City of Chilliwack. Clustered single detached housing with shared amenity and conservation area.
On a typical R3-A-zoned lot you can expect a maximum height of 8.5 m and site coverage up to 50%. Exact figures vary with lot size, frontage, and form of development, so look up your specific address to confirm.
Density is 25 dwelling units per hectare (s.8.07(4)). Each dwelling may contain one secondary suite. R3-A is not one of the zones Chilliwack's small-scale multi-unit housing rules extend to.
Intent of the R3-A district
Clustered single detached housing with shared amenity and conservation area.
R3-A at a glance
| Max height | 8.5 m |
|---|---|
| Site coverage | 50% |
| Zone category | Residential |
Density tiers in R3-A
| Tier | Min lot area | Max units | Base FSR | Bonus FSR | Max height |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clustered Residential | 4000 m² | - | - | - | 8.5 m |
Permitted uses in R3-A
- Single detached dwelling
R3-A zoning FAQ
What is R3-A zoning in Chilliwack?
R3-A (Clustered Residential) is a residential zoning district in the City of Chilliwack. Clustered single detached housing with shared amenity and conservation area.
What can you build on R3-A-zoned land in Chilliwack?
Permitted uses in R3-A include Single detached dwelling. Permitted uses are allowed outright; conditional uses may require Development Permit Board approval.
How tall can a building be in R3-A?
R3-A permits a maximum building height of 8.5 m. Height can be affected by view corridors, setbacks, and the specific form of development.
How many units are allowed in R3-A zoning?
R3-A sets density as a rate rather than a fixed number of units per lot: Density is 25 dwelling units per hectare (s.8.07(4)). Each dwelling may contain one secondary suite. R3-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
Look up a specific address in Chilliwack
Source: official Chilliwack zoning bylaw (PDF) · updated September 2026