R5 Zoning in Chilliwack — Low Rise Apartment
R5: Low Rise Apartment is a residential zoning district in the City of Chilliwack. Low rise apartment buildings.
On a typical R5-zoned lot you can expect a maximum height of 17.5 m. Exact figures vary with lot size, frontage, and form of development, so look up your specific address to confirm.
Intent of the R5 district
Low rise apartment buildings.
R5 at a glance
| Max height | 17.5 m |
|---|---|
| Zone category | Residential |
Density tiers in R5
| Tier | Min lot area | Max units | FSR | Max height |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low Rise Apartment | 1000 m² | — | — | 17.5 m |
Permitted uses in R5
- Apartment
- Assisted living residence
- Boarding house
- Independent living housing
R5 zoning FAQ
What is R5 zoning in Chilliwack?
R5 (Low Rise Apartment) is a residential zoning district in the City of Chilliwack. Low rise apartment buildings.
What can you build on R5-zoned land in Chilliwack?
Permitted uses in R5 include Apartment, Assisted living residence, Boarding house, Independent living housing. Permitted uses are allowed outright; conditional uses may require Development Permit Board approval.
How tall can a building be in R5?
R5 permits a maximum building height of 17.5 m. Height can be affected by view corridors, setbacks, and the specific form of development.
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