R6 Zoning in Chilliwack - Mid Rise Apartment
R6: Mid Rise Apartment is a residential zoning district in the City of Chilliwack. Mid rise apartment buildings.
On a typical R6-zoned lot you can expect a maximum height of 25 m. Exact figures vary with lot size, frontage, and form of development, so look up your specific address to confirm.
Density is 200 apartment dwelling units per hectare (s.8.12(4)). R6 is not one of the zones Chilliwack's small-scale multi-unit housing rules extend to.
Intent of the R6 district
Mid rise apartment buildings.
R6 at a glance
| Max height | 25 m |
|---|---|
| Zone category | Residential |
Density tiers in R6
| Tier | Min lot area | Max units | Base FSR | Bonus FSR | Max height |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mid Rise Apartment | 1000 m² | - | - | - | 25 m |
Permitted uses in R6
- Apartment
- Assisted living residence
- Boarding house
- Independent living housing
R6 zoning FAQ
What is R6 zoning in Chilliwack?
R6 (Mid Rise Apartment) is a residential zoning district in the City of Chilliwack. Mid rise apartment buildings.
What can you build on R6-zoned land in Chilliwack?
Permitted uses in R6 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 R6?
R6 permits a maximum building height of 25 m. Height can be affected by view corridors, setbacks, and the specific form of development.
How many units are allowed in R6 zoning?
R6 sets density as a rate rather than a fixed number of units per lot: Density is 200 apartment dwelling units per hectare (s.8.12(4)). R6 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