R7 Zoning in Chilliwack - Special Service Residential
R7: Special Service Residential is a residential zoning district in the City of Chilliwack. Apartments and townhouses over limited ground floor commercial.
On a typical R7-zoned lot you can expect a maximum height of 15 m and site coverage up to 60%. Exact figures vary with lot size, frontage, and form of development, so look up your specific address to confirm.
Density is 100 apartment dwelling units per hectare (s.8.13(4)). R7 is not one of the zones Chilliwack's small-scale multi-unit housing rules extend to.
Intent of the R7 district
Apartments and townhouses over limited ground floor commercial.
R7 at a glance
| Max height | 15 m |
|---|---|
| Site coverage | 60% |
| Zone category | Residential |
Density tiers in R7
| Tier | Min lot area | Max units | Base FSR | Bonus FSR | Max height |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Special Service Residential | 900 m² | - | - | - | 15 m |
Permitted uses in R7
- Apartment
- General commercial
- Townhouse
R7 zoning FAQ
What is R7 zoning in Chilliwack?
R7 (Special Service Residential) is a residential zoning district in the City of Chilliwack. Apartments and townhouses over limited ground floor commercial.
What can you build on R7-zoned land in Chilliwack?
Permitted uses in R7 include Apartment, General commercial, Townhouse. Permitted uses are allowed outright; conditional uses may require Development Permit Board approval.
How tall can a building be in R7?
R7 permits a maximum building height of 15 m. Height can be affected by view corridors, setbacks, and the specific form of development.
How many units are allowed in R7 zoning?
R7 sets density as a rate rather than a fixed number of units per lot: Density is 100 apartment dwelling units per hectare (s.8.13(4)). R7 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