R9 Zoning in Chilliwack - Affordable Rental Housing
R9: Affordable Rental Housing is a residential zoning district in the City of Chilliwack. Below market rental apartments secured by a housing agreement.
On a typical R9-zoned lot you can expect a maximum height of 25 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 365 apartment dwelling units per hectare (s.8.15(4)). R9 is not one of the zones Chilliwack's small-scale multi-unit housing rules extend to.
Alongside housing, R9 also lists club or lodge, general commercial, and school among its permitted uses.
Intent of the R9 district
Below market rental apartments secured by a housing agreement.
R9 at a glance
| Max height | 25 m |
|---|---|
| Site coverage | 60% |
| Zone category | Residential |
Density tiers in R9
| Tier | Min lot area | Max units | Base FSR | Bonus FSR | Max height |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Affordable Rental Housing | 1000 m² | - | - | - | 25 m |
Permitted uses in R9
- Apartment
- Club or lodge
- General commercial
- School
R9 zoning FAQ
What is R9 zoning in Chilliwack?
R9 (Affordable Rental Housing) is a residential zoning district in the City of Chilliwack. Below market rental apartments secured by a housing agreement.
What can you build on R9-zoned land in Chilliwack?
Permitted uses in R9 include Apartment, Club or lodge, General commercial, School. Permitted uses are allowed outright; conditional uses may require Development Permit Board approval.
How tall can a building be in R9?
R9 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 R9 zoning?
R9 sets density as a rate rather than a fixed number of units per lot: Density is 365 apartment dwelling units per hectare (s.8.15(4)). R9 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