RU-2 Zoning in Township of Langley - Rural
RU-2: Rural is a residential zoning district in the Township of Langley.
On a typical RU-2-zoned lot you can expect a maximum height of 9 m (2 storeys) and site coverage up to 33%. Exact figures vary with lot size, frontage, and form of development, so look up your specific address to confirm.
Alongside housing, RU-2 also lists all uses permitted in the Rural Zone RU-1, animal pounds established by Council subject to the “Township of Langley, and dog daycare subject to “Township of Langley Noise Control Bylaw 1988” as among its permitted uses.
RU-2 at a glance
| Max height | 9 m |
|---|---|
| Max storeys (by right) | 2 |
| Site coverage | 33% |
| Zone category | Residential |
Density tiers in RU-2
| Tier | Min lot area | Max units | Base FSR | Bonus FSR | Max height |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RURAL ZONE RU-2 | 80000 m² | - | - | - | 9 m |
Permitted uses in RU-2
- all uses permitted in the Rural Zone RU-1
- animal pounds established by Council subject to the “Township of Langley
- dog daycare subject to “Township of Langley Noise Control Bylaw 1988” as
- fur farms subject to “Langley Fur Farm Control Bylaw 1964 No. 1128 as
- kennels subject to the “Township of Langley Animal Control Bylaw 2005 No
- municipal storage facilities and compounds accessory to a permitted use
RU-2 zoning FAQ
What is RU-2 zoning in Township of Langley?
RU-2 (Rural) is a residential zoning district in the Township of Langley.
What can you build on RU-2-zoned land in Township of Langley?
Permitted uses in RU-2 include all uses permitted in the Rural Zone RU-1, animal pounds established by Council subject to the “Township of Langley, dog daycare subject to “Township of Langley Noise Control Bylaw 1988” as, fur farms subject to “Langley Fur Farm Control Bylaw 1964 No. 1128 as, kennels subject to the “Township of Langley Animal Control Bylaw 2005 No, among others. Permitted uses are allowed outright; conditional uses may require Development Permit Board approval.
How tall can a building be in RU-2?
RU-2 permits a maximum building height of 9 m, generally about 2 storeys. Height can be affected by view corridors, setbacks, and the specific form of development.
Other residential zones in Township of Langley
- CRE-1 - Comprehensive Rural Estate
- FH-1 - Residential Float Home
- MH-1 - Residential Mobile Home Park
- R-1A - Residential
- R-1B - RESIDENTIAL ZONES R-1B, R-1C, R-1D and R-1E
- R-1C - RESIDENTIAL ZONES R-1B, R-1C, R-1D and R-1E
- R-1D - RESIDENTIAL ZONES R-1B, R-1C, R-1D and R-1E
- R-1E - RESIDENTIAL ZONES R-1B, R-1C, R-1D and R-1E
Look up a specific address in Township of Langley
Source: official Township of Langley zoning bylaw (PDF) · updated October 2026