MattersDevelopmentBylaw No. 2211First seen May 21, 2024Last discussed Sep 8, 2026
2609 Sooke Road rezoning
The proposed zoning change would move 2609 Sooke Road from R2 to C9, with a site-specific maximum height of six storeys. The bylaw sets per-unit contributions to the city’s affordable housing and general amenity reserves.
Where it stands: First, second and third readings given May 19, 2026; final adoption is not recorded.
Governing bylawNo. 300In force
Zoning BylawThe bylaw sets the rules for how land and water areas in Langford may be used or subdivided, where buildings and structures may be placed, and how parking, loading, screening and landscaping are handled. It is organised into parts covering definitions, general compliance and regulations, parking and bicycle rules, how zones are established, and rules for individual zones; schedules include the zoning map and additional area-specific regulations.
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- Frazer JohnsonMixed · Asset management plan and cannabis permit
Supports the asset plan and Honeycomb permit, but urges lifecycle funding and a permanent zoning path for cannabis retailers. - A residentAsks · Development variances
Requests approval of option one without the setback and unit-count variances, citing timing concerns and community benefits. - A residentOpposes · Sooke Road rezoning
Opposes six stories at Sooke Road, citing impacts on nearby residents’ privacy, sunlight, comfort, and property values. - A resident (Luxton Road)Concerned · Sooke Road development and asset plan
Urges a pause on Sooke Road approvals until intersection upgrades and questions asset-plan affordability and risk planning. - A residentAsks · Sooke Road rezoning
Asks why six stories are needed instead of four, questioning impacts on residents’ privacy, sunlight, quality of life, and investments.
- Frazer JohnsonMixed · Asset management plan and cannabis permit
Three readings given to the 2609 Sooke Road rezoning
Council gave first, second and third readings to Bylaw No. 2211 (rezoning 2609 Sooke Road).
Discussion
Council reviewed site-specific rezoning; motion for readings carried.
Decision: Gave first, second and third readings to the rezoning for 2609 Sooke Road.
Passed 5–0
Staff directed to advance rezoning with conditions and contributions
Council directed staff to bring forward a zoning bylaw amendment (Bylaw No. 2211) for 2609 Sooke Road to rezone from R2 to C9 subject to specified conditions and contributions.
Discussion
Council accepted staff conditions including per-unit contributions ($610 to Affordable Housing Reserve; $2,074 to General Amenity Reserve, subject to policy reductions) and engineering covenants; motion carried.
Decision: Directed staff to forward rezoning for 2609 Sooke Road for 1st-3rd readings with six-storey cap.
Passed
- Wendy Hawes (Luxton Road)Concerned · Sook Road rezoning
Raises concerns about further rezoning before transportation upgrades, citing congestion and requesting answers on traffic calming, signal timing, and nearby road impacts.
- Wendy Hawes (Luxton Road)Concerned · Sook Road rezoning