MattersDevelopmentBylaw No. 2235First seen Sep 15, 2025Last discussed May 19, 2026
897 Walfred Road rezoning
AdoptedThe rezoning changes 897 Walfred Road from RR5 to R2 to enable a two-lot subdivision and homes with suites. The plan includes preserving about 32.6% of the property as a protected sensitive ecosystem, with conditions and per-lot amenity contributions.
Where it stands: Rezoning adopted May 19, 2026.

Governing bylawNo. 2235
Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 744 (897 Walfred Road)The property at 897 Walfred Road is changed from the RR5 (Rural Residential 5) Zone to the R2 (One- and Two-Family Residential) Zone. New lots created there are subject to specified contributions to the Affordable Housing Reserve Fund and General Amenity Reserve Fund, based on lot area.
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Rezoning adopted after required approvals and covenants
Council adopted Bylaw No. 2235 (897 Walfred Road).
Discussion
Bylaw adoption following prior consideration; no additional conditions noted at adoption.
Decision: Adopted the rezoning for 897 Walfred Road.
Adopted 5–0
Staff directed to advance two-lot rezoning with environmental protections
Council agreed to advance Bylaw No. 2235 to rezone 897 Walfred Road from RR5 to R2 subject to specified conditions and contributions.

Proposed layout Decision: Directed staff to require environmental recommendations to protect covenanted open space on 897 Walfred Road.
Adopted 7–0
Decision: Directed staff to advance rezoning of 897 Walfred Road to R2 with conditions and contributions.
Adopted 7–0
Documents
- Staff Report to Sustainable Development Advisory Committee: Z23-0021 – Bylaw No. 2235 (897 Walfred Road)
- Appendix A – Site Map (897 Walfred Road)
- Appendix B – Location Map (897 Walfred Road)
- Arborist Report – Capital Tree Service Inc. (897 Walfred Rd)
- Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 744 (897 Walfred Road), Bylaw No. 2235, 2025
- Rezoning Presentation – 897 Walfred Road (Z23-0021) – SDAC September 8, 2025