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MattersHousingZ23-0014; Bylaw No. 2135First seen Jul 24, 2023Last discussed Oct 23, 2023

Apartment parking requirements

Adopted

The zoning change removes the requirement for a second parking stall for three-bedroom apartments. Fewer required stalls may make family-sized apartments easier to provide, while potentially increasing demand for public or on-street parking.

Where it stands: Bylaw adopted Oct 23, 2023.

The site today: Apartment parking requirements
The site today · from the staff report · View report

Governing bylawNo. 2135

Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 701, (Omnibus No. 63 – Text Amendment to Remove Clause Requiring Second Parking Stall for Three-Bedroom Units)

Apartment parking requirements vary by location under the amended zoning table. The table sets spaces per dwelling unit and specifies how many must be designated for visitor parking.

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Timeline

Every time this matter appeared in council records, newest first.

  1. October 23, 2023· Council

    Parking amendment adopted

    Council adopted Bylaw No. 2135 to remove the clause requiring a second parking stall for three-bedroom units (adoption carried; Mayor recorded as opposed).

    Discussion

    Council members debated balance between encouraging density/affordability and existing parking/traffic pressures. The motion was carried with the Mayor recording opposition.

    Decision: Adopted the zoning amendment removing the second parking stall requirement for three-bedroom units.

    Adopted 5–1· Against: Scott Goodmanson

  2. October 10, 2023· Council

    Second and third readings given to the amendment

    Passed 6–0

    Council approved the content and final wording. Adoption is the last step.

  3. October 10, 2023· Council

    Public hearing held on the revised parking amendment

    Residents could speak or write to council about the proposal.

  4. September 5, 2023· Council

    Readings rescinded and another public hearing directed

    Passed 7–0

    An earlier step was redone to correct the bylaw.

  5. September 5, 2023·Public comment
    • Mike Wignall (Sullivan Road)Mixed · Code of conduct; accessibility; parking
      Urges council to uphold code principles, consult people with lived accessibility experience, and retain parking until viable alternatives exist.
    • Normal Joel (Wellford Place)Mixed · Code of conduct; parking
      Opposes adopting code changes before the Ombudsman investigation concludes and opposes reduced parking before transit alternatives exist.
    • Lisa Foxhall (Players Drive)Concerned · Code of conduct
      Asks council to complete due diligence on ongoing investigations before deciding, noting that public trust has been lost.
    • Jaspeer Ryan (City of Langford)Opposes · Code of conduct
      Opposes adopting the code changes before the investigation concludes, allowing council to make a fully informed decision.
    • Wendy Hobbes (Luxton Road)Opposes · Code of conduct; parking
      Opposes code updates that exclude public complaints and reduced parking before transit improves.
    • Chris Foxhall (Players Drive)Opposes · Three-bedroom unit parking
      Opposes removing the two-space requirement, citing insufficient density and transit and the need for residents to park near home.
    • A residentConcerned · Accessibility legislation
      Asks council to engage people with accessibility experience promptly, noting the deadline has passed and accessible parking and transit remain inadequate.
    • C. Wright (on behalf of Ed Court)Supports · Code of conduct
      Supports the Ombudsman’s proposed protections and asks council to demand Councillor Spock’s resignation.
    • Scott Costello (Robolee Place)Opposes · Tax exemption; three-bedroom unit parking
      Opposes the church tax exemption and reduced parking requirements, arguing vehicles will remain necessary.
    • Armstrong (Rodney Road)Mixed · Code of conduct; three-bedroom unit parking
      Notes that codes of conduct are standard practice and opposes reducing parking before transit becomes practical.
    • Anne Marie Panduro (Millstream Road)Opposes · Code of conduct
      Opposes the code updates, citing concerns about accountability, public access to complaints, and retaliation for critical comments.
    • Rosalind Wilson (Reunion Avenue)Opposes · Code of conduct
      Opposes the proposed code changes and asks council to allow timely public complaints, with serious matters reviewed within 30 days.
    • Sarah Plank (Goldstream Avenue)Mixed · Code of conduct; three-bedroom unit parking
      Supports complaint options for staff and committee members, suggests considering public complaints, and opposes reducing parking before alternatives exist.

  6. August 21, 2023· Council

    Public hearing held on apartment parking changes

    Residents could speak or write to council about the proposal.

  7. August 21, 2023· Council

    Second and third readings listed for the amendment

    Council approved the content and final wording. Adoption is the last step.

  8. July 24, 2023· Council

    First reading given to the parking amendment

    Passed 7–0

    Introduced to council. A bylaw needs several readings before it becomes law.

  9. July 24, 2023· Council

    First reading proposed removing the extra stall requirement

    Passed 7–0

    Introduced to council. A bylaw needs several readings before it becomes law.