MattersTransportationBylaw No. 2160First seen May 6, 2024Last discussed Jun 17, 2024
Langford Bus Exchange transit area
AdoptedA 400-metre area around Langford Bus Exchange is designated for denser development, with minimum heights of 10 storeys close to the exchange and six storeys farther out. For qualifying properties rezoned after Dec 7, 2023, the city no longer sets a minimum number of off-street residential parking spaces.
Where it stands: Transit-area designation and related zoning changes adopted Jun 17, 2024.
Governing bylawNo. 2160
Transit-oriented Area BylawThe area within a 400 metre radius of the Langford Exchange is designated as a Transit-Oriented Area. Density and height approvals there will be considered under provincial requirements; land not zoned to permit residential use is exempt, as shown on the bylaw’s map.
Timeline
Every time this matter appeared in council records, newest first.
Staff directed to draft transit-area parking changes
Council proceeded with Bylaw No. 2160 and directed staff to draft Bylaw No. 2155 to eliminate off-street residential parking for properties rezoned after December 7, 2023.
Decision: Directed staff to review residential loading/unloading implications and report options at the next meeting.
Passed 6–0
Decision: Directed staff to draft a transit‑oriented area amendment removing off‑street parking after Dec 7, 2023.
Passed 6–0
Transit-area bylaw consideration deferred
Council tabled consideration of Bylaw No. 2160 (Transit-Oriented Area) to May 9, 2024 at 7:00 pm.
Decision: Deferred the transit-oriented area item to May 9, 2024 at 7:00 pm.
Passed 7–0