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MattersDevelopmentBylaw No. 1944First seen Mar 15, 2021Last discussed Jul 19, 2021

Zoning bylaw definitions update

The amendment revises city-wide zoning definitions, including those for apartments, dwelling units and medical clinics, and adds a definition for unlicensed vehicles. These definitions shape how zoning rules and permitted uses are interpreted.

Where it stands: Adoption was listed for Jul 19, 2021; final adoption is not confirmed in the record.

Proposed layout: Zoning bylaw definitions update
Proposed layout · from the staff report · View report

Governing bylawNo. 300In force

Zoning Bylaw

The 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.

Key rules and full textOfficial PDF

Timeline

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

  1. July 19, 2021· Council

    Adoption listed for the zoning definitions amendment

    Final approval. The bylaw is now in force.

  2. June 21, 2021· Council

    Second and third readings listed for the amendments

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

  3. June 21, 2021· Council

    Public hearing held on proposed zoning definition changes

    Residents could speak or write to council about the proposal.

  4. March 15, 2021· Council

    First reading listed for city-wide zoning definition changes

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