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MattersDevelopmentBylaw No. 2082First seen Jun 20, 2022Last discussed Apr 15, 2024

Zoning bylaw housekeeping amendments

Adopted

These amendments update zoning rules for garage dimensions, townhouse tandem parking, accessible parking, two-family lot sizes and other land uses. The changes clarify how properties and developments must meet the City's zoning requirements.

Where it stands: Omnibus zoning amendments adopted Apr 15, 2024.

Governing bylawNo. 2082

Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 679, (Omnibus No. 60 – Various Housekeeping Items)

The changes set site-specific group daycare limits, revise where two-family homes and some corner-lot apartments are permitted, and add accessory dormitories as a listed use in one zone. They also set garage and accessible-parking standards and add a definition and rule for certain visible landscape retaining walls.

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Timeline

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

  1. April 15, 2024· Council

    Zoning housekeeping amendments adopted

    Adopted 7–0

    Final approval. The bylaw is now in force.

  2. April 2, 2024· Council

    Second and third readings given

    Passed 7–0

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

  3. April 2, 2024· Council

    Public hearing held on the zoning amendments

    Residents could speak or write to council about the proposal.

  4. March 5, 2024· Council

    First reading rescinded and revised bylaw introduced

    Passed 7–0

    An earlier step was redone to correct the bylaw.

  5. March 5, 2024· Council

    Revised bylaw received a new first reading

    Passed 7–0

    An earlier step was redone to correct the bylaw.

  6. October 10, 2023· Council

    Readings reset and new public hearing directed

    Passed

    An earlier step was redone to correct the bylaw.

  7. October 10, 2023·Public comment
    • Lisa Foxall (Players Drive)Opposes · Parking bylaw; CRD transportation plan
      Opposes larger required parking stalls over housing-cost and density impacts, and opposes Langford joining the CRD transportation plan without consultation and cost clarity.
    • Ron Coutre (Goldstream Avenue)Mixed · Omnibus bylaw 2082
      Supports most omnibus bylaw changes but asks council to remove garage-size increases for broader design-guideline review because of potential density impacts.

  8. July 17, 2023· Council

    Public hearing held on zoning housekeeping changes

    Residents could speak or write to council about the proposal.

  9. July 17, 2023· Council

    Bylaw listed for second and third readings

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

  10. June 19, 2023· Council

    Earlier first reading rescinded and revised bylaw introduced

    Passed 7–0

    An earlier step was redone to correct the bylaw.

  11. June 19, 2023· Council

    Revised housekeeping amendments received first reading

    Passed 7–0

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

  12. June 19, 2023· Council

    Bylaw included among several matters considered

    Multiple bylaw matters were considered across the meeting (see subitems for details).

  13. June 20, 2022· Council

    Omnibus zoning housekeeping changes referred to committee

    Committee referral regarding an omnibus zoning housekeeping bylaw.