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MattersEnvironmentBYLAW 2054First seen Mar 21, 2022Last discussed Jun 20, 2022

Electric vehicle charging requirements

The zoning amendment would require new multi-family residential parking spaces, except visitor stalls, to have electric-vehicle-ready conduits and energized outlets. These requirements would make charging access part of new residential development.

Where it stands: The bylaw was listed for adoption June 20, 2022; no adoption decision is recorded.

Governing bylawNo. 2054

Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 665, (Omnibus No. 58 – Electric Vehicle Charging Stations)

New buildings containing apartment units must be built with infrastructure that can support Level 2 electric vehicle charging at residential parking spaces, excluding visitor parking. Before building and occupancy permits are issued, owners must provide specified plans, engineering verification, a registered covenant, and proof that the installed infrastructure meets the bylaw requirements.

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Timeline

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

  1. June 20, 2022· Council

    Electric vehicle charging bylaw listed for adoption

    Final approval. The bylaw is now in force.

  2. June 6, 2022· Council

    Public hearing held on charging requirements for multi-family parking

    Residents could speak or write to council about the proposal.

  3. May 2, 2022· Council

    Bylaw relisted with electric vehicle charging provisions

    An earlier step was redone to correct the bylaw.

  4. March 21, 2022· Council

    First reading given to parking text amendment

    Passed

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