DocumentsBylawMar 21, 2022Pages 163–173
Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 635 (Bylaw No. 1997)
Bylaw No. 1997 to amend the Langford Zoning Bylaw with respect to specific properties (Background Report attached); presented for adoption.
Key facts
- Bylaw number: 1997
- Agenda item: 9.1 (ADOPTION)
- Includes background report and property-specific amendments (see pages 163–173)
Z21-0025: Adoption Report
20220321 - Council Report
COMMENTS
Bylaw No. 1997 was signed by the Ministry of Transportation on March 8th, 2022.
A Public Hearing was held on March 7th, 2022.
As there are no outstanding items, Council may wish to consider adopting Bylaw No. 1997 at this time.
OPTIONS:
Option 1
THAT Council:
Adopt Bylaw No. 1997.
OR Option 2
THAT Council:
Take no action at this time with respect to Bylaw No. 1997.
SUBMITTED BY:
Matt Notley, Planner I
Concurrence:
Leah Stohmann, MCIP, RPP, Deputy Director of Planning and Subdivision
Concurrence:
Donna Petrie, Manager of Business Development and Events
Concurrence:
Matthew Baldwin, MCIP, RPP, Director of Planning and Subdivision
Concurrence:
Michelle Mahovlich, P.Eng, P.Geo, Director of Engineering and Public Works
Concurrence:
Michael Dillabaugh, CPA, CA, Director of Finance
Concurrence:
Marie Watmough, Acting Director of Corporate Services
Concurrence:
Darren Kiedyk, Chief Administrative Officer
CITY OF LANGFORD
BYLAW NO. 1997
A BYLAW TO AMEND BYLAW NO. 300, “LANGFORD ZONING BYLAW, 1999"
The Council of the City of Langford, in open meeting assembled, hereby enacts as follows:
A. Langford Zoning Bylaw No. 300, 1999 is amended as follows:
- By adding the following as subsection 6.95A.01(3)(g) and renumbering subsequently subsections accordingly:
(g) Secondary suite in a one-family dwelling, subject to Section 3.08, on lots legally described as Section 83 Highland District Except Parts in Plans VIP75509, VIP77878, VIP78873, VIP80330, VIP82040, VIP82483, VIP82960, VIP88981, VIP88983, EPP33056, EPP80460, EPP68922 and EPP86748 (1991 Bear Mountain Parkway) and Section 84 Highland District Except Plans VIP72556, VIP75509, VIP89370, EPP72419, EPP80460, EPP86748 and EPP101117 (1950 Bear Mountain Parkway).
- By adding the following as section 6.95A.07(1)(d) and renumbering subsequently subsections accordingly:
(d) Within 1.5 m (4.9 ft) of any interior side lot line, on the lots legally described as Section 83 Highland District Except Parts in Plans VIP75509, VIP77878, VIP78873, VIP80330, VIP82040, VIP82483, VIP82960, VIP88981, VIP88983, EPP33056, EPP80460, EPP68922 and EPP86748 (1991 Bear Mountain Parkway) and Section 84 Highland District Except Plans VIP72556, VIP75509, VIP89370, EPP72419, EPP80460, EPP86748 and EPP101117 (1950 Bear Mountain Parkway).
- By deleting Schedule O-2 and replacing it with the map set out in Schedule A.
B. This Bylaw may be cited for all purposes as “Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 635, (1950 Bear Mountain Parkway, 1991 Bear Mountain Parkway, and 2133 Champions Way), Bylaw No. 1997, 2022".
READ A FIRST TIME this 7th day of February, 2022.
PUBLIC HEARING held this 7th day of March, 2022.
READ A SECOND TIME this 7th day of March, 2022.
READ A THIRD TIME this 7th day of March, 2022.
APPROVED BY THE MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE this 8th day of March, 2022.
ADOPTED this day of , 2022.
PRESIDING COUNCIL MEMBER
CORPORATE OFFICER


968 Bray Avenue Adoption – Z21-0017
20220321 Council Report
Conditions and Covenants (excerpt)
c) That the applicant provides, prior to Public Hearing, the following: (COMPLETE)
i) Detailed 3D renderings of the proposed development that clearly illustrates the proposal;
ii) A technical memo from a qualified engineer that verifies stormwater can be adequately managed on-site for the proposed developments, to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering; and
iii) A Traffic Impact Assessment from a qualified engineer be provided regarding the proposed development, to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering.
d) That the applicant provides, prior to Bylaw Adoption, a Section 219 covenant, registered in priority of all other charges on title, that agrees to the following: (COMPLETE)
i) That all five subject properties be consolidated together prior to issuance of a Development Permit for Form and Character;
ii) That a separate covenant be registered prior to issuance of a building permit for the proposed residential building(s) that ensures parking is allocated to each unit and visitors as required by the zoning bylaw and is not provided in exchange for compensation separate from that of a residential unit;
iii) That a separate covenant be registered that informs individuals about the potential noise that will be generated from the neighbouring Park at various times;
iv) That no occupancy permit be issued for the proposed building until a strata plan for the building has been registered, to the satisfaction of the Approving Officer;
v) That 100% of residential parking spaces, excluding visitor parking spaces, shall feature an energized outlet capable of providing Level 2 charging or higher to the parking space, and that:
- Energized outlets shall be labelled for the use of electric vehicle charging;
- Where an electric vehicle energy management system is implemented (load sharing), a qualified professional may specify a minimum performance standard to ensure a sufficient rate of electric vehicle charging; and
- The owner/tenant is required to keep the Electric Vehicle Servicing Equipment (EVSE) in operation and the Strata Council/landlord may not prevent an owner, occupant, or tenant from installing the EV charging equipment
vi) That the following are implemented to Bylaw 1000 standards to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering prior to issuance of a building permit: - Frontage improvements;
- A storm water management plan; and
- A construction parking management plan.
AND
- Develop a rendering of the proposed building that is more consistent with the City's guidelines for multi-family residential development prior to Public Hearing, and covenant and agree that what they propose for Development Permit and Building Permit is consistent with the design shown at Public Hearing (COMPLETE);
AND
- Authorize the Director of Planning to issue the following variance in the Form and Character Development Permit for 962, 966, 970, 974, and 978 Bray Avenue:
a) That Section 6.57.07(3) be varied to reduce the minimum landscape strip between surface parking and the rear lot line from the required 3.0m (9.8 ft) to 1.5m (5 ft), subject to an increased level of landscaping in the subject area with emphasizes on height.
COMMENTARY:
The covenant securing items i - vi of Section 1. d) of Council’s above-noted resolution has been filed at the Land Titles Office and has reached final registration.
Bylaw No. 2001 was signed by the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure on January 27, 2022.
A Public Hearing was held on January 24, 2022.
As there are no outstanding items, Council may wish to proceed with adoption of Bylaw No. 2001.
OPTIONS:
Option 1
THAT Council adopt Bylaw No. 2001.
OR Option 2
THAT Council take no action at this time with respect to Bylaw No. 2001.

SUBMITTED BY:
Robert Dykstra, MCIP, RPP Senior Planner
Concurrence:
Leah Stohmann, MCIP, RPP Deputy Director of Planning and Subdivision
Concurrence:
Donna Petrie, Manager of Business Development and Events
Concurrence:
Matthew Baldwin, MCIP, RPP, Director of Planning and Subdivision
Concurrence:
Michelle Mahovlich, P.Eng, P.Geo, Director of Engineering and Public Works
Concurrence:
Michael Dillabaugh, CPA, CA, Director of Finance
Concurrence:
Marie Watmough, Acting Director of Corporate Services
Concurrence:
Darren Kiedyk, Chief Administrative Officer
CITY OF LANGFORD
BYLAW NO. 2001
A BYLAW TO AMEND BYLAW NO. 300, “LANGFORD ZONING BYLAW, 1999"
The Council of the City of Langford, in open meeting assembled, hereby enacts as follows:
A. Langford Zoning Bylaw No. 300, 1999 is amended as follows:
By deleting from the One- and Two-Family Residential (R2) Zone and adding to City Centre 1 (CC1) Zone the properties legally described as LOTS 5, 6, 7, 8 & 9, SECTION 79, ESQUIMALT DISTRICT, PLAN 10124, PID No. 004-766-971, 005-455-634, 002-603-951, 005-455-669, 005-455-685 (978, 974, 970, 966, 962 Bray Ave) in the portions as shown shaded on Plan No. 1 attached to and forming part of this Bylaw.
By adding the following to Table 1 of Schedule AD:
| Zone | Bylaw No. | Legal Description | Amenity Contributions | Eligible for Reduction in Section 2 of Schedule AD (Column 5) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CC1 | 2001 | LOTS 5, 6, 7, 8 & 9, SECTION 79, ESQUIMALT DISTRICT, PLAN 10124, PID No. 004-766-971, 005-455-634, 002-603-951, 005-455-669, 005-455-685 (978, 974, 970, 966, 962 Bray Ave) | a) $2,850 per new residential unit created on the 1st to 4th storeys of the building towards the General Amenity Reserve Fund; and b) $1,425 per new residential unit created on the 5th and 6th storeys of the building towards the General Amenity Reserve Fund; and c) $712.50 per new residential unit created on the 7th storey or higher of the building towards the General Amenity Reserve Fund; and d) $750 per new residential unit created on the 1st to 4th storeys of the building towards the Affordable Housing Reserve Fund; and e) $375 per new residential unit created on the 5th and 6th storeys of the building towards the Affordable Housing Reserve Fund; f) $187.50 per new residential unit created on the 7thstorey or higher of the building towards the Affordable Housing Reserve Fund; and g) $10.75 per square metre of commercial space created towards to the General Amenity Reserve Fund. | No |
B. This Bylaw may be cited for all purposes as “Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 639, (962, 966, 970, 974, and 978 Bray Avenue), Bylaw No. 2001, 2021".
READ A FIRST TIME this 7th day of September, 2021.
PUBLIC HEARING held this 24th day of January, 2022.
READ A SECOND TIME this 24th day of January, 2022.
READ A THIRD TIME this 24th day of January, 2022.
APPROVED BY THE MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE this 27th day of January, 2022.
ADOPTED this day of , 2022.
PRESIDING COUNCIL MEMBER
CORPORATE OFFICER

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