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BYLAW NO. 2054 (Zoning Bylaw Amendment — Electric Vehicle Charging) — Bylaw text and readings
Text and statutory readings for Bylaw No. 2054 (Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 665) formalizing EV infrastructure requirements in the Zoning Bylaw; included in Bylaw section for readings.
Key facts
- Bylaw No. 2054: Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 665 (EV Charging Stations)
- Contains the full inserted Section 4.01.08 and the load-sharing performance table (circuit breaker amperage vs max energized stalls)
- Requirement for covenant under Section 219 of the Land Title Act and compliance form certified by registered professional before occupancy
- Cited in agenda for Bylaw readings (Section 12)
BYLAW NO. 2054
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:
1. By adding the following text as Section 4.01.08:
“4.01.08
Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Requirements
(1)
For new buildings containing apartment units, all parking spaces, excluding visitor parking spaces, shall include conduits capable of providing wiring for Level 2 Electric Vehicle charging in the future and:
- (a) all conduits must be connected to electrical rooms;
- (b) where an Electric Vehicle Management System (“EVMS”) is provided all communications equipment, control systems, and other devices required to operate the EVMS shall be installed; and
- (c) all conduits shall be labelled for the use of electric vehicle charging.
(2)
The following are required at the time of building permit application and prior to issuance of a building permit for a building subject to the requirements of this section 4.01.08:
- (a) a site plan that shows the location, number and specifications of all energized parking spaces, conduits and electrical connections and, if required, the communications equipment, control systems and other devices required to operate the EVMS;
- (b) a memo from an electrical engineer that verifies that the load capacity of the building can provide Level 2 Electric Vehicle charging to all residential parking spaces;
- (c) where an EVMS is required, an electrical engineer shall verify that Level 2 charging can achieve at least 12kWh per vehicle over an eight-hour period when all vehicles are charging simultaneously; and
- (d) registration against title to the land of a covenant in favour of the City under section 219 of the Land Title Act requiring the owner to (i) construct the electric vehicle charging system in accordance with the plan under (a); (ii) repair and maintain and otherwise keep the electrical vehicle charging system in operation; and (iii) precluding the owner or any strata corporation from doing anything that would prevent the installation of electric vehicle charging equipment within the conduits and at each parking space and the connection of such charging equipment to the electrical system.
(3)
Before issuance of an occupancy permit, the owner shall provide to the City a compliance form certified by a registered professional or qualified electrician,
(4)
Where load sharing is implemented, the maximum number of parking spaces connected to the same circuit in the building, for various circuit ratings, is as shown in Table 1 below:
New MURB Developments EV Ready Level 2 Performance Requirements for Langford
| Circuit Breaker Amperage | Maximum Number of EV Ready Parking Spaces Energized |
|---|---|
| 20 | 1 |
| 30 | 2 |
| 40 | 4 |
| 50 | 5 |
| 60 | 6 |
| 70 | 7 |
| 80 | 8 |
| 90 | 10 |
| 100 | 11 |
| 125 | 14 |
| 150 | 17 |
”
B. This Bylaw may be cited for all purposes as “Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 665, (Omnibus No. 58 – Electric Vehicle Charging Stations), Bylaw No. 2054, 2022".
READ A FIRST TIME this 2nd day of May, 2022
PUBLIC HEARING held this day of , 2022.
READ A SECOND TIME this day of , 2022.
READ A THIRD TIME this day of , 2022.
ADOPTED this day of , 2022.
PRESIDING COUNCIL MEMBER
CORPORATE OFFICER
BYLAW NO. 2061
A BYLAW TO AMEND BYLAW NO. 1200, “LANGFORD OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN BYLAW, 2008"
The Council of the City of Langford, in open meeting assembled, hereby enacts as follows:
A. Langford Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1200, 2008 is amended as follows:
By deleting from the “Business or Light Industrial” designation and adding to the “Mixed-Use Employment Centre” designation a portion of the property legally described as Lot A, Sections 2 and 3 Range 3 West, Highland District Plan VIP53467 Except Plans EPP55578, EPP64255, and EPP111153, PID No. 017-612-675 (2207 Millstream Road); and Lot 1, Section 3, Range 3 West, Highland District Plan 16585 Except Plans EPP64255 and EPP111153, PID No. 003-991-059 (2155 Millstream Road) as shown shaded on the attached Schedule A, forming part of this Bylaw; and
By deleting from the “Business or Light Industrial” designation and adding to the “Mixed-Use Employment Centre” designation a portion of the properties legally described as: Lot 8, Section 2, Range 3 West, Highland District, Plan 8693 Except Part in Plan EPP111153, PID No: 005-418-101 (2217 Millstream Road); Lot 9, Section 2, Range 3 West, Highland District, Plan 8693 Except Part in Plan EPP111153, PID No. 000-727-881 (2213 Millstream Road); and Reference Plan of Part of Road Dedication by Plan 8883, Section 2, Range 3 West, Highland District, To Accompany the City of Langford Road Closure Bylaw No. 1591, PID No: 030-085-519 (formerly Hordon Road) as shown shaded on the attached Schedule A, forming part of this Bylaw.

B. This Bylaw may be cited for all purposes as “Langford Official Community Plan Bylaw, Amendment No. 47, (2207 Millstream Road), Bylaw No. 2061, 2022".
READ A FIRST TIME this day of, 2022.
PUBLIC HEARING held this day of , 2022.
READ A SECOND TIME this day of , 2022.
READ A THIRD TIME this day of , 2022.
ADOPTED this day of , 2022.
PRESIDING COUNCIL MEMBER
CORPORATE OFFICER
BYLAW NO. 2066
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 replacing Section 6.58.06(2)(b) with the following:
Within 3 m (9.8 ft) of any interior side lot line, nor within 5 m (16.4 ft) of any interior side lot line adjoining a lot zoned to permit a building 7 or more storeys in height;
- By amending Section 6.58.06(2)(c) with the following:
Within 3 m (9.8 ft) of any rear lot line, nor within 5 m (16.4 ft) of any rear lot line adjoining a lot zoned to permit a building 7 or more storeys in height;
- By deleting from the One- and Two-Family Residential (R2) Zone and adding to the City Centre Pedestrian (CCP) Zone the properties legally described as:
- Lot 14, Section 5, Esquimalt District, Plan 12186, PID No. 002-541-378 (2870 Peatt Road); and
- Lot 15, Section 5, Esquimalt District, Plan12186, PID No. 004-981-634 (2874 Peatt Road);
as shown shaded on Plan No. 1 attached to and forming part of this Bylaw.
- By adding to the CCP Zone map Schedule ‘R’ those portions of lands identified as ‘Area 2’ in the attached Schedule B;


- 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 | 2066 | · Lot 14, Section 5, Esquimalt District, Plan 12186, PID No. 002-541-378 (2870 Peatt Road); and · Lot 15, Section 5, Esquimalt District, Plan12186, PID No. 004-981-634 (2874 Peatt Road) |
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) $10.75 per m2 of commercial gross floor area; 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. |
No |
B. This Bylaw may be cited for all purposes as “Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 672, (2870 and 2874 Peatt Road), Bylaw No. 2066, 2022".
READ A FIRST TIME this 2nd day of May, 2022.
PUBLIC HEARING held this day of , 2022.
READ A SECOND TIME this day of , 2022.
READ A THIRD TIME this day of , 2022.
APPROVED BY THE MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE this day of , 2022.
ADOPTED this day of , 2022.
PRESIDING COUNCIL MEMBER
CORPORATE OFFICER
BYLAW NO. 2067
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 Rural Residential (RR5) Zone and adding to the One- and Two-Family Residential (R2) Zone the properties legally described as Parcel A (DD G34941), of Lot 4, Section 78, Esquimalt District, Plan 22056, PID No. 003-305-988 (892 Walfred Road); 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R2 | 2067 | Parcel A (DD G34941), of Lot 4, Section 78, Esquimalt District, Plan 22056, PID No. 003-305-988 (892 Walfred Road) | a) $3,690 per lot less than 550 m2 towards the General Amenity Reserve Fund; b) $6,000 per lot 550 m2 or greater towards the General Amenity Reserve Fund; c) $660 per lot less than 550 m2 towards the Affordable Housing Reserve Fund; d) $1,000 per lot 550 m2 or greater towards the Affordable Housing Reserve Fund |
No |

B. This Bylaw may be cited for all purposes as “Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 673, (892 Walfred Road), Bylaw No. 2067, 2022".
READ A FIRST TIME this 2nd day of May, 2022.
PUBLIC HEARING held this day of , 2022.
READ A SECOND TIME this day of , 2022.
READ A THIRD TIME this day of , 2022.
APPROVED BY THE MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE this day of , 2022.
ADOPTED this day of , 2022.
PRESIDING COUNCIL MEMBER
CORPORATE OFFICER
BYLAW NO. 2068
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 replacing the text of Section 6.64.05(6) with the following:
“The combined gross floor area of all buildings on that portion of the BP1A Zone legally described as Lots A and B, Section 109, Esquimalt District, Plan EPP86128 (658 and 664 Redington Avenue) shall not exceed 15,750 m² (169,532 ft²).”

B. This Bylaw may be cited for all purposes as “Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 674, (658 and 664 Redington Avenue), Bylaw No. 2068, 2022".
READ A FIRST TIME this day of , 2022.
PUBLIC HEARING held this day of , 2022.
READ A SECOND TIME this day of , 2022.
READ A THIRD TIME this day of , 2022.
APPROVED BY THE MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE this day of , 2022.
ADOPTED this day of , 2022.
PRESIDING COUNCIL MEMBER
CORPORATE OFFICER
ROAD CLOSURE BYLAW NO. 2074, 2022
Road Closure Bylaw
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 40 of the Community Charter, Council may, by bylaw, close a portion of a highway to traffic and remove the dedication of the highway, if prior to adopting the bylaw, Council publishes notices of its intention in a newspaper and provides an opportunity for persons who consider they are affected by the bylaw to make representations to Council;
AND WHEREAS the Council of the City of Langford deems it expedient to close to traffic and remove the dedication of that portion of highway comprising a total of approximately 47m2 (505.9ft2) known as Strandlund Avenue which was dedicated as highway by Plan 10723 and is shown outlined in a bold black line on reference plan EPP118684 prepared by Lloyd R.P. Eakins, BCLS 833, a reduced copy of which is attached hereto (the “Road Closure Plan”);
AND WHEREAS notices of Council’s intention to close that portion of highway to traffic and to remove its dedication as highway were published in a newspaper and posted in the public notice posting place, and Council has provided an opportunity for persons who consider they are affected by the closure to make representations to Council;
AND WHEREAS the Council does not consider that the closure of the Closed Road will affect the transmission or distribution facilities or works of utility operators;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the City of Langford, in open meeting assembled, enacts as follows:
Attached to this Bylaw as Schedule “A” and forming part of this Bylaw is a reduced copy of the reference plan of highway closure. (the “Road Closure Plan”).
The City hereby authorizes the closure to traffic and removal of highway dedication of:
the 47m2 (505.9ft2) of highway which were dedicated as highway (which was dedicated by Plan 10723) and labelled “Closed Road” on the Road Closure Plan. (the “Closed Road”).On deposit of the Road Closure Plan and all other documentation for the closure of the Closed Road in the Victoria Land Title Office, the Closed Road is closed to public traffic, it shall cease to be public highway, and its dedication as a highway is cancelled.
The Mayor and the Chief Administrative Officer of the City are authorized to execute all deeds of land, plans and other documentation necessary to affect this road closure and disposition.
This Bylaw may be cited as “Road Closure Bylaw No. 2074 (Strandlund Avenue), 2022”.
READ A FIRST TIME this 16th day of May, 2022.
READ A SECOND TIME this 16th day of May, 2022.
READ A THIRD TIME this 16th day of May, 2022.
APPROVED BY THE MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE 3rd day of June, 2022.
ADOPTED this day of June, 2022.
PRESIDING COUNCIL MEMBER
CORPORATE OFFICER

BYLAW NO. 2077
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:
1. By replacing row one of Table 1 in Section 4.01.01 with the following:
Table 1 – Off-Street Parking Requirements (GFA = Gross Floor Area)
| Land Use Category | Minimum Number of Parking Stalls Required |
|---|---|
| I. Residential — Dwelling units developed in accordance with the City of Langford Affordable Housing Policy or the Attainable Home Ownership Program Policy | 1 space per dwelling unit |
2. By deleting row three of Table 1 in Section 4.01.01 and adding the following as row five:
Table 1 – Off-Street Parking Requirements (GFA = Gross Floor Area)
| Land Use Category | Minimum Number of Parking Stalls Required |
|---|---|
| I. Residential — Apartments within other areas of Langford not specifically listed in this Table | 2.75 spaces per dwelling unit with two bedrooms or less, of which 0.25 shall be designated for visitor parking. 3.75 spaces per dwelling unit with more than two bedrooms, of which 0.25 shall be designated for visitor parking. |
3. By adding the following as row three of Table 1:
Table 1 – Off-Street Parking Requirements (GFA = Gross Floor Area)
| Land Use Category | Minimum Number of Parking Stalls Required |
|---|---|
| Apartments within the Sooke Road Revitalization Development Permit Area designation as shown on Map 20 in Bylaw No. 1200, unless otherwise specified in this Bylaw | 1.25 spaces per dwelling unit with one bedroom or less, of which 0.25 shall be designated for visitor parking. 1.5 spaces per dwelling unit with more than one bedroom but less than three bedrooms, of which 0.25 shall be designated for visitor parking. 2.25 spaces per dwelling unit with three or more bedrooms, of which 0.25 shall be designated for visitor parking. |
B. This Bylaw may be cited for all purposes as “Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 675, (Omnibus No. 59 – Off-Street Parking Updates), Bylaw No. 2077, 2022”.
READ A FIRST TIME this 2nd day of May, 2022
PUBLIC HEARING held this day of , 2022
READ A SECOND TIME this day of , 2022
READ A THIRD TIME this day of , 2022
ADOPTED this day of , 2022
PRESIDING COUNCIL MEMBER
CORPORATE OFFICER
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