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MeetingsThu, May 9, 20241h 09m2022–2026 Council

Special Council

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Summary

  • Directed staff to prepare a bylaw to allow secondary suites and 3–6 unit small-scale multi-unit housing (SSMUH).
  • Directed staff to proceed with consideration of Bylaw 2160 establishing the Transit-Oriented Area.
  • Directed staff to draft zoning to eliminate off-street residential parking for properties rezoned after Dec 7, 2023.
  • Adopted updated subdivision and servicing standards tightening retaining wall and bridge engineering requirements (Bylaw 1926).
  • Adopted changes tightening council meeting signage, public participation, and notification rules (Bylaws 2175, 2176).

Decisions

What council voted on, in agenda order.

6 decisions
  • Directed staff to review residential loading/unloading implications and report options at the next meeting.

    6.1 · Bylaw No. 2160: Establishing Transit-Oriented Area

    Vote 6–0Moved by Szpak, seconded by Wagner
  • Directed staff to draft a transit‑oriented area amendment removing off‑street parking after Dec 7, 2023.

    6.1 · Bylaw No. 2160: Establishing Transit-Oriented Area

    Vote 6–0Moved by Harder, seconded by Szpak
  • Directed staff to prepare multi‑unit housing bylaw changes covering suites, density, and parking near transit.

    6.2 · Small Scale Multi-Unit Housing Zoning Bylaw Amendments

    Vote 6–0Moved by Harder, seconded by Szpak
  • Adopted the subdivision and servicing bylaw amendment.

    8.1 · Bylaw NO. 1926 "Subdivision and Servicing Bylaw No. 1000, Amendment No. 25, Bylaw No. 1926, 2024" (Adoption)

    Vote 7–0Moved by Wagner, seconded by Szpak
  • Adopted the council procedure bylaw amendment.

    8.2 · Bylaw NO. 2175 "Council Procedure Bylaw No. 1971, Amendment No. 3, Bylaw No. 2175, 2024" (Adoption)

    Vote 7–0Moved by Szpak, seconded by Morley
  • Adopted the public notification bylaw amendment.

    8.3 · Bylaw NO. 2176 "City of Langford Public Notification Bylaw 2013, Amendment No. 1, Bylaw No. 2176, 2024" (Adoption)

    Vote 7–0Moved by Harder, seconded by Szpak

Agenda

14 items · select one for details, debate and documents

Summary

Acting Mayor K. Yacucha called the meeting to order at 7:01 pm.

call to order

Summary

The City's Territorial Acknowledgement was read.

territorial acknowledgement

Summary

Meeting conduct rules were read for the assembled participants.

rules

Summary

Council approved the meeting agenda as presented.

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by C. Harder

THAT Council approve the agenda as presented.

agenda

Summary

Members of the public addressed Council on items 6.1 and 8.1.

Who spoke (1)

  • Chad Bryden (Lankford)Concerned · Retaining-wall bylaw
    Urges council to reconsider the retaining-wall bylaw after site visits, citing potential problems and reduced land for private owners.

Summarized from the meeting video. Names use checked registry spellings; unconfirmed names appear as “A resident”.

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Section 6

Summary

Council proceeded with Bylaw No. 2160 and directed staff to draft Bylaw No. 2155 to eliminate off-street residential parking for properties rezoned after December 7, 2023.

Location

Langford Bus Exchange, Station Avenue

Motions (2)

PassedMoved by L. Szpak

THAT Council direct staff to review loading and unloading implications in residential zones pursuant to the current draft of the bylaw amendment with respect to Transit Oriented Areas and bring back any options to address concerns identified at the next Council meeting that the Transit Oriented Areas are considered.

PassedMoved by C. Harder

THAT Council: 1. Proceed with consideration of Bylaw No. 2160 as drafted; AND 2. Direct staff to draft Bylaw No. 2155 to amend Zoning Bylaw No. 300 to eliminate off-street residential parking within the Transit-Oriented Area on properties rezoned after December 7, 2023, in accordance with the Transit-Oriented Areas Provincial legislation.

Documents (2)

Staff report recommending the City adopt Bylaw No. 2160 to designate a Transit-Oriented Area (TOA) around the Langford Bus Exchange in order to implement provincially prescribed minimum heights and densities and to address off-street residential parking requirements.

Report date: Monday, May 6, 2024Deadline to adopt TOA by bylaw: on or before June 30, 2024TOA radius: 400 metres from a specified coordinate at the Langford Bus Exchange (Station Ave); Tier 4 = 0–200m, Tier 5 = 200–400mPrescribed minimums: Tier 4 minimum density 3.5 FAR (min height 10 storeys); Tier 5 minimum density 2.5 FAR (min height 6 storeys)Council options regarding elimination of minimum residential off-street parking: eliminate for all TOA properties or only for lands rezoned after December 7, 2023Contact / address in header: 2nd Floor, 877 Goldstream Avenue
Staff Report to Special Council

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

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COMMENTARY

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FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

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LEGAL IMPLICATIONS

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STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVES

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OPTIONS

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SUBMITTED BY

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Appendix A – Transit-Oriented Areas Map

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Bylaw to designate the Langford Exchange as a provincially prescribed Transit-Oriented Area and incorporate Appendix A (TOA map) into the bylaw; includes citation and placeholders for readings/adoption.

Bylaw title: TRANSIT-ORIENTED AREA Bylaw No. 2160, 2024Province designated Langford Exchange pursuant to Orders in Council (Tables 4 and 5 of OIC 674/2023 and OIC 678/2023 referenced)Appendix A (TOA map) is incorporated into the bylawReading placeholders: FIRST/SECOND/THIRD READING and ADOPTED (dates to be filled)Related agenda item: 6.1
CITY OF LANGFORD

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transit-oriented areaparkingzoning

Summary

Council directed staff to prepare bylaw changes to enable small-scale multi‑unit housing, allow broader secondary suites, revise parking rules near transit, and update design guidelines and policy workplans.

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by C. Harder

THAT Council direct staff to: 1. Prepare a bylaw to: a. Allow secondary suites within all one-family dwellings in the following Zones: CH1, CH3, CH4, RS1, C6A, MUE1, BP1A Areas 2 & 3, BP4, CD1 Areas 2 & 3, RCBM1 Area 1, RCBM2 Areas 1-4, CD9, CD10, CD12 Area 1, CD13, CD14, CD15, CD18, CD2O Areas 1-3, and CD21; b. Update the general secondary suite regulations to: i. Remove the minimum lot size for secondary suites within one-family dwellings; ii. Remove the maximum GFA regulations for secondary suites within one- family dwellings; iii. Update other related general provisions as necessary; iv.Reduce the minimum lot size for garden suites to 400 m2 c. Implement the minimum prescribed density requirements as follows: i. Amend the height, setbacks, lot coverage and lot width regulations in the Restricted Zones as laid out in this report; ii. Allow the three dwelling units required on lots 280 m2 or less to be in the following forms: I. Single-family dwelling with secondary suite; and II. Duplex, of which one unit may contain a secondary suite; and III. A maximum of three townhouse units; and IV. In the CD14 Zone, a single-family dwelling with a secondary suite and a detached accessory dwelling unit. iii. Allow the four dwelling units required on lots 281 m2 or greater to be in the following forms: I. Single-family dwelling with secondary suite; and II. Single-family dwelling with a secondary suite and a detached garden suite according to the lot size specified in 1(b) above; and III. Duplex, each of which may contain a secondary suite; and IV. A maximum of 4 townhouse units; iv. Allow the six dwelling units required on lots 281 m2 or greater within 400m of a prescribed transit stop to be in the following forms: I. Single-family dwelling with secondary suite; and II. Single-family dwelling with a secondary suite and a detached garden suite according to the lot size specified in 1(b) above; and III. Duplex, each of which may contain a secondary suite; and IV. A maximum of 6 townhouse units; d. Amend the off-street parking requirements as follows: i. Eliminate the off-street parking requirements on lands within Restricted Zones that are within 400m of a prescribed transit stop; and ii. Amend the off-street parking requirements for SSMUH development in Restricted Zoned that are further than 400m from a prescribed transit stop to one space per dwelling unit; 2. Incorporate the following bonus for increased density with respect to the 6th unit in proximity to transit stops: i. As per the Amenity Contribution Policy. 3. Incorporate a detailed review of the SSMUH Policy manual recommendations into the review of all applicable Design Guidelines; 4. Expand Strategic Plan Initiative 1i to include a full review of the Zoning Bylaw off- street parking requirements, bicycle parking requirements, as well as explore options for including other Transportation Demand Management measures into the Bylaw, and furthermore to commence this workplan in the summer of 2024.

Documents (3)

Staff report recommending zoning bylaw amendments to comply with provincial Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing (SSMUH) requirements, including permitting secondary suites/garden/carriage suites, minimum permitted unit counts on certain lots, and interim off-street parking rules.

Report date: Monday, May 6, 2024Provincial deadline to update zoning bylaws: on or before June 30, 2024Requirements include permitting secondary suites and/or detached accessory dwelling units in one-family zones and allowing minimum 3–6 dwelling units depending on lot area and proximity to transitDensity thresholds: lots ≤280 m² → minimum 3 units; lots ≥281 m² → minimum 4 units; lots ≥281 m² within 400m of prescribed transit stop → minimum 6 unitsInterim recommended parking standard: flat rate of 1 off-street parking space per dwelling unit in Restricted Zones (and elimination of off-street parking requirements for Restricted Zone lands within 400m of a transit stop)Attachments referenced: SSMUH maps (two maps)
Staff Report: Bylaw No. 2183 — Small Scale Multi-Unit Housing Zoning Bylaw Amendments

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Executive Summary

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Commentary - Part 1 of 4

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Commentary - Part 2 of 4

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Commentary - Part 3 of 4

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Commentary - Part 4 of 4

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Off-Street Parking

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Financial Implications

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Legal Implications

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Strategic Plan Initiatives

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Options

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Submitted By

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Attachment(s)

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Reference map showing parcels subject to the Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing legislation within the municipality and related regional context.

Map date: April 2024-04-30 (as printed)Shows SSMUH parcels and regional context (Goldstream Park, lakes, neighbouring municipalities)Note on map: 'THIS MAP IS FOR REFERENCE ONLY — ADDITIONAL EXEMPTIONS MAY APPLY'
Appendix / Map: Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing Legislation (SSMUH) - map

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Detailed 400m-radius map identifying parcels within Restricted Zones that are within 400 metres of prescribed transit stops (relevant to the 6-unit requirement and parking exemptions).

Map date: 2024-05-02Legend items include: Parcels, SSMUH exemptions, TOA exemption, SSMUH Parcels within 400m of transit stop, Langford bus exchange, Transit oriented area, Bus stopsShows 400m buffer around transit stop(s) along BLINK line and identifies lots <281m²
Appendix / Map: SSMUH Parcels within 400m of a transit stop

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housingsecondary suiteszoningparking

Summary

Councillor Harder read a Notice of Motion regarding managing wildlife attractants and directed staff to conduct public awareness and explore legal options including a Wildlife Attractants Bylaw.

wildlifenotice of motion

Summary

Consideration and adoption of bylaws (see 8.1-8.3).

bylaws

Summary

Council adopted Bylaw No. 1926 (Subdivision and Servicing Bylaw amendment).

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by M. Wagner

THAT Council adopt Bylaw No.1926.

Documents (1)

Amendments to Subdivision and Servicing Bylaw No. 1000 to update definitions (e.g., Director of Engineering), add certification and design requirements for retaining walls and slopes, add bridge design and submittal requirements, and other technical servicing provisions.

Bylaw amends Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw No. 1000, 2009 (Amendment No. 25 / Bylaw No. 1926)Adds/updates definitions including 'Director of Engineering' and changes 'City Engineer' referenceNew requirements: certified PE/Geoscientist statements for safety on completion (Section 3.1.1.3), retaining wall design & assurance statements, landslide assessment guidance, independent design review for high-risk retaining wallsNew Section 4.21 adds bridge design and submittal requirements referencing CHBDC CSA S6:19 and BC Ministry standardsReadings recorded: READ A FIRST/SECOND/THIRD TIME this 6th day of May, 2024
CITY OF LANGFORD BYLAW NO. 1926 — Subdivision and Servicing Bylaw No. 1000, Amendment No. 25, Bylaw No. 1926, 2024 - Part 1 of 2

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CITY OF LANGFORD BYLAW NO. 1926 — Subdivision and Servicing Bylaw No. 1000, Amendment No. 25, Bylaw No. 1926, 2024 - Part 2 of 2

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bylaw adoptionsubdivision

Summary

Council adopted Bylaw No. 2175 (Council Procedure Bylaw amendment).

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by L. Szpak

THAT Council adopt Bylaw No. 2175.

Documents (1)

Amendments to the Council Procedure Bylaw to update rules about signs in Council Chambers, add public participation time limits and related procedure changes, and modify address disclosure requirements.

Adds prohibition on signs mounted on handles in Council Chambers; signs must not obstruct viewsAdds public participation timing: speakers limited to a maximum of three (3) minutes (extendable by unanimous agreement); public participation period limited to thirty (30) minutes (extendable by two-thirds agreement)Amends Section 43 to replace 'street name' with 'municipality of residence'Readings recorded: READ A FIRST/SECOND/THIRD TIME this 6th day of May, 2024
CITY OF LANGFORD

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BYLAW NO. 2175

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A BYLAW TO AMEND BYLAW NO. 1971,

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bylaw adoptionprocedure

Summary

Council adopted Bylaw No. 2176 (Public Notification Bylaw amendment).

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by C. Harder

THAT Council adopt Bylaw No. 2176.

Documents (1)

Amendments to the Public Notification Procedures Bylaw to add notification provisions for zoning amendment bylaws without a public hearing, clarify sign erection timing, and update mailing requirements for notices.

Adds Zoning Amendment Bylaw for which a Public Hearing is not held (or is prohibited under LGA sections 464(2) and (3)) to notification requirementsAmends notice procedures to publish when Council elects not to hold a Public Hearing and to mail/deliver notices to owners and tenants of the subject property and properties within 100 mPermits staff to erect notification signs on subject properties at time notices are mailed/deliveredReadings recorded: READ A FIRST/SECOND/THIRD TIME this 6th day of May, 2024
CITY OF LANGFORD

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A. City of Langford Public Notification Procedures Bylaw, 2013 is amended as follows:

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B. Citation

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bylaw adoptionpublic notification

Summary

Council moved to close the meeting to the public under s.90(1)(k) to consider preliminary municipal service negotiations.

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by M. Morley

THAT Council close the meeting to the public pursuant to section 90 (1) k of the Community Charter to consider: negotiations and related discussions respecting the proposed provision of a municipal service that are at their preliminary stages and that, in the view of the council, could reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the municipality if they were held in public.

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Summary

Council adjourned the meeting at 8:15 pm.

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by C. Harder

THAT Council adjourn the meeting at 8:15 pm.

adjournment