MeetingsThu, May 9, 20241h 09m2022–2026 Council
Special Council
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.
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 WagnerDirected 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 SzpakDirected 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 SzpakAdopted 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 SzpakAdopted 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 MorleyAdopted 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.
Summary
The City's Territorial Acknowledgement was read.
Summary
Meeting conduct rules were read for the assembled participants.
Summary
Council approved the meeting agenda as presented.
Motions (1)
THAT Council approve the agenda as presented.
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”.
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)
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.
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.
Staff Report to Special Council
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Page 3–8EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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Page 3–8COMMENTARY
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Page 3–8FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
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Page 3–8LEGAL IMPLICATIONS
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Page 3–8STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVES
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Page 3–8OPTIONS
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Page 3–8SUBMITTED BY
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Page 3–8Appendix A – Transit-Oriented Areas Map
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Page 3–8Bylaw 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.
CITY OF LANGFORD
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Page 9–10Summary
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)
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.
Staff Report: Bylaw No. 2183 — Small Scale Multi-Unit Housing Zoning Bylaw Amendments
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Page 11–24Executive Summary
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Page 11–24Commentary - Part 1 of 4
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Page 11–24Commentary - Part 2 of 4
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Page 11–24Commentary - Part 3 of 4
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Page 11–24Commentary - Part 4 of 4
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Page 11–24Off-Street Parking
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Page 11–24Financial Implications
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Page 11–24Legal Implications
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Page 11–24Strategic Plan Initiatives
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Page 11–24Options
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Page 11–24Submitted By
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Page 11–24Attachment(s)
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Page 11–24Reference map showing parcels subject to the Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing legislation within the municipality and related regional context.
Appendix / Map: Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing Legislation (SSMUH) - map
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Page 25Detailed 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).
Appendix / Map: SSMUH Parcels within 400m of a transit stop
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Page 26Summary
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.
Summary
Consideration and adoption of bylaws (see 8.1-8.3).
Summary
Council adopted Bylaw No. 1926 (Subdivision and Servicing Bylaw amendment).
Motions (1)
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.
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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Page 27–31CITY 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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Page 27–31Summary
Council adopted Bylaw No. 2175 (Council Procedure Bylaw amendment).
Motions (1)
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.
CITY OF LANGFORD
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Page 32BYLAW NO. 2175
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Page 32A BYLAW TO AMEND BYLAW NO. 1971,
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Page 32Summary
Council adopted Bylaw No. 2176 (Public Notification Bylaw amendment).
Motions (1)
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.
CITY OF LANGFORD
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Page 33–34A. City of Langford Public Notification Procedures Bylaw, 2013 is amended as follows:
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Page 33–34B. Citation
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Page 33–34Summary
Council moved to close the meeting to the public under s.90(1)(k) to consider preliminary municipal service negotiations.
Motions (1)
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.
Summary
Council adjourned the meeting at 8:15 pm.
Motions (1)
THAT Council adjourn the meeting at 8:15 pm.