Attachment 1: The Langford Station Regulatory Bylaw No. 2033, 2022 (current)

CITY OF LANGFORD BYLAW NO. 2033

A BYLAW TO IMPOSE REGULATIONS FOR THE LANGFORD STATION

WHEREAS the City of Langford is the lessor of lands described as LOT A, SECTION 72, ESQUIMALT DISTRICT, PLAN VIP65130, EXCEPT PART IN PLAN VIP86164, PID NO. 023-825-600 known as The Langford Station.

WHEREAS the Council of the City of Langford establishes The Langford Station as a Public Place.

WHEREAS the Council of the City of Langford has authority pursuant to the Community Charter, by bylaw, regulate prohibit and impose requirements in relation to public places.

NOW THEREFORE the Council of the City of Langford, in open meeting assembled, enacts as follows:

1 INTRODUCTION

1.01 This Bylaw may be cited for all purposes as "The Langford Station Regulatory Bylaw No. 2033, 2022."

1.02 Hours of operation shall be established by way of Posted Notice. Hours of operation are subject to change based seasonality, Organized Events, or Council direction.

1.03 Definitions:

• Automobile means a motor vehicle including, but not limited to, cars, light duty trucks and motorcycles but expressly precludes recreation vehicles and trailers.

• City means the City of Langford.

• Manager of Parks and Recreation means the person appointed to that position from time to time by the Council and includes any person authorized by the Manager of Parks and Recreation to perform duties under this Bylaw.

• Manager of Business Development and Events means the person appointed to that position from time to time by the Council and includes any person authorized by the Manager of Business Development and Events to perform duties under this Bylaw.

• Organized Event means any event, meeting, protest, party or any similar gathering organized for a particular use that is either one-time, occasional, reoccurring, or sporadic for which a Permit has been issued.

• Peace Officer means a constable or person having constable's powers and includes a Municipal Bylaw Enforcement Officer.

• Permit means a permit in a form approved by the Manager of Business Development and Events or the Manager of Parks and Recreation that grants permission to use The Langford Station for a defined use.

• Public Place means an open area that is owned or leased by the City and where the general public has been permitted reasonable access.

• Posted Notice means a sign or written notice of the Manager of Parks and Recreation which is affixed to any wall, post, fence, gate, tree or notice board at The Langford Station.

• The Langford Station means the lands legally described as LOT A, SECTION 72, ESQUIMALT DISTRICT, PLAN VIP65130, EXCEPT PART IN PLAN VIP86164, PID NO. 023-825-600.

• Traffic Control Device means a sign, signal, line, metre, marking, space, barrier, or device placed or installed for the purpose of regulating the use of access isles, parking facilities, walkways or pedestrian areas.

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2 GENERAL PROVISIONS

2.01 Application.

2.01.01 The provisions of this Bylaw apply to The Langford Station lands as shown on Appendix A which forms part of this Bylaw.

2.02 Administration and Enforcement.

2.02.01 A person must not obstruct any Peace Officer, or any other designated person engaged in the administration or enforcement of this Bylaw.

2.02.02 A Peace Officer or designated City employee may direct any person who is in contravention of this Bylaw to leave The Langford Station.

2.02.03 Any person directed to leave The Langford Station must;

• 2.02.03(1) Immediately leave The Langford Station; and
• 2.02.03(2) Not enter The Langford Station again within the time period stipulated.

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3 PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES

3.01 A person must not possess or consume liquor, as defined in the Liquor Control and Licensing Act, except as part of an event approved by the Manager of Parks and Recreation or the Manager of Business Development and Events.

3.02 Organized Events may not take place within The Langford Station except with a Permit.

3.03 No one other than a City employee or contractor directed by the Manager of Parks and Recreation may remove or alter any landscaping feature, organic material, or installation on The Langford Station.

3.04 A person must not use or discharge any firearm, fireworks, air gun, sling shot, catapult, bows and arrows or other weapon or dangerous toy, or fire or explode any combustible or other explosive material at The Langford Station.

3.05 A person must not camp overnight in or on any portion of land, building or structure within The Langford Station.

3.06 A person must not construct or place on any portion of lands within The Langford Station a pavilion, temporary building, or permanent structure, without first obtaining written approval from the Manager of Parks and Recreation.

3.07 A person must not discard any lighted match, cigar, cigarette, or other burning substance within The Langford Station, except in an approved receptacle.

3.08 A person must not light, set, ignite, or maintain a fire within The Langford Station.

3.09 A person must not urinate or leave any human waster other than in an established washroom.

3.10 A person must not create a nuisance or disturbance within The Langford Station by:

• 3.10.01 Participating in a fight or physical confrontation;
• 3.10.02 Shouting, screaming, or yelling;
• 3.10.03 Using vulgar, indecent, grossly insulting or obscene language;
• 3.10.04 Using threatening or abusive words or behavior;
• 3.10.05 Panhandling or loitering.

3.11 A person must not deliver, distribute, post, paint, or affix any advertisement, promotional material, poster, bill or advertising within The Langford Station without a Permit.

3.12 A person must not provide or offer for sale any refreshments, article or thing, or provide or offer any service for a fee within The Langford Station without a Permit and business license issued the City.

3.13 A person owning or having custody, care or control of any pet must not allow it to be within The Langford Station unless it is kept on a leash of a maximum length of 3 metres.

3.14 Despite Section 3.13, the Manager of Parks and Recreation may designate and post locations and hours where pets are permitted without a leash within The Langford Station.

3.15 A person must not ride or use any bicycle, skateboard, long board, scooter, or similar device within The Langford Station.

3.16 Despite Section 3.15, any person requiring mobility assistance is permitted to use a wheelchair, mobility scooter or similar device within The Langford Station.

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4 PARKING AND TRAFFIC CONTROL

4.01 The Manager of Parks and Recreation may implement, post, alter or remove any Traffic Control Device within The Langford Station.

4.02 Automobiles must only be parked in designated parking stalls. Stalls shall be designated by Posted Notice or Traffic Control Device.

4.03 A person must not:

• 4.03.01 Park, leave, dump, abandon or deposit any recreation vehicle or trailer;
• 4.03.02 Leave any Automobile idling;
• 4.03.03 Park any Automobile in a parking space where a Traffic Control Device indicates that place is designated for person(s) with disabilities, unless displaying a disabled parking permit;
• 4.03.04 Park or leave any Automobile outside of the hours of operation;
• 4.03.05 Despite section 4.03.04, a person may park or leave any Automobile outside of the hours of operation if they receive a Permit.

4.04 A Peace Officer may issue a warning, remove, detain or impound, at the owner's sole expense, any Automobile, recreation vehicle, or trailer found in violation of any provision of this Bylaw, Traffic Control Device or Posted Notice within The Langford Station.

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5 WASTE DISPOSAL

5.01 A person must not: