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MattersCommunityBylaw No. 2252First seen Apr 20, 2026Last discussed Oct 5, 2026

Daycare at 2773 Strathmore Road

Adopted

A site-specific zoning change allows a group daycare at 2773 Strathmore Road without requiring the proprietor to live in the dwelling. The change makes it possible for the existing daycare to continue and supports local childcare capacity.

Where it stands: Zoning amendment adopted October 5, 2026.

Governing bylawNo. 300In force

Zoning Bylaw

The bylaw sets the rules for how land and water areas in Langford may be used or subdivided, where buildings and structures may be placed, and how parking, loading, screening and landscaping are handled. It is organised into parts covering definitions, general compliance and regulations, parking and bicycle rules, how zones are established, and rules for individual zones; schedules include the zoning map and additional area-specific regulations.

Key rules and full textOfficial PDF

Location

Background

Earlier and later steps of the same initiative.

  1. Jun 19, 2023

    2773 Strathmore Road daycare

    The application would allow a group daycare for up to 28 children in the existing home at 2773 Strathmore Road. The lot’s zoning limit is 20 children; the proposed permit also includes a possible rezoning application if the daycare is to continue after 36 months.

Timeline

Every time this matter appeared in council records, newest first.

  1. October 5, 2026· Council

    Zoning change allowing the daycare adopted

    Adopted a zoning change allowing a daycare in the R2 zone.

    Discussion

    A councillor said the daycare was already successful, the area needed more daycare spaces, and the applicant had met the required conditions.

  2. May 19, 2026· Council

    Three readings given to the daycare zoning amendment

    Council gave first, second and third readings to Bylaw No. 2252 to permit daycares in R2 zones.

    Discussion

    Council supported formalizing daycare allowance in R2 zones to increase child care capacity in appropriate locations.

    Decision: Gave first, second and third readings to the R2 amendment allowing daycares.

    Passed 5–0

    Documents

  3. April 20, 2026· Council

    Staff directed to allow a group daycare at 2773 Strathmore Road

    Council directed staff to consider Bylaw No. 2252 to amend R2 zone text to allow a group daycare at 2773 Strathmore Road without the proprietor living in unit, subject to engineering conditions.

    Discussion

    Committee noted the existing daycare's success and the merits of making the temporary use permanent; conditions around frontage and engineering were required prior to bylaw adoption.

    Decision: Directed staff to bring forward R2 text amendment for 2773 Strathmore Road for 1st-3rd readings.

    Adopted 7–0