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MattersDevelopmentBylaw No. 1685First seen Feb 1, 2016Last discussed May 1, 2017

Omnibus zoning amendments

Adopted

These amendments update Langford’s general zoning rules, including rules for liquor-licensed premises. One provision sets an 800-metre separation between liquor stores or retail wine sales; the record does not detail the other changes.

Where it stands: Omnibus zoning amendments adopted May 1, 2017.

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

Timeline

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

  1. May 1, 2017· Council

    Omnibus zoning amendments adopted

    Adopted

    Final approval. The bylaw is now in force.

  2. April 18, 2017· Council

    Amendments, including liquor retail rules, receive readings

    Passed

    Council approved the content and final wording. Adoption is the last step.

  3. March 20, 2017· Council

    Omnibus zoning amendments receive first reading

    Passed

    Introduced to council. A bylaw needs several readings before it becomes law.

  4. February 1, 2016·Correspondence

    Council moved to discourage zoning for Licensed Retail Store use if there is already a Licensed Retail Store within 800 metres of the proposed site.