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MattersHousingBylaw Nos. 2274 & 2273First seen Jun 15, 2026Last discussed Jun 29, 2026

New residential zones and small-scale housing

Adopted

The zoning changes create four new residential zones and update rules for small-scale multi-unit housing and landscaping. They replace outdated density-bonus provisions and align Langford’s zoning with provincial housing and development-financing changes.

Where it stands: Both zoning amendments adopted Jun 29, 2026.

Where it is: New residential zones and small-scale housing
Where it is · from the staff report · View report

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

Background

Earlier and later steps of the same initiative.

  1. Jun 15, 2026 – Jun 29, 2026

    Development amenity and housing contribution bylaws

    The bylaws replace negotiated density bonuses with development charges for community amenities and inclusionary-zoning contributions toward affordable housing, alongside changes to reserve funds. They establish tools to secure amenities and affordable homes as development occurs; the record does not specify charge rates.

Timeline

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

  1. June 29, 2026· Council

    New residential zones and small-scale housing amendments adopted

    Council adopted the zoning amendments: Omnibus No. 68 - New Residential Zones (Bylaw 2274) and Small Scale Multi Unit Housing (Bylaw 2273).

    Discussion

    Council adopted both zoning bylaws (new residential zones and small-scale multi-unit housing) to implement updated zoning and live landscaping requirements; staff explained how these interact with design guidelines.

    Decision: Adopted zoning amendments for new residential zones and small-scale multi-unit housing.

    Adopted 6–0

  2. June 15, 2026· Council

    Readings given to new residential zones and small-scale housing amendments

    Council gave first–third readings to zoning bylaw amendments to create new residential zones and update small-scale multi-unit housing provisions to align with provincial changes to density-bonus rules.

    Discussion

    Council approved the technical rezoning amendments necessary to align the Zoning Bylaw with new provincial requirements; staff characterized the new 'pilot' live-landscaping standards to be applied in the new residential zones and to be reviewed over time.

    Decision: Gave first to third readings to zoning amendments creating new residential and small multi-unit housing.

    Passed 6–0

    Documents