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MattersTransportationBylaw No. 2272First seen Apr 20, 2026Last discussed May 19, 2026

Off-street parking standards

Adopted

The updated rules set vehicle and bicycle parking requirements by area and introduce standards for accessible parking, electric-vehicle charging, loading and end-of-trip facilities. Developers can pay in lieu of some parking spaces at $30,000 per space, or $15,000 for rental apartments.

Where it stands: Off-street parking amendment adopted May 19, 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

Background

Earlier and later steps of the same initiative.

  1. Dec 16, 2025

    Parking bylaw and downtown parking strategy

    The city is preparing changes to off-street parking rules based on a consultant’s recommendations, alongside work on a downtown on-street parking strategy. A policy will also require off-street parking requirements to be reviewed at least every five years.

Timeline

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

  1. May 19, 2026· Council

    Updated vehicle, bicycle and accessibility parking rules adopted

    Council adopted the Off-Street Parking bylaw amendment (Bylaw 2272) modernizing parking standards including bicycle parking and accessibility requirements.

    Discussion

    Council discussed trade-offs between off-street and on-street parking, the transition impact on developments, and the need to ensure functional bicycle parking rather than token provisions; supported adoption while monitoring implementation impacts.

    Decision: Adopted the off-street parking amendment updating parking, bicycle and accessibility requirements.

    Adopted 5–0

    Documents

  2. April 20, 2026· Council

    Three readings given to updated parking and bicycle rules

    Council gave first, second and third readings to the updated off-street parking bylaw amending vehicle and bicycle parking requirements, visitor parking, loading, and TDM measures, with a five-year review provision.

    Discussion

    Council discussed bicycle parking requirements for small stratas and city-centre minimums; staff and consultant explained rationale and design standards; Council gave readings to the bylaw and directed staff to report back on potential adjustments to short-term bike parking for small strata at third reading.

    Decision: Gave 1st-3rd readings to the off-street parking bylaw updating parking, bike, loading and TDM rules.

    Passed 6–1· Against: Mary Wagner