# BYLAW NO. 1658 - Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 463 (1128 Finlayson Arm Rd), 2016

Meeting: Regular Council — September 19, 2016

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Source pages: 73–76

## AI-processed summary

Zoning amendment to re-designate 1128 Finlayson Arm Road from RR4 (Rural Residential 4) to RAE1 (Rural Agriculture and Eco-Tourism 1) to allow equestrian therapy and riding activities; recommended for First Reading by the Planning Committee.

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### BYLAW NO. 1658 - Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 463 (1128 Finlayson Arm Rd), 2016

Source pages: 73–76

## BYLAW NO. 1658 - Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 463 (1128 Finlayson Arm Rd), 2016

The Council of the City of Langford, in open meeting assembled, hereby enacts as follows:

A. Langford Zoning Bylaw No. 300, 1999 is amended as follows:

1. By adding the text attached in Schedule A as Section 6.18;  
2. By deleting the from the RR4 (Rural Residential 4) Zone and adding to a new RAE1 (Rural Agriculture and Eco-Tourism) Zone the property legally described as LOT A, SECTION 41, HIGHLAND DISTRICT, PLAN 3622, EXCEPT PARTS IN PLANS 25640 AND 30287 PID No.: 006-187-773 (1128 Finlayson Arm Rd) in the portions as shown shaded on Plan No. 1 attached to and forming part of this Bylaw.

[Image 1: Plan No. 1 showing portions of the property shaded]

B. This Bylaw may be cited for all purposes as “Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 463, (1128 Finlayson Arm Rd), 2016".

READ A FIRST TIME this day of, 2016.

PUBLIC HEARING held this day of, 2016.

READ A SECOND TIME this day of, 2016.

READ A THIRD TIME this day of, 2016.

ADOPTED this day of , 2016.

MAYOR

(Certified Correct)  
CORPORATE OFFICER

### Schedule A

Source pages: 73–76

## Schedule A

### Section 6.18 – Rural Agriculture and Eco-Tourism (RAE1) Zone

The intent of the Rural Agriculture and Eco-Tourism zone is to provide for opportunities for a mix of residential, agricultural/agri-tourism, eco-tourism and educational uses.

### 6.18.01 Permitted Uses
The following uses and no others are permitted in the Rural Agriculture and Eco-Tourism (RAE1) Zone:

General Uses:
1. accessory buildings and uses;
2. temporary construction and real estate marketing offices;
3. uses permitted by Section 3.01 of this Bylaw;

Agricultural Uses:
4. agriculture;
5. intensive agriculture on lots of 4 ha (10 acres) or more in area;
6. nursery;
7. riding stables;

Educational Uses:
8. riding academies including riding rings;
9. schools and preschools;

Agri-Tourism and Eco-Tourism Uses:
The following uses are permitted as accessory uses to any agricultural or educational use:
10. single unit (cabin) or multi-unit (bunkhouse) dormitory;
11. campsite;
12. rental of recreational equipment including, but without limited the generality of the foregoing: bicycles, kayaks and canoes, horses, clothing and outdoor gear;
13. health centres;
14. assembly use;

Residential Uses:
15. home occupation in accordance with Section 3.09;
16. one-family dwelling; and
17. secondary suite in a one-family dwelling in accordance with Section 3.08.

### 6.18.02 Subdivision Lot Requirements
1. No lot having an area less than 0.4 ha (1 acre) may be created by subdivision in the Rural Agriculture and Eco-Tourism (RAE1) zone; and
2. Notwithstanding Subsection 6.04.02(1), no lot having an area less than 40 ha (100 acres) may be created by subdivision in the Rural Agriculture and Eco-Tourism (RAE1) Zone unless that lot is serviced by the municipal sanitary sewer system.

### 6.18.03 Density of Development and Lot Coverage
1. There may not be more than one one-family residential dwelling per lot; and
2. Lot coverage of all buildings and structures may not exceed 20% or 1000 m2.

### 6.18.04 Height and Size of Principal Use Buildings
1. No building or structure may exceed a height of 10.5 m (34 ft); and
2. Despite article (1), the height of a building for agriculture or intensive agriculture use may not exceed 12 m (39 ft).

### 6.18.05 Setbacks
1. No building or structure may be located:
   (a) within 10 m (33 ft) of any rear lot line;
   (a) within 7.5 m (25 ft) of any other lot line; and
2. Despite article (1), the siting of any building or structure used for agriculture or intensive agriculture must comply with Section 3.05 of this Bylaw.

### 6.18.06 Landscape Screening
The relevant regulations of Section 3.21 of this Bylaw must apply.

### 6.18.07 General
The relevant regulations of Part 3 of this Bylaw must apply.
