# 2024 Annual Report

Meeting: Regular Council — June 16, 2025

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The City of Langford's 2024 Annual Report summarizing departmental highlights, strategic plan alignment, key accomplishments, statistics and consolidated financial information for 2024.

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2024
Annual
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Land Acknowledgment
The City of Langford acknowledges and honours the
traditional territories of the Coast Salish, specifically
Xwsepsum (Esquimalt), Lekwungen (Songhees), Sc’ianew
(Beecher Bay), and the W̱ SÁNEĆ Peoples represented by the
Tsartlip, Pauquachin, Tsawout, Tseycum, and Malahat Nations.
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Table of Contents
Land Acknowledgment
02
Message from the Mayor
04
City of Langford Mayor and Council
05
Message from the Chief Administrative Officer	 06
Administration
07
Bylaw Enforcement
16
Building Services
19
Communications and Economic Development
21
Engineering and Public Works
28
Finance
32
Information Technology
and Geographic Information Systems
34
Langford Fire Rescue and Emergency Program	 36
Parks, Recreation, and Facilities
39
Development Services, Community
Planning and Climate Change
43
2024 Consolidated Financial Statements
53
2024 Permissive Tax Exemptions
80
Development Cost Charges
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public transportation options. Such partnerships
are crucial as Langford represents a quarter of the
region’s population.
Last year, the City made the critical decision to
acquire the Westhills YMCA/YWCA Aquatic Centre
building and associated parking. This acquisition
was necessary to prevent the risk of its closure
when the 25-year lease, signed in 2013, expires.
By taking ownership, the City anticipates saving
$10.2 million over 17 years and $121 million over
42 years.
Another important milestone from last year
was the decision to acquire 6.6 acres of green
space for Langford’s downtown by purchasing
Woodlands Park, located at 848 Hockley Avenue,
for $9.8 million. The previous owners, Ralph
Stoerzer and Laura Kiehl, generously sold
their property at approximately half of its
appraised value of $18.125 million, thereby
establishing an enduring legacy project for
the community’s benefit.
This year, our focus will be continued on fulfilling
the objectives outlined in Council’s Strategic
Plan to manage growth while enhancing livability
and sustainability, creating a vibrant and thriving
community for all. Together, we will continue to
build a vibrant and resilient community.
Message from the Mayor
As we reflect on the
past year, and look
forward to everything
planned for 2025, I
am optimistic for our
growing and vibrant
community. While 2023
was a year focused
on managing change
and planning, 2024
was about putting Council’s Strategic Plan for the
community into action.
This past year marked the City’s second busiest
year for development, with almost $600 million in
construction costs, with 620 permits issued. The
City witnessed an increase in multi-family projects,
including rentals and condominiums.
Last year, the City initiated a comprehensive
review of the Official Community Plan, last
updated 16-years ago. This update is designed
to support a growing population and create a
sustainable community where everyone can thrive.
In addition to this work, the City has committed
to long-term planning, essential for a city of
Langford’s size, and vital in receiving grant funding
from higher levels of government. Each plan will
address specific community needs, ensuring we
meet the demands of a growing population.
The City has progressed significantly on a joint
RCMP detachment expansion project with
Colwood and View Royal to ensure the police
force can continue to support the communities
they serve, which also includes Metchosin,
Highlands, Songhees First Nation, and Esquimalt
First Nation. For details I encourage you to visit
Langford.ca/RCMP.
In 2024, Langford also took a major step forward
in regional collaboration by playing a key role in
establishing a CRD-wide transportation authority.
This means residents can expect more coordinated
transit planning across the region, making it easier
to move between municipalities and improving
Mayor Scott Goodmanson
(left to right) Mary Wagner, Colby Harder, Mark Morley, Scott
Goodmanson, Keith Yacucha, Kimberley Guiry and Lillian Szpak.
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City of Langford Mayor & Council
Scott Goodmanson
MAYOR
2022 - 2026 TERM
Kimberley Guiry
COUNCIL MEMBER
Lillian Szpak
COUNCIL MEMBER
Colby Harder
COUNCIL MEMBER
Mary Wagner
COUNCIL MEMBER
Mark Morley
COUNCIL MEMBER
Keith Yacucha
COUNCIL MEMBER
Learn More About Langford Council:
Langford.ca/Council
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Message from the
Chief Administrative Officer
The City of Langford’s 2024 Annual Report is
a recap of the City’s achievements over the
past year. It showcases both the successes
and challenges that have shaped Langford as a
community during this time. This report adheres
to the Community Charter and includes key
elements such as permissive tax exemptions,
audited financial statements, and key
accomplishments of the past year.
The Annual Report highlights the commitment
of Council, municipal staff, and key community
partners in advancing Langford’s vision of a
thriving and inclusive city. Guided by Council’s
Strategic Plan, the report outlines targeted
initiatives designed to meet current challenges
and opportunities to build a vibrant, equitable,
and sustainable community for all residents.
In 2024, the City embarked on the development
of several master plans, grounded in meaningful
public engagement to best meet the needs
of a rapidly growing community. The Official
Community Plan is in the final stages of review
for the first time since 2008 to support a
projected population of 100,000 residents.
Other planning efforts include a Transportation
and Active Transportation Master Plan, Parks
and Trails Master Plan, Economic Development
Strategy, Arts and Culture Strategy, Construction
Impact Management Strategy, and a ‘Good
Neighbour’ Policy.
Highlights from the past year include the grand
opening of the Jordie Lunn Bike Park Clubhouse,
the purchase of the Westhills Langford Aquatic
Centre building and associated parking, the
acquisition of Woodlands Park, which will
feature over six acres of open greenspace in
downtown Langford.
Last summer, the City secured significant funding
to expand childcare in Langford, including a
$6.2 million grant from the ChildCareBC New
Spaces Fund for 49 new childcare spaces. These
spaces will be located in a new development on
Glen Lake Road, in conjunction with a new arts
centre, replacing the Centennial Arts Centre on
Carlow Road. A further $7.1 million grant received
this year will create 73 childcare spaces in a
new development on the existing arts centre
site, which will include 40 units of culturally
appropriate housing for Indigenous peoples.
This project is in partnership with M’akola
Housing, the largest provider of Indigenous
housing in British Columbia.
Last summer, City Hall faced a flooding event
that affected a significant portion of the building.
Despite the challenges, City staff showed
remarkable resilience by maintaining services
throughout the incident.
In conclusion, 2025 promises to be another
strong year for Langford. On behalf of all staff,
I look forward to working with Council and our
community partners to build a thriving, inclusive,
welcoming community.
Darren Kiedyk, Chief
Administrative Officer
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Administration
The Administration Department includes the office of the CAO and Deputy CAO, and
oversees the following functions: community safety and municipal enforcement, human
resources, legislative services, contracts and agreements, police services, land acquisitions
and dispositions, oversight of significant City initiatives, and other administrative functions.
ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT
Overview
The Administration Department provides a range of services that requires innovative partnerships,
and collaboration with key partners to support City initiatives and provide accessible and transparent
services to the community. The department is responsible for strategic land acquisitions, contract
negotiations, and internal functions such as human resources, legislative and protective services as well
as RCMP support services.
Highlights of 2024
  Implementation of Council’s Strategic Plan
(ongoing)
The Corporate Services Department supported
Council in the creation of the City’s first
Strategic Plan, which Council approved on
November 20, 2023.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT  5. GOOD GOVERNANCE
5g: Maintain the City’s Long-standing Corporate Efficiencies
  Maintain the City’s Long-standing
Corporate Efficiencies (ongoing)
The City has a reputation for operating lean
with respect to staff resources, making timely
decisions, and minimizing bureaucracy. This
approach streamlines approvals, empowers
staff, and keeps costs down. While many
elements of the City’s first Strategic Plan may
require additional processes for successful
implementation, the City will work only to add
these processes when appropriate.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT  5. GOOD GOVERNANCE
5g: Maintain the City’s Long-standing Corporate Efficiencies


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Strategic Land Acquisitions
In 2024, the City negotiated two significant
land acquisitions for the community. The first
was purchasing the Westhills Aquatic Centre
building and associated parking spaces. The
second was working with local residents Ralph
Stoerzer and Laura Kiehl to secure six acres of
land (Woodlands Park) in the downtown core
which will be restored to open green space and
protected for residents in perpetuity.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT  1. SUSTAINABLE
DEVELOPMENT
1l: Continue to Make Strategic Land and Facility Acquisitions
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT 6. QUALITY OF LIFE
Creation of 49 Childcare Spaces &
Development of New Arts Centre
The City secured just over $6 million in
funding for 49 new childcare spaces from the
ChildCareBC New Spaces Fund. The new
two-storey building will feature a licensed child
care centre on the ground floor, and a new
arts centre on the second floor (including a
pottery studio) which will replace the existing
Arts Centre at 2805 Carlow Road. During this
relocation, the Centre will close for less than
six months, and is expected to reopen at its
new location by Spring 2027. Construction is
expected to begin in October 2025.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT 6. QUALITY OF LIFE
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT COLLABORATIVE
ADVOCACY: Childcare Spaces
  Creation of Affordable Housing
A new six-storey mixed-use building at 2805
Carlow Road was approved in 2024 that will
provide 40 units of affordable rental housing
in partnership with M’akola Housing Society
(MHS), funded by BC Housing’s Building BC
Indigenous Housing Fund.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT 6. QUALITY OF LIFE
6c: Continue to Take Action Towards Reconciliation
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT  COLLABORATIVE
ADVOCACY: Social and Non-Market Housing
 LOOKING FORWARD
2025 Objectives and Measures
Continue to Take Action Towards
Reconciliation (ongoing)
The City is actively implementing Indigenous
cultural awareness training for Council
members and staff. Collaboration with
Indigenous partners continues, and efforts
to celebrate and promote Indigenous culture
are ongoing through events such as the
Change Makers Gathering Festival and the
support of Indigenous artists via the City’s
street banner program. Council and staff are
working with the Indigenous Perspectives
Society to develop a reconciliation action
plan for the City. This plan includes deliberate
and meaningful actions based on truth
and reconciliation, aimed at fostering
relationships, enacting systemic changes,
and promoting equity for local First Nations
and Urban Indigenous community members.
These initiatives will commence in 2025 and
will continue indefinitely.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT 6. QUALITY OF LIFE
6c: Continue to Take Action Towards Reconciliation
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Exploring Strategic Partnerships to
Attract Doctors
The City has been working closely with the
South Island Primary Care Society to recruit
doctors to Langford. Staff have found a
suitable commercial location for a new clinic,
and is advocating to the Province for funding
to cover the tenant improvement costs. A
formal request for funding has been sent
to the Province. The Society has 10 doctors
ready to practice in Langford, with a location
ready to operate from.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT 6. QUALITY OF LIFE
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT COLLABORATIVE
ADVOCACY: Access to Health Care Facilities and Social
Services
Support the Expansion of the RCMP
Facility (ongoing)
The West Shore RCMP serves the rapidly
growing communities of Langford, Colwood,
View Royal, Metchosin, Highlands, Songhees
First Nation, and Esquimalt First Nation.
To ensure the police force can continue
to serve this growing population, the
municipalities are exploring options to
expand the West Shore RCMP detachment.
The project is using an Integrated Project
Delivery (IPD) model. This approach brings
together architects, builders, engineers,
the RCMP and municipal representatives in
a collaborative process to ensure the best
outcomes. The focus is on shared goals,
transparent decision-making, and efficient
use of funds. For more information visit:
Langford.ca/RCMP
Timeline:
•	 Pre-Validation Phase (Complete):
Initial steps included securing overflow
detachment space, determining the project
budget, and selecting project partners like
architects and contractors.
•	 Validation Phase (January–August 2025):
This phase will refine the project scope,
budget, and design through collaborative
workshops and determine whether the
project will proceed.
•	 Detailed Design (2025–2026):
Finalizing the building design with input
from all partners.
•	 Construction (2025–2028):
Demolition of portions of the detachment,
site preparation, and construction of an
expanded detachment.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT 6. QUALITY OF LIFE
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT COLLABORATIVE
ADVOCACY: Public Safety and Compassion for all Residents
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Restoration of Woodlands Park
Thanks to the vision of longtime residents
Ralph Stoerzer and Laura Kiehl, over six-acres
in the heart of the city will soon become
a passive urban park for the residents of
Langford. Already featuring towering trees,
winding pathways, and beautiful botanical
gardens, park transformation will begin in
2030, and will include additional trails and
gardens, open green spaces, decorative
fountains, landscaped ponds, picnic areas, and
playgrounds. Inspired by the world’s greatest
urban gardens, Woodlands Park will enrich
Langford’s downtown core, provide an urban
refuge, and create a barrier free legacy for
generations to enjoy. Restoration of the Park
will begin in 2025 with the removal of several
mobile homes and remediation if required.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT  1. SUSTAINABLE
DEVELOPMENT
1l: Continue to Make Strategic Land and Facility Acquisitions
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT 6. QUALITY OF LIFE
Ongoing Support of the Downtown Post
Secondary Campus (ongoing)
The Administration Department worked
collaboratively with Royal Roads University
on various aspects of the downtown post
secondary campus, opening this September.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT
3. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
3b: Actively Support the Evolution of the Downtown Post
Development Secondary Campus
Continue to be at the Table for Strategic
Regional Discussions and Decisions
(ongoing)
As the third largest municipality in the Region
and as the economic centre of the West
Shore, the City will take a leadership role in
regional discussions and decision-making
(RCMP Detachment expansion, CRD regional
transportation planning).
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT  5. GOOD GOVERNANCE
5g: Maintain the City’s Long-standing Corporate Efficiencies
Support the Efforts of Community
Organizations to Expand Services to Youth,
Seniors, and Other Underrepresented and
Marginalized Groups (ongoing)
Community organizations play a critical role
in the health and vibrancy of the community.
Wherever possible, the City will take an active
approach to collaboration and partnership to
achieve shared community objectives. A few
examples include, working closely with The
Village Initiative, The Foundry, and the
Inter-Cultural Association of Greater Victoria.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT 6. QUALITY OF LIFE
6d: Support the efforts of Community Organizations
to Expand Services to Youth, Seniors, and Other
Underrepresented and Marginalized Groups
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Explore Increased Access to Recreation
Infrastructure and Services (ongoing)
As the City grows, so does the City’s
need to grow recreational offerings. The
Administrative Department supports the
Parks Department in the development and
eventual implementation of the Parks and
Trails Master Plan, and through strategic land
acquisitions and partnerships.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT 6. QUALITY OF LIFE
6b: Develop a Parks, Recreation, and Trails Master Plan
Explore Current Library Capacity and
Community Needs (on-going)
Currently, the City provides library services
for the residents through membership in
the Greater Victoria Public Library (GVPL),
through the Juan de Fuca Branch (at West
Shore Parks and Recreation), the Goudy
Branch (on Goldstream Avenue) and the
Heritage Branch (in Westhills). The City has
not expanded the number or capacity of
libraries since 2016, despite the significant
growth in population. With this in mind, the
City will continue to liaise with the GVPL to
review capacity, and community needs and
to potentially identify opportunities to
expand library capacity within Langford.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT  1. SUSTAINABLE
DEVELOPMENT
1l: Continue to Make Strategic Land and Facility Acquisitions
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT 6. QUALITY OF LIFE
Pursue Programs and Partnerships for
Affordable Housing (on-going)
The City supports affordable housing
through its Affordable Housing Program,
the Attainable Housing Program, grants
to the not-for-profit sector, permissive tax
exemptions, and activation of City owned
land. It supports affordable housing through
the strategic development and application
of land use (partnering with The M’akola
Housing Society as one example). The
Department will continue to support the
Planning Department in aggressively pursuing
these initiatives to help address the housing
affordability crisis that so many residents
are facing.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT  1. SUSTAINABLE
DEVELOPMENT
1m: Pursue Programs and Partnerships for Affordable Housing
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT  COLLABORATIVE
ADVOCACY: Social and Non-Market Housing
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HUMAN RESOURCES
Human Resources is responsible for the management of the City employee life cycle by
supporting the recruitment and hiring, training and development, health and safety, and
performance management of all City staff members through the development and management
of employee policies and procedure guidelines, collective bargaining, and compensation and
benefits. Their role also includes strategic human resources initiatives like diversity, equity,
and inclusion training, leadership development, and succession planning programs.
Overview
In 2024, the City continued investing in staffing
to meet the growing population and service
demands. This included hiring nine firefighters
and municipal staff to support the recruitment of
five new RCMP members. To align with council
priorities, the City also maintained key operational
positions, including a Technical Field Arborist and
Climate Action Planner through grant funding.
Highlights of 2024
The City’s HR Department has continued to make
progress in reviewing and updating employee
policies and procedures over the last few years.
The most significant updates in 2024 included:
  The completion and implementation of an
Organizational Review in collaboration with
a third-party consultant.
  The implementation of three new health and
safety programs (occupational health and
safety, violence prevention, and working alone).
  Collective Bargaining with the IAFF Local 2848
(the City of Langford’s Fire Rescue employees).
  The initiation of a full-scale Occupational Health
and Safety Program review.
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LOOKING FORWARD
2025 Objectives and Measures
2025 will continue with much of the work
initiated in 2024. The Human Resources
Department continues working on multiple
initiatives related to the City’s Occupational
Health and Safety Program and is dedicated
to continuous learning for all staff on
developing Indigenous cultural awareness,
and diversity, equity, and inclusion. The
department will continue efforts to review
and update internal employment-related
policies to maintain corporate efficiencies
through continued organizational growth.
Operationally, 2025 will be filled with many
strategic projects and programs that align
with the Council Strategic Plan, including:
Complete IAFF Collective Bargaining
The Langford Fire Department is represented
by the International Association of Fire
Fighters Union. In 2025, the Human Resources
Department will continue work to support the
successful negotiation of a new agreement that
meets the needs of both parties.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT  5. GOOD GOVERNANCE
5g: Maintain the City’s Long-standing Corporate Efficiencies
Implement Training
In 2025, the department will prepare training
opportunities for the organization to better
serve and understand the diverse needs of
Langford residents. This training will enable
all City representatives, be it elected officials,
committee members, City staff, contractors,
and other volunteers, to better understand,
respect and celebrate what makes us each
unique, and help to ensure all residents are
treated equally.
Training opportunities will be coordinated by
the department and will be focused on:
•	 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
•	 Accessibility
•	 Workplace Mental Health
•	 Leadership Development
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT  5. GOOD GOVERNANCE
5e: Develop an Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Strategy
Review Employee Onboarding
and Accessibility Programs
In 2025, the City will focus on enhancing
the New Employee Onboarding program,
emphasizing Health and Safety training
to support early career success and
consider accessibility initiatives, including
recruitment accommodations and a formal
Accommodation Policy.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT 6. QUALITY OF LIFE
6g: Develop and Implement an Accessibility Plan
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LEGISLATIVE SERVICES
The Legislative Services Department is responsible for facilitating, identifying, and managing
the City’s records, both on paper and digitally. This department provides legislative and
clerical support to Council and is responsible for preparing contracts, agreements, agendas,
and minutes on behalf of the City. Legislative Services also responds to Freedom of
Information Requests and property records requests.
Overview
In 2024, the Legislative Services Department
continued to provide support and guidance to staff
and Council. The department facilitated procedural
training for Council’s two advisory committees.
Accessibility has been a focus for the City in
2024. In accordance with Strategic Plan objective
6G: “Develop and Implement an Accessibility
Plan,” the City continued participation in the joint
Capital West Accessibility Advisory Committee
and worked together with the neighbouring
municipalities in conducting public engagement
opportunities to better understand accessibility
needs in our communities. This engagement
helped inform the City’s Accessibility Plan.
Highlights of 2024
  Bylaw Review
Staff are reviewing the City’s bylaws and
policies to ensure completeness and
recommend amendments to ensure ongoing
relevance.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT  5. GOOD GOVERNANCE
5d: Improve Access to City Information
  Records Digitization
Staff are continuing to retrieve boxes of paper
records from offsite storage and scan them
to reduce storage costs and to make it easier
and faster to provide older information to
citizens on request.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT  5. GOOD GOVERNANCE
5d: Improve Access to City Information
5g: Maintain the City’s Long-Standing Corporate Efficiencies
  Contracts and Agreements
Staff manage all City contracts and
agreements. This includes monitoring expiry
dates and ensuring terms are met. Staff
also draft new agreements and manage the
outsourcing of such agreements.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT  5. GOOD GOVERNANCE
5d: Improve Access to City Information
  Create an Accessibility Plan
Legislative Services staff worked with the
Capital West Accessibility Advisory Committee
to shift from a staff-based committee to a
community based committee with an appointed
citizen representative from each member
community. The committee will work to address
action items identified in the Accessibility Plan.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT 6. QUALITY OF LIFE
6g: Develop and Implement an Accessibility Plan
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2024 Legislative Services Department Statistics
2022
2023
2024
Council Meetings
Regular Council
16
20
19
Special Council
5
14
17
Committee Meetings
Committee of the Whole
0
9
5
Community Advisory
Committee
-
5
7
Sustainable Development
Advisory Committee
-
7
8
Board of Variance
1
1
0
Capital West Accessibility
Advisory Committee
-
1
4
Other Committees
23
0
0
Contacts and Agreements
New Contracts and
Agreements Created
242
194
246
Total Contracts and
Agreements Completed
166
165
204
Total Contracts and
Agreements Cancelled
9
9
8
Bylaws
OCP Amendments
3
2
1
Zoning Amendments
55
16
21
Finance
16
7
5
Regulatory
9
5
2
Road Closure
6
3
1
Other
18
12
18
New Bylaws
107
45
48
2024 Results
Pages Scanned
156,789 = 41.3% increase
Property Records Requests
740 = 38.6% increase
LOOKING FORWARD
2025 Objectives and Measures
Deliver Training to Staff
Legislative Services continues to facilitate
training sessions with each department to
provide an overview of the City’s Records
Management Policies as well as best practices
to maintain effective record keeping.
Staff also provide training on the
requirements of the Freedom of Information
and Protection of Privacy Act, and other
relevant legislation in order to assist the
City in processing and responding to
Freedom of Information requests.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT  5. GOOD GOVERNANCE
5d: Improve Access to City Information
Review Existing Policies and Bylaws
Legislative Services staff continue to
liaise with departments to update or
rescind internal policies and Council
policies as needed.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT  5. GOOD GOVERNANCE
Contracts and Agreements
Staff continue to manage the lifecycle of the
City’s contracts and agreements
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT  5. GOOD GOVERNANCE
FOI Requests
125 = 2.5% increase
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Overview
Community Patrol Officers undertook a varied
range of duties in 2024, including responses
to complaints regarding violations of City
regulatory bylaws, such as noise, parking, land
use, buildings, soil (movements), watercourse
protection, and burning regulations. In
conjunction with the West Shore RCMP, Bylaw
staff also worked to manage matters associated
with those experiencing homelessness, mental
health and addictions. In 2024, Officers
noted a decrease in the number of unhoused
individuals sheltering in Langford parks and
public spaces over the previous year. Reliable
enforcement of the sheltering components of
the Parks Regulation Bylaw has contributed
to the decrease. Bylaw Officers continue to
engage with unhoused individuals and dedicate
time to provide wellness checks and assistance.
Bylaw Officers make referrals to, and work
with, provincial ministries to find alternative
accommodation wherever possible. It is
important to note that housing needs remains a
regional and provincial issue, which is not unique
to Langford.
  Bylaw Enforcement
Community Safety and Municipal Enforcement
The Community Safety and Municipal Enforcement (Bylaw Enforcement) Department acts
to ensure community standards are upheld by enforcing Council’s regulatory bylaws and
providing public education concerning those regulatory bylaws. Community Safety Officers
monitor community public spaces by foot, bicycle, and vehicle patrols while actively engaging
with members of the public, answering questions and providing important community
information. The department works closely with many agencies to provide the highest service
levels to ensure a safe and enjoyable environment for all.
589 NUMBER OF PARKING
TICKETS ISSUED
1,703 NUMBER OF PARKING
WARNINGS ISSUED
1,806 NUMBER OF
ENFORCEMENT FILES OPENED
365 DAILY UNHOUSED
EARLY MORNING WELLNESS
CHECKS COMPLETED
480 NUMBER OF
COMMUNITY SAFETY PATROLS
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Highlights of 2024
  Legal Matters
Often, projects the Bylaw team leads are
directly tied to enforcement action through
Provincial, Small Claims (unpaid ticket recovery)
or the Supreme Court. As an annual average,
Bylaw Officers achieve a success rate of
approximately 95% in reaching voluntary
compliance with respect to enforcement
actions, but on occasion there becomes a
need to employ the court system to reach
a resolution. These files involve in-depth
evidence gathering, robust file documentation,
and consultation with legal counsel, City
Administration, and Council.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT  5. GOOD GOVERNANCE
  Education and Enforcement
The department continues to realize the
benefits delivered by the Province’s Local
Government Bylaw Notice Enforcement
Act which provides Bylaw Officers with an
administrative form of ticketing rather than
the reliance on the Municipal Ticketing System
which is Provincially court based. Tickets
issued under the Bylaw Notice Authorization
Bylaw provide financial incentive (reduction)
opportunities to the public for early resolution,
further encouraging compliance. In some
cases, Bylaw Officers will continue to appear
before Judicial Justices of the Peace in
Provincial Court to prosecute the disputes
of Langford’s municipal tickets and for the
collection of unpaid fines.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT  5. GOOD GOVERNANCE
  Traffic and Parking
As is the case with most cities, public street
parking continues to present community
concerns that require the regular attention of
Bylaw Enforcement Officers. This department
continues diligently responding to resident
complaints over parking violations. As reported
in previous years, the Bylaw Department
recognizes the value of Langford’s cycling
network to the community, and with that, the
team continues intervention and enforcement
efforts to ensure these lanes remain free of
parked vehicles and continue to function as an
accessible and safe part of City transportation
infrastructure. Completion of a 2025 Parking
Review Study of the downtown core will
assist staff with further strategic planning of
enforcement practices and responses.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT  5. GOOD GOVERNANCE
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT  1. SUSTAINABLE
DEVELOPMENT
1j: Review the Downtown Public Parking Needs and
Related Policies
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT  4. TRANSPORTATION
 Parks and Trail Patrols
An annual occurrence since 2005, the Bylaw
Department conducted regular bike and foot
patrols of City parks, beaches, and trails through
the summer months of 2024. These outdoor
amenities continue to see greater pedestrian
volumes as many people use City trails for
recreational activities. Many park and trail users
have thanked members of the Bylaw team
for being present with watchful eyes, offering
educational tips, and enforcement intervention
where needed. In some cases, members of
the public have reported instances of people
sheltering in locations which were inappropriate,
unsafe, or viewed as unacceptable. In such
situations, Officers have attended sites to
meet with those found to be sheltering and
have helped them find alternate and safer
accommodation.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT 6. QUALITY OF LIFE
6k – Explore Public Safety Options to Address Emerging
Issues Around Unsheltered Populations.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT  COLLABORATIVE
ADVOCACY: Public Safety and Compassion for all Residents
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LOOKING FORWARD
2025 Objectives and Measures
Managing Construction Impact
With increased development in Langford,
collaboration between the Bylaw Enforcement
Department, Engineering, and the Building
Department is advancing the development
of policies and procedures around mitigating
the effects of construction activity on
neighbourhoods. The delivery of this
mitigation will rely in part on the development
of regulatory bylaws designed to control
construction related nuisances.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT  1. SUSTAINABLE
DEVELOPMENT
1f: Develop a Construction Impact Management Strategy
and ‘Good Neighbour’ Policy
Community Safety
To maintain existing civic standards, Bylaw
Officers will continue to offer high levels
of service to residents by responding to
incoming complaints, mediating where
necessary, proactively dealing with observed
safety issues, and continuing to backstop the
good work being done by our emergency
services partners such as Langford Fire
Rescue and West Shore RCMP.
Through 2025, the Bylaw Department will
ensure public safety by upholding community
standards and bylaws. Bylaw Officers will
educate and intervene as needed, assisting
the public in resolving disputes, ensuring
compliance with Traffic, Building, and
Fire Regulation Bylaws, enforcing Noise
Regulations and other bylaws, and helping
the unhoused find appropriate services.
With a tailored software system and the
provincially backed Bylaw Offence Notice
system, the department has improved
parking management efficiency. Ongoing
enforcement through 2025 will require
less officer time compared to the previous
Municipal Ticket Information System.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT  5. GOOD GOVERNANCE
5g: Maintain the City’s Long-standing Corporate Efficiencies
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT 6. QUALITY OF LIFE
6k – Explore Public Safety Options to Address Emerging
Issues Around Unsheltered Populations.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT  COLLABORATIVE
ADVOCACY: Public Safety and Compassion for all Residents
BIKE PATROL
OFFICERS
2
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Building Services
The Building Services Department is responsible for ensuring compliance with the current
British Columbia Building Code and other building regulations, including the City of
Langford’s Building Bylaw. Responsibilities include conducting on-site inspections of new
construction, commercial tenant improvements, residential renovations, reviewing building
permit submissions, and business license applications for compliance with the Building
Bylaw’s safety requirements. The City regulates construction for health, safety, and the
protection of persons and property. A building permit is required prior to the commencement
of any construction or renovation project within the City. The Building Bylaw calls for
inspections throughout the building process to ensure substantial compliance with
the BC Building Code, and construction needs to comply with zoning provisions.
Overview
Through inspections, the Building Services
Department continues to assist in ensuring that
new building projects align with the BC Building
Code, the BC Plumbing Code, City Bylaws, and
the Official Community Plan. In March 2024,
the Province adopted the 2024 edition of the
BC Building Code and the BC Plumbing Code,
including new cooling requirements and radon
mitigation measures. Building Services Department
staff participated in training related to these
changes and began providing guidance to the
development community. In 2024, the department
saw an increase in multi-family projects, including
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Ongoing Objectives and Measures
  Efficient Processes
In an effort to assist with City-efforts to
mitigate the housing crisis, the Building
Services Department continues to issue
permits in a timely and efficient manner.
The department continues to utilize the
electronic permit submission system to
reduce the need for costly paper submissions,
and to increase efficiency.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT  5. GOOD GOVERNANCE
5g: Maintain the City’s Long-standing Corporate Efficiencies
  Ensuring Building Code Compliance
Through inspections, the Building Services
Department continues to ensure new
developments conform with applicable
regulations, local bylaws, and the BC
Building and Plumbing Codes.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT  5. GOOD GOVERNANCE
5g: Maintain the City’s Long-standing Corporate Efficiencies
  Ongoing Professional Development
Building Services Department Officials and
staff continued to receive training to ensure
they are informed and up to date on changes
to the BC Building and Plumbing Codes,
building trends, and safety requirements.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT  2. CLIMATE
CHANGE AND ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT  5. GOOD GOVERNANCE
5g: Maintain the City’s Long-standing Corporate Efficiencies
  Key Partner Relations
The Building Services Department continued
to build strong relationships with key partners
involved in the construction process.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT  5. GOOD GOVERNANCE
5g: Maintain the City’s Long-standing Corporate Efficiencies
# OF PERMITS ISSUED IN 2024
PERMITS
620
ADDITIONS &
ALTERATIONS
51
TENANT
IMPROVEMENTS
70
PLUMBING
310
COMMERICAL/
INDUSTRIAL
19
  LOOKING FORWARD
2025 Objectives and Measures
Ensuring Compliance
The Building Department remains committed to
ensuring safe, sustainable, and energy-efficient
development across Langford. In 2025, we will
continue to support growth while upholding high
standards in building safety and compliance.
Looking ahead, we are prioritizing ongoing
training and collaboration with the Province to
stay current with evolving Building Code and
Step Code requirements. This proactive approach
ensures our team is equipped to navigate the
increasing complexity of the code and deliver the
highest level of service to our community.
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Communications &
Economic Development
The Communications and Economic Development Department oversees the City’s economic
development, tourism, external communications, public engagement, arts and culture, and
events-related needs. The department provides support to local businesses and those
looking to open a business in Langford, oversees the business license program, establishes
and manages the City’s tourism strategy, manages all media communications, manages City
social media accounts, plans and organizes public engagement opportunities, plans and
manages City led community events, and provides support to all external community events.
Overview ­— Tourism
The department continued to establish the City
of Langford as a popular visitor destination
through innovative marketing campaigns and
strategic marketing partnerships. Tourism is
proven to drive economic growth and job
creation, which supports the City’s goal of
creating and maintaining an economically diverse,
vibrant, and resilient business community.
All tourism initiatives are 100% funded through
the hotel tax bylaw, which is collected by hotel
operators, submitted to the Province, and
remitted to the City of Langford. Council has
identified the importance of supporting the
tourism economy as a strategic objective in the
City’s first Strategic Plan.
Tourism Highlights of 2024
  To enhance collaboration and information
sharing with tourism partners, quarterly
meetings are held with hotel General Managers
to discuss marketing campaigns and review
occupancy reports and trends.
  The City designed and launched off season
destination marketing campaigns aimed at
supporting and growing the visitor economy in
the off-peak seasons.
  Langford actively supports various community
and sports events, such as Change Makers,
Brewery and the Beast, FanCon, Pacific FC,
Rugby Canada, and the West Shore Rebels,
further enriching its local culture and
tourism appeal.
  Attended the TEAMS trade show in Anaheim to
further promote Langford as a destination for
major sports events.
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   Attended the Vancouver Outdoor Show
to promote Langford as a destination for
leisure travel.
  Worked with 4VI and the Spinal Cord Injury
Association of Canada to create Accessible
Travel Guides for Langford (launching summer
2025).
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT
3. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
3d: Implement the Five-year Tourism Strategy.
Visitor Services Highlights of 2024
In 2024, the City continued to offer visitor
services, meeting visitors throughout the
community by way of a mobile visitor information
centre van. The van was deployed Thursday
through Sunday in July and August at key
activation sites, including Goldstream Provincial
Park, Hatley Castle, Malahat Skywalk, Goldstream
Farmers Market, The Langford Station, Fort Rodd
Hill, Jordie Lunn Bike Park, Starlight Stadium, and
various events in Langford. Services provided
include hotel, activity, and dining reservations, as
well as directions and suggestions for day trips.
  The City designed and distributed over 15,000
copies of the official Langford Visitors Guide.
The Guide is distributed to Visitor Information
Centres across the province, on-board BC
Ferries, and at the Victoria International Airport.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT
3. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
3d: Implement the Five-year Tourism Strategy.
Overview – Events
The City continues to take a leadership role in
supporting long-standing annual Langford events
while attracting new events, especially in arts and
culture. Events provide value to the community
by offering opportunities for participation, skills
development, volunteering, and social connection.
In addition to taxation, funding for events is
supported through the hotel tax program, paid by
visitors staying in Langford hotels.
Events Highlights of 2024
2024 saw many new and returning events to
Langford. Fridays at The Station resumed at The
Langford Station Cultural District, celebrating
local musicians, artisans, local retailers, as well as
local craft beer and tasty bites from food trucks.
The Goldstream Farmers Market, Music in the
Park, and the Winter Light-Up were held at
Veterans Memorial Park. The Beer, Bacon, and
Bourbon Festival, the Langford Beer Festival, and
Brewery and the Beast all took place at Starlight
Stadium, providing event attendees with unique
experiences around local food and beverages.
Canada Day celebrations occurred again at
Starlight Stadium, featuring free family-friendly
activities, live music, a hot wing eating competition
and a pancake breakfast.
To wrap up the end of August, the annual Show
and Shine, marked its 12th year held along
Goldstream and Station Avenues.
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New events for 2024 included Langford Rocks,
Pride Parade, FanCon, along with multiple themed
artisan markets held at The Langford Station.
Residents are encouraged to visit Langford.ca/
Events to learn more about the numerous events
held annually in Langford.
Community Events
  Friday Nights at the Station
  Artisan Markets
  Treat Street
  Langford Beer Festival
  Canada Day Celebration
  Santa Parade
  Show & Shine
New
  NHL Street Hockey
  FanCon
  PRIDE Parade
  Movie on the Hill
  Langford Rocks

Community Events Snapshot
Overview — Economic Development
Council has identified economic development as a
priority in the Five-Year Tourism Strategic Plan and
is committed to the development of the City’s first
Economic Development Strategy with a targeted
completion date of Q1 2026. Objectives of this
strategic priority include supporting the downtown
post-secondary campus (opening in 2025),
exploring ways to attract technology companies,
tourism, supporting the film industry, and creating
the City’s first Arts and Culture Strategy, with a
targeted completion date of Q1 2026.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT
3. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
3d: Implement the Five-year Tourism Strategy.
470
BUSINESS
LICENSES ISSUED
BC BUSINESS MAGAZINE
RANKED
#3 MOST RESILIENT CITY
Seasonal Highlights
  Family Day Weekend – Variety show,
games, street hockey, free rec access
  WinterFest – Lego exhibit, movie
screening, light displays
Key Locations
  Starlight Stadium
  The Langford Station
  Goldstream Avenue
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Economic Development Highlights of 2024
In 2024, the City continued to support local
businesses from a retention and expansion
perspective, while supporting new businesses
looking to expand or relocate to Langford. The
Langford economy remains strong and continues
to show incredible resilience during uncertain
economic times and on-going pressures around
inflation. As an additional support for businesses,
the City manages a job bank (Langford.ca/Jobs),
a free tool for all Langford-based businesses.
Underscoring the accomplishments of this work,
and building on many recent awards, the city
was ranked the #3 city in British Columbia for
Economic Resiliency by BC Business Magazine
based on 2023 statistics up from #8 in 2022. The
ranking was calculated by reviewing municipalities
in B.C. with at least 10,000 residents and assessed
using criteria such as population growth, job
creation, and real estate activity. The ranking also
evaluated data on economic diversity, household
financial vulnerability, and residents’ sense of
belonging before assigning a score to each city.
One of the City’s key economic development
initiatives is advancing the film industry by
attracting a purpose-built film studio, which
would play a crucial role in supporting the
local economy. This effort aims to strengthen
Langford’s position as an economic hub, enhance
destination development strategies, and benefit
the local tourism industry by increasing hotel
occupancy, restaurant patronage, and retail sales.
Additionally, a studio would create well-paid jobs,
and sector-specific educational opportunities
for  local youth seeking to explore a career in the
film industry without having to leave Langford.
The city has a reputation as being film friendly
and continues to attract filming to the community
including TV series such as Maid, movie of the
week (QB and Me, filmed at Starlight Stadium),
and commercials. This work is done through
the Economic Development Department with
staff working closely with the Film Commission,
location scouts, and producers.
Overview — Communications
The department continues to support the
work of all City departments by assisting with
disseminating information to residents, businesses,
and City partners. This work is accomplished
through a series of communications tools,
including media releases, the City website,
social media, digital signs, and the creation and
distribution of various communications materials.
Expanding opportunities for public engagement
and improving access to City information is a
Council objective as part of Council’s Strategic Plan
under the strategic priority of good governance.

"We greatly enjoyed working with the
City of Langford and Starlight Stadium
during our filming. Langford offers so
many exciting locations and filming
opportunities and Starlight Stadium was
no exception! We had a great experience
filming there and the location added
huge production value to our show.
Big thanks to all the staff that helped us
throughout and made sure all our needs
as a production were met!”
SIDELINED – THE QB AND ME (MOVIE)
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Communications & Public Engagement
Communications Highlights of 2024
In 2024, the City launched several public
engagement surveys on the Let’s Chat Langford
public engagement platform including the
Official Community Plan Refresh — Phase One
and Two, of the Urban Forest Management Plan,
Community Wildfire Resiliency Plan, Construction
Impact Management Strategy, Active
Transportation Project ­ Latoria Road Phase One,
Langford Attainable Home Ownership Program
Survey, and the Capital West Accessibility
Advisory Survey. The platform also hosted
updates for the YMCA/YWCA Langford Aquatic
Centre building purchase and includes a City Fact
Check page.
The “Let’s Chat Langford” platform provides
residents with meaningful opportunities to
learn about new projects and have their say in
the process. The City continued to encourage
residents to visit the online engagement platform
to sign up for updates and to be notified
about new projects, and public engagement
opportunities both online and in person.
Public Engagement
Last year, the City launched its first formal
community engagement initiative — “Let’s Plan
Langford. Together.” The objective of the initiative
was to connect and unite the community around
the formation of a series of City plans, and
most importantly to gather community input
on various projects. In 2024, the City engaged
residents through eight projects, and planned and
facilitated 19 public engagement opportunities
including online surveys, public meetings, an
open house, and two Community Fun Day events
held at Ruth King and Happy Valley Elementary
Schools. These initiatives aim to enhance
transparency, foster a sense of community, and
get wider community involvement in City master
planning projects.
3,841
FACEBOOK
FOLLOWERS
*as of December 2024
9,895
INSTAGRAM
FOLLOWERS
1677
REGISTERED USERS
Social Media
The City continued to boost its public
engagement effort by leveraging its Facebook,
Instagram, and LinkedIn accounts. These
platforms provide residents with additional ways
to stay informed about community events, parks
initiatives, public engagement opportunities, and
much more.
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LOOKING FORWARD
2025 Objectives and Measures
Develop an Economic Development Plan
An Economic Development Plan will support
existing businesses, attract needed talent, and
support attracting new investment into the
community.
In early 2025 the contract was awarded to a local
BC consultant with many years of experience
working in grassroots community economic
development. In the coming months, the City will
work with key parties, the business community,
and residents to create a plan that will support
the Langford business community for many years
into the future. Residents are encouraged to visit
LetsChatLangford.ca/EcDev to learn more and
sign up for project updates.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT
3. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
3a: Develop an Economic Development Strategy
3b: Actively Support the Evolution of the Downtown Post
Secondary Campus
3c: Explore Ways to Incentivize and Attract Technology
Companies.
2024 OBJECTIVES AND MEASURES
OBJECTIVE — COMPLETED!
  Establishment of Public Engagement
Platform

•	Successfully launched the Let’s Chat
Langford platform

•	Launched a public communication
campaign to create awareness of the
platform

•	Launched three projects for public input
OBJECTIVE — COMPLETED AND ONGOING!
  Attract New Events to Langford to
Support Arts & Culture

• Attracted two new events to Starlight
Stadium

• Attracted three new market series to
The Langford Station

• Expanded annual Winter Fest event
activities
OBJECTIVE — COMPLETED AND ONGOING!
  Create Awareness of Film Studio
Project

• Visited multiple studios in LA with the
Film Commissioner to create awareness
of the studio project

• Worked in collaboration with Creative BC
to set up sales calls
OBJECTIVE — COMPLETED!
  Launch Off-season Tourism Marketing
Campaign

• Launched Places Unknown campaign to
draw visitors to local hotels in the off-
season

• Launched the Spirit Loop campaign with
grant funding from Destination BC

• Attended the CME trade show to attract
meetings and conferences to Langford
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Develop an Arts and Culture Strategy
An Arts And Culture Strategic Plan will set
the path forward for Langford to become a
destination for the arts and will showcase and
celebrate the diverse cultures in Langford. It will
also clarify the arts and culture space needs of
Langford residents, with a focus on inclusivity
and accessibility.
In early 2025 the contract was awarded to a
local Vancouver Island consultant with many
years of experience working with communities
to build inclusive, and meaningful arts and
culture strategies. In the coming months,
the City will work with key parties and the
community to create an Arts and Culture
Strategy that will ensure all residents feel seen
and represented in the City’s first ever Arts and
Culture Strategy. Residents are encouraged to
visit LetsChatLangford.ca/Arts to learn more,
participate, and sign up for project updates.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT
3. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
3f: Develop an Arts and Culture Master Plan
Collaborate with Royal Roads University on the
West Shore Innovation and Start-Up Hub
The Innovation Hub is designed to serve as
a public space for the West Shore Campus
students, local youth, businesses, and residents
to come together for community learning and
public benefit. The focus will be on strategies
to enhance and promote civic innovation, youth
engagement, and entrepreneurship within the
region. While the final business plan is being
developed, Hub activities will include pitch nights,
capacity building workshops, a makers space,
innovation workshops, and networking events
where local businesses will be connected with
start-ups or entrepreneurs looking for advice on
starting a new business.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT
3. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
3b | Actively Support The Evolution Of The Downtown
Post Secondary Campus
Continue to Implement the Five-Year
Tourism Strategy
The Five-Year Tourism Strategy aims to
enhance and sustain Langford’s visitor
economy, bolster destination awareness and
development, and generate additional revenue
for Langford businesses.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT
3. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
3d: Implement the Five-Year Tourism Strategy
Continue to Support the Film Industry
The film economy is critical to supporting
the local economy as noted in the five-year
tourism strategy. The City is working with the
Film Commission and developers to attract a
Studio which will further support Langford’s
position as an economic hub, support destination
development strategies, provide well-paid jobs
and sector specific educational opportunities
for youth.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT
3. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
3e: Continue to Support the Film Industry
Continue to Expand Opportunities for Public
Engagement and Communication
Improved public engagement will better connect
the residents with City Hall by promoting
inclusivity, collective progress, and active
democracy. Council has already implemented
the hiring of additional staff and the City has
launched its Facebook page and Let’s Chat
Langford to support this objective.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT  5. GOOD GOVERNANCE
5c: Expand Opportunities for Public Engagement
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Overview
In 2024, the Engineering and Public Works
Department successfully completed many capital
and operational projects aimed at enhancing
infrastructure and public safety. The top three
sidewalk infill projects were completed on safe
routes to school. Several traffic signals were
upgraded with new hardware and improved
timing, including Leading Pedestrian Intervals
(LPIs). Multiple crosswalks and school zones
were improved with new paint and signage
for consistency, including Rectangular Rapid
Flashing Beacons (RRFBs) where warranted.
Pavement rehabilitation was completed, street
trees were planted, and protected/separated
bike lanes were installed. Neighbourhood
improvements included community-led
initiatives such as meaningful painted crosswalks
and environmental protection projects.
  Engineering & Public Works
The Engineering and Public Works Department is responsible for managing and maintaining
public infrastructure and ensuring the functionality, safety, and sustainability of public assets.
The department works closely with the Ministry of Transportation and Transit, the Capital
Regional District, School District #62, BC Transit, ICBC, Victoria Contracting and Municipal
Maintenance Corporation, West Shore Environmental Services, and other utility providers.
The Engineering Department consists of two distinct teams, construction and public
works. The construction team is responsible for all construction activities related to land
development and capital projects. The public works team is responsible for road network
repairs including sidewalks, bike lanes, and roadways, traffic signals operation, storm
drainage, creek and waterway maintenance, street lighting upgrades, hanging baskets,
and holiday lighting.
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Highlights of 2024
  Sidewalk Infill Matrix
The Sidewalk Infill Matrix is a tool to prioritize,
tender, and award construction of sidewalk
infill and multi-use path projects annually
within the approved budget. In 2024, safe
routes to school were prioritized by Council
and the top three projects were completed
near Spencer Middle School, Ruth King,
Savory, and Lakewood Elementary Schools.
  Goldstream Ave Protected Bike Lanes and
Pavement Rehabilitation
In conjunction with multiple other projects,
for construction efficiency and asset
management purposes, Goldstream Avenue
from Spencer Road to Jacklin Road was
repaved and repainted, including the entire
intersection at Jacklin Road. This project also
included extending the protected bike lane
pilot project and planting Garry Oak trees
along Goldstream Avenue.
  Latoria-Klahanie Traffic Signal and
Pedestrian Improvements
This intersection signalization project
was completed in partnership with ICBC
and SD62, including sidewalk and
multi-use path extensions on Latoria Road
and Klahanie Drive. Flow enhancements to
the adjacent Pritchard Creek were completed
in partnership with the Bilston Watershed
Habitat Protection Association, for safe fish
passage during low flows.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT  4. TRANSPORTATION
4c: Improve and Expand Active Transportation Infrastructure

STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT  2. CLIMATE CHANGE
AND ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP

  Amy Road at West Shore Parkway
Roundabout Improvements
This project included realigning the central
island and south leg of the roundabout for
improved angle-of-entry, and lengthening the
left-northbound lane to reduce lane-changing
within the roundabout. This project also
included installing a new asphalt bike lane
with separated boulevard and street trees on
West Shore Parkway from Amy Road to Kettle
Lake Drive.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT  4. TRANSPORTATION
4c: Improve and Expand Active Transportation Infrastructure
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT  4. TRANSPORTATION
4c: Improve and Expand Active Transportation Infrastructure
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT  4. TRANSPORTATION
4c: Improve and Expand Active Transportation Infrastructure
8 KM
OF ADDITIONAL ROAD INSTALLED
FOR A TOTAL OF 430 KM OF ROAD
1477 M
OF SIDEWALK
INSTALLED
8 KM+
STORMWATER
PIPES CLEARED
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LOOKING FORWARD
2025 Objectives and Measures
  Reduce Construction Impact
As outlined in Council’s Strategic Plan, the City
seeks to reduce the impact of construction on
the community with a Construction Impact
Management strategy and a ‘Good Neighbour’
Policy. This strategy starts with early guidance,
education, and proactive enforcement, and
will result in several new bylaws/amendments
to mitigated construction impacts. The Policy
will result in a written commitment from each
developer and business at the earliest stage of
permitting on how they intend to be a “good
neighbour.” It is in everyone’s best interest
to accommodate growth, development, and
business operations in such a way that is
reasonably livable for neighbouring residents.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT
1. SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
1f: Develop a Construction Impact Management Strategy
and ‘Good Neighbour’ Policy.
  Develop a Transportation Master Plan and
Active Transportation Plan
As outlined in Council’s Strategic Plan,
the Transportation Master Plan (TMP)
will be Langford’s first official guide for
long-term planning and development of the
City’s transportation network. The Active
Transportation Plan (ATP) will be developed
alongside the TMP and will focus on providing
greater choices for walking, rolling, and
cycling around the community. An ATP will
help to reduce the growing pressure and
congestion on the existing road network.
Both plans are to being developed to achieve
the mode shift targets and integrated
multi-modal objectives set by the Official
Community Plan (OCP) Refresh.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT  4. TRANSPORTATION
4a: Develop a Transportation Master Plan
4b: Develop an Active Transportation Plan
2024 OBJECTIVES AND MEASURES
OBJECTIVE — ONGOING
  Reduce Construction Impact
• Public engagement was completed in 2024
• Construction Impact Management Strategy
to be implemented in 2025

• Good Neighbour Policy to be implemented
in 2026

OBJECTIVE — ONGOING
  Update the Stormwater Management
Requirements
• In-depth review and update of Schedule 5
of Bylaw No. 1000 to be completed in 2025
OBJECTIVE — ONGOING
  Commence Engineering-related City
Master Planning Initiatives
• Support the Transportation Master Plan
(TMP) Active Transportation Plan (ATP) to be
completed in 2025
OBJECTIVE — ONGOING
  Prioritize Active Transportation
Connectivity and Mode Shift

• Sidewalk infill projects completed in 2024:

• Goldstream Avenue (from 973 to 999)

• Treanor Avenue (from 721 to 753)

• Atkins Avenue (from 564 to 594)
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Prioritize Active Transportation
Connectivity and Mode Shift
The Engineering Department will work to
improve and expand active transportation
infrastructure in accordance with Langford’s
Sidewalk and Multi Use Path Matrix (until the
Active Transportation Plan is adopted). This
also includes continued implementation of
the Traffic Calming Policy and continuing to
apply for grant funding opportunities.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT  4. TRANSPORTATION
4c: Improve and Expand Active Transportation Infrastructure 4d:
Create Awareness and Opportunities for Transportation Mode
Shift
  Update the Stormwater Management
Requirements
The Engineering Department will complete
an in-depth review and update of the Storm
Water Management requirements, including
consideration for intensity, duration, and
frequency of significant storm events due to
climate change.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT  2. CLIMATE CHANGE
AND ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP
2d: Update the Stormwater Management Requirements
804 M
OF BIKE LANE
(INCLUDES PAINTED
BIKE LANES, PROTECTED
BIKE LANES AND
MULTI-USE PATHS)
255+
STORMWATER DEVICES
CLEANED AND MAINTAINED
REPLACED
10
FAILING AND
AGING CULVERTS
(THROUGH THE
CULVERT REPLACEMENT
PROGRAM)
WSES COMPLETED
SEWER EXTENSIONS ON
JENKINS, GLEN LAKE
(WEST) AND HULL RD
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Overview
The Finance Department is responsible for
managing roughly $35 million in investments,
processing bi-weekly payroll for on average
196 employees, sending out approximately
19,750 property tax notices, paying close to
16,700 invoices, managing the year-end process
and audit, and preparing and presenting the
Five-Year Financial Plan.
2024 Objectives and Measures
  Ensure all Budgets are Fiscally Sustainable
By ensuring strong financial controls,
ensuring services are funded from the
appropriate sources, building the City’s
reserves, applying for a variety of grants,
the City works to ensure that its budgets are
responsible and fiscally sustainable.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT  5. GOOD GOVERNANCE
5bi: Ensure all Budgets are Fiscally Sustainable
  Present a Transparent and User-Friendly
Budget Document
In 2024, the Finance Department continued
improving the Five-Year Financial Plan
(budget) document to an updated and
user friendly format.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT  5. GOOD GOVERNANCE
5bii: Ensure all Budget Documents are Transparent and User Friendly
  Finance
The Finance Department is responsible for managing the City’s financial activities.
This includes adhering to all the accounting standards and statutory deadlines required
of local governments. The department is also responsible for financial planning
(budgets), financial reporting, property taxation, accounts payable and receivables,
asset management, and payroll.
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Update Council and Staff Reimbursement
for Expenses Policy
The City updated the Council and Staff
Reimbursement Policy to ensure clarification
and transparency and to ensure travel
reimbursement amounts remain updated.
  LOOKING FORWARD
2025 Objectives and Measures
Update Purchasing Policy
The City will update the Purchasing Policy to
ensure best practices are followed.
Continually Update Budget Documents
to Ensure they are Transparent and
User-Friendly
The City will continue to build on the work
started with the 2024-2028 Financial Plan
document to ensure the budget document and
process are transparent and user-friendly. This
will help ensure the public and taxpayers are
engaged through the budget process and that
the public knows where their tax dollars are
coming from and where they are being spent.
PROPERTY TAX NOTICES
INVOICES PROCESSED
OVER 16,700
OVER 19,750
TOTAL OPERATING
BUDGET
$71.5M
TOTAL VALUE OF CITY
TANGIBLE CAPITAL ASSETS
$708M
TOTAL CAPITAL
BUDGET
$112M
TOTAL PROPERTY
TAXES
$54M
TOTAL NUMBER
OF PROPERTIES
18,362
TOTAL 2024 ASSESSED VALUE OF
ALL PROPERTIES IN LANGFORD
$18,427,825,585
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT  5. GOOD GOVERNANCE
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT  5. GOOD GOVERNANCE
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT  5. GOOD GOVERNANCE
5bii: Ensure all Budget Documents are Transparent and User Friendly
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 Information Technology &
Geographic Information Systems
Overview
In 2024, the IT team made significant
improvements to office and network
infrastructure to ensure continued operations
following the flood at City Hall. Enhancements
were implemented for the WiFi at The Langford
Station, along with major upgrades to core IT
infrastructure. The GIS team continued updating
the City’s asset inventory, which included the
spatial locations of items such as benches,
signs, and street lights. The department also
prepared fire pre-plans to assist first responders
and assigned new addresses for many new
developments in Langford. Additionally, a
comprehensive review and update of the
Jordie Lunn Bike Park signage and mapping
was completed. The GIS team upgraded the
corporate mapping software and provided
essential maps, data, and analysis to support
the development and implementation of various
master plans as outlined in the Council’s Strategic
Plan, including the Official Community Plan
(OCP) refresh, the Active Transportation Plan,
Transportation Master Plan, and the Parks and
Trails Master Plan.
Highlights of 2024
  Automated Asset Inventory
The City utilized third-party software to capture
asset inventory through an AI analysis of images
taken while driving through the city. This project
captured over 10,000 street signs in the city,
and processes information about curbs, road
markings, bike lanes, and street lights.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT 5. GOOD GOVERNANCE
The Information Technology (IT) and Geographic Information System (GIS) Department
is composed of two distinct teams. The IT team has a range of responsibilities, including
network design and security, maintaining the City’s core business software (for permitting
and financial functions) and the provisioning of desktop computers and mobile devices to
City staff. The GIS team maintains corporate spatial data, such as addressing and asset
data and applications. The IT and GIS teams procure and develop software or mapping
applications to meet business needs.
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Fibre Optic Relocation
The City’s private fibre optic communications
lines were repaired and re-routed to improve
reliability and minimize the chance of a
network disruption during road construction.
  Office Flood Mitigation
Relocated affected City computer equipment
and provided networking to new temporary
office locations.
  LOOKING FORWARD
2025 Objectives and Measures
  Support OCP Refresh and other Strategic
Plan Development
The department will provide necessary maps,
data, and analysis to support the development
and implementation of various master plans
outlined in Council’s Strategic Plan.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT
1. SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
  Support Office Renovation
and Expansion
Provided additional networking and
configuration of new office spaces as required
to support increased staffing levels.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT 5. GOOD GOVERNANCE
  Continued Collection of Assets
In addition to continuing the manual
collection of City assets acquired through
the development process, a quality review
of the data collected using a third-party AI
capture will be conducted to incorporate this
information into City asset inventory.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT 5. GOOD GOVERNANCE
  Replace Wireless Equipment
Existing wireless equipment in the City
vehicle fleet is in need of retirement and will
be replaced in 2025. This will allow Bylaw
Enforcement Officers to access critical data
in the field.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT 5. GOOD GOVERNANCE
2024 OBJECTIVES AND MEASURES
OBJECTIVE — COMPLETED!
  Update City enterprise asset
management and mapping systems.
OBJECTIVE — COMPLETED!
  Updated mobile devices in fire
emergency vehicles.
OBJECTIVE — COMPLETED!
  Updated signage/mapping and added
three additional kiosks to help the users
navigate the trail network at the Jordie
Lunn Bike Park.
OBJECTIVE — ONGOING!
  Maintain operations by responding to
staff requests for assistance.
OBJECTIVE — ONGOING!
  Utilize new technology to update City
asset inventory.
OBJECTIVE — ONGOING!
  Improve reliability and resilience of IT
infrastructure.
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Langford Fire Rescue &
Emergency Program
Langford Fire Rescue was established in 1947 to provide fire and rescue services for the City.
It is a composite department comprised of career and paid-on-call members operating from
three fire stations. The department’s operations include fire suppression, fire prevention,
first response, auto extrication, water rescue, rope rescue, and high-angle technical rescue.
The department also operates the Langford Emergency Program, which plans and trains for
emergency mitigation, prevention, response, and recovery. The department also manages the
Langford FireSmart program to reduce the risk of urban interface fires in the community.
Overview
Call volumes continue to trend upward from
the previous year. Overall calls increased 8% in
2024, with alarm bells (both commercial and
residential), general assist calls, and structure fires
contributing to the increases from the previous
year. It is significant to note that even with an
increase in structure fires in 2024, the dollar
losses were down 87%, which can be attributed
to the integrated response matrix between the
West Shore Fire Departments and sending more
resources to the initial report of a fire.
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Highlights of 2024
  Increase Staffing at Station 2
As the City continues to grow, improving
the response times, specifically in the south
end of Langford, is necessary. In 2023,
Council approved the first year of a three-
year implementation plan to hire additional
firefighters with the purpose of staffing Station
2. In 2024, we were able to staff the station 50%
of the time with the hiring of nine firefighters
which had an immediate improvement to
response time and capacity at incidents.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT 6. QUALITY OF LIFE
6i: Provide 24/7 Staffing to Fire Hall 2
  Emergency Support Services Upgrades
Benefiting from a UBCM grant, the Emergency
Program was active in upgrading Emergency
Support Services equipment and vehicles
to better support important work in the
community. Emergency supplies and kits
were also purchased for City Hall and the Fire
Halls to prepare for large scale emergencies.
Additionally, a wildfire exercise was conducted
to ensure key staff were ready to manage the
City’s response to a local wildfire.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT  2. CLIMATE CHANGE
AND ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP
2e: Develop strategies for disaster mitigation due to
climate change and build resiliency as a community.
  Fire Department Master Plan
The Fire Department completed a Master Plan
in 2023 to provide a comprehensive review of
the department, and to efficiently plan for the
growth needed over the next 7-10 years to
continue serving the community’s needs. The
report made 71 recommendations, and in 2024,
the department continued to implement these
recommendations. The Fire Master Plan was
adopted into the City Strategic Plan to ensure it
aligns with Council’s priorities.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT 6. QUALITY OF LIFE
6h: Implement the Recently Developed Fire Master Plan

  Renew the FireSmart Coordinator Grant
Langford Fire Rescue was successful in
extending the grant from the Union of
British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) to
fund a FireSmart Coordinator position until
May 2026. This position ensures FireSmart
activities are supported, developed, and
implemented as per Provincial guidelines to
reduce the impact of wildland-urban interface
fires and increase community resilience. The
FireSmart Coordinator actively coordinated
public education events, community clean-up
days, home assessments, and other activities
throughout the year. The Langford FireSmart
Program has received recognition from
FireSmart BC for innovation and leadership for
developing strategies to mitigate interface fires
in our area.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT  2. CLIMATE CHANGE
AND ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP
2E: Develop an Overarching Disaster Mitigation Strategy
  Response Matrix Integration with Other
West Shore Fire Departments
The cooperation and collaboration between
Langford, Colwood, and View Royal Fire
Departments and the automatic aid response
for confirmed fires has become an example
of the benefits of integrating resources to
enhance fire response operations in the
region. In 2024, staff further integrated the
response matrix to a ‘closest truck’ model for
most incident types, regardless of jurisdiction,
to provide a faster response time and better
service to the communities the departments
serve. In addition, Esquimalt Fire Rescue joined
the response matrix for reported structures
which further integrates the region’s fire
services during high-risk incidents.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT 6. QUALITY OF LIFE
6h: Implement the Recently Developed Fire Master Plan

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Enhancements to Emergency Preparedness
The Langford Emergency Program has received
two grants in 2025. One is to complete
misting stations to help with extreme heat
emergencies, and the second is to provide
additional training opportunities to Emergency
Support Services volunteers.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT  2. CLIMATE CHANGE
AND ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP
2e: Develop an Overarching Disaster Mitigation Strategy
Complete a Community Wildfire
Resiliency Plan
The City of Langford is completing a
Community Wildfire Resiliency Plan (CWRP)
to reduce the risk of a wildfire. This will
replace the original plan from 2020, and
will incorporate industry best practices and
FireSmart principles to prevent and mitigate
the impact of an urban interface wildland
fire. The CWRP update is grant funded and
expected to be complete prior to the Summer
2025 wildfire season.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT  2. CLIMATE CHANGE
AND ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP
2e: Develop an Overarching Disaster Mitigation Strategy
  LOOKING FORWARD
2025 Objectives and Measures
Complete Full Staff Coverage of Station 2
The objective in 2025 is to continue hiring
additional firefighters to fill staff coverage at
Station 2 to have it staffed 100% of the time.
This will reduce response times to the south
end of the city, increase the Fire Department’s
capacity to manage simultaneous calls, and
provide safer staffing levels.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT 6. QUALITY OF LIFE
6i: Provide 24/7 Staffing to Fire Hall 2
Extend the FireSmart Coordinator Position
The current funding for the FireSmart
Coordinator position ends in May 2026.
The position has proved beneficial to the city
by working with City staff, homeowners, and
businesses to mitigate the wildland-urban
interface risk for Langford. It is anticipated
that with climate change and longer, drier
summer seasons, the risk to the city will
continue to grow, and there is a need to
continue with this position. To prevent staff
turnover and to provide consistency in the
position, it is recommended that the position
is made permanent rather than contractual
while continuing to use the UBCM Grant as
the source of funding for the position.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT  2. CLIMATE CHANGE
AND ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP
2e: Develop an Overarching Disaster Mitigation Strategy
Fire Master Plan Implementation
The Fire Master Plan made 71
recommendations to implement. The
Recommendations actioned for 2025
include updating several bylaws to account
for changes in legislation, dedicate staff to
the Fire Prevention Division to conduct fire
inspections and public education sessions,
and add a staff position to develop and
manage the delivery of fire training to the
suppression members.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT 6. QUALITY OF LIFE
6h: Implement the Recently Developed Fire Master Plan
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Parks, Recreation & Facilities
The Parks, Recreation, and Facilities Department is responsible for the design, implementation,
management, and maintenance contract oversight of all City-owned parks, trails, and recreation
infrastructure, as well as all other city-owned facilities. Some of the most notable amenities
include the Jordie Lunn Bike Park, the Gravity Zone and Nature Trails, Starlight Stadium,
City Centre Park, Glen Lake Park, The Langford Station Arts and Cultural District, and Veterans
Memorial Park. This portion of the budget also includes the amounts the City contributes
to West Shore Parks and Recreation Services, and to the Greater Victoria Public Library.
Overview
The Parks, Recreation, and Facilities Department
commenced and completed a number of
significant projects in 2024. Staff initiated
the Parks and Trails Master Plan process and
are working with the consultant targeting a
completion date of Q4 2025.
In alignment with Strategic Plan priority two,
climate change and environmental stewardship,
the City worked with the CRD to coordinate the
installation of new EV charging infrastructure at
the Jordie Lunn Clubhouse and The Langford
Station Arts and Cultural District.
Another partnership established in 2024 was
the Walmart off-leash area at Langford Parkway
and Phipps Road. The City entered into a
five-year lease with Walmart Canada to provide
additional off-leash opportunities for residents
in the City Centre.
Other notable projects in 2024 include the
addition of a new trail in the Langford Gravity
Zone and Nature Trails, constructed by volunteers
and aptly named “Out of Hand”, representing
the generosity of local trail builders and the
exhilarating features included.
Formally dedicated as a Park in 2024, Desmond
Pond Park received renovations to establish a
walking loop and invasive species mitigation.
Seasonal shade sails were added to the Langford
Station Arts and Cultural District. The Cy Jenkins
boardwalk on Glen Lake and the Langford
Lake boat launch were both replaced with new
aluminum structures, the latter being made with
accessible features.
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Highlights of 2024
  Completion of Porcher Park Renovation
and Expansion
The City acquired three residential lots
adjacent to Porcher Park (822 Wren Place) to
expand the existing greenspace. The Parks
Department hosted an on-site open house
to engage with the public about potential
park amenities and features. A survey was
also conducted to receive public feedback.
Porcher Park is home to Langford’s first
formal community garden.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT  2. CLIMATE CHANGE
AND ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP
2c: Review and action the Food Security Policy as detailed
in the OCP
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT 6. QUALITY OF LIFE
6i: Increased access to recreation infrastructure and services.
  Cy Jenkins Boardwalk Replacement
As identified in an asset management review
of the City’s boardwalks, the aging wood
structure was replaced with a new aluminum
structure.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT  4. TRANSPORTATION
4c: Improve and expand active transportation infrastructure
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT 6. QUALITY OF LIFE
6l: Increased access to recreation infrastructure and services.
  Initiate Glen Lake Spray Park Renovation
Glen Lake Beach Park (3076 Shoreview Drive)
is the home to one of Langford’s most popular
spray parks. Staff identified that the existing
spray pad does not have adequate drainage
and is growing more costly to maintain.
The renovation included the removal of the
existing spray pad, and the construction of a
new spray pad in a more suitable location at
Glen Lake Park.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT 6. QUALITY OF LIFE
6l: Increased access to recreation infrastructure and services.
  Completed Two New Trails at Langford
Gravity Zone and Nature Trails
Within the Gravity Zone and Nature Trails, the
volunteer-built “Out of Hand” trail was built in
2024, providing further access and recreational
opportunities for hikers and bikers to explore
the outdoors in their own backyard.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT 6. QUALITY OF LIFE
6i: Increased access to recreation infrastructure and services.
  Desmond Pond Park Improvements
Desmond Pond Park was dedicated as a
Park in 2024, and contains a stormwater
management pond surrounded by green
space. Improvements were made including a
walking loop, benches and picnic tables.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT 6. QUALITY OF LIFE
6l: Increased access to recreation infrastructure and services.
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Langford Lake Accessible Boat Launch Dock
Renovation and RAD Society GearBox
The Langford Lake boat launch and dock
required replacement due to inadequate
dock and pedestrian ramp infrastructure. The
new boat launch and dock were designed in
consultation with the RAD Society to include
a wider range of users. In an effort to make
outdoor recreation accessible for all community
members, a RAD Society GearBox prototype
will be installed adjacent to the boat launch on
Landing Lane. The RAD Society GearBox will
contain an Access Trax portable path system,
Mountain Trike all-terrain wheelchair, Wave Ski
sitting surf board, adaptive kayaks, handcycles,
and other adaptive outdoor equipment. This
equipment will be available for rent at an
affordable price. The RAD Society Gearbox is
temporarily located at City Centre Park and
will be moved to its permanent location at
Langford Lake Boat Launch in 2025.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT 6. QUALITY OF LIFE
6d: Support the efforts of community organizations
to expand services to youth, seniors, and other
underrepresented and marginalized groups.
6l: Increased access to recreation infrastructure and services.
  Centennial Tennis Court Resurfacing
The two existing tennis courts at Centennial
Park were removed and replaced with a
new asphalt surface with proper grading for
drainage and playability, line painting, nets, and
fencing. Due to poor weather in early fall 2024,
the final court surfacing will be completed in
Spring 2025.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT 6. QUALITY OF LIFE
6l: Increased access to recreation infrastructure and services.
  Initiated Parks and Trails Master Plan
As outlined in Council’s Strategic Plan, the
Parks and Trails Master Plan process began. The
contract was awarded to RC Strategies through
an RFP process. Internal policy, document
review, and field visits were conducted in 2024.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT 6. QUALITY OF LIFE
6b: Develop a Parks Master Plan.
2024 OBJECTIVES AND MEASURES
OBJECTIVE — COMPLETED!
  Centennial Tennis Court Resurfacing
(2025!)
OBJECTIVE — COMPLETED!
  Langford Lake Accessible Boat Launch
and Dock Renovation and RAD Society
GearBox prototype.
OBJECTIVE — COMPLETED!
  Initiate Parks and Trails Master Plan
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LOOKING FORWARD
2025 Objectives and Measures
Completion of a Parks and Trails
Master Plan
Conduct public engagement and work with
the consultant to develop and finalize the
Parks and Trails Master Plan by winter of 2025.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT 6. QUALITY OF LIFE
6b: Develop a Parks Master Plan.
Planning and Design of Veterans Memorial
Park Expansion
Finalize the design of the Veterans Memorial
Park Expansion through public engagement,
complete the demolition of the existing
Mason’s Hall and start land preparations.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT 6. QUALITY OF LIFE
6l: Increased access to recreation infrastructure and services.
Florence Lake Pier Replacement
As identified during an asset management
review, remove the current pier due to
structural decay and replace with a new
aluminum structure.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT  5. GOOD GOVERNANCE
5h: Finalize a comprehensive asset management plan
Spray Park Replacement at Glen Lake
Beach Park
Complete the installation of the newly
expanded spray park at Glen Lake Beach Park
and decommission the existing equipment.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT 6. QUALITY OF LIFE
6l: Increased access to recreation infrastructure and services.
Mechanical Improvements at Westhills
Arena
Replace aging infrastructure related to the
heating and cooling of Westhills Arena.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT  5. GOOD GOVERNANCE
5h: Finalize a comprehensive asset management plan
City Hall – Parkade EV Charger Ready
Provide power to the City Hall parkade and
supply EV chargers to allow for more electric
fleet vehicles.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT  2. CLIMATE CHANGE
AND ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP
2a: Develop a climate action master plan including targets
for emission reductions
Opening of New Trail at Gravity Zone
Complete new bike trail project ‘Flipside’ at the
Langford Gravity Zone and Nature Trails Park,
located at 4100 West Shore Parkway.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT 6. QUALITY OF LIFE
6b: Develop a Parks Master Plan.
Porcher Park and Community Gardens
Complete the Porcher Park expansion project
to revitalize green space with an accessible
playground, native plant restoration, and a
new community garden supporting local food
resilience, which will be Langford’s first.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT 6. QUALITY OF LIFE
6b: Develop a Parks Master Plan.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT  2. CLIMATE CHANGE
AND ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP
2c: Review and action the Food Security Policy as detailed
in the OCP
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Development Services,
Community Planning
& Climate Change
In 2024, following the adoption of the 2023-2027 Council Strategic Plan, the Planning and
Subdivision Department was divided into the Development Services Department and the
Community Planning and Climate Change Department. This was initiated to ensure that
dedicated resources could be allocated to advancing the goals and objectives identified
in the Strategic Plan, while ensuring that day-to-day operations and the review of land-use
applications retained their historic efficiencies.
Development Services
The Development Services Department is
responsible for providing professional and
technical advice on a wide range of topics,
including land use and development applications.
Department staff provide professional and
technical advice on current and future land uses.
Daily planning operations encompass interactions
with land development processes such as zoning,
subdivisions, and building. Additionally, these
operations involve reviewing past and current
policies to address subdivision design and
development. The processing of subdivision and
current planning development applications are key
initiatives for 2025.
20
REZONING APPLICATIONS
RECEIVED
76
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
APPLICATIONS RECEIVED
381
LOTS CREATED BY
SUBDIVISION
13
DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE
PERMIT APPLICATIONS
RECEIVED

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Highlights of 2024
  Official Community Plan Refresh
Over 2024, two phases of work and public
engagement were completed. Phase 1
included developing content around the
Big Ideas that would have a significant
impact on the City’s ability to strategically
meet the needs of 100,000 residents while
addressing the challenges of affordability,
housing, climate change, social equity,
rising infrastructure costs, transportation
and mobility. Phase 1 engagement took
these Big Ideas and best practices out to
the community to gain feedback on the
community’s values, priorities, and thoughts
in these key topic areas.
Phase 2 included the development of an
Ideas Paper, which outlines a series of more
detailed policy ideas, referred to as initially
preferred options, grounded in best practices
for successful city-building and informed by
feedback from the community. They represent
an approach to guide key decisions involving
where and how the city will grow, which in turn
will determine how successful Langford will be
in creating opportunities to address challenges
and meet the needs of the community. These
initially preferred options were reviewed with
the public during phase 2 engagement to
assess public support or concerns in order to
allow for adjustments before the draft OCP
was prepared as part of the phase 3 work.
Learn more at LetsChatLangford.ca/OCP
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT  1. SUSTAINABLE
DEVELOPMENT
1a: Refresh the Official Community Plan (OCP)

Community Planning and Climate Change
The Community Planning and Climate Change
Department is responsible for long-range
community planning, social planning, climate
action planning, as well as housing policies,
programs, and related initiatives. The department
ensures that the Official Community Plan
integrates community goals with city-building
best practices, and is reflected in the other
policies, plans, and bylaws that shape how the
community grows and develops. Department
staff provide professional and technical advice
on evolving Provincial legislation, regional
planning efforts, and measures to address a
wide range of issues relating to sustainable
development, climate, the environment,
and the quality of life of residents.
10
HOMES SOLD IN THE
ATTAINABLE HOME
OWNERSHIP PROGRAM
3
COMPONENTS OF PROVINCIAL
HOUSING LEGISLATION WERE
IMPLEMENTED
17
BELOW-MARKET RENTAL
HOMES WERE SECURED IN
HOUSING AGREEMENTS
1ST
URBAN FOREST MANAGEMENT
PLAN FOR THE CITY WAS ADOPTED
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Urban Forest Management Plan
Langford’s first Urban Forest Management
Plan was adopted in 2024. This Plan, informed
by public feedback over two phases and
urban forestry best practices, details the
current extent and condition of Langford’s
urban forest and establishes a strategic
framework to meet the vision, target, and
goals for Langford’s urban forest for the next
25 years. The Plan establishes a canopy cover
target of 40-45% over the 25-year timeframe
as well as a series of objectives, strategies and
actions to meet the aspirations of the Plan
to: balance urban growth and enhancing the
urban forest, ensure residents have equitable
access to the benefits of the urban forest, and
maintain a healthy urban forest that is resilient
to the impacts of climate change. The Plan
includes seven “quick start actions” that will
have a significant impact on the success of
the Plan. Of these, Council implemented one
(to adopt a permanent tree protection bylaw
that balances the protection of tree resources
and the regulation of private property) and
authorized a second (to hire a permanent full-
time City Arborist) at the end of 2024.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT  1. SUSTAINABLE
DEVELOPMENT
1g: Develop an Urban Forest Management Plan

  Zoning Bylaw Parking Requirements
In 2024, Council expanded the scope of this
project from being a review of the off-street
parking requirements for just the City Centre
to include an overall review of the vehicle
parking requirements and bicycle parking
requirements of the Zoning Bylaw, and to
explore options for including additional
transportation demand management
measures.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT  1. SUSTAINABLE
DEVELOPMENT
1l: Review the Zoning Bylaw Parking Requirements in
the City Centre
  Update the Housing Needs Report
The Provincial government introduced the
first legislative requirements for Housing
Needs Reports in 2019 to strengthen the
ability of local governments to understand
and anticipate local housing needs by
collecting data, analyzing trends and
completing reports that describe the number
of housing units required to meet the
current and anticipated need. As part of this,
projected population growth was considered
as well as quantitative and qualitative
information about demographics, household
incomes, housing stock, and other factors.
The City’s first Housing Needs Report was
adopted in 2020.
Amendments to the Local Government
Act were introduced in 2023 changing the
timing and content requirements for Housing
Needs Reports. These amendments required
municipalities to prepare an Interim Housing
Needs Report by January 1, 2025,consisting
of three items: the number of housing
units required to meeting the current and
anticipated need for the next 5- and 20-year
periods using the HNR Method; a statement
about the need for housing in proximity
to alternate and active transportation
infrastructure; and a description of actions
taken since receiving the most recent Housing
Needs Report. The HNR Method involves
analyzing and calculating six components
of housing need based on publicly available
data, that are then added together to provide
the total number of housing units needed
in a municipality. The City’s Interim Housing
Needs Report, prepared according to these
specifications, was received by Council
in October 2024, and identifies that 5,081 and
16,942 housing units will be needed over the
next 5- and 20-year periods, respectively.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT  1. SUSTAINABLE
DEVELOPMENT
1k: Update the Housing Needs Report
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Attainable Home Ownership Program 
In 2024, Council approved an expansion to
the residency qualifying criteria to include
people that live or work in Sooke, Metchosin,
Colwood, View Royal, or Highlands and
approved a consumer price index increase
to the household income thresholds.
10 additional homes were sold to qualified
applicants in the first partner buildings,
Trailside at the Lake, in 2024, and it is
expected that the remaining homes currently
for sale in these buildings will be sold in 2025.
Following Council endorsement of adding
a rental stream to the Attainable Housing
Program in 2023, three partner projects
providing a total of 17 below-market rental
homes for Langford residents were secured
in 2024.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT  1. SUSTAINABLE
DEVELOPMENT
1m: Pursue Programs and Partnerships for
Affordable Housing
  Small-Scale Multi-unit Housing
and Transit-Oriented Areas
The Provincial government made amendments
to the Local Government Act that require local
governments to amend their zoning bylaws
to allow secondary suites and/or detached
accessory dwelling units in all single-family
homes, to allow a minimum of 3-6 residential
dwelling units on properties meeting certain
criteria, and to establish transit-supportive
densities adjacent to specified transit stations.
These requirements are generally called the
Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing regulations
and the Transit Oriented Areas regulations,
respectively. The Bylaws implementing these
requirements were adopted in June 2024, prior
to the deadline established by the Province.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT  1. SUSTAINABLE
DEVELOPMENT
1o: Update the Zoning Bylaw to Reflect the New
Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing and Transit-oriented
Development Legislation
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Type of Application
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Total
Agricultural Land Reserve
2
1
0
0
0
3
Development Permits
65
95
107
90
73
430
Amended Development Permits
0
0
0
0
2
2
Development Variance Permits
16
20
14
13
12
75
Official Community Plan Amendments
6
6
0
2
0
14
Sign Development Permits
43
65
40
52
62
262
Amended Sign Development Permits
0
0
0
0
0
0
Strata-Title Conversions
0
0
0
0
0
0
Subdivisions
50
59
41
21
13
184
Temporary Use Permits
7
6
3
4
8
28
Temporary Use Permit Extensions
0
0
0
5
3
8
Zoning Amendments
34
52
38
29
20
173
Total
223
304
243
216
193
1179
2024 DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION STATISTICS
Applications Received By Year
  Agricultural Land Reserve
  Development Permits
  Amended Development Permits
  Development Variance Permits
  Official Community Plan Amendments
  Sign Development Permits
  Temporary Use Permits
  Zoning Amendments
0
50
100
150
200
250
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
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Revenue Collected by Type of Application by Year
ALR
Apps
$1,000
DVP
Permits
$380,000
DVP
VP
$16,000
PH
Budget
$60,000
Rezoning
Apps
$180,000
SDP
Budget
$10,000
TUP
Budget
$2,500
Monthly
Total
Total to Date
Budget
$649,500
2024
 -
 298,027
 10,829
 14,692
 72,495
 12,700
 9,446
 418,188
 $569,852
2023
 -
 391,338
 17,790
 202,775
 68,381
 8,800
 5,886
 694,970
 $828,389
2022
 -
 633,194
 12,551
 225,846
 80,053
 7,750
 -
 959,394
 $959,394
2021
 750
 533,881
 25,104
 280,743
 102,351
 10,700
 4,150
 957,679
 $957,679
2020
 750
 300,251
 24,432
 148,391
 56,275
 10,550
 2,007
 542,656
 $539,656
Subdivisions by Year
Year
Files
Active
Applied For
Registered
2024
5
5
28
68
2023
18
18
91
504
2022
42
36
414
444
2021
59
30
539
409
2020
50
16
511
396
Total
174
105
1583
1821
SUBDIVISION STATISTICS
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Lots Created by Year
0
200
100
300
400
500
600
2024
2023
2022
2021
2010
  Applied for
  Registered
Subdivision Revenue by Year
Application Fees
Budget $100,000
Final Approval
Budget  $58,000
Strata
Conversion
Budget  $6,300
Total
Budget $164,300
2024
 $98,999
 $45,249
 $7,415
 $151,663
2023
 $95,056
 $33,363
 $5,000
 $133,419
2022
 $201,418
 $68,354
 $4,666
 $274,438
2021
 $78,094
 $36,325
 $5,060
 $119,479
2020
 $160,513
 $62,771
 $16,772
 $240,056

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LOOKING FORWARD
2025 Objectives and Measures
Official Community Plan Refresh
In 2025, staff will prepare a new draft OCP
that reflects the ideas, best practices, and
community feedback obtained throughout the
first two phases of work. This draft OCP will
be reviewed by the community during Phase 3
public engagement before being finalized for
consideration by Council.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT  1. SUSTAINABLE
DEVELOPMENT
1a: Refresh the Official Community Plan (OCP)
Update the Amenity Contribution Policy
The Provincial government enacted new
legislation in 2023 to establish a new Amenity
Cost Charge financial tool to allow local
governments to collect funds to construct
community amenities in a clear and transparent
way, similar to Development Cost Charges.
Furthermore, the Province enacted further
changes to the Local Government Act in 2024
pertaining to density bonusing and inclusionary
housing. Together, these amendments change
how local governments secure affordable
housing, community amenities, and apply
density bonus provisions. Staff will commence
a detailed review of Langford’s existing
Affordable Housing and Amenity Contribution
Policy as well as the Attainable Housing Policy
in relation to the legislation and outline options
to amend or replace these Policies for Council’s
consideration.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT  1. SUSTAINABLE
DEVELOPMENT
1b: Update the Amenity Contribution Policy
1m: Pursue Programs and Partnerships for Affordable Housing
Update Design Guidelines and Consider
an Advisory Design Panel
The City’s Design Guidelines provide guidance
and direction on the site layout, architectural
design, and landscaping expectations for new
development. The majority of the established
design guidelines require updating to reflect
current design standards, Council’s vision as
set out in the Early Guidance, the new housing
forms enabled through the Small-Scale
Multi-Unit Housing legislation, and the ideas
being developed as part of the OCP Refresh.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT  1. SUSTAINABLE
DEVELOPMENT
1d: Update Design Guidelines and Consider an Advisory
Design Panel
Review the Zoning Bylaw Parking
Requirements in the City Centre
Building on the research and analysis phase
commenced in 2024, staff expect that
public engagement will occur in spring 2025
with draft bylaws completed for Council
consideration in fall 2025.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT  1. SUSTAINABLE
DEVELOPMENT
1l: Review the Zoning Bylaw Parking Requirements in the
City Centre
Review Downtown Public Parking Needs
and Related Policies
This review will enable the City to better
understand the parking needs of residents,
businesses, commuters and the forthcoming
Langford post-secondary campus, all with the
goal of building a thriving downtown core.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT  1. SUSTAINABLE
DEVELOPMENT
1j: Review the Downtown Public Parking Needs and
Related Policies
Small-Scale Multi-unit Housing and
Transit-Oriented Areas
Staff have been working with the
Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing requirements
as consolidated in the Zoning Bylaw since
June 2024. A review of the opportunities to
adjust any regulations that require clarification
will occur in 2025 for Council’s consideration.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT  1. SUSTAINABLE
DEVELOPMENT
1o: Update the Zoning Bylaw to Reflect the New
Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing and Transit-oriented
Development Legislation
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Attainable Home Ownership Program
Council directed staff to explore options
to adjust the structure of the Attainable
Home Ownership Program, which could
include a different structure, partnerships to
administer the Program, incorporation of new
and amended legislative tools pertaining to
inclusionary zoning and density bonusing, and
other possible uses of the Affordable Housing
Reserve Fund. This in-depth review will be
done in conjunction with a review of the
Affordable Housing and Amenity Contribution
Policy and analysis of new Provincial
legislation.
It is expected that the remaining homes
currently for sale in the Attainable Home
Ownership Program will complete in 2025,
and that the first homes available as part of
the rental stream will become available. It
is also expected that several new Housing
Agreements will be drafted for Council’s
approval in both the home ownership
program and the rental program this year.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT  1. SUSTAINABLE
DEVELOPMENT
1m: Pursue Programs and Partnerships for Affordable Housing
Tenant Assistance
Staff will commence a review of best
practices for tenant assistance from other
similar municipalities in BC this year. This
work will involve a review of changes to the
Residential Tenancy Act enacted in 2024.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT  1. SUSTAINABLE
DEVELOPMENT
1e: Develop a Climate Action Development Permit
Area Bylaw
Review the Zoning Bylaw to Ensure
Alignment with the Housing Needs Report
Staff will undertake a review of the zoned
capacity for residential housing currently
accommodated in the Zoning Bylaw in
2025. As per Provincial legislation, local
governments must update their Zoning
Bylaws by the end of 2025 to accommodate
the 20-year housing need as identified
through the Interim Housing Needs Report.
It is anticipated that the City will need to
strategically pre-zone portions of the city for
higher density residential development to
accommodate a minimum of 16,942 housing
units and ensure compliance with the Local
Government Act.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT  1. SUSTAINABLE
DEVELOPMENT
1p: Review the Zoning Bylaw to Ensure Alignment with the
Housing Needs Report
Climate Action
The City hired a Climate Change Specialist in
2024, who will advance multiple climate action
initiatives of the Strategic Plan in 2025. A gaps
analysis and more specific work plan will be
developed over the spring 2025.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT  1. SUSTAINABLE
DEVELOPMENT
1e: Develop a Climate Action Development Permit
Area Bylaw
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT  2. CLIMATE CHANGE
AND ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP
2a: Develop a Climate Action Master Plan Including
Targets for Emission Reductions
2b: Hire a City Climate Change Specialist
Develop a Placemaking Strategy
The first two phases of the Official Community
Plan highlighted the importance of public
spaces to community livability and quality of
life. Building on this work, as well as that of the
Arts and Culture Strategy commencing in early
2025, the Placemaking Strategy will identify
opportunities to reimagine and transform public
spaces to improve the ability of residents to
connect, gather, enjoy public art and urban
nature, and enhance their quality of life.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT 6. QUALITY OF LIFE
6F: Develop and Implement a Placemaking Strategy
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As part of its commitment to transparency and accountability, the City of Langford prepares annual
consolidated financial statements in compliance with legislation, and in accordance with Canadian
Public Sector Accounting standards.  The consolidated financial statements have been audited by KPMG
LLP, independent external auditor appointed by the City.  These statements provide residents with an
overview of the City’s financial position, including its assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenditures for
the fiscal year. The 2024 Consolidated Financial Statements were approved by Council on May 6, 2025.
  2024 Consolidated
Financial Statements
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CITY OF LANGFORD
Consolidated Financial Statements
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KPMG LLP
St. Andrew's Square II
800-730 View Street
Victoria, BC V8W 3Y7
Canada
Tel 250-480-3500
Fax 250-480-3539


INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT
To the Mayor and Councillors of City of Langford
Opinion
We have audited the consolidated financial statements of City of Langford (the Entity), which
comprise:
•
the consolidated statement of financial position as at December 31, 2024
•
the consolidated statement of operations for the year then ended
•
the consolidated statement of changes in net financial assets (debt) for the year then ended
•
the consolidated statement of cash flows for the year then ended
•
and notes to the consolidated financial statements, including a summary of significant
accounting policies
(Hereinafter referred to as the “financial statements”).
In our opinion, the accompanying financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the
consolidated financial position of the Entity as at December 31, 2024, and its consolidated results
of operations, its consolidated remeasurement of gains and losses, its consolidated changes in net
financial assets (debt) and its consolidated cash flows for the year then ended in accordance with
Canadian public sector accounting standards.
Basis for Opinion
We conducted our audit in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards. Our
responsibilities under those standards are further described in the “Auditor’s Responsibilities for
the Audit of the Financial Statements” section of our auditor’s report.
We are independent of the Entity in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to
our audit of the financial statements in Canada and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities
in accordance with these requirements.
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis
for our opinion.

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Responsibilities of Management and Those Charged with Governance for the
Financial Statements
Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in
accordance with Canadian public sector accounting standards, and for such internal control as
management determines is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free
from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
In preparing the financial statements, management is responsible for assessing the Entity's ability
to continue as a going concern, disclosing as applicable, matters related to going concern and using
the going concern basis of accounting unless management either intends to liquidate the Entity or
to cease operations, or has no realistic alternative but to do so.
Those charged with governance are responsible for overseeing the Entity's financial reporting
process.
Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Statements
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a
whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s
report that includes our opinion.
Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted
in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards will always detect a material
misstatement when it exists.
Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the
aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken
on the basis of the financial statements.
As part of an audit in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards, we exercise
professional judgment and maintain professional skepticism throughout the audit.
We also:
•
Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due
to fraud or error, design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit
evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one
resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions,
misrepresentations, or the override of internal control.
•
Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit
procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an
opinion on the effectiveness of the Entity's internal control.
•
Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting
estimates and related disclosures made by management.
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•
Conclude on the appropriateness of management's use of the going concern basis of accounting
and, based on the audit evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists related to
events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the Entity's ability to continue as a going
concern. If we conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we are required to draw attention in
our auditor’s report to the related disclosures in the financial statements or, if such disclosures
are inadequate, to modify our opinion. Our conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained
up to the date of our auditor’s report. However, future events or conditions may cause the Entity
to cease to continue as a going concern.
•
Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the financial statements, including the
disclosures, and whether the financial statements represent the underlying transactions and
events in a manner that achieves fair presentation.
•
Communicate with those charged with governance regarding, among other matters, the planned
scope and timing of the audit and significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies
in internal control that we identify during our audit.
•
Plan and perform the group audit to obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence regarding the
financial information of the entities or business units within the group as a basis for forming an
opinion on the group financial statements. We are responsible for the direction, supervision and
review of the audit work performed for the purposes of the group audit. We remain solely
responsible for our audit opinion.
Chartered Professional Accountants
Victoria, Canada
May 6, 2025
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CITY OF LANGFORD
Consolidated Statement of Financial Position
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CITY OF LANGFORD
Consolidated Statement of Operations
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CITY OF LANGFORD
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Net Financial Assets
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CITY OF LANGFORD
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
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2024 Permissive Tax Exemptions
Total Tax Levy for Langford and Other Authorities
Organization
Roll No
Lot
PID
Address
Class
Assessment
Tax
Exemption
Bylaw 1540 (Duration 2015 - 2024)
M'Akola Housing Society
01-62-327-
04269.010
Lot: 1, Plan VIP75906, Section 5, Esquimalt
District
025-
757-814
817 Goldstream
Avenue
1
16,910,000
$75,776.25
Bylaw 1587 (Duration 2016 - 2025)
Prince Edward (BC &
Yukon Command) #91
Branch of the Royal
Canadian Legion
01-62-327-
05731.110
Lot 2, PI VIP78559, Section 72, Esquimalt
District
026-
232-588
753 Station Avenue
1
21,080,000
$94,462.64
Bylaw 1656 (Duration 2017 - 2026)
M'Akola Housing Society
01-62-327-
03584.006
Lot: A, Plan EPP28662, Section 1, Esquimalt
District
029-
895-715
550 Goldstream
Avenue
1
3,008,700
$13,482.44
M'Akola Housing Society
01-62-327-
03584.006
Lot: A, Plan EPP28662, Section 1, Esquimalt
District
029-
895-715
550 Goldstream
Avenue
6
2,446,400
$31,964.56
Bylaw 1799 (Duration 2019 - 2028)
Pacific Housing Advisory
Association
01-62-327-
05829.021
A, Plan EPP679000, Section 72, Esquimalt
District
030-
449-502
616 Goldstream
Avenue
1
17,472,000
$78,294.65
Bylaw 1866 (Duration 2020 - 2029)
Canadian Rugby Union
01-62-327-
06352.012
Lot 1, PI EPP64456, Section 81, Esquimalt
District
029-
923-514
3019 Glen Lake Rd
8
6,720,000
$39,464.48
Bylaw 1913 (Duration 2016 - 2025)
YMCA-YWCA of Greater
Victoria
(Public Athletic Facility and
Ancillary Uses)
01-62-327-
06385.084
Lot A, PI EPP58443, Section 86 and 87,
Esquimalt Land District
029-
892-449
1310 Lakepoint Way
202-1314 Lakepoint
Way
1318 Lakepoint Way
1319 Westhills Dr
6
30,324,894
$396,223.85
City of Langford (Public
Library)
01-62-327-
06385.084
Lot A, PI EPP58443, Section 86 and 87,
Esquimalt Land District
029-
892-449
102-1314 Lakepoint
Way
6
2,056,981
$26,876.43
Bylaw 2147 (Duration 2024 - 2027)
Juan de Fuca Cadet Youth
Society
01-62-327-
06159.000
Lot 7, PI VIP6190, Section 79, Esquimalt
Land District
005-
913-985
948 Dunford Ave
8
987,000
$5,796.35
Langford Fifty and Up Club
01-62-327-
07522.001
Lot 10, PI VIP10901, Section 111, Esquimalt
Land District
005-
052-327
2637 Sunderland Rd
8
678,200
$3,982.86
Metchosin Farmers'
Institute
01-62-327-
06411.005
Section 84, Esquimalt District, All that
portion of the Hollywood Road (renamed
Hazelwood Road by Gazette notice dated
February 22, 1956), as dedicated by Pl 1718
and extending northerly from the extension
easterly of the south boundary of Block 2,
Pl 1718, Section 84, Esquimalt District to the
extension north-easterly of the north-west
boundary of Lot A, Pl 13728
1040 Marwood Ave
8
16,200
$95.14
Metchosin Farmers'
Institute
01-62-327-
06411.008
Lot 1, PI EPP26925, Section 84 Esquimalt
District, Section 90, 86 and 87 Metchosin
Land District
029-
207-908
1040 Marwood Ave
6
153,000
$1,999.09
Metchosin Farmers'
Institute
01-62-327-
06411.008
Lot 1, PI EPP26925, Section 84 Esquimalt
District, Section 90, 86 and 87 Metchosin
Land District
029-
207-908
1040 Marwood Ave
8
2,697,000
$15,838.64
Metchosin Farmers'
Institute
01-62-327-
06439.250
Esquimalt District, LD30 & 21 PT Sections
83, 84, 85, 86, Metchosin Land District &
Sections 83 & 84 Esquimalt District except
parcel M (DD15125) shown outlined in
red on PI 82 RW Part held under licence
of occupation by the Metchosin Farmers'
Institute Metchosin Farmers' Institute
1040 Marwood Ave
8
285,000
$1,673.72
South Vancouver Island
Rangers
01-62-327-
13906.060
Lot 1 of PI VIP17393, Sections 79 Metchosin
District, 83, 84 and 90, Esquimalt District
003-
908-968
3498 Luxton Road
8
3,597,000
$21,124.07
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Organization
Roll No
Lot
PID
Address
Class
Assessment
Tax
Exemption
Trustees of the
Congregation of Gordon
United Church
01-62-327-
04124.001
Lot 4, PI VIP9088, Section 5, Esquimalt
Land District
005-
533-376
929 Goldstream Ave
8
643,100
$3,776.73
Trustees of the
Congregation of Gordon
United Church
01-62-327-
04125.001
Lot 1, PI VIP14459, Section 5, Esquimalt
Land District
004-
415-957
935 Goldstream Ave
8
2,122,100
$12,462.44
The Lighthouse Christian
Academy Society (Lessee)
01-62-327-
06299.010
Lot 1, PI VIP15933, Section 88 & 89,
Esquimalt Land District
004-
547-527
1289 Parkdale Drive
8
4,804,000
$28,212.40
Grace Baptist Church of
Victoria
01-62-327-
04250.003
Lot A, PI VIP28120, Section 5, Esquimalt
Land District
001-311-
034
2731 Matson Road
8
1,335,000
$7,840.04
Chamber of Commerce
West Shore
01-62-327-
05790.021
Lot B, PI VIP64037, Section 72, Esquimalt
Land District
2830 Aldwynd Road
6
913,000
$11,929.22
The Forge Church
01-62-327-
06694.030
Lot 1, PI VIP44619, Section 82 & 83
Esquimalt District
005-
894-417
2610-2612 Sooke Road
8
1,767,900
$10,382.33
Westwind Plaza (JV)
Properties Ltd. (Goudy
Library)
01-62-327-
05709.202
Strata Lot 2, PI VIS6677, Section 72,
Esquimalt Land District
027-
668-517
119-755 Goldstream
6
993,000
$12,974.50
Westwind Plaza (JV)
Properties Ltd. (Goudy
Library)
01-62-327-
05709.203
Portion of Lot 3, PI VIS6677, Section 72,
Esquimalt Land District
027-
668-525
115-755 Goldstream
6
343,700
$4,490.77
Habitat for Humanity
Victoria
01-62-327-
04188.140
Strata Lot 4, PI VIS4874, Section 5
Esquimalt Land District
027-
958-973
849 Orono Avenue
6
3,510,000
$45,861.52
Prince Edward (BC & Yukon
Command) 91 Branch
01-62-327-
05731.100
Lot 1, PI VIP78559, Section 72, Esquimalt
Land District
026-
232-570
761 Station Avenue
6
2,528,000
$33,030.75
Prince Edward (BC & Yukon
Command) 91 Branch
01-62-327-
05731.100
Lot 1, PI VIP78559, Section 72, Esquimalt
District
026-
232-570
761 Station Avenue
8
4,015,000
$23,578.85
Victoria Association for
Community Living
01-62-327-
05886.008
Strata Lot 8, PI VIS6662, Section 72,
Esquimalt Land District
027-
642-267
157-2745 Veterans
Memorial Parkway
6
677,000
$8,845.65
Victoria Association for
Community Living
01-62-327-
05886.144
Strata Lot 144, PI VIS6662, Section 72,
Esquimalt Land District
027-
643-620
P44-2745 Veterans
Memorial Parkway
1
10,400
$46.60
Victoria Association for
Community Living
01-62-327-
05886.145
Strata Lot 145, PI VIS6662, Section 72,
Esquimalt Land District
027-
643-638
P45-2745 Veterans
Memorial Parkway
1
10,400
$46.60
Victoria Association for
Community Living
01-62-327-
05886.146
Strata Lot 146, PI VIS6662, Section 72,
Esquimalt Land District
027-
643-646
P46-2745 Veterans
Memorial Parkway
1
10,400
$46.60
Victoria Association for
Community Living
01-62-327-
05886.147
Strata Lot 147, PI VIS6662, Section 72,
Esquimalt Land District
027-
643-654
P47-2745 Veterans
Memorial Parkway
1
10,400
$46.60
Victoria Association for
Community Living
01-62-327-
05886.148
Strata Lot 148, PI VIS6662, Section 72,
Esquimalt Land District
027-
643-662
P48-2745 Veterans
Memorial Parkway
1
10,400
$46.60
Nature Conservancy of
Canada
01-62-327-
06220.000
Lot 1, Block A, PI VIP1139, Section 90,
Metchosin Land District
007-
848-277
1152 Lippincott Road
1
935,000
$4,189.88
FarmFolk/CityFolk Society
01-62-327-
06221.000
Lot 2, Block A, PI VIP1139, Section 89/90,
Metchosin Land District
007-
848-285
1152 Lippincott Road
1
168,600
$755.52
FarmFolk/CityFolk Society
01-62-327-
06221.000
Lot 2, Block A, PI VIP1139, Section 89/90,
Metchosin Land District
007-
848-285
1152 Lippincott Road
9
19,787
$207.12
Vancouver Island Autistic
Homes Society
01-62-327-
06559.000
Lot 9, PI VIP12500, Section 81, Esquimalt
Land District
004-
771-699
1072 Jenkins Avenue
1
951,000
$4,261.57
Greater Victoria Animals'
Crusaders
01-62-327-
03581.110
Lot 3, PI VIP20139, Section 1, Esquimalt
Land District
003-
669-807
2770 Penelope Place
1
1,097,000
$4,915.82
Redeemer Lutheran
Church Victoria
01-62-327-
06001.005
Section 81, PI EPP55301, Esquimalt Land
District
029-
895-685
3024 Jacklin Road
6
1,057,000
$13,810.72
Redeemer Lutheran
Church Victoria
01-62-327-
06001.005
Section 81, PI EPP55301, Esquimalt Land
District
029-
895-685
3024 Jacklin Road
8
1,478,000
$8,679.84
Westhills Land Corp
(Victoria Conservatory of
Music)
01-62-327-
06385.084
Portion of Lot A, PI EPP 58443, Section 86
and 87, Esquimalt Land District
029-
892-449
210 - 1314 Lakepoint
Way
6
1,070,125
$13,982.21
Indigenous Perspectives
Society
01-62-327-
05816.000
Lot 4, Block 1, PI VIP1739, Section 72,
Esquimalt Land District
001-
826-247
664 Granderson Rd
6
1,731,000
$22,617.18
M'Akola Housing Society
01-62-327-
05737.040
Strata Lot 30, Pl EPS6342, Section 72,
Esquimalt Land District
031-
326-153
402-731 Station Ave
1
232,900
$1,043.66
M'Akola Housing Society
01-62-327-
05737.042
Strata Lot 32, Pl EPS6342, Section 72,
Esquimalt Land District
031-
326-170
403-731 Station Ave
1
297,800
$1,334.49
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Organization
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Lot
PID
Address
Class
Assessment
Tax
Exemption
M'Akola Housing Society
01-62-327-
05737.039
Strata Lot 29, Pl EPS6342, Section 72,
Esquimalt Land District
031-
326-145
404-731 Station Ave
1
376,000
$1,684.91
M'Akola Housing Society
01-62-327-
05737.043
Strata Lot 33, Pl EPS6342, Section 72,
Esquimalt Land District
031-
326-188
405-731 Station Ave
1
370,000
$1,658.03
M'Akola Housing Society
01-62-327-
05737.038
Strata Lot 28, Pl EPS6342, Section 72,
Esquimalt Land District
031-
326-137
406-731 Station Ave
1
376,000
$1,684.91
M'Akola Housing Society
01-62-327-
05737.044
Strata Lot 34, Pl EPS6342, Section 72,
Esquimalt Land District
031-
326-196
407-731 Station Ave
1
369,000
$1,653.54
M'Akola Housing Society
01-62-327-
05737.037
Strata Lot 27, Pl EPS6342, Section 72,
Esquimalt Land District
031-
326-129
408-731 Station Ave
1
323,000
$1,447.41
M'Akola Housing Society
01-62-327-
05737.045
Strata Lot 35, Pl EPS6342, Section 72,
Esquimalt Land District
031-
326-200
409-731 Station Ave
1
307,100
$1,376.16
M'Akola Housing Society
01-62-327-
05737.048
Strata Lot 38, Pl EPS6342, Section 72,
Esquimalt Land District
031-
326-234
410-731 Station Ave
1
385,000
$1,725.24
M'Akola Housing Society
01-62-327-
05737.047
Strata Lot 37, Pl EPS6342, Section 72,
Esquimalt Land District
031-
326-226
412-731 Station Ave
1
469,000
$2,101.66
M'Akola Housing Society
01-62-327-
05737.046
Strata Lot 36, Pl EPS6342, Section 72,
Esquimalt Land District
031-
326-218
414-731 Station Ave
1
385,000
$1,725.24
M'Akola Housing Society
01-62-327-
05737.053
Strata Lot 43, Pl EPS6342, Section 72,
Esquimalt Land District
031-
326-285
501-731 Station Ave
1
466,000
$2,088.22
M'Akola Housing Society
01-62-327-
05737.052
Strata Lot 42, Pl EPS6342, Section 72,
Esquimalt Land District
031-
326-277
502-731 Station Ave
1
236,600
$1,060.24
M'Akola Housing Society
01-62-327-
05737.054
Strata Lot 44, Pl EPS6342, Section 72,
Esquimalt Land District
031-
326-293
503-731 Station Ave
1
302,500
$1,355.55
M'Akola Housing Society
01-62-327-
05737.051
Strata Lot 41, Pl EPS6342, Section 72,
Esquimalt Land District
031-
326-269
504-731 Station Ave
1
382,000
$1,711.80
M'Akola Housing Society
01-62-327-
05737.055
Strata Lot 45, Pl EPS6342, Section 72,
Esquimalt Land District
031-
326-307
505-731 Station Ave
1
375,000
$1,680.43
M'Akola Housing Society
01-62-327-
05737.050
Strata Lot 40, Pl EPS6342, Section 72,
Esquimalt Land District
031-
326-251
506-731 Station Ave
1
382,000
$1,711.80
M'Akola Housing Society
01-62-327-
05737.056
Strata Lot 46, Pl EPS6342, Section 72,
Esquimalt Land District
031-
326-315
507-731 Station Ave
1
375,000
$1,680.43
M'Akola Housing Society
01-62-327-
05737.049
Strata Lot 39, Pl EPS6342, Section 72,
Esquimalt Land District
031-
326-242
508-731 Station Ave
1
327,700
$1,468.47
M'Akola Housing Society
01-62-327-
05737.057
Strata Lot 47, Pl EPS6342, Section 72,
Esquimalt Land District
031-
326-323
509-731 Station Ave
1
326,500
$1,463.10
M'Akola Housing Society
01-62-327-
05737.060
Strata Lot 50, Pl EPS6342, Section 72,
Esquimalt Land District
031-
326-358
510-731 Station Ave
1
391,000
$1,752.13
M'Akola Housing Society
01-62-327-
05737.059
Strata Lot 49, Pl EPS6342, Section 72,
Esquimalt Land District
031-
326-340
512-731 Station Ave
1
477,000
$2,137.51
M'Akola Housing Society
01-62-327-
05737.058
Strata Lot 48, Pl EPS6342, Section 72,
Esquimalt Land District
031-
326-331
514-731 Station Ave
1
391,000
$1,752.13
M'Akola Housing Society
01-62-327-
05737.065
Strata Lot 55, Pl EPS6342, Section 72,
Esquimalt Land District
031-
326-404
601-731 Station Ave
1
474,000
$2,124.07
M'Akola Housing Society
01-62-327-
05737.064
Strata Lot 54, Pl EPS6342, Section 72,
Esquimalt Land District
031-
326-391
602-731 Station Ave
1
239,300
$1,072.34
M'Akola Housing Society
01-62-327-
05737.066
Strata Lot 56, Pl EPS6342, Section 72,
Esquimalt Land District
031-
326-412
603-731 Station Ave
1
306,200
$1,372.13
M'Akola Housing Society
01-62-327-
05737.063
Strata Lot 53, Pl EPS6342, Section 72,
Esquimalt Land District
031-
326-382
604-731 Station Ave
1
388,000
$1,738.69
M'Akola Housing Society
01-62-327-
05737.067
Strata Lot 57, Pl EPS6342, Section 72,
Esquimalt Land District
031-
326-421
605-731 Station Ave
1
381,000
$1,707.32
M'Akola Housing Society
01-62-327-
05737.062
Strata Lot 52, Pl EPS6342, Section 72,
Esquimalt Land District
031-
326-374
606-731 Station Ave
1
387,000
$1,734.21
M'Akola Housing Society
01-62-327-
05737.068
Strata Lot 58, Pl EPS6342, Section 72,
Esquimalt Land District
031-
326-439
607-731 Station Ave
1
381,000
$1,707.32
M'Akola Housing Society
01-62-327-
05737.061
Strata Lot 51, Pl EPS6342, Section 72,
Esquimalt Land District
031-
326-366
608-731 Station Ave
1
332,400
$1,489.53
M'Akola Housing Society
01-62-327-
05737.069
Strata Lot 59, Pl EPS6342, Section 72,
Esquimalt Land District
031-
326-447
609-731 Station Ave
1
331,200
$1,484.16
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Organization
Roll No
Lot
PID
Address
Class
Assessment
Tax
Exemption
M'Akola Housing Society
01-62-327-
05737.072
Strata Lot 62, Pl EPS6342, Section 72,
Esquimalt Land District
031-
326-471
610-731 Station Ave
1
397,000
$1,779.02
M'Akola Housing Society
01-62-327-
05737.073
Strata Lot 63, PI EPS6342, Section 72,
Esquimalt Land District
031-
743-676
729 Station Ave
1
4,688,000
$21,007.63
M'Akola Housing Society
01-62-327-
05737.071
Strata Lot 61, Pl EPS6342, Section 72,
Esquimalt Land District
031-
326-463
612-731 Station Ave
1
485,000
$2,173.36
M'Akola Housing Society
01-62-327-
05737.070
Strata Lot 60, Pl EPS6342, Section 72,
Esquimalt Land District
031-
326-455
614-731 Station Ave
1
397,000
$1,779.02
M'Akola Development
Services Society
01-62-327-
05737.011
Strata Lot 1, Pl ESP6342, Section 72,
Esquimalt Land District
031-
325-866
107 - 731 Station Ave
6
1,581,000
$20,657.28
Hulitan Family And
Community Services
01-62-327-
05737.012
Strata Lot 2, Pl ESP6342, Section 72,
Esquimalt Land District
031-
325-874
104 - 731 Station Ave
6
2,698,000
$35,251.96
Bishop of Victoria
Corporate Sole
01-62-327-
14566.100
VIP 38777, Section 26, Goldstream Land
District
031-
867-464
2941/2940/2936 Irwin
Rd
8
1,805,000
$10,600.21
Island Corridor Foundation
01-62-327-
18809.000
Lot A, PI VIP65130, Section 72, Esquimalt
Land District, Except Plan VIP86164; Lot A,
Plan VIP65123, Section 1,2,4&5, Goldstream
Land District, Lot A, PI VIP65129, Section
7980, 86 & 87, Esquimalt Land District,
Sections 79, 80, 86 and 87, Lot 2, Plan
VIP45768, Section 73, Esquimalt Land
District, Except Plan VIP86164; Lot 1, Plan
VIP67118, Section 105, Esquimalt Land
District; Lot 1, Plan VIP70605, Section
5, Esquimalt Land District, Except Plan
VIP86164
006-
389-538
E&N Railway
2
3,051,000
$110,678.32
Plumbers & Pipefitters
Building Society
01-62-324-
07109.076
Lot F & G, PI EPP20282, Section 99,
Esquimalt Land District
032-
034-342
2759 Leigh Rd
6
1,576,000
$20,591.95
Total Permissive Tax
Exemptions
$1,360,338.79
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Development Cost Charges
Opening
Balance
DCC's
Received
Expenditures
Transfer
from (to)
other Fund
Interest
Earned
Closing
Balance
Parks
 6,240,296
2,728,826
-1,068,731
2,000,000
622,454
10,522,845
Storm Drainage
 367,541
149,552

21,742
538,835
Roads
 1,397,143
3,288,365
-2,342,926
-2,000,000
-188,912
153,670
 8,004,980
6,166,743
-3,411,657
—
 455,284
11,215,350
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