Council Minutes - April 20, 2026, 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers & Electronic Meeting

THAT Council:

1. Consider bringing forward Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 740 (2609 Sooke Road), Bylaw No. 2211, 2026 for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd readings at a future Council meeting in order to amend the zoning designation of the property located at 2609 Sooke Road from ‘One- and Two-Family Residential’ (R2) to ‘Community Town Centre Pedestrian 9’ (C9), subject to the following terms and conditions: a. That the applicant provides, as a bonus for increased density, the following contributions per dwelling unit, prior to the issuance of a building permit: i. $610 towards the Affordable Housing Reserve Fund; and ii. $2,074 towards the General Amenity Reserve Fund; subject to reductions in accordance with the Affordable Housing and Amenity Contribution Policy and the Attainable Housing Policy depending on use and height. b. That the applicant registers, prior to Bylaw Adoption, a road dedication plan to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering and the Ministry of Transportation and Transit; c. That the applicant, prior to Bylaw Adoption, registers a Section 219 covenant in priority of all other charges on title, that agrees to the following: i. That the following will be provided and implemented to Bylaw No. 1000 standards to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering prior to the issuance of a building permit: 1. Full frontage improvements, in accordance with Design Guidelines for Sooke Road Commercial Revitalization Development Permit Area and Ministry of Transportation and Transit standards; 2. A storm water management plan; and ii. That the following will be provided and implemented to Bylaw No. 1000 standards to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering prior to any land alterations: 1. A construction parking and delivery management plan; and 2. A mitigation plan; iii. That a separate covenant be registered prior to issuance of a building permit for the proposed development that ensures residential parking is allocated to each unit and visitors as required by the zoning bylaw and is not provided in exchange for compensation separate from that of a residential unit; iv. That the building be constructed with electric heat pumps for each unit, or an equivalent electric centralized system that allow each unit to control their own temperature, be installed prior to issuance of an occupancy permit; v. That all concrete used on-site will utilize ready-mix concrete that meets or exceeds the weighted average Global Warming Potential targets based on Concrete BC Baseline (average) mix data, and that prior to the issuance of a Building Permit the applicant shall provide a Type III Environmental Product Declaration that is 3rd party verified specifying the total Global Warming Potential value and confirming that the proposed development meets the requirements of Low Carbon Concrete Policy POL-0167-PLAN;
2. Direct staff to amend section 6.44B.06 of Zoning Bylaw No. 300 to limit the maximum allowable height of a building or structure on the subject property to six (6) storeys.

Motion CARRIED.

9.1.3 Text Amendment - 2773 Strathmore Road

MOVED BY: WAGNER
SECONDED: GUIY

THAT Council:

1. Consider bringing forward Bylaw No. 2252 for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd readings at a future Council meeting in order to amend the text of the R2 (One‑and Two-Family Residential) Zone to allow for a group daycare without the proprietor living in the dwelling unit at 2773 Strathmore Road, subject to the following terms and conditions: a. That, prior to Bylaw Adoption, the applicant completes the following: i. That the following will be provided and implemented to Bylaw No. 1000 standards to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering and Public Works: 1. Full frontage improvements; 2. A Stormwater Management Plan; 3. A Mitigation Plan; and 4. A Construction Parking and Delivery Management Plan.

Motion CARRIED.

9.1.4 Rezoning Application - 3084, 3088, 3094/3096 Jacklin Road

MOVED BY: WAGNER
SECONDED: GUIRY

THAT Council:

1. Consider bringing forward Bylaw No. 2278 for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd readings at a future Council meeting in order to amend the zoning designation of the properties located at 3084, 3088, and 3094/3096 Jacklin Road from One-and Two-Family Residential (R2) to Mixed Use Commercial Residential (MU1A) subject to the following terms and conditions: a. That the applicant provides, as a bonus for increased density, the following contributions per dwelling unit, prior to the issuance of a building permit: i. $610 towards the Affordable Housing Reserve Fund; and ii. $3,660 towards the General Amenity Reserve Fund; Subject to reductions in accordance with the Affordable Housing and Amenity Contribution Policy and the Attainable Housing Policy depending on use and height. b. That the applicant registers, prior to Bylaw Adoption, a road dedication plan, if required, to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering; c. That the applicant, prior to Bylaw Adoption, registers a Section 219 covenant in priority of all other charges on title, that agrees to the following: i. That the following will be provided and implemented to Bylaw No. 1000 standards to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering prior to the issuance of a building permit: 1. Full frontage improvements; and 2. A storm water management plan. ii. That the following will be provided and implemented to Bylaw No. 1000 standards to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering and Public Works, prior to any land alteration: 1. A construction and parking management plan; and 2. A mitigation plan. iii. That the properties be consolidated prior to issuance of a Development Permit for Form and Character; iv. That a separate covenant be registered prior to issuance of a building permit for the proposed development that ensures residential parking is allocated to each unit and visitors as required by the zoning bylaw and is not provided in exchange for compensation separate from that of a residential unit; v. That a separate covenant is registered, prior to issuance of a building permit, that agrees that the strata be responsible for maintaining the boulevard landscaping from the back of the sidewalk, with the exception of boulevard trees; vi. That tree protection measures are implemented prior to commencement of work to protect the trees identified for retention in the arborist report, prepared by Talmack Urban Forestry, dated May 8, 2025, throughout the construction period; vii. That individual electric heat pumps for each unit, or an equivalent central system, be installed prior to issuance of an occupancy permit; viii. That all concrete used on-site will utilize ready-mix concrete that meets or exceeds the weighted average Global Warming Potential targets based on Concrete BC Baseline (average) mix data, and that prior to the issuance of a Building Permit the applicant shall provide a Type III Environmental Product Declaration that is 3rd party verified specifying the total Global Warming Potential value and confirming that the proposed development meets the requirements of Low Carbon Concrete Policy POL-0167-PLAN; ix. That, prior to the issuance of a Building Permit, the developer enters into a Housing Agreement with the City that secures a commitment to one of the following: 1. A minimum 5% of units constructed be directed to and sold in accordance with terms of the Attainable Home Ownership Program Policy (POL-0166-PLAN); or 2. A minimum 10% of units constructed be rented for at least 10% below the benchmark rent for the unit type for a term not less than 25 years; or 3. A compatible alternative that meets or exceeds the affordability benchmark previously established by Council; Provided that for every option above, the developer shall identify the Attainable Units on the plans submitted for the required Development Permit application;
2. Direct staff to include a site-specific Floor Area Ratio of 2.5 for the properties located at 3084, 3088, and 3094/3096 Jacklin Road within Bylaw No. 2278; AND
3. Direct staff to amend section 5.51A.06 of Zoning Bylaw No. 300 to reduce the maximum allowable height of the building or structure within the MU1A Zone to six (6) storeys.

Amendment:

MOVED BY: GUIRY
SECONDED: WAGNER

THAT the Main Motion be amended by adding under Section 1. C:

x. That 165 bike stalls, or 2.12 bike stalls per unit, and the proposed car share be required.

Motion CARRIED.

On the Main Motion as Amended:

THAT Council:

1. Consider bringing forward Bylaw No. 2278 for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd readings at a future Council meeting in order to amend the zoning designation of the properties located at 3084, 3088, and 3094/3096 Jacklin Road from One-and Two-Family Residential (R2) to Mixed Use Commercial Residential (MU1A) subject to the following terms and conditions: a. That the applicant provides, as a bonus for increased density, the following contributions per dwelling unit, prior to the issuance of a building permit: i. $610 towards the Affordable Housing Reserve Fund; and ii. $3,660 towards the General Amenity Reserve Fund; Subject to reductions in accordance with the Affordable Housing and Amenity Contribution Policy and the Attainable Housing Policy depending on use and height. b. That the applicant registers, prior to Bylaw Adoption, a road dedication plan, if required, to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering; c. That the applicant, prior to Bylaw Adoption, registers a Section 219 covenant in priority of all other charges on title, that agrees to the following: i. That the following will be provided and implemented to Bylaw No. 1000 standards to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering prior to the issuance of a building permit: 1. Full frontage improvements; and 2. A storm water management plan. ii. That the following will be provided and implemented to Bylaw No. 1000 standards to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering and Public Works, prior to any land alteration: 1. A construction and parking management plan; and 2. A mitigation plan. iii. That the properties be consolidated prior to issuance of a Development Permit for Form and Character; iv. That a separate covenant be registered prior to issuance of a building permit for the proposed development that ensures residential parking is allocated to each unit and visitors as required by the zoning bylaw and is not provided in exchange for compensation separate from that of a residential unit; v. That a separate covenant is registered, prior to issuance of a building permit, that agrees that the strata be responsible for maintaining the boulevard landscaping from the back of the sidewalk, with the exception of boulevard trees; vi. That tree protection measures are implemented prior to commencement of work to protect the trees identified for retention in the arborist report, prepared by Talmack Urban Forestry, dated May 8, 2025, throughout the construction period; vii. That individual electric heat pumps for each unit, or an equivalent central system, be installed prior to issuance of an occupancy permit; viii. That all concrete used on-site will utilize ready-mix concrete that meets or exceeds the weighted average Global Warming Potential targets based on Concrete BC Baseline (average) mix data, and that prior to the issuance of a Building Permit the applicant shall provide a Type III Environmental Product Declaration that is 3rd party verified specifying the total Global Warming Potential value and confirming that the proposed development meets the requirements of Low Carbon Concrete Policy POL-0167-PLAN; ix. That, prior to the issuance of a Building Permit, the developer enters into a Housing Agreement with the City that secures a commitment to one of the following: 1. A minimum 5% of units constructed be directed to and sold in accordance with terms of the Attainable Home Ownership Program Policy (POL-0166-PLAN); or 2. A minimum 10% of units constructed be rented for at least 10% below the benchmark rent for the unit type for a term not less than 25 years; or 3. A compatible alternative that meets or exceeds the affordability benchmark previously established by Council; Provided that for every option above, the developer shall identify the Attainable Units on the plans submitted for the required Development Permit application; x. That 165 bike stalls, or 2.12 bike stalls per unit, and the proposed car share be required;
2. Direct staff to include a site-specific Floor Area Ratio of 2.5 for the properties located at 3084, 3088, and 3094/3096 Jacklin Road within Bylaw No. 2278; AND
3. Direct staff to amend section 5.51A.06 of Zoning Bylaw No. 300 to reduce the maximum allowable height of the building or structure within the MU1A Zone to six (6) storeys.

Motion CARRIED.

10. NOTICES OF INTENT

10.1 TUP26-0001 - 2899 Sooke Lake Rd

MOVED BY: WAGNER
SECONDED: GUIRY

THAT Temporary Use Permit No. TUP26-0001 be issued by the Council for the City of Langford to Pawsitive Pet Emporium to permit pet grooming services at 2899 Sooke Lake Road,

subject to the following terms and conditions:

1. Conditions
   The following conditions are imposed pursuant to section 493 of the Local Government Act: a) That the Temporary Use Permit be issued for a period of three years from time of issuance; and
   b) That the operator of the business obtains a Business Licence from the City of Langford.

Motion CARRIED.

11. REPORTS

11.1 Step Code Information and Proposed Implementation Timeline

MOVED BY: WAGNER
SECONDED: GUIRY

THAT Council direct staff to prepare a Bylaw to amend Building Bylaw No.1160, 2008 to implement the following Zero Carbon Step Code requirements and timelines:

Part 9 Buildings

1. One month after bylaw adoption: Building Permit applications must meet or exceed Emissions Level 2 (EL-2)
2. Six months after bylaw adoption: Building Permit applications must meet Emissions Level 4 (EL-4)

Part 3 Buildings

1. Six months after bylaw adoption: Building Permit applications must meet Emissions Level 4 (EL-4)

2. Projects that meet both of the following criteria will be considered “in-stream” and therefore exempt from the new bylaw requirements: a. A development permit has been issued and is still valid at the time of building permit application, or a development permit application is submitted within six months of step code bylaw adoption; and b. A building permit application is submitted within twelve months of step code bylaw adoption.

Motion CARRIED.

12. BYLAWS

12.1 BYLAW NO. 2237

“City of Langford Park Dedication Bylaw No. 2237, 2026”. (ADOPTION)

MOVED BY: YACUCHA
SECONDED: HARDER

THAT Council adopt “City of Langford Park Dedication Bylaw No. 2237, 2026”.

Motion CARRIED.

12.2 BYLAW NO. 2255

“Community Standards Bylaw No. 2255, 2026”. (FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD READINGS)

MOVED BY: YACUCHA
SECONDED: GUIRY

THAT Council give first, second and third reading to “Community Standards Bylaw No. 2255, 2026” with the following amendments:

1. Adding a new Section 30(7) to the end of Division 2 - Construction and Commercial Noise Regulations that reads: "(7) All approved permits must be made available on the City’s website in an easily accessible location before the date(s) of the activities. The information provided must include the applicant, the applicant’s company, contact information, exact location using the municipal address and PID, the times and date(s) of the activities, the precise nature of the activity that will create the noise, and the detailed reasons why the exception of the permitted hours in the Community Standards Bylaw is warranted"; and
2. Adding "and has committed in writing to follow” after "of" and before "all" in Section 34 titled "Responsibility for Sub-contractors".

Amendment:

MOVED BY: GUIRY
SECONDED: YACUCHA

THAT the Main Motion be amended by deleting and inserting section 29 (1) (e) and (f) with the following:

(e) Loading, unloading, delivering, collecting, packing, unpacking, or otherwise handling any container, equipment, products, materials, or refuse whatsoever must not be carried out in a manner that unreasonably disturbs the peace, quiet, rest, enjoyment, comfort, or convenience of people in the vicinity.
(f) On site maintenance of equipment must not be carried out in a manner that unreasonably disturbs the peace, quiet, rest, enjoyment, comfort, or convenience of people in the vicinity.

Motion CARRIED.

On the Main Motion as amended:

THAT Council give first, second and third reading to “Community Standards Bylaw No. 2255, 2026” with the following amendments:

1. Adding a new Section 30(7) to the end of Division 2 - Construction and Commercial Noise Regulations that reads: "(7) All approved permits must be made available on the City’s website in an easily accessible location before the date(s) of the activities. The information provided must include the applicant, the applicant’s company, contact information, exact location using the municipal address and PID, the times and date(s) of the activities, the precise nature of the activity that will create the noise, and the detailed reasons why the exception of the permitted hours in the Community Standards Bylaw is warranted"; and
2. Adding "and has committed in writing to follow” after "of" and before "all" in Section 34 titled "Responsibility for Sub-contractors";
3. By deleting and inserting section 29 (1) (e) and (f) with the following: (e) Loading, unloading, delivering, collecting, packing, unpacking, or otherwise handling any container, equipment, products, materials, or refuse whatsoever must not be carried out in a manner that unreasonably disturbs the peace, quiet, rest, enjoyment, comfort, or convenience of people in the vicinity.
   (f) On site maintenance of equipment must not be carried out in a manner that unreasonably disturbs the peace, quiet, rest, enjoyment, comfort, or convenience of people in the vicinity.

Motion CARRIED.

MOVED BY: HARDER
SECONDED: GUIRY

THAT Council at 9:59 pm extend the meeting to 10:30 pm.

Motion CARRIED.

12.3 BYLAW NO. 2262

“Community Standards Miscellaneous Amending Bylaw, No. 2262, 2026”. (FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD READINGS)

MOVED BY: YACUCHA
SECONDED: MORLEY

THAT Council give “Community Standards Miscellaneous Amending Bylaw, No. 2262, 2026”, first, second and third readings.

Motion CARRIED.

12.4 BYLAW NO. 2267

“Elections Bylaw No. 1819, Amendment No. 2, Bylaw No. 2267, 2026". (FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD READINGS)

MOVED BY: HARDER
SECONDED: SZPAK

THAT Council give “Elections Bylaw No. 1819, Amendment No. 2, Bylaw No. 2267, 2026" first, second and third readings.

Motion CARRIED.

12.5 BYLAW NO. 2272 (Background report attached)

“Langford Zoning Bylaw No. 300, Amendment No. 759 (Off-Street Parking), Bylaw No. 2272, 2026". (FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD READINGS)

MOVED BY: WAGNER

THAT Council give “City of Langford Zoning Bylaw No. 300, Amendment No. 759 (Off‑Street Parking), Bylaw No. 2272, 2026”, first and second readings; and

THAT Council direct staff to explore an amendment to Bylaw No. 2272 related to short term bike parking requirements for small stratas and report back with further information at third reading.

The motion died on the floor for want of a seconder.

MOVED BY: YACUCHA
SECONDED: SZPAK

THAT Council give “City of Langford Zoning Bylaw No. 300, Amendment No. 759 (Off‑Street Parking), Bylaw No. 2272, 2026”, first, second and third readings.

Motion CARRIED.
Councillor Wagner opposed.

12.6 BYLAW NOS. 2281 & 2282 (Background report attached)

“City of Langford 2026-2030 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 2281, 2026". (FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD READINGS)
AND
"City of Langford Tax Rates Bylaw No. 2282, 2026". (FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD READINGS)

MOVED BY: YACUCHA
SECONDED: GUIRY

THAT Council: a. Give “City of Langford 2026-2030 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 2281, 2026” first, second and third readings; AND
b. Give “City of Langford Tax Rates Bylaw No. 2282, 2026” first, second and third readings.

Motion CARRIED.

13. ADJOURNMENT

MOVED BY: GUIRY
SECONDED: HARDER

THAT Council adjourn the meeting.

Mayor Goodmanson adjourned the meeting at 10:25 pm.

Motion CARRIED.

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