Regular Council

Cover page for the public hearing information package concerning proposed amendments affecting 602 Madrona Place.

Proposed amendment to the Official Community Plan changing the designation of 602 Madrona Place from Employment Lands to Complete Community.

Proposed zoning amendment changing 602 Madrona Place from BP9 to R2 to correct a mapping error and support residential use. The bylaw also specifies amenity contributions for the property.

Minutes record Council’s first readings of Bylaws 2253 and 2254 concerning 602 Madrona Place, followed by adjournment.

Three image-dominant scanned pages with no readable extracted text; included as supporting material in the information package.

Public notice advising affected persons how to make written or oral submissions on the proposed bylaws and providing meeting and contact information.

Public-facing notice for the hearing on the proposed OCP and zoning amendments for 602 Madrona Place, with participation and contact instructions.

Newspaper page containing publication material for the public hearing notice, alongside unrelated newspaper content.

Newspaper page included with the public hearing package as supporting publication material; it also contains unrelated newspaper content.

Planning staff report recommends OCP and zoning amendments to correct a mapping error and enable residential development at 602 Madrona Place. It discusses site context, potential covenants and servicing conditions, and estimated amenity contributions and development cost charges.

Cover page for the public hearing information package for Bylaw No. 2268. It summarizes the proposed amendments and states that every parcel in Langford is affected.

Amends the Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw, including map and development permit guideline changes and regulations for suites, landscaping, screening, townhouse and apartment uses. The bylaw records first reading on 29 June 2026, with later readings and adoption dates left blank.

Schedule A provides Langford’s form-and-character development permit guidelines, covering the DPA process, site planning, architecture, landscape architecture, special considerations and illustrative design examples. It is intended to guide development proposals across the city.

Schedule B sets out development permit process requirements and guidelines for environmental protection and hazardous areas. It addresses exemptions, sensitive ecosystems, riparian areas, vegetation and restoration, impact avoidance, and hazardous-area development.

Schedule C is an appended set of existing development permit area guidelines incorporated into the Official Community Plan as Appendix D. The supplied text does not show its detailed title or contents.

Map schedule replacing the Official Community Plan’s Map 10, Riparian Zones.

Map schedule replacing the Official Community Plan’s Map 11, Sensitive Ecosystems.

Map schedule replacing the Official Community Plan’s Map 6, Sensitive Ecosystem and Habitat Areas.

Staff presents four applications for 2027 permissive tax exemptions and a proposed bylaw amendment to preserve the Victoria Conservatory of Music’s existing exemption following a BC Assessment folio change. Staff recommend one-year exemptions for three new applicants and a ten-year exemption for M’Akola Housing Society.

Scanned, image-only pages from the Construction Foundation BC application package. The page text is not extractable, so the application details cannot be identified.

Draft audited financial statements for the Construction Foundation of BC (2012) Society for the year ended September 30, 2025, including the auditor’s report, financial statements, and notes. The auditor’s report gives a fair-presentation opinion under Canadian accounting standards for private enterprises.

Application materials for a permissive tax exemption, including eligibility criteria, required attachments, and applicant commitments.

A scanned page included with the application package; its text and title are not available in the extracted text.

Agreement between Hallmark (2800 Bryn Maur Road) Investments Corporation and Sooke Family Resource Society amending their lease. It includes a right of first offer for adjacent premises and confirms the remaining lease terms.

A later agreement between the landlord and Sooke Family Resource Society amending the lease, including provisions related to the tenant's permissive tax exemption application and any resulting rent adjustment.

Scanned supporting pages included in the application package; their text and document title are not available in the extracted text.

A scanned page included in the application package; its text and title are not available in the extracted text.

Application by the Mount Finlayson Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses for a permissive tax exemption for its property at 2506 Selwyn Road. The application describes the organization, its community benefits, and the required supporting materials.

Describes the congregation’s use of the Kingdom Hall for public worship, spiritual education, ministry, and community support. It also outlines environmental stewardship and disaster preparedness and relief activities.

Financial position of the Mount Finlayson Congregation as at August 31, 2025.

Reports the congregation’s revenue and expenditures for the year ended August 31, 2025.

Shows cash flows for the year ended August 31, 2025, including operating activities and the opening and closing cash balances.

CRA registered charity information return summary for the congregation’s 2024–2025 fiscal year, including identification, program, governance, and financial information. The return records charitable gifts to other registered charities and indicates the organization had no employees or paid external fundraisers.

Application materials for a permissive tax exemption for M’akola Housing Society’s property at 550 Goldstream Avenue. The property provides below-market and rent-geared-to-income rental housing.

Email correspondence submitting M’akola Housing Society’s permissive exemption request and supporting documents for the Goldstream Avenue property.

Audited financial statements for M’akola Housing Society for the year ended December 31, 2025, including notes and schedules detailing program revenues, expenditures, salary allocations, and replacement reserves.

Email correspondence between the City of Langford and BC Assessment about folios associated with PID 029-892-449 and their ownership, occupancy, and tax treatment for the 2027 roll year. The discussion covers permissive tax exemptions for the YMCA and Victoria Conservatory of Music, and the municipal library exemption.

Planning staff report on Jesse Bowness’s application for a new Temporary Use Permit to continue operating Code Ninjas Westshore at 890 Goldstream Avenue. The report outlines the site, previous permit history, applicable policies, and proposed permit conditions.

Site map accompanying the Temporary Use Permit staff report for 890 Goldstream Avenue.

Location map accompanying the Temporary Use Permit staff report for 890 Goldstream Avenue.

Staff report to the Sustainable Development Advisory Committee about Galaxy Motors’ application to continue using 4373 West Shore Parkway for receiving, preparing, and storing recreational vehicles for sale at its adjacent dealership. Staff recommends that Council provide notice of its consideration of a new Temporary Use Permit, with operating and fire-safety conditions.

Site map appendix accompanying the Temporary Use Permit staff report.

Location map appendix accompanying the Temporary Use Permit staff report.

Staff report on an application to rezone five Massie Drive addresses from R2 to RM6 to permit a six-storey rental apartment building. It reviews the proposal, policy and servicing considerations, estimated contributions, and options for committee recommendation to Council.

Site map accompanying the rezoning staff report for the Massie Drive properties.

Location map showing the broader area around the Massie Drive rezoning site.

Site plan for a proposed residential building on Massie Dr, showing the building layout, outdoor amenity area, landscaping, access, and parking.

Architectural renderings of a proposed multi-storey residential building, showing the front lobby, entry driveway, outdoor amenity area, and rear parking.

A landscape concept document associated with Massie. The available text does not provide further details about the site or proposed design.

Consultant arborist report assessing tree risks and construction impacts for a proposed six-storey residential development with surface parking and two underground parking levels. It recommends removing four onsite/shared protected trees and two municipal trees, with mitigation and protection measures for trees retained.

Inventory tables record tree locations, species, dimensions, condition, critical root zones, and recommended retention status for onsite, offsite, shared, and municipal trees.

Tree management plan sheets show tree locations, removals, retention areas, and protection measures associated with the proposed development.

Specification describing construction of hard surfaces above tree roots to reduce impacts on retained trees.

Memo documenting exploratory excavation findings used to inform recommendations for underground parking and other work near retained trees.

Amends Langford Zoning Bylaw No. 300 to rezone four properties on Massie Drive from R2 (One- and Two-Family Residential) to R6 (Six-Storey Residential). Page 2 contains Schedule A, identified as part of the bylaw.

Applicant presentation supporting a rezoning application for a proposed six-storey development on Massie Drive. It describes the site, its alignment with the City’s OCP, nearby amenities, and proposed site, landscape, and building plans.

Development Variance Permit DVP26-0005 authorizes Westhills Land Corp to subdivide the property at 1320 Westhills Drive without first constructing works and services or entering into a servicing agreement. The permit requires no-build covenants covering servicing and geotechnical analysis, and subdivision in accordance with the June 29, 2026 staff report.

Public notice for the Council meeting considering Development Variance Permit DVP26-0005. It describes the proposed subdivision variance and provides information on attending, asking questions, or speaking at the meeting.

Engineering staff present the final Transportation Master Plan and Active Transportation Plan for Council’s consideration of adoption. The report outlines the planning and public engagement process, plan objectives, implementation and funding considerations, and two options for Council.

The City of Langford’s long-term plan for developing a safer, more connected and efficient transportation network while supporting mobility choices for all users. It assesses existing conditions and future growth needs, and sets out street, transit, walking, rolling, cycling and implementation strategies.

The City of Langford’s strategic plan for improving walking, rolling, cycling, and micromobility through infrastructure, policies, programs, and implementation priorities. It sets out a long-term network and actions intended to support safer, more connected, and inclusive travel.

Appendix map showing the future walking and rolling network proposed in the Active Transportation Plan.

Appendix map showing the future cycling and micromobility network proposed in the Active Transportation Plan.

Staff recommend rescinding 15 obsolete Council policies after reviewing the City’s current policies. The report explains that many policy requirements have been incorporated into bylaws or other policies and presents options for Council.

District of Langford administration policy on advertising vacancies for citizen appointments.

District of Langford policy setting deadlines for submitting and distributing Council and Standing Committee agenda packages. It also describes the Clerk-Administrator’s review of agendas with the Mayor or Committee Chair.

District of Langford policy setting out how additional items are presented for Council's consideration and added to the agenda. Council confirms additions by passing a resolution approving the amended agenda, and the additions are recorded in the minutes.

District of Langford policy setting the order of business for regular Council meetings. It lists 12 sections, from Call to Order through Adjournment.

District of Langford policy setting out how incoming correspondence to the Mayor or Council is handled, circulated, or placed on a Council agenda. It also establishes how correspondence submitted to individual Councillors and outgoing correspondence are managed.

District of Langford policy setting how Council, Special Council, and Committee of the Whole resolutions and voting outcomes are recorded in minutes.

District of Langford policy directing that minutes from boards and commissions with District representation be added to Council agendas for receipt and information.

District of Langford policy setting procedures for notice, opening, closing, and conducting special in-camera Council meetings. It also covers agenda approval and reporting resolutions back at an open Council meeting.

District of Langford policy requiring underground irrigation for all developments, including on-site and off-site landscaping.

District of Langford policy setting out how development cost charge (DCC) rebates are calculated when developers construct required services. It also addresses DCCs for certain commercial, industrial, and institutional redevelopments.

District of Langford policy setting rules for panhandle lots in new subdivisions and existing areas, including required owner consultation and lot-size criteria.

Graphic schedule attached to the Panhandle Lots policy; the extracted page identifies it as Schedule A but contains little readable detail.

District of Langford policy stating that the gifting of relatively flat, usable parkland in excess of Municipal Act requirements is to be offset against park land development cost charges.

District of Langford policy setting notice, safety, security, scheduling, sound, and financial requirements for outdoor concerts. The policy states that a concert may be cancelled if agency requirements are not met and imposes a penalty for non-compliance.

City of Langford policy POL-0144-PARK sets out how owners or developers may receive credits or reimbursement for qualifying park Development Cost Charge (DCC) projects. It describes credit limits, phased development, required documentation, servicing agreements, and periodic updates to the DCC bylaw.

Blank statutory declaration form for a landowner who paid a contributor for a DCC project and requests that the payment be set off against development cost charges owed for their land.

Blank statutory declaration form for a DCC project provider who received payment from a contributing owner and requests a corresponding DCC credit setoff for that owner.

District of Langford council policy governing the use, access, storage, retention, and destruction of video recordings for municipal bylaw enforcement. It also sets guidelines for camera location, operation, and control.

The Town of Lake Cowichan shares its council resolution supporting the Elect Respect pledge and asks municipal organizations, elected officials, and community members to support the campaign.

A presentation to Langford Council seeking a BP9-to-R2 zoning boundary adjustment at the southern end of the Madrona Ridge subdivision. It describes the proposal’s fit with the 2021 rezoning, nearby transportation and recreation amenities, and the need for family-focused housing.

Amends the Langford Official Community Plan by changing the designation of the property at 602 Madrona Place from Employment Lands to Complete Community. Schedule A is attached to the bylaw.

Staff recommend readings and adoption of Bylaw No. 2268, which updates the City’s Form and Character Design Guidelines and Environmental Development Permit Areas, and Bylaw No. 2269, which replaces the existing Tree Protection Bylaw. The report presents two options for Council, including immediate adoption of both bylaws or deferring adoption of Bylaw No. 2268.

Amends Langford’s Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw, including development permit guidelines, maps, and zoning requirements for garden suites, carriage suites, and amenity space.

Design guidelines for form and character development permit areas in Langford, covering the permit process, site planning, architecture, landscape architecture, special considerations, and design examples.

Development permit guidelines addressing environmental protection and hazardous areas, including exemptions and requirements for sensitive ecosystems, riparian areas, vegetation, restoration, and hazards.