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Bylaw No. 1201 D1 16 Jun 08 Guidelines for the Development of Olympic View 1. Olympic View Area Plan A new comprehensive development plan for the Olympic View area was submitted to the City in 2001. The plan was submitted by Bullock Baur Associates on behalf of the owners, GolfBC Ltd. The Olympic View lands straddle the Colwood-Langford border with approximately 56 ha (140 ac) in the City of Colwood and 52 ha (130 ac) in the City of Langford. OBJECTIVE WITH RESPECT TO LANDS WITHIN CITY OF COLWOOD As the proposed Olympic View neighbourhood includes lands in both Colwood and Langford and as the entire neighbourhood is accessed and serviced through Colwood, it is the objective of Langford to liaise with Colwood in the comprehensive planning for and creation of the new neighbourhood OLYMPIC VIEW CONCEPT DETAILS This plan proposes a new Olympic View neighbourhood, a mixed development which in Colwood would include up to 456 dwelling units, together with 25 hotel rooms, a village centre with 2250 m2 (7382 ft) of commercial/office space, parks and open space in Langford. The total number of residential dwellings in both Colwood and Langford would total 917. Attached as Map D1 is the land use concept plan for the proposed development. In designing this new neighbourhood, it is proposed to preserve and augment the character of the landscape, and to give a strong social focal point in the form of the Village Centre. Residential densities will be consistent with the desire to retain and translate the natural character of the site into a diverse, lush and prestigious community. A mix of housing types and lot sizes is proposed. These will be influenced by the ability to provide access, neighbouring uses, and the topography, which ranges widely, with relatively level areas, low lying wetlands, moderately hilly areas, and steep and rocky outcrops. POLICIES The policies set out in this section pertain only to those portions of the Olympic View area that are within Langford. 1. This Area Plan is intended to give a conceptual picture of how the lands may be developed, provided that the necessary environmental and planning studies are satisfactorily completed and the necessary approvals are in place. Designation boundaries and numbers are necessarily approximate and will be refined by further studies and the subdivision approval process. ^ĐŚĞĚƵůĞ

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2. Discussions are to be commenced with regard to an inter-municipal servicing agreement between the landowner, Langford, and Colwood.

3. An inter-municipal servicing plan (sewer, storm water, and roads) is to be prepared for the site with a technical and environmental approach to include guidelines for the protection and enhancement of Latoria Creek and other creeks and specific servicing standards are to be developed to apply to the project.

4. The need for off-site service infrastructure is to be reviewed together with means of implementation, to ensure that appropriate development cost charges or other means of implementation are in place.

5. Transport planning, together with the possibility of a transit exchange, will be considered in more detail within either future planning for the project, the subdivision process, or a Development Permit process.

Design Guidelines for Environmental Protection

JUSTIFICATION

The City of Langford has designated environmentally sensitive areas as development permit areas for the purpose of preserving and enhancing sensitive ecosystems wherever possible, and preserve and enhance general habitat, biodiversity and natural environment regimes across the entire Olympic View area.

OBJECTIVE

The objective of these Development Permit Guidelines for environmental protection area to supplement the Development Permit Area Guidelines found in Appendix “A”. These Development Permit Area Guidelines are also specifically for the development of the property commonly known as “Olympic View”. These design guidelines are intended to ensure that:

1. Environmentally sensitive areas are preserved and enhanced;
2. General habitat, biodiversity values and natural environment regimes are preserved and enhanced; and
3. That the majority of riparian values are preserved and enhanced, and that the slope instability and erosion are minimized in areas adjacent to water bodies.

When there is a conflict between these guidelines and the general development permit area guidelines found in Appendix “A” of this Plan, these guidelines will supersede the General Development Permit Area Guidelines.

OLY1. RIPARIAN AREAS

1.1 Although development within 43 m (141 ft) of water bodies and watercourses is discouraged, the City Planner may grant variances, through a Development Permit, for work within the riparian area,

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subject to the applicant providing, at their expense, an appropriate and acceptable report, prepared by a qualified biologist, that informs the City Planner of the riparian values that may be disturbed, damaged or destroyed by intrusion into the riparian area, and provides a plan for the mitigation of loss of, or damage to riparian values;

1.2 There shall be no development of any golf course in or around any riparian area until such time as an appropriate landscape and golf course management plan has been devised, and registered on title. This plan should include strategies for limiting incursion into the riparian areas, strategies for irrigation, and strategies to limit the potential hazard, to the riparian area, of leachates from pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers or landscape materials (e.g.: bark mulch, gravel).

OLY2. SENSITIVE ECOSYSTEMS, WILDLIFE HABITAT AND BIODIVERSITY

2.1 Rock outcrops should be preserved and integrated into site design;

2.2 Every effort should be made to preserve veteran trees and snags, and to identify these in a conspicuous manner so that the public may be made aware of their present and future value, and the reason for their preservation;

2.3 The hardhack fen, identified on the concept plan found at the end of this appendix as Map D1, shall not be disturbed, damaged or destroyed, and a setback of 43 m (141 ft) shall be maintained from the edge of this fen area. The City Planner may grant variances for work within this setback area, subject to the applicant providing, at their expense, an appropriate and acceptable report, prepared by a qualified biologist, that informs the City Planner of the wildlife and habitat values of the hardhack fen area that may be disturbed, damaged or destroyed by intrusion into the prescribed setback.

Design Guidelines for Form and Character of the Olympic View Development

JUSTIFICATION

The City of Langford has designated all commercial and Multi-Family Residential Development as a Development Permit Area pursuant to the provisions of the Local Government Act. The justification of this designation is to ensure that Council has the ability to secure the necessary information and establish conditions on developments such that the form and character of new commercial and multi-family residential development are of a high quality, and best suited to both the surrounding properties and the vision of Langford as expressed in the Langford Plan.

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OBJECTIVE

The objective of these Development Permit Guidelines is to supplement the General Development Permit Guidelines for Commercial an Multi-Family Residential Development (found in Appendix “G” and “H” respectively) specifically for the development of the property commonly known as Olympic View. These design guidelines are intended to ensure that development is:

1. Constructed to high standards, both material and aesthetic;
2. Complementary to the social and environmental goals of this plan; and
3. Compatible with other surrounding land uses.

The essential nature of the Olympic View development is a high quality mix of single- and multi-family residential and commercial uses. The form and character of the development and the design of the landscaping and pedestrian systems are an important means to achieving this.

When there is a conflict between these guidelines and the general guidelines, these guidelines will supersede the General Design Guidelines.

A concept plan showing Areas “1” and “2” may be found at the end of this appendix as Map D1.

OLY3. STREETSCAPE

3.1 The overall character and appearance of the streetscape is to be developed through the harmonious inter-relationship of buildings. Individual buildings should complement both existing buildings and the streetscape as a whole. Buildings should not be identical, but should reflect a common architectural style, and should relate to the desired and existing residential character of the area in terms of:

a) articulation and massing of the building; b) type and location of windows and openings; c) type and colour of building materials; d) setbacks e) porches and entry; and f) garages and carports.

3.2 Dwelling siting, window placement and landscaping should minimize visual impact or avoid acoustic impact on neighbouring windows or yards;

3.3 High walls that overshadow neighbouring yards should be avoided; and

3.4 Views in and out of neighbours’ property should be considered before cutting or planting trees.

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OLY4. BUILDING ORIENTATION AND SITING

4.1 Orientation and siting for any building should meet the following objectives:

a) collect summer breezes; b) provide protection from winter wind and rain; c) work in harmony with the topography and minimize intrusive or radical site works; d) preserve, wherever possible, the natural vegetation, and in particular significant trees; e) take advantage of distant and local views; f) ensure maximum privacy; g) allow for usable yard space; h) allow access to site for construction and vehicles, while minimizing tree removal and rock blasting.

OLY5. ENTRANCES

5.1 Entrances or routes to buildings should be clear and accessible from the street frontage;

5.2 The front entry of a building should be defined with adequate overhangs for weather protection;

5.3 The design of entrances or routes to buildings should not hinder sightlines for surveillance of visitors and intruders; and

5.4 Garage doors should not be the dominant feature of a building’s front façade. Garage doors should be sited to one side, slightly behind, or at right angles to the main street frontage.

OLY6. APPROPRIATE BUILDING STYLES

6.1 Appropriate building design is necessary to create and maintain the desired character of this neighbourhood;

6.2 Ideally, building design should be influenced by the natural setting, by climate, by strong relationships between indoor and outdoor living areas, and by the honest expression of structure and materials. The desired design approach is through a thoughtful response to site and landscape; and

6.3 The use of styles or elements of styles which are specific to another country, another climate or a largely urban street-based environment are discouraged. Log homes, pioneer buildings, and buildings which employ pastiche, revival, Tudor, Spanish or classical elements are discouraged in favour of a fresher, more inventive response to the local conditions.

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OLY7. MATERIALS AND COLOURS

7.1 Materials and colours should be selected that are compatible and reflect the surrounding natural landscape, textures, and colours;

7.2 Pastels, ‘tropical’ colours, and brightly coloured roofs are not acceptable;

7.3 Desirable materials include stone walls, stained wood siding, cedar shakes, fibre-cement roof tiles in ‘natural colours’, metal roofs in natural colours, natural slate, river rock, and timber detailing; and

7.4 Materials will also be required to be of good quality suitable for damp conditions and the desired neighbourhood image.

7.5 All new developments are encouraged to incorporate river rock as a faced treatment and as an element in freestanding signage.

OLY8. PARKING

8.1 Car parking for residential and non-residential lots alike is to be visually screened from sidewalks and neighbours, and prevented from dominating the streetscape; 8.2 In the resort village centre or cluster housing developments, parking lots should be broken into smaller areas with landscape dividers or other elements. Ideally, an unbroken parking area should be no larger than about 6 to 8 spaces in the village centre, and 4 spaces in residential areas;

8.3 The use of a consistent height of tree canopy throughout larger lots will help provide weather protection and visual screening for overlooking buildings;

8.4 Access driveways should be designed to use a minimum of paving. Desirable materials include brick, concrete pavers, gravel, or crushed cemented rock to complement the building materials requirements and natural environment;

8.5 Free-standing parkades will not be allowed except where they form a basement in the village centre or in a cluster housing development; and

8.6 Provisions for secure bicycle parking must be made in all public areas.

OLY9. FENCES

9.1 In order to foster a safer, more community-oriented environment, tall fences that extend forward of the front building face are not encouraged;

9.2 If a fence is necessary for privacy or noise control, a partially voided, articulated fence in combination with planting and natural materials in keeping with the environment and the building, is encouraged;

9.3 Low rock walls and hedges are encouraged; and

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9.4 Chain link fencing is strongly discouraged.

OLY10. OUTDOOR AREAS

10.1 Buildings shall be sited and oriented to provide usable space for entertaining, utilities, storage, play areas, and views;

10.2 Unsightly storage and utility areas or kiosks shall be screened. Refuse containers, in particular, must be enclosed and fully-screened from the main streets and from other buildings; and

10.3 Accessibility from indoor areas, ability to capture sunlight and summer breezes, aural and visual privacy, and safety shall be considered when providing outdoor private or semi-private space.

OLY11. ENERGY EFFICIENCY

11.1 Siting and orientation of buildings in a manner that will increase the energy efficiency and subsequently reduce the cost required for heating, cooling, and lighting is encouraged;

11.2 Where possible, main living/retail spaces and windows should be located on the south side for natural light, winter warmth and summer shade for energy cost savings. The south side should be the longest side of the building for greatest passive solar gain. Shade the south, east, and west windows with eaves and deciduous plants;

11.3 Openings on the west sides of the building to catch the westerly summer breezes and on the opposite side of the building to assist in cross ventilation area encouraged; and

11.4 Higher openings or roof ventilation designed to expel summer heat is encouraged.

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1.0 Bear Mountain Estates Area Plan

A comprehensive development plan for the Bear Mountain Estates Area was submitted to the City of Langford in 2001. The Bear Mountain Estates Area comprises approximately 220 ha of land. The Bear Mountain Estates Plan proposes to develop the area shown on attached Map 7 as a new neighbourhood within the City of Langford. The neighbourhood is proposed to include a golf course resort, residential community, commercial, and institutional uses.

In designing this new neighbourhood, the plan policies and development permit guidelines will encourage a development pattern that seeks to preserve and enhance existing landforms, wetlands, and vegetation wherever possible. In addition, comprehensive guidelines to protect the neighbourhood from interface fires will be followed.

A mix of housing styles are proposed and will include attached housing, apartment, condominium, single- family residential, two-family residential, secondary suite, and granny flat units for a total of 2 200 dwelling units (not including suites or granny flats). Higher densities will be associated with the proposed village centre. In addition, a comprehensive system of trails and parks will be dedicated and constructed by the owner of the lands. These parks will include linkage trails between neighbourhoods, a perimeter trail and trails connecting to the City of Langford trail network. There will be a combination of natural open space and developed, passive parklands and tot lots as well as a village green within the village centre.

2.0 Planning Principles and Policies

Development of the Bear Mountain Estates Neighbourhood would be based on the following principles.

2.1 Development will include a distinct identity, based on an English Arts and Crafts architectural theme. 2.2 The neighbourhood will include a neighbourhood commercial centre, which has a distinct sense of place and opportunities for commercial activities and employment. 2.3 The neighbourhood will include a park and trail network that integrates with Langford's Trail Master Plan and Parks and Recreation Master Plan. 2.4 A comprehensive network of paths, sidewalks, and trails will link neighbourhoods, parks, open spaces, and commercial areas. 2.5 Linkages to existing and future neighbourhoods adjacent to the Bear Mountain Neighbourhood will be provided by way of roads and trails. 2.6 Development will be in accordance with strict environmental standards designed to integrate the development with the natural environment.

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Bylaw No. 1201 N2 15 Jul 13 2.7 Environmental features will be respected and protected where possible during development and will be maintained. Development will be allowed to occur within a flexible zoning scheme; however, it will be regulated in accordance with development permit guidelines for the following purposes: 2.7.1 Protection of the natural environment; 2.7.2 Regulation of form and character of intensive residential, multi-family, and commercial development; 2.7.3 Protection of development from hazardous conditions; i.e., wildfire and steep slopes. 2.8 Prior to proceeding with development, an overall environmental management plan shall be provided to the City of Langford. Subsequent to acceptance of an overall environmental management plan, each phase of development will require a development permit for form and character, environmental conservation, and protection from hazardous conditions. 2.9 Up to 400 single-family residential units (or up to 700 multi-family units) and an 18-hole golf course and clubhouse will be allowed to be developed with access and egress from Millstream Road. Once this development threshold has been achieved, no further development will be allowed until such time as a comprehensive traffic study with road alignments and interchanges with the Trans Canada Highway are provided to the satisfaction of the City of Langford.

2.10 The Bear Mountain neighbourhood shall be a complete community with opportunities for working, recreating, and living. The intent is to minimize the requirement for automobile trips outside of the neighbourhood and maximize opportunities for walking and cycling within the neighbourhood for many of the neighbourhood's daily requirements.

2.11 The neighbourhood will be subject to the City of Langford's Development Permit Guidelines for Interface Fire Hazards and Steep Slopes. 3.0 Development Permit Areas and Guidelines

In accordance with Section 919.1 of the Local Government Act, all of the lands identified within the Bear Mountain Estates Neighbourhood Plan are designated development permit areas for the following purposes. 3.1 Protection of the natural environment, its ecosystems and biological diversity. 3.2 Protection of development from hazardous conditions. 3.3 Establishment of objectives for the form and character of intensive residential developments. 3.4 Establishment of objectives for the form and character of commercial and multi-family residential developments.

Council's general Development Permit Guidelines for environmental protection, commercial, and multi- family form and character and interface fire hazard protection apply to this area. In the event of a conflict between guidelines, the Bear Mountain Guidelines shall prevail.

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Bylaw No. 1201 N3 15 Jul 13 The Bear Mountain Neighbourhood Plan provides for multi-family, institutional, single-family, intensive residential, and commercial land uses. Map 7 (Land Use Concept Plan for Bear Mountain) identifies the general layout of open spaces, residential, commercial, and golf club uses. Within the residential designated areas, multi-family and intensive residential uses, in addition to single-family uses, may occur. Further, Map 7 will be established as a development permit guideline, which provides overall direction for the layout of land uses. While this layout is not intended to be inflexible, any deviation from the plan must be supported by substantial compliance with relevant development permit guidelines and an amended concept plan demonstrating that the overall layout concept meets the relevant guidelines and bylaws of the City of Langford.

4.0 Environmental Development Permit Guidelines

4.1 Justification

The Bear Mountain area includes certain hazardous conditions (i.e.: steep slopes, interface fire hazard) as well as sensitive ecosystems identified by the BC Conservation Data Centre. Further, there are many wetland areas and areas which may have potentially significant environmental values which should be protected where possible.

4.2 Objectives

The objectives of this designation are intended to ensure redevelopment will be allowed to occur in a manner that:

4.2.1 Ensures that development in steep slope areas is designed and engineered to proved a high level of protection from ground instability and/or slope failure; 4.2.2 Ensure that development within the interface fire hazard area is managed in a way that minimizes the risk of damage to property or people from interface fire hazards; and managed in a way that mitigates interface fire hazards while still addressing environmental issues. 4.2.3 Significant environmentally sensitive areas are preserved and enhanced where possible; 4.2.4 General habitat and biodiversity values and natural environment regimes are preserved and enhanced; 4.2.5 Riparian values are preserved and enhanced or replaced with more valuable riparian area.

4.3 Steep Slopes

4.3.1. When land is altered, due regard shall be given to maintaining the normal drainage system and regulating storm water run-off. Exposed soil on steep slopes subject to erosion shall be re-vegetated or otherwise protected from run-off erosion.

4.3.2. Development will not be permitted on hillsides of 30% or greater with poor soil stability or susceptibility unless engineered to resolve the hazard.

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4.4.1 No land clearing or development may occur within the lands until such time as the riparian areas have been identified, leave strips protected, and a development permit issuing any alteration of land is granted. The City may grant variances to setbacks to watercourses if the majority of riparian values are retained in accordance with a report from a registered professional engineer or a professional biologist.

4.4.2 Prior to the development of any golf course, an environmental management plan for the golf course, which ensures that the development and ongoing operation and maintenance of the golf course minimizes incursion and impact into riparian areas and other sensitive ecosystems must be provided to the City of Langford and if required by the City, a Section 219 covenant registered on the lands ensuring that ongoing environmental strategies are adhered to by the owners of the golf course and adjacent properties.

4.4.3 All natural wetlands are encouraged to remain in their current state unless specific plans are presented and accepted by the City of Langford for the relocation and enhancement of wetland areas. The goal is to have the overall value of riparian areas at a higher level than what they were prior to any site disturbance.

4.4.4 Although there are no fish bearing water bodies located on the Bear Mountain property, the watershed drains into fish bearing water bodies downstream. Accordingly, enhancements on-site may be required by the City in order to mitigate any impact caused by the development of the lands and to enhance the values of those water bodies.

4.5 Wildlife Habitat and Biodiversity Guidelines

4.5.1 Rocky outcrops should be preserved and integrated into site design where possible. 4.5.2 Native planting should be used within private landscaping areas and municipal boulevards where appropriate. 4.5.3 Veteran trees and snags should be preserved where their presence does not constitute a hazard. 4.5.4 Natural features should be protected from infrastructure and the City may grant variances to road widths if such variances assist in preserving environmentally significant features. 4.5.5 Sidewalks should meander in order to avoid significant natural features and to add to the neighbourhood aesthetics. Prior to any land clearing or construction, detailed environmental inventories of significant features in areas proposed for development shall be conducted. Site development shall minimize impact on existing sensitive ecosystems. This can be done by either clustering of residential units, varying infrastructure standards, or preserving significant features by way of non-disturbance Section 219 covenants or parkland dedication.

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5.0 Form and Character Development Permit Guidelines

5.1 Justification

The City of Langford designates all commercial, multi-family residential, and intensive residential development areas within the Bear Mountain Estates Plan Area as a development permit area for the purposes of controlling form and character of development. Intensive residential is defined as any lot that is less than 550 m2 in area. The purpose of this designation is to ensure that Council has the ability to secure the necessary information and establish conditions on development such that the form and character of new commercial, multi-family, and intensive residential developments are of a high quality and are well-suited to the surrounding properties and environment.

5.2 Objectives

The objectives of the form and character development permit guidelines are to ensure that development is constructed to high standards in both material and aesthetic qualities, developed within an English Arts and Crafts architectural theme, and that development is compatible with surrounding land uses. Further, as the goal for the Bear Mountain Plan Area is to have a high quality mix of single- and multi-family and commercial uses, the form and character of the intensive residential, multi-family, and commercial areas must be compatible in design theme and site planning to ensure good integration of the mix of land uses. Multi-storey buildings, over five storeys in height, may depart from the English Arts and Crafts design theme, provided that some elements of English Arts and Crafts style architecture are retained, particularly at the first and second storeys.

To facilitate the quality of development and integration of land uses the following guidelines will be used to supplement the City of Langford's general development permit guidelines for commercial and multi- family development.

6.0 Location and Distribution of Uses

6.1 The location and distribution of uses should be generally as illustrated on Map 7. 6.2 Residential density will be high around the resort village centre and country club area. 6.3 A multi-level residential complex may be developed in the eastern portion of the site. 6.4 Within the rest of the residential areas, a mix of attached and detached housing will be provided in a way that minimizes site clearing, road cuts, tree removal, and leaving, where possible, significant topographic and environmental features. 6.5 The proposed hotel may be developed in or adjacent to the village centre.

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7.1 The Village Centre shall be designed to include and encourage public gatherings.

7.2 Specific features should include an amphitheatre, plazas, and landscaped courtyards.

7.3 The Village Centre should include landscaped water features and have pedestrian only precincts.

7.4 The Village Centre will include a central pedestrian plaza that has a central water feature.

7.5 A mix of stand-alone commercial and mixed-use buildings will surround the plaza.

7.6 Buildings will be encouraged to have main entrances fronting onto the plaza and, where possible, onto adjacent roads.

7.7 Restaurants and cafes will be encouraged to have outdoor sidewalk dining areas.

7.8 Interim landscaping shall be provided, to the satisfaction of the City Planner, on that part of a comprehensive development site that is intended to be developed for commercial use, and is not immediately developed according to the ultimate landscape plan included within a Development Permit.

8.0 Traditional English Arts and Crafts Architectural Guidelines

The overriding architectural theme of Bear Mountain Estates will be fashioned after an English "Arts and Crafts" style. This will apply to all multi-family residential, intensive residential, and commercial development. Victorian and Edwardian features may be used in adapting the Country theme into the more urban areas of the development. Multi-storey buildings, over five storeys in height, may depart from the “Arts and Crafts” architectural theme, provided that design elements that evoke the “Arts and Crafts” architecture theme are incorporated into the building design. Specific design elements will be as detailed in sections 8.1 to 8.4. Specific design guidelines for the form and character of multi-storey buildings over five storeys in height are as detailed in section 12.0.

8.1 Finishes

In addition to glazing and doorways, a minimum of three exterior finishing treatments are required and may include:

8.1.1 Stucco; 8.1.2 Rock; 8.1.3 Wood siding; 8.1.4 Concrete composite siding; 8.1.5 Wood shingle; or 8.1.6 Brick.

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8.2 Roof

8.2.1 Rooflines shall have a minimum 6:12 pitch for major roof elements.

8.2.2 Minor roof elements may have a lesser pitch, but must not exceed 30% of the total roof mass.

8.2.3 Hidden gutter features are encouraged.

8.2.4 Roof materials may include:

8.2.4.1 High quality fibreglass; 8.2.4.2 Metal profile; 8.2.4.3 Wood shingle (subject to wildfire interface guidelines); 8.2.4.4 Slate; 8.2.4.5 Concrete composite.

8.3 Form

8.3.1 Articulations of building elevations and rooflines are encouraged and are the main architectural element sought by the design guidelines.

8.3.2 Dwelling space inside of articulated rooflines is encouraged.

8.3.3 Use of stone, cultured stone, or brick exterior chimneys is required. Exposed vent pipes for fireplaces or fuel-fired appliances shall only extend vertically from a chimney that is clad in stone, cultured stone, or brick. Chimney enclosures constructed of concrete composite siding, or stucco are not permitted. Lateral vent pipes, or ‘through the wall’ vents for fireplaces and fuel-fired appliances are not permitted.

8.3.4 Use of fieldstones for accents is encouraged.

8.3.5 Use of over hanging eaves, and large front porches with pillars is encouraged.

8.3.6 Extensive use of dormers (gable, eyebrow, hipped, or shed) is encouraged.

8.4 The images shown as figures M1 to M7 are visual guides showing the style of architecture to be used in all multi-family residential, intensive residential, and commercial development except for the golf clubhouse.

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Bylaw No. 1201 N12 15 Jul 13 9.0 Streetscape

9.1 The overall character of the development will reflect the natural environment and the golf course resort.

9.2 Individual buildings should complement existing building and the streetscape as a whole.

9.3 Buildings will not be identical and will reflect a style identified in the traditional English Arts and Crafts Guidelines. Buildings shall be encouraged to be located close to road frontages and incorporate verandas. Notwithstanding the close proximity to roads, building envelopes will be encouraged to be staggered or building façades will be encouraged to articulate in order to avoid a row housing appearance from the street.

9.4 High walls that overshadow neighbouring yards should be avoided.

9.5 Strata driveways in detached townhouse developments are to be finished to a standard similar to municipal roads in Residential Small Lot zones, and shall include curbs, sidewalks, boulevards, and street trees.

10.0 Building Orientation and Siting

10.1 Orientation and siting for any building should meet the following objectives:

10.1.1 Collect summer breezes. 10.1.2 Provide protection from winter wind and rain. 10.1.3 Incorporate natural topographic features and minimize intrusive or radical site works. 10.1.4 Preserve the natural vegetation and significant trees where these are not required to be removed due to wildfire hazard mitigation. 10.1.5 Take advantage of distant and local views. 10.1.6 Provide for maximum privacy. 10.1.7 Allow for some usable yard space.

10.2 Entrances

10.2.1 Entrances or routes to buildings should be clear and accessible from the street frontage. 10.2.2 The front entry of a building should be defined with adequate overhangs for weather protection and wherever possible incorporate verandas. 10.2.3 The design of entrances or routes to buildings should not hinder sight lines or surveillance of visitors and intruders. 10.2.4 Where possible garage doors should not be the dominant feature of a building's front façade, but should be located to one side, slightly behind, or at right angles to the main street frontage.

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Bylaw No. 1201 N13 15 Jul 13 10.3 Parking

10.3.1 Where possible car parking for residential and non-residential lots is to be visually screened from sidewalks and neighbours and prevented from dominating the streetscape. 10.3.2 In a village centre or cluster housing developments, parking lots should be broken into smaller areas with landscape dividers or other developments. Ideally, an unbroken parking area should be no larger than about six to eight spaces in a village centre, four spaces in residential areas, and 20 spaces in the clubhouse area. 10.3.3 The use of a consistent height of evergreen tree canopy throughout the larger lots is encouraged to help provide weather protection and visual screening from overlooking buildings. 10.3.4 Access driveways should be designed to use a minimum of asphalt paving. Permeable surfaces will be considered. 10.3.5 Desirable materials include brick, concrete pavers, concrete, exposed aggregate, streetprint, asphalt, or combinations of the above to complement the building material requirements and the natural environment. 10.3.6 Estate lots may use gravel or crushed, cemented rock in driveway locations not visible from adjacent roads. 10.3.7 Freestanding parkades will not be allowed. 10.3.8 Provisions for secure bicycle parking must be made in all commercial and multi-family developments. 10.4 Fencing 10.4.1 In order to foster a safer more community-oriented environment, fences, and walls in excess of 4 ft in height that extend forward from the front building face are not permitted. 10.4.2 If a fence or wall is necessary for privacy or noise control, a partially voided articulated fence or wall in combination with planting and natural materials in keeping with the environment and the building will be considered. 10.4.3 Low rock walls and evergreen hedges are encouraged. 10.4.4 Chain link fencing is prohibited unless required for safety along trails at the approval of the City Planner. 10.5 Outdoor Areas 10.5.1 Buildings shall be sited and oriented to provide usable space for entertaining, utilities, storage, play areas, and views. 10.5.2 Unsightly storage and utility areas or kiosks shall be screened. 10.5.3 Garbage containers in particular, must be enclosed and fully screened. 10.5.4 Accessibility from indoor areas, ability to catch sunlight and summer breezes, audio and visual privacy, and safety shall be considered when providing outdoors, private, or semi-private space.

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Bylaw No. 1201 N14 15 Jul 13 10.6 Energy Efficiency 10.6.1 Site and orientation of buildings should be done in a manner that will increase the energy efficiency and subsequently reduce the cost required for heating, cooling, and lighting. 10.6.2 Openings on the west sides of the buildings should be provided to catch the westerly summer breezes and on the opposite side of the buildings to assist in cross ventilation. 10.6.3 Higher openings or group roof ventilation designed to expel summer heat is encouraged. 11.0 Interface Fire Hazard Guidelines The development shall be designed in accordance with the City of Langford's Development Permit Guidelines for Interface Fire Hazards. In lieu of an professional engineer's report on Interface Fire Hazards, the City of Langford may accept a registered professional forester's report. 12.0 Multi-Storey Buildings Over Five Storeys in Height The following guidelines shall apply to all multi-storey buildings over five storeys in height. 12.1 General Form and Character Multi-storey buildings over five storeys in height are not required to be developed strictly within the “arts and crafts” architectural design theme of Bear Mountain Estates. In addition to the design guidelines contained within sections 8.1, 8.2, and 8.3, the following guidelines are intended to direct the design of multi-storey buildings over five storeys. 12.1.1 The overall architectural design of each building shall consist of heavy articulation, particularly at the main floor, battered foundation walls, dormers, rock or stone clad chimneys, large porches, window boxes and balconies, transomed windows, roofs with wide overhangs, multiple roof planes, trellised porches, columns and piers supporting roof elements and porches, and decorative railings and roof edges. 12.1.2 Buildings over five storeys should have a strong relationship to the street and, in particular, a human or pedestrian scale. This should be accomplished by: 12.1.2.1 Including, at the ground level of each building, dwelling units or commercial units with direct pedestrian access to the street; 12.1.2.2 Including covered arcades, towers, trellises, roof overhangs, dormers and chimneys into building design at a human scale; 12.1.2.3 Using extensive stepping and terracing of the elevations and altering the massing of structures so that the heights of various portions of the building are staggered between two and eight storeys; 12.1.2.4 Avoiding any massing or single material that rises vertically more than four storeys, unless the façade is punctuated by articulation, terraces, balconies with towers, pergolas or dormers;

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Bylaw No. 1201 N15 15 Jul 13 12.1.2.5 Including in the building façade dormers, shed roofs and balconies that break up vertical and horizontal planes; 12.1.2.6 Including vaulted ceilings on top storeys and glazing in gable ends to add verticality to buildings; 12.1.2.7 Ensuring that the majority of any eighth storey or any building is built within the roof gable; 12.1.2.8 Limiting the access to underground parking to not more than one entrance per road frontage, and by siting driveways and/or garage doors in discreet ways so that they do not front directly onto the street; 12.1.3 Buildings over five storeys in height are expected to exhibit an “arts and crafts” architectural theme within the first two storeys, and should exhibit a strong relationship to this architectural theme throughout the first four storeys. At storeys above the fourth storey, buildings should incorporate design elements which relate the architectural character of the “arts and crafts” architecture employed at the lower storeys. Figures M1 to M7 of this Appendix are intended to provide a visual guide to the “arts and crafts” architectural theme; 12.1.4 The design of multi-storey buildings over five storeys shall ensure that there is appropriate transition between building levels. The seventh floor may be designed as a horizontal penthouse floor, provided that these dwelling units are multi-storey; 12.1.5 Mechanical equipment shall be fully screened within the roofline of any building; 12.1.6 Buildings over five storeys in height shall not be used as platforms for radio masts, cell phone towers or other telecommunication device, unless these structures are discreetly located within the roofline of the building; 12.1.7 Buildings over five storeys in height may incorporate a single flag pole for one of each of the following: the Canadian Flag, the Province of British Columbia Flag; the City of Langford Flag; and a Bear Mountain Flag. 12.2 Roof and Finishes 12.2.1 Roof design shall be as outlined in section 8.2; 12.2.2 A variety of colours, materials, textures and forms shall be incorporated into the design of multi-storey buildings over five storeys for the purpose of breaking up the massing of the building, while accentuating building lines and patterns; 12.2.3 In addition to the design guidelines contained within sections 8.1, 8.2, and 8.3, exterior finishing treatments may include any combination of smooth, exposed aggregate, scored or patterned concrete as one finishing treatment; and 12.2.4 No one treatment may comprise more than 65% of any elevation (exclusive of roofing).

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Bylaw No. 1201 N16 15 Jul 13 12.3 Exemptions 12.3.1 The following are exempted from a development permit application. Residential subdivision or intensive residential development of any land controlled by a Section 219 covenant, approved by the City Planner, and registered in favour of the City of Langford, which controls the form and character of intensive residential development on the subject property. 13.1 Multi-Storey Design Guidelines

In addition to the design guidelines contained with Appendix G and H (if applicable), the following guidelines are intended to direct the design of buildings over five storeys in the Bear Mountain Estates Plan Area. 13.2 The overall architectural design of each building shall feature varied articulation, particularly at the lower storeys, decorative railings and roof edges. 13.3 Buildings over 5 storeys in height should be clustered within the Bear Mountain Estates Plan Area to afford a minimum area occupied by streets and provide generous open space. 13.4 To make buildings over 5 storeys in height “pedestrian friendly”, the first two storeys of towers should be strongly articulated through the use of overhangs, signage and other means of stimulating visual interest. Where possible, upper storeys should actually be set back and recede or appear to recede; this can be accomplished by tiering the lower storeys of the tower (i.e., the second and third storeys). 13.5 Balconies should be a minimum of 1 m2 in area. 13.6 Units may include their own “earth balcony” capable of supporting planters with shrubs and small trees. 13.7 Each front entrance to ground-oriented units should be visually distinctive from its neighbours, or capable of becoming distinctive from its neighbours. 13.8 Each doorway and entrance should provide a combination of appropriate entrance transitions through the use of alcoves, seating, direction changes, level changes, and variation in materials. 13.9 In areas where multiple towers are constructed or anticipated, a central common area with intensive landscaping and open areas available for barbeques and picnics should be provided. These areas should be linked to the surrounding towers by pedestrian paths accessible to the disabled. The central common area should also be connected by pedestrian paths to other smaller common areas, service commercial amenities, adjacent parks and the greater neighbourhood trail system. 13.10 Terraced building articulations are encouraged; flat roofs and terraced areas should be accessible and “roof-scaped” with landscaping and patio style recreational amenities. 13.11 Buildings over five storeys in height should have a strong relationship to the street, and in particular should exhibit a human or pedestrian scale at the ground level. This should be accomplished by: 13.11.1 Including, at the ground level of each building, dwelling units or commercial units with direct pedestrian access to the street.

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Bylaw No. 1201 N17 15 Jul 13 13.11.2 Using extensive stepping and terracing of the elevations and altering the massing of structures so that the heights of various portions of the building are staggered between higher and lower storeys. 13.11.3 Including in the building façade dormers, shed roofs and balconies that break up vertical and horizontal planes where practical; and 13.11.4 Limiting the access to underground parking to not more than one entrance per road frontage, and by siting driveways and garage doors in discreet ways so that they do not front directly onto the street where practical. 13.12 Where practical, architectural elements such as intersecting gables and vaulted ceilings should be constructed on top storeys along with glazing in gable ends to add verticality to buildings. 13.13 The top storey of any building should be built within the roof gable where practical. 13.14 The design of buildings over five storeys in height should ensure that there is appropriate transition between building levels. The top floor may be designed as a penthouse floor provided that the penthouse is integrated into gables or peaked intersecting gables where possible.’ 13.15 Mechanical equipment should be fully screened within the roofline of any building. 13.16 Buildings over five storeys in height should not be used as platforms for radio masts, cell phone towers or other telecommunication devices, unless these structures are discreetly located with the roofline of the building or visually obstructed with architectural screening. 13.17 Buildings over 5 storeys in height should have a minimum 30 m separation from each other. 13.18 Nearby buildings over 5 storeys in height should be positioned in a manner that helps to define street edge definition while at the same time allowing for gaps in views and sunlight penetration to open spaces. 13.19 Development of buildings over 5 storeys in height should be positioned in a manner that helps to define street edge definition while at the same time allowing for gaps in views and sunlight penetration to open spaces. 13.20 All multi-storey development incorporation buildings with more than 5 storeys should incorporate Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CEPTED) design principles. 13.21 Semi-private exterior amenity spaces should be made accessible to a variety of user groups including the disabled. 13.22 Where possible, buildings over 5 storeys in height should have some setback from the boundaries of the lot to allow for ground level landscaped areas and semi-private outdoor space. 13.23 Rooftops that are visible from the windows and balconies of taller buildings should appear attractive and be designed to appear well maintained and attractive over time. 13.24 Rooftop mechanical equipment installed on roofs should be fully screened from the windows and balconies of taller buildings.

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Bylaw No. 1201 N18 15 Jul 13 13.25 Where a minimum of 200 residential units are proposed within a single development, buildings within the development may create an architectural identify other than that required by the design guidelines of Appendix , H, and M, provided that the following provisions are met to the satisfaction of the City Planner: a) the buildings and landscaping are designed comprehensively with a unified theme; b) the buildings consist of high quality building materials; and c) public art is incorporated into the landscape plan. 14.0 Supplemental Guidelines In 2016 the principal land owners in the CD6 (Bear Mountain Comprehensive Development A) zone applied to rezone the remaining development lands in the CD6 Zone to a new CD6A Zone. The guidelines as set out in Appendix M apply in both the CD6 and CD6A zones, and the guidelines in this section are intended to take precedence in the CD6A zone. Notwithstanding the Bear Mountain Land Use Concept Plan (Map 7) the Bear Mountain Area Plan (Map 7A) shall applied to lands within the CD6A zone. Map 7A is a development permit guideline which provides overall direction for the layout of land uses. While this layout is not intended to be inflexible, and deviation from the plan must be supported by substantial compliance with relevant development permit guidelines and an amended concept plan demonstrating that the overall layout concept meets the relevant guidelines and bylaws of the City of Langford. In the event of any conflict between the guidelines contained within this section and any other guidelines, these guidelines shall prevail. 14.1 The overall form and character of development in the CD6A zone shall exhibit a blend of a traditional English Arts and Crafts or Craftsman style of architecture that is consistent with the early history of British Columbia and more Modern and Contemporary styles of architecture that have become synonymous with a “West Coast” style of architecture. Architectural types that reflect national “types” (such as: Swiss Chalet or Spanish Hacienda) that are not generally associated with the local climate, geography or architectural pattern of development are discouraged. 14.2 New development is expected to complement and enhance existing development in the Bear Mountain Comprehensive Development and meet the same standards, particularly with respect to finishes, roof and form as outlined in Sec. 8.0. 14.3 In addition to the development of a complete community identified in Sec. 2.10, the Bear Mountain Comprehensive Development will work towards becoming a resort community also, wherein opportunities are created for tourism, active recreation, celebration and exploration. 14.4 Parking areas should be screened from any abutting residential or golf course use by a landscape screen not less than 3 m (9.8 ft) in width and 1.8 m (6 ft) in height, measured at the time of planting, and separated from roads and access routes by boulevards and street trees. 14.5 Landscaping in the form of grass, shrubs, ground cover, native plant communities, plants, trees, or flowers or a combination of them should be incorporated into and maintained in a total of not less than 10% of the site area.

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South Skirt Mountain

South Skirt Mountain Neighbourhood Design Guidelines

1.0 GENERAL

JUSTIFICATION

The City of Langford has designated all commercial, multi-family residential, and intensive residential development as a Development Permit Area pursuant to the provisions of the Local Government Act. The justification for this designation is to ensure that Council has the ability to secure the necessary information and estabilish conditions on development such that the form and character of new commercial, mulit-family residential and intensive residential development are of a high quality and best suited to both the surrounding land and the vision of Lanford as expressed in the Langford Plan.

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OBJECTIVE

The objective of the South Skirt Mountain Design Guidelines is to supplement the Development Permit Guidelines for residential, multi-family, commercial, and hillside development within the City of Langford Development Permit Guidelines, specifically to guide development of properties identified as development areas within the South Skirt Mountain Neighbourhood Area Plan. These guidelines will ensure that the development:

a. encourages a development pattern that seeks to preserve and enhance existing landform, wetlands, and vegetation wherever possible, b. is constructed to high standards, both material and aesthetic, and c. is protected from hazardous conditions. The essential nature of the South Skirt Mountain development is a high-quality mix of single- and multi- family residential and commercial uses. The form and character of the development and the design of the landscaping and pedestrian systems are important means to achieving this. Where there is a conflict between these guidelines and the General Design Guidelines, the South Skirt Mountain Design Guidelines will take precedence.

1.1 The South Skirt Mountain Development Neighbourhood Area Plan provides for single family, multi-family, commercial, institutional and recreational land uses. Map A1 identifies the general layout of development sites, mid-high density clustered areas, and dedicated open space areas, which will provide overall direction for the layout of development as a development permit guideline. While this layout is not intended to be inflexible, any deviation from the plan must be supported by substantial compliance with relevant development permit guidelines and an amended concept plan demonstrating that the overall layout concept meets the relevant guidelines and bylaw of the City of Langford;

1.2 The Director of Planning may issue variances with respect to any setback requirement, where the variance being sought supports the objectives of the design guidelines, including but without being limited to the following: respecting existing topography, natural features, areas of sensitive ecosystems, provision of public amenities and special architectural features;

2.0 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION DEVELOPMENT GUIDELINES

2.1 The South Skirt Mountain Neighbourhood Area Development Concept plan that forms part of these guidelines is based on the requirement that 40% of the lands within the CD12 (South Skirt Mountain Comprehensive Development) zone will be preserved either as covenanted open space, amenity land or dedicated park. The highest value sensitive ecosystems have been determined to be generally within the areas shown as Open Space on the map attached, but the true location of these ecosystems is to be determined, phase by phase, through the Development Permit process;

2.2 Land alteration is expected to occur only on a phase by phase basis, and must be preceded by a Development Permit that addresses, in particular: environmentally sensitive ecosystems, wildlife habitat and biodiversity, riparian areas, steep slopes and interface fire hazard, in accordance with the City’s guidelines for environmentally sensitive and hazardous DP areas.

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2.3 A Development Permit may limit the scope of land alteration for the sake of mitigating environmental impact, hazardous conditions or aesthetic considerations;

2.4 Development will also be guided by the recommendations within the South Skirt Mountain Wildfire Interface Assessment Plan dated January 29, 2008 prepared by Strathcona Forestry Ltd.

3.0 GENERAL FORM AND CHARACTER GUIDELINES

3.1 Site grading should incorporate natural topography where possible. Where topography is not affected by development, natural features should be retained;

3.2 Building setbacks, orientation, form, density and height, should be designed to minimize the impact of the proposed development on ecosystems and existing topography;

3.3 Natural features or existing trees between clusters of development on hillsides should be retained (where supported by the qualified professional with respect to Interface fire hazard or ecosystem preservation) so as to enhance or protect views from outside of the area and avoid the view of a solid built mass on the hillside. Where retention of trees is not possible, establishing new landscaping with the same purpose is encouraged;

3.4 Site lighting should be designed so as to minimize light pollution. Exterior lights shall be permitted, as required for safety and comfort when installed at a height and angle so as to minimize glare onto adjacent lands. The use of full cut-off and shielded fixtures is encouraged wherever practical;

3.5 Parking may be provided between building entrances and the street frontage in order to minimize disturbance to sensitive ecosystems or natural topography, provided it is screened with suitable landscaping to minimize impact from the street;

3.6 Structured parking above grade should be designed and finished in a manner that is consistent with the overall building character, and designed to create overall architectural interest; 3.7 Parkade structures below grade may extend to the property line, and may be excluded from setback requirements;

3.8 Overall, the form and character of development shall exhibit a blend of a traditional Arts and Crafts or Craftsman style of architecture that is consistent with the early history of British Columbia and more Modern and Contemporary styles of architecture that have become synonymous with a “West Coast” style of architecture. Architectural types that reflect national “types” (such as: Swiss Chalet or Spanish Hacienda) that are not generally associated with the local climate, geography or architectural pattern of development are discouraged. In order to achieve this design theme, individual buildings are encouraged to incorporate any or all of the following elements into their design:

a) large timber framing at feature areas (where permitted from an interface fire hazard management perspective); b) Characteristic roof overhangs;

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c) Stepped building massing; d) Natural materials; 3.9 Buildings shall be constructed to a high material and architectural standard. Acceptable finishes include: a) Architectural concrete; b) Stucco; c) Wood; d) Cementitious board; e) Architecturally finished block; f) Architectural composite metal panels and pre-finished metal siding; g) Natural stone; h) Brick; i) Cultured stone. 4.0 MULTI-FAMILY and MIXED-USE DESIGN GUIDELINES 4.1 Within multi-building developments, buildings should not be identical, but should exhibit a form and character that is complementary. Buildings should establish the individual character of each building, while maintaining a common architectural theme that is consistent with the overall architecture of the zone; 4.2 Within multi-building, multi-storey developments greater than three storeys, the distance between any 2 buildings should not be less than 3 meters or half the height of the taller building, whichever is less, unless buildings are separated by a firewall in a zero lot line configuration; 4.3 Where ground oriented multi-family development (eg: townhouses) are situated directly adjacent to single-family residential development, the height of multi-family development at the street level should be less than 3 full storeys in height; 4.4 Building massing should step at the parking podium; 4.5 For buildings over six stories in height, the podium should be strongly articulated through: a. architectural details at human scale, b. stepping and terracing of the elevations of the podium, and c. Use of different building massing and primary building materials to that of the upper stories. 4.6 The grade level of buildings should be activated wherever possible, including walk-up residential, commercial, or personal service uses. 4.7 Common amenity space may be provided in the form of common rooms, shared outdoor space, fitness, or other facilities. 4.8 Terraced building articulations are encouraged, wherever possible. 7.4 Articulated Podium

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4.9 Separation between buildings or portions of buildings that are more than 6 stories in height should not be less than 25 meters, excluding parking structure and podiums. 5.0 MIXED USE CORE DESIGN GUIDELINES 5.1 In addition to the guidelines contained in this section, the development permit area guidelines for “General Design Guidelines for Langford City Centre” (Bylaw No. 1829) contained in Bylaw No. 300 shall also apply to any Mixed Use Core within the CD12 (South Skirt Mountain Comprehensive Development) zone. Typical Mixed Use Core 5.2 A Mixed Use Core should be designed to include and encourage public gatherings; 5.3 Specific features should include pedestrian friendly plazas and a landscaped courtyard with a central water feature. 5.4 Buildings surrounding the plaza should have main entrances fronting onto the plaza and, where possible, onto adjacent streets.

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5.5 Restaurants and cafes should incorporate opportunities for outdoor sidewalk dining areas. 5.6 Store signage in the Mixed Use Core is permitted to have individually illuminated letters, providing they are designed to be consistent with the architectural character of the development. 6.0 COMMERCIAL DESIGN GUIDELINES 6.1 Store signage in the Mixed Use Core is permitted to have individually illuminated letters, providing they are designed to be consistent with the architectural character of the development. 6.2 New buildings should utilize variations in the character of rooflines, sloping roof lines, gables and dormers, or other interesting roof treatments that are complimentary to the design expressed in neighbouring buildings; 6.3 All portions of a site not covered by buildings, structures, and vehicle/pedestrian circulation space

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should either be retained in a natural condition or landscaped;

6.4 Setbacks from parking to a lot line adjoining a road can be reduced to 2 meters, provided the setback area includes an intensive landscape area adjacent to the street.

6.0 LANDSCAPING

6.1 Emphasize use of species present on-site for all natural areas and the interface to natural areas;

6.2 Trees and major shrub vegetation should be selected in consultation with a registered professional biologist to reflect the vegetation zone characteristics where it is situated i.e. Garry Oak/Rock Outcrop; Forest Upland; adjacent riparian zones, and the production and use of Garry Oak and Arbutus is encouraged.

6.3 Every effort should be made to reinforce, strengthen the edges of the adjacent natural areas. These edges should be blurred and allow the natural habitat to blend and extend into the development zones.

6.4 A limit of disturbance for each development zone shall be established with an evaluation and identification of vegetation areas for preservation. These areas shall be demarcated and protected prior to any clearing or disturbance of the site.

6.5 Ensure the protected and adjacent natural areas are protected from the adverse effects of rock removal, erosion, and changes in the hydrological ground conditions. Within the Garry Oak/ Rock Outcrop areas, evaluate trees and develop a rock removal plan strategy to an arborist’s approval that ensures adverse effects to the protected trees are prevented.

6.6 Topsoil and overburden shall be reclaimed on site, where practical, for re-use and use in natural interface areas.

6.7 Landscape areas are encouraged to use native species for site interface and a mix of native and non-native plants for areas associated with buildings, parking and feature areas.

6.8 Plant material should be arranged to emphasize building entrances, pedestrian and vehicular circulation routes, as well as to soften the appearance of parking areas, mechanical systems, and service areas without blocking visibility of pedestrian and vehicular traffic. Plants should be used to complement the scale of the area or structure.

6.9 Where practical, with respect to interface fire hazard, coniferous trees should be used to screen mechanical equipment and service areas. Space should be provided to allow a natural tree screening as opposed to hedges.

6.10 Landscape islands are to be provided internal to parking areas.

6.11 Landscaping should be arranged in a natural pattern or geometric configurations as designed by a Landscape Architect.

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MAP A1

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Langford Lake Glen Lake Florence Lake Mount Wells Regional Park Goldstream Provincial Park Mill Hill Regional Park Thetis Lake Regional Park Finlayson Arm District of Metchosin District of Highlands Town of View Royal City of Colwood Juan de Fuca Electoral Area Millstream Rd L ato ri a R d Happy Valley Rd Veter a ns M e morial Pkwy B e ar M o unt a i n P k w y Trans-Canada Hwy Glen Lake Rd Goldstream Ave Sooke Rd Jacklin Rd Peatt Rd La n gford P kwy West Shore Pkwy Leigh Rd Phipps Rd Se t c h fi eld A v e Treanor Ave McCallum Rd Humpback Reservoir Island Rail Corridor I Legend Proposed Sensitive Ecosystems OCP MAP-11 First Nations Reserve 0 0.5 1 0.25 Kilometers City of Langford Boundary 2026-05-25 Sensitive Ecosystems Prov/Reg Parks MAP 11: SENSITIVE ECOSYSTEMS ^ĐŚĞĚƵůĞ

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Langford Lake Glen Lake Florence Lake Mount Wells Regional Park Goldstream Provincial Park Mill Hill Regional Park Thetis Lake Regional Park Finlayson Arm District of Metchosin District of Highlands Town of View Royal City of Colwood Juan de Fuca Electoral Area Millstream Rd L ato ri a R d Happy Valley Rd Veter a ns M e morial Pkwy B e ar M o unt a i n P k w y Trans-Canada Hwy Glen Lake Rd Goldstream Ave Sooke Rd Jacklin Rd Peatt Rd La n gford P kwy West Shore Pkwy Leigh Rd Phipps Rd Se t c h fi eld A v e Treanor Ave McCallum Rd Humpback Reservoir Island Rail Corridor I Legend Sensitive Ecosystems First Nations Reserve 0 0.5 1 0.25 Kilometers Prov/Reg Parks City of Langford Boundary Riparian Zones Watercourses Sensitive Ecosystems MAP 6: SENSITIVE ECOSYSTEMS & RIPARIAN AREAS ^ĐŚĞĚƵůĞ&

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Notice of Public Hearing OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN NOTICE of Public Hearing on Bylaw No. 2268 is hereby given pursuant to Section 466 of the Local Government Act. All persons who believe that their interest in property is affected by the proposed Bylaw will be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the Bylaw at the PUBLIC HEARING to be held in the CITY OF LANGFORD COUNCIL CHAMBERS, Third Floor, 877 Goldstream Avenue, Langford, BC, on July 20, 2026, at 7:00 pm. Please note no further submissions will be accepted after the close of the public hearing. The purpose of Bylaw No. 2268 is to:

1. Amend Zoning Bylaw No. 300 by: deleting the existing Development Permit Area Guidelines; amending definitions; and inserting regulations for garden and carriage suites, landscaping and screening, and townhouse and apartment uses;
2. Amend Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 2200 by: deleting and replacing Maps 6, 10, 11, and 12; inserting updated and existing Development Permit Area Guidelines; and making related housekeeping updates to Appendix A. Every parcel of land within the City of Langford is affected by Bylaw No. 2268. PLEASE NOTE: This meeting will be held electronically and in person at the above address. Information about how to connect to this meeting is indicated in the table below.

Council will not answer questions about the proposal or proposed bylaw except to provide clarification. Please have your questions answered in advance of the Council Meeting by contacting the Community Planning and Development Services Department as noted below. COPIES of the complete proposed bylaw and other related material may be viewed in person during office hours 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday (holidays excluded), from July 6th to July 20th, 2026, inclusive, at the Langford City Hall, Planning Counter, Second Floor, 877 Goldstream Avenue, Langford, BC, V9B 2X8. The Agenda, including material that Council may consider in relation to the bylaws, will be posted to the City’s website: https://www.langford.ca/city-hall/agendas-and-minutes/ no later than the Friday before the public hearing. Correspondence may be submitted by emailing planning@langford.ca or by writing to Langford City Hall, 2nd Floor, 877 Goldstream Avenue, Langford, BC, V9B 2X8. Please contact the Community Planning and Development Services Department at 250.478.7882 with any questions on these Bylaws. Marie Watmough Corporate Officer

Teleconference # 1-855-703-8985 (Canada Toll Free) OR 1-778-907-2071 (long distance charges may apply) Meeting ID #897 0956 7061 – Zoom.us or Zoom app on your mobile device

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Minutes of the Special Council Meeting - June 29, 2026

5 10.3 Langford Aquatic Centre - Supplementary Agreement with YMCA MOVED BY: HARDER SECONDED: YACUCHA THAT Council approve the Aquatic Centre Supplementary Agreement between the City of Langford and the YMCA/YWCA, substantially in the form attached to the staff report, and authorize the Mayor and Chief Administrative Officer or Corporate Officer to execute the agreement; THAT Council direct staff to work with the YMCA/YWCA to explore expanding recreational opportunities at the Langford Aquatic Centre with a focus on programming for youth in grades six through twelve; AND THAT Council direct staff to bring forward all necessary bylaws and related documents to establish the City’s Aquatic Centre Management Reserve Fund for the purpose of receiving and holding funds contributed pursuant to the Supplementary Agreement and using those funds solely for Aquatic Centre related expenses. Motion CARRIED. 11. BYLAWS 11.1 BYLAW NO. 2110 “Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 696, (854 Latoria Road), Bylaw No. 2110, 2026". (FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD READINGS) MOVED BY: WAGNER SECONDED: GUIRY THAT Council give first, second and third readings to “Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 696, (854 Latoria Road), Bylaw No. 2110, 2026". Motion CARRIED. 11.2 BYLAW NOS. 2268 & 2269 “Langford Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 2200, Amendment No. 2 (Form and Character Design Guidelines) and Langford Zoning Bylaw No. 300, Amendment No. 767, Bylaw No. 2268, 2026”. (FIRST READING) AND "City of Langford Tree Protection Bylaw No. 2269, 2026”. (FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD READINGS) MOVED BY: GUIRY SECONDED: WAGNER THAT Council give first reading to “Langford Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 2200, Amendment No. 2 (Form and Character Design Guidelines) and Langford Zoning Bylaw No. 300, Amendment No. 767, Bylaw No. 2268, 2026”; AND

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6 THAT Council give first, second and third reading to “City of Langford Tree Protection Bylaw No. 2269, 2026”; AND THAT Council direct Staff to bring forward a bylaw to establish an Advisory Design Panel pursuant to section 461 of the Local Government Act. Motion CARRIED. 11.3 BYLAW NOS. 2274 & 2273 "Langford Zoning Bylaw No. 300, Amendment No. 761 (Omnibus No. 68 – New Residential Zones), Bylaw No. 2274, 2026". (ADOPTION); AND “Langford Zoning Bylaw No. 300, Amendment No. 760 (Small Scale Multi Unit Housing), Bylaw No. 2273, 2026". (ADOPTION) MOVED BY: WAGNER SECONDED: GUIRY THAT Council adopt "Langford Zoning Bylaw No. 300, Amendment No. 761 (Omnibus No. 68 – New Residential Zones), Bylaw No. 2274, 2026"; AND THAT Council adopt “Langford Zoning Bylaw No. 300, Amendment No. 760 (Small Scale Multi Unit Housing), Bylaw No. 2273, 2026". Motion CARRIED. 11.4 BYLAW NOS. 2275, 2270 & 2271 “City of Langford Amenity Cost Charge Bylaw No. 2275, 2026". (ADOPTION); AND “City of Langford Inclusionary Zoning Bylaw No. 2270, 2026". (ADOPTION); AND “City of Langford Reserve Funds Establishment Bylaw, 2004, Bylaw No. 857, Amendment No. 3, Bylaw No. 2271, 2026”. (ADOPTION) MOVED BY: YACUCHA SECONDED: HARDER THAT Council adopt "Amenity Cost Charge Bylaw No. 2275, 2026"; AND THAT Council adopt "Inclusionary Zoning Bylaw No. 2270, 2026"; AND THAT Council adopt “City of Langford Reserve Funds Establishment Bylaw, 2004, Bylaw No. 857, Amendment No. 3, Bylaw No. 2271, 2026”. Motion CARRIED. 12. IN CAMERA RESOLUTION

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Staff Report to Special Council

DATE: Monday, June 29, 2026 DEPARTMENT: Planning SUBJECT: Bylaw No. 2268 and 2269: Design Guidelines, Environmental Development Permit Areas, and Tree Protection Bylaw Update

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The purpose of this report is to present Bylaw No. 2268 and Bylaw No. 2269, which include updates to the Form and Character Design Guidelines, Environmental Development Permit Area (EDPA) Guidelines and maps, a revised Tree Protection Bylaw, and related amendments to the Zoning Bylaw. Bylaw No. 2268 has been drafted to delete all existing Design and Development Permit Area Guidelines from the Zoning Bylaw, to add the new Design Guidelines and EDPA Guidelines to the Official Community Plan (OCP), to update the OCP maps designating the Riparian and Sensitive Ecosystem Development Permit Areas, to add the existing Guidelines relating to the Hazardous Area Development Permit Areas and guidelines pertaining to several comprehensive development zones to the OCP, and to make various related amendments to the Zoning Bylaw. The new Design Guidelines and EDPA Guidelines and maps included in Bylaw No. 2268 have been comprehensively updated following an extensive process involving background review, analysis, and public and interest holder engagement. The feasibility of establishing an Advisory Design Panel was explored as part of the review of the Design Guidelines. Council may wish to receive the findings outlined in the Advisory Design Panel (ADP) Feasibility report attached to this report as Attachment C and provide direction regarding the establishment of an ADP. Additionally, Bylaw No. 2269 has been drafted to repeal and replace Tree Protection Bylaw No. 2206. Key changes include: aligning with the EDPA and current best practices, consolidating hazardous tree removal approvals that have been considered through development permit area exemptions and tree permits into one streamlined process, and addressing gaps and clarifications that have arisen as staff have worked with the current Tree Protection Bylaw since November 2024. Please note that this report will be supported by two presentations, given during the July 29, 2026 Council meeting, which will provide additional information and examples.

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BACKGROUND: The Local Government Act authorizes local governments to establish development permit areas for a range of purposes, including the form and character of new development specified land uses, including: intensive residential, multi-family, commercial, and industrial uses. Through this authority, the local government can establish guidelines pertaining to the siting of new buildings on a lot, the architectural design and finish of new buildings, and the design of landscaping and screening areas. These guidelines ultimately shape how a new building will look, is located on a lot, and interact with the street. In November 2023, Council approved the 2023-2027 Council Strategic Plan. This Strategic Plan included the following objective: 1d – Update Design Guidelines and Consider an Advisory Design Panel The Design Guidelines provide guidance and direction on a variety of features related to site layout, architectural design and landscaping. Updated Design Guidelines will incorporate relevant elements of the objectives outlined in the early guidance to the development community and this strategic plan. Part of this update will be the consideration of an advisory design panel, which could support both the review and the implementation of the updated guidelines. Similarly, the Local Government Act authorizes local governments to establish development permit areas for the purpose of protecting the natural environment, its ecosystems, and biological diversity. Through this authority, the local government can establish guidelines to require measures to preserve, protect, enhance, restore, and mitigate impacts to natural features. The local government must also identify the lands that are affected by the development permit area. In February 2025, Council added the following objective to their Strategic Plan: 1q – Update the Environmental Development Permit Area Guidelines and Associated Maps Langford’s Environmental Development Permit Area guidelines apply to areas of sensitive ecosystems, riparian areas, and areas of potential habitat and biodiversity. The guidelines inform how new development, land alteration activities, and construction within these designated areas should be done in order to protect, enhance, and mitigate impacts to sensitive and significant natural features. Updated guidelines will incorporate the objectives of the Urban Forest Management Plan as well as address gaps and opportunities in the current guidelines to improve outcomes and incorporate best practices. The associated OCP maps designating where the guidelines apply will be updated to ensure, as much as possible, that they accurately represent the current extent of these features. In November 2022, an interim Tree Protection Bylaw was adopted as a temporary measure to safeguard against the cutting of trees outside of the Development Permit (DP) process until the City’s First Urban Forest Management Plan (UFMP) could be completed. Tree Protection Bylaw No. 2206 was later adopted in November 2024 to replace the interim Tree Protection Bylaw in accordance with the

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recommendations of the UFMP. COMMENTARY: Design Guidelines The existing Design Guidelines have represented a challenge to staff, the development community, and Langford residents due to their complexity, length, and lack of clarity. Over time, they have lost their effectiveness due to these issues, as well as being out of date in relation to current design trends, community priorities, and innovations. For this reason, and in accordance with Council’s Strategic Plan, staff have been working with the project consultant, MODUS, since fall 2025 to update the Langford Design Guidelines, which are currently appended to Zoning Bylaw No. 300. Since this time, several phases of work have been completed, including background review and analysis of the current guidelines; a gaps and opportunities analysis in relation to best practices and the desired outcomes of the OCP, in particular those expressed in Part 7 – High Quality City Building, as well as the UFMP; public and interest holder engagement; and preparation of the draft guidelines. Initial public engagement occurred in January 2025 and involved an interactive map to gather place- based input on where urban design was working well, where improvements could strengthen neighbourhood character, and where existing streets or buildings best represent Langford. 908 comments were submitted and pinned to specific locations during the engagement period. In addition, individual interviews with members of the development community were conducted to gather insights on the existing guidelines and development permit review processes, as well as recommendations for the new guidelines. Together, this engagement feedback, background review, and analysis work identified strengths and weaknesses of the existing guidelines, and shaped the direction of the draft guidelines. The draft guidelines were then released for public review and comment in May 2026, prior to finalizing the proposed new Design Guidelines for Council’s review at this meeting. The proposed new guidelines attached to Bylaw No. 2268 include updates in relation to comments received through that process, including refinements and clarifications throughout the guidelines and the strengthening of guidelines pertaining to heat island mitigation, landscaping (including urban agriculture and pollinator friendly species) and accessibility. Additional details regarding the process and engagement findings will be provided as part of the accompanying presentation at this meeting. The proposed new guidelines represent a significant update to the existing guidelines, some of which have been in place since the 1990s. Over 1,000 existing guidelines that apply to different land uses and areas of Langford have been consolidated into one set of updated, simplified, and streamlined guidelines that apply to all land uses and areas of Langford. These proposed guidelines are highly visual, are informed by four key placemaking principles: Honouring Place, Building Resilience, Creating Connection, and Fostering Creativity, and are structured

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into four categories of guidelines relating to: Site Planning, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Special Considerations. The guidelines are further supported by a Design in Practice section, which includes additional visuals and descriptions of the intent of the guidelines to support implementation in different land use contexts. The proposed new Design Guidelines will support improved urban design outcomes (the “look and feel” of new buildings), enhanced public realm interface (how a building interacts with the street), and integrated sustainability measures (such as addressing heat island effect by leaving space for trees). They implement key objectives of the OCP and UFMP by supporting a people-focused, livable, and sustainable community. These proposed guidelines will also support a more streamlined development approval process by ensuring the expectations for new development are easier to understand and apply when developing new concept plans. This should reduce the back-and-forth that can occur during the approvals process, thereby improving application timelines and providing greater certainty for the development community. By focusing on design outcomes rather than prescriptive regulations, there is flexibility to meet the guideline intent through different design choices that suit the site context and project constraints (including budgets), encouraging creativity and innovation. At the same time, the more visual and descriptive nature of the guidelines are easier for the wider community to understand and visualize how new development may fit into their neighbourhood. More specifically, Bylaw No. 2268 includes the following: • Deleting the existing Design Guidelines for all land uses and specific areas of Langford, including those that apply to comprehensive development zones, from the Zoning Bylaw; • Adding the new Design Guidelines as an appendix to the OCP; • Adding the specific guidelines for comprehensive development zones that are still applicable, have not yet been built out, and/or are still desired by the developer as an appendix to the OCP. These include the guidelines for Olympic View, Bear Mountain, and South Skirt Mountain.; • Making various housekeeping updates to existing Appendix A – Development Permit Areas of the OCP; • Adding provisions that are regulated through existing design guidelines to the Zoning Bylaw, including requirements pertaining to private and common amenity space in multi-family developments; landscaping and screening requirements; and garden and carriage suite regulations. The feasibility review of establishing an Advisory Design Panel (ADP) was also conducted as part of this project, in accordance with Council’s Strategic Plan. An ADP is an advisory body that reviews the form and character of development proposals. ADPs support staff and Council in evaluating how well development proposals align with the applicable Design Guidelines, and make non-binding

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recommendations to decision-makers. The results of this review are attached to this report as Attachment C, and include the following key findings: • ADPs are a proven and widely used tool in BC; • Langford is well positioned to establish an ADP; • Rapid growth and development complexity supports additional design review capacity; and • Administrative impacts are manageable if the ADP is clearly scoped. MODUS recommends that Council consider establishing an ADP that is limited in size and scope, and aligned with the Langford context. Council may wish to receive this report for information and provide direction as to whether they wish for staff to bring forward a bylaw to establish an ADP. Should Council wish to proceed, staff would develop additional details in relation to the membership composition, scope of what size and type of applications would be referred to the ADP, as well as other operational requirements. Staff anticipate that this work could be completed for implementation fall of 2026. Environmental Development Permit Area (EDPA) The existing EDPA maps and guidelines were first adopted in 1998 and have not been comprehensively updated since 2013. Due to the significant growth that has occurred since that time as well as advancements in technology, data, and best practices, both the maps and guidelines have lost their relevancy and effectiveness. For this reason, and in accordance with Council’s Strategic Plan, staff have been working with the consultant, Diamond Head Consulting, since early 2025 to update the OCP maps that designate the EDPAs throughout the City as well as the guidelines appended to the Zoning Bylaw that inform how land alteration, development, and construction activities within those areas may occur. Since this time, several phases of work have been completed, including background review and analysis of the current guidelines; gaps and opportunities analysis in relation to best practices and the desired outcomes of the OCP, in particular those expressed in Part 10 – Protecting Ecological Systems and Biodiversity, as well as the UFMP; field work and ground truthing of riparian areas and sensitive ecosystems; public and interest holder engagement; and preparation of the draft maps and guidelines. Initial public engagement occurred in June/July 2025 and involved an interactive map to gather place- based input on where there are important natural areas, where development has integrated nature in a positive way, and where there are areas for improvement. In addition, there was a survey to gather insights into community priorities and the levels of satisfaction with the balance between development and environmental protection. 178 survey responses and 56 mapping submissions were provided during the engagement period. In addition, a focus group was held for members of the development community to gather insights on the existing guidelines and development permit review processes, as well as recommendations for the new guidelines. Together, this engagement feedback,

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background review, field work, and analysis identified strengths and weaknesses of the existing maps and guidelines, and shaped the direction of the draft maps and guidelines. As with the Design Guidelines, the draft EDPA maps and guidelines were released for public review and comment in advance of finalizing the bylaw for Council’s review at this meeting. The proposed guidelines attached to Bylaw No. 2268 include updates based on the feedback received from the public, including clarifications throughout the guidelines, and the strengthening and clarification of guidelines relating to environmental impact studies, expectations for qualified environmental professionals, lighting near retained natural areas, pollinator-friendly species, and urban forest canopy calculations. Additional details regarding the process and engagement findings will be provided as part of the accompanying presentation at this meeting. The proposed new maps consolidate the three existing maps which designate six separate EDPAs, those being Riparian, Woodland, Wetland, Older Forest, Terrestrial Herbaceous, and Potential Habitat and Biodiversity DPAs into two updated maps for Riparian areas and Sensitive Ecosystems. As noted, these new maps have been informed by field work and ground truthing, which was conducted over the spring and summer of 2025. Furthermore, the proposed new guidelines have been updated to incorporate current best practices, to implement objectives of the OCP and UFMP, and to ensure compliance with the Riparian Areas Protection Regulation. These guidelines include updated exemptions, General Guidelines for both EDPAs, Guidelines for Sensitive Ecosystems, Guidelines for Riparian Areas, as well as Guidelines for vegetation and restoration, and to avoid impacts to riparian areas and sensitive ecosystems. Overall, the proposed new EDPA maps and guidelines align with provincial and federal environmental regulations, better reflect the current extent of riparian areas and sensitive ecosystems in Langford, and support improved outcomes for the retention and protection of natural areas and the urban forest. More specifically, Bylaw No. 2268 includes the following: • Deleting the existing Environmental Protection and Hazardous Area DPA Guidelines from the Zoning Bylaw; • Adding the new EDPA Guidelines and existing Hazardous Area Guidelines as an appendix to the OCP; • Deleting the existing Riparian, Sensitive Ecosystems, and Potential Habitat and Biodiversity DPA maps from the OCP and replacing them with the updated Riparian and Sensitive Ecosystem DPA maps; • Making various housekeeping updates to existing Appendix A – Development Permit Areas of

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the OCP Tree Protection Bylaw As noted, staff have been working with Tree Protection Bylaw No. 2206 since November 2024. Through periodic review of this Bylaw, in conjunction with implementing the objectives of the UFMP, staff have identified several recommended updates to the Tree Protection Bylaw, including: • Consolidation of approvals for hazardous tree removal into one standardized and streamlined process under the Tree Protection Bylaw. Since the establishment of the interim Tree Protection Bylaw, there have been two separate processes for hazard tree removal: a DP exemption process through the Planning Department for lands within a DPA and a Tree Permit process through the Parks Department for lands outside of a DPA. Staff recommend consolidating these processes, such that all request for hazardous tree removal would be considered through the Tree Permit process; • Transferring tree replacement requirements from the DP exemption guidelines to the Tree Protection Bylaw, while updating and clarifying those requirements. The requirement for a security deposit in relation to required tree replacement has also been carried over from the DP exemptions; • Updating and adding definitions pertaining to Arborist Reports, caliper dimensions, what constitutes “damage” to a tree, protected root zones, protected trees, replacement trees, and tree protection barriers; and • Addressing missing specifications for tree protection during construction. Overall, the proposed new Tree Protection Bylaw aligns with the proposed new EDPA and best practices, includes updated definitions, tree protection and tree replacement requirements, improves protection for trees retained during construction, and establishes one streamlined and consolidated process for hazardous tree removal outside of the DP process. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: There are no known financial implications with this report.

LEGAL IMPLICATIONS: Should Council proceed with giving first reading of Bylaw No. 2268, a Public Hearing will be held in accordance with the Local Government Act. Bylaw No. 2269 is not subject to a Public Hearing. Development Permit applications that are in-stream as of the date of adoption of any updated

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guidelines will still be considered under the existing guidelines, unless the owner agrees that the new guidelines apply. If such a Development Permit later expires, the development would be reconsidered under the guidelines that apply at that time. STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: 1d – Update Design Guidelines and Consider an Advisory Design Panel. 1g – Develop an Urban Forest Management Plan. 1q – Update the Environmental Development Permit Area Guidelines and Associated Maps.

OPTIONS: Option 1 THAT Council give first reading to “Langford Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 2200, Amendment No. 2 (Form and Character Design Guidelines) and Langford Zoning Bylaw No. 300, Amendment No. 767, Bylaw No. 2268, 2026”; AND THAT Council give first, second and third reading to “City of Langford Tree Protection Bylaw No. 2269, 2026”; AND THAT Council direct Staff to bring forward a bylaw to establish an Advisory Design Panel pursuant to section 461 of the Local Government Act.

OR Option 2 THAT Council take no action at this time with respect to proposed Bylaw No. 2268; AND That Council take no action at this time with respect to proposed Bylaw No. 2269.

SUBMITTED BY: Matt Notley, Planner II, Community Planning and Development Concurrence: Melisa Miles, Manager of Legislative Services Concurrence: Donna Petrie, Senior Manager of Communications & Economic Development Concurrence: Yari Nielsen, Director of Parks, Recreation and Facilities Concurrence: Leah Stohmann, RPP, MCIP, Director of Community Planning and Development Concurrence: Katelyn Balzer, P.Eng., Director of Engineering and Public Works Concurrence: Michael Dillabaugh, CPA, CA, Director of Finance Concurrence: Marie Watmough, Director of Legislative & Protective Services Concurrence: Braden Hutchins, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer Concurrence: Darren Kiedyk, Chief Administrative Officer

Attachments: Attachment A - Bylaw No. 2268 Attachment B - Bylaw No. 2269 Attachment C - Advisory Design Panel Feasibility Report

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INTRODUCTION...............................................................................1 SUMMARY OF KEY FINDINGS:.......................................................1 UNDERSTANDING ADPS: TRENDS AND BEST PRACTICES......2 WHAT IS AN ADP?..................................................................................... 2 WHY COMMUNITIES ESTABLISH AN ADP............................................. 2 REGULATORY FRAMEWORK.................................................................... 3 OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS & BEST PRACTICES........................... 3 ADP FEASIBILITY ASSESSMENT...............................................................5 WHAT DID WE FIND?.................................................................................8 OUR RECOMMENDATIONS.......................................................... 9 TABLE OF CONTENTS

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City of Langford | Advisory Design Panel Feasibility Report 1 Introduction As part of the City’s 2023-2027 Strategic Plan, priority tasks included: an update of the current Design Guidelines; and consideration of an Advisory Design Panel (ADP) to “support both the review and the implementation of the updated guidelines.” Together, these refinements to City policy and procedure are intended to specifically help the City meet its housing and climate objectives. The purpose of this report is to evaluate the feasibility of an ADP for the City of Langford and make recommendations regarding its adoption, specifically considering: • The current trends, best practices, benefits and challenges, industry capacity, impact to City resources, and alternatives. • A jurisdictional scan of comparable municipalities that have established Advisory Design Panels. Summary of Key Findings: • ADPs are a proven and widely used tool in British Columbia. A jurisdictional scan confirms that ADPs are commonly used to support consistent interpretation of design guidelines and improve design outcomes across municipalities of varying size and growth rates. • Langford is well positioned to establish an ADP. The analysis indicates that an ADP is feasible provided it is implemented with a clear mandate, limited scope, and strong alignment with the updated design guidelines. • Rapid growth and development complexity supports additional design review capacity. The scale and pace of development in Langford are increasing, placing greater demands on staff and elevating expectations for design quality—particularly for complex or high-profile projects. • Administrative impacts are manageable if the ADP is clearly scoped. While an ADP will require additional staff coordination, impacts can be mitigated by limiting referrals to select development permit and rezoning applications and avoiding review of minor or routine projects.

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2 City of Langford | Advisory Design Panel Feasibility Report Understanding ADPs: Trends and Best Practices What is an ADP? An ADP is an advisory body that reviews the form and character of development proposals and provides professional and community-based advice to staff, Council and developers. An ADP evaluates how well applications align with a municipality’s design guidelines and can highlight issues or opportunities for improvement. While many ADPs include architects, landscape architects, planners, and development professionals, they may also include non-technical members such as youth, artists, residents active in local culture, and representatives from local First Nations. These diverse and non-technical voices help ensure that feedback reflects a broader understanding of community priorities. Importantly, ADPs do not make decisions, rather they support staff and Council in evaluating development proposals Specifically, their role is to offer independent advice regarding how a proposal aligns with the jurisdiction’s design guidelines. The Architectural Institute of BC (AIBC) emphasizes that ADPs should identify design issues rather than prescribe solutions, leaving it to applicants to respond appropriately. Why Communities Establish an ADP ADPs provide municipalities with third-party, objective and technical advice on how development may influence a neighbourhood’s physical environment and public realm. They help ensure that new development contributes positively to local character, walkability, sustainability, and quality of life. Municipalities often establish ADPs to: ● Provide additional expertise to staff and Council by involving members of the professional community ● Improve transparency and predictability for applicants ● Ensure community representation in the evaluation of development applications ● Support practical interpretation and implementation of design guidelines To date, there are over 22 ADPs operating across the province.

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City of Langford | Advisory Design Panel Feasibility Report 3 Regulatory Framework An ADP is established under bylaw as directed under section 461 (1) of the Local Government Act (LGA), which states: “a council may, by bylaw, establish an advisory planning commission to advise council on all matters respecting land use, community planning or proposed bylaws and permits under Divisions 4 to 14 of this Part and section 546.” The LGA also grants the authority for a local government to designate, within their Official Community Plans (OCPs), Development Permit Areas (DPAs) for the following purposes: ● Establishment of objectives for the form and character of intensive residential development ● Establishment of objectives for the form and character of commercial, industrial or multi-family residential development ● In relation to an area in a resort region, establishment of objectives for the form and character of development in the resort region ● Revitalization of an area in which a commercial use is permitted Operational Requirements & Best Practices Legal Requirements According to section 461 of the LGA, an ADP must be established by bylaw. There are three primary components that must be included in this bylaw: • the composition of and the manner of appointing members to the commission o At least ⅔ of the ADP must be residents of the municipality or the electoral area to where the ADP operates. o Council members, regional district directors, local government staff or officers, or an approving officer may not be a member of the ADP but may attend ADP meeting in a resource capacity o Must serve without remuneration not including reasonable and necessary expenses o minutes of all of its meetings must be kept and, on request, made available to the public. • the procedures governing the conduct of the commission, and • the referral of matters to the commission.

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4 City of Langford | Advisory Design Panel Feasibility Report Best Practices ADPs may review the design of proposed development against local jurisdiction planning documents. For the City of Langford, the primary planning document referenced by the ADP will be the Updated Development Permit Area Design Guidelines. In AIBC’s Practice Guideline: Advisory Design Panels, it is recommended for the scope of an ADP’s applicable design criteria to include: • Site planning, access, and circulation • Massing, scale, and neighbourhood fit • Architectural expression and materials • Landscaping and public realm interfaces • Views, shadowing, and microclimate • Sustainability initiatives • Impacts on privacy, safety, and livability For the term of an ADP panel member, the AIBC permits architects to serve no more than 2 years on an ADP, unless approval has been obtained from AIBC for an additional two years. As necessary, staff may also wish to facilitate a non-voting ADP workshop to solicit the ADP’s advice. Without a formal vote being required, this workshop can be particularly helpful for staff when developing new municipal policy, plans, and frameworks. These criteria – as further detailed within Development Permit Area Guidelines – help keep ADP discussions focused on design outcomes and performance, rather than personal preferences.

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City of Langford | Advisory Design Panel Feasibility Report 5 ADP Feasibility Assessment Jurisdictional Scan To better understand whether an Advisory Design Panel (ADP) is a feasible and effective tool for the City of Langford, the following jurisdictional scan provides a summary of comparable municipalities that currently operate ADPs. The purpose of this scan is to identify the benefits, challenges, industry capacity, and administrative implications associated with ADPs across four BC communities that share relevant characteristics with Langford, specifically the Township of Esquimalt, the District of Oak Bay, the District of Squamish, and the City of Maple Ridge. Esquimalt and Oak Bay were selected due to their proximity and well-established ADP practices; Squamish was selected due to its rapid growth trajectory comparable to Langford; and Maple Ridge was selected due to its similar population size and high volume of development applications reviewed through its ADP. Information is summarized from publicly available ADP bylaws, minutes, membership requirements, and meeting procedures from each municipality, along with recent population growth and building permit data. This comparison helps to evaluate how ADPs function in practice, how they respond to varying levels of development activity, and what lessons may be relevant to Langford. The tables below provide an overview of municipal growth indicators and ADP characteristics across the four comparator communities. Table 1: Municipal Growth Statistics Evaluation Criteria District of Oak Bay District of Squamish City of Maple Ridge Township of Esquimalt City of Langford Municipal Population (2024 - BC Stats) 18,813 28,056 106,489 19,302 58,320 Average 5 year Population Growth Rate (2019-2023 from BC Stats) 0.5 % 4.4 % 2.9 % 0.7 % 6.0 % Average 5 year Building Permit Construction Value (2020- 2024 from BC Stats) 86,733 168,963 281,385 81,941 486,206 Building Permit Construction Value per capita 4.6 6.0 2.6 4.2 8.3

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6 City of Langford | Advisory Design Panel Feasibility Report Table 2: ADP Assessment Evaluation Criteria District of Oak Bay District of Squamish City of Maple Ridge Township of Esquimalt Year ADP Established 2020 2013 2005 2012 Number of Members 5 12 6 14 Residents Required on ADP 4 2 0 10 Member Professions & Number Required on ADP 2 AIBC 3 Relevant Experience 3 AIBC 2 BCSLA 3 Relevant Experience 1 APEG 1 Land Developer 1 Access Designer 1 Arts & Culture 3 AIBC 2 BCSLA Director of planning (non-voting) 2 AIBC 2 BCSLA 3 Relevant Experience Advisory Topics Special Areas Applications DP Applications Multi-family Commercial Industrial Multi-family Commercial Industrial Institutional DP Applications OCP Amendments ZB Amendments Heritage Alteration Applications

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City of Langford | Advisory Design Panel Feasibility Report 7 Key Benefits of Establishing an ADP Communication among Decision- makers - both staff and council have a liaison that provides updates and education to the ADP to help ensure consistency and communication among all three bodies. Link to source here. Diverse Input

• diverse professional backgrounds and experience on the ADP panel results in strong design outcomes. Link to Source here. Quality Control - with a large number of development applications, Maple Ridge’s ADP provides a ‘second set of eyes’ to review material. Link to source here. Community Approved Proposals - nuanced ADP involvement, ensuring proposals reflect established form and character guidelines. Link to source here. Key Challenges & Risks of Establishing an ADP Staff & Council Capacity - this structure assumes staff and council have the capacity to provide a liaison, which may not be possible in all jurisdictions Time Delays
• while having multiple professional perspectives on the panel provides robust analysis, it risks increasing application review period Inconsistent Recommendations - the large number of applications may be encouraging efficient review period, which has the potential to decrease consistent and robust evaluation Community & Industry Capacity
• this ADP reviews various types of applications, which requires a wide array knowledge and expertise. This may be difficult to obtain in the jurisdiction given community and industry capacity.

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8 City of Langford | Advisory Design Panel Feasibility Report What Did We Find? Internal Capacity An ADP can provide a mechanism to ensure development is aligned with municipal priorities, which is key for Langford considering the city’s rapid growth. To better understand this growth, we assessed the 5-year trends in population growth and annual building permit construction value for all 5 municipalities. Not surprisingly, Langford’s growth has outpaced the other four municipalities over the last 5 years. In fact, Langford’s 5-year average population growth rate of 6.0% is the largest in BC over that time period. Langford has also seen its 5-year average annual building permit construction values soar to over $480,000. While the overall magnitude of development is greater in Langford, Squamish demonstrates a comparable construction value per capita, highlighting similar development pressures despite its smaller size. However, Squamish has been integrating this growth admirably. Rebecca Keillor of the Vancouver Sun recently published the article Why Squamish is fast becoming a creative design hub in BC, highlighting how well Squamish’s form and character have been portrayed in new development from local companies such as Fraserwood Industries, and how the District has become a hub for architects and designers who want to play a role in shaping this community. The ADP would have played a significant role in this design trend, as any multi- family, commercial, and industrial development application is subject to ADP review. Given the comparable growth statistics, this suggests that Langford could benefit from an additional advisory body to support staff and applicants in addressing increasingly complex design considerations. Industry Capacity ADP membership varied significantly, ranging from 5 members (Oak Bay) to 14 members (Esquimalt). Interestingly, section 461 (4) of the Local Government Act stipulates that “at least ⅔ of the members of an advisory planning commission must be residents of the municipality or the electoral area,” though this is not consistently adhered to among assessed municipalities. All ADPs included both architects and landscape architects, with AIBC and BCSLA providing nominees. Squamish stands out for its diverse panel composition, requiring members from seven different professional backgrounds, including arts and culture and accessibility design. This diversity appears to contribute positively to how new development expresses the community’s identity and values. ADP Composition Considerations (call-out / sidebar) Both internal (municipal) and external (community and industry) capacity are critical to maintaining an effective ADP. Municipalities need staff resources to prepare referrals, support meetings, and process ADP recommendations. The community and local industry must have enough qualified individuals to serve on the panel.1 1 Though not reviewed in Table 2, Prince George’s recent experience highlights some of these challenges. In that case, the ADP’s last meeting was held on March 1st, 2023 and was adjourned after only 24min. At this meeting, members of the committee raised concern over the “ongoing quorum challenges” and “historical recruitment challenges,” (Prince George ADP Minutes, 2023). The minutes go on to reflect that the “specialized nature of the membership composition poses a challenge in this community as the limited number of firms cause there to be conflicts of interests on many projects.”

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City of Langford | Advisory Design Panel Feasibility Report 9 Place-based Design Expertise ADPs can also provide a more nuanced understanding of the form and character of development best suited for the community. In the Township of Esquimalt, a controversial high-rise proposal in Westbay Marina came before Council. Some residents were concerned that the proposal included residential use in a predominantly commercial area, and that the development was too large for the area. The ADP reviewed the proposal, recommending that commercial space be maintained, while allowing rental units and ensuring equitable access to and from the proposed building. While the community consultation for the proposed development took 14 months, coupled with the several months needed for permit application approvals, by the end of the process, the community was completely on board with the development. In her article, Makeover at West Bay, in ‘gem of a location’, Katherine Dedyna highlights the response of one community member to the development: “it’s going to be fabulous to have the area developed as a destination point in Esquimalt.” Efficiency and Timelines Squamish’s larger and more diverse ADP offers robust input but can lead to longer discussions and slower decision processes. Conversely, Maple Ridge’s smaller ADP - primarily architects and landscape architects - reviews large volumes of applications efficiently, but its limited diversity raises potential concerns about consistency and representation of community values. Our Recommendations Based on the findings of the feasibility assessment and the lessons learned from comparable municipalities, we recommend that the City of Langford establish an Advisory Design Panel that is limited in size and scope, and aligned with Langford’s evolving development context. The logic and purpose of this recommendation is twofold:

1. To provide additional process support to staff and applicants; and
2. To improve design outcomes of development applications as better aligned with the City’s Development Permit Area Guidelines. We recommend the following steps and considerations.
3. Limit the scope of review/involvement. To ensure the ADP remains efficient and focused during its initial implementation, the City should clearly define the types of applications that will be referred to the panel. We recommend limiting ADP review to: • Development Permit applications that are high-profile, complex, or located in areas of particular interest to the City; and • Select rezoning applications, where early design input would help clarify expectations or address potential form and character issues. The ADP should not be tasked with reviewing every development application, nor minor amendments that do not materially affect public realm or design quality. The City should reserve the discretion to determine when ADP engagement is appropriate, ensuring the panel’s time and expertise are used effectively.

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10 City of Langford | Advisory Design Panel Feasibility Report 2. Confirm Staff, Industry, and Council capacity. For an ADP to function effectively, the City must ensure: • Staff capacity to prepare referrals, coordinate meetings, and integrate feedback • Industry capacity to serve on the panel without conflicts of interest • Council clarity on how ADP advice will be used in decision-making Given Langford’s rapid growth and high volume of development activity, it is reasonable to expect that there will be interest and capacity among local industry professionals to participate in an ADP. A panel can also provide meaningful support to staff by offering additional design insight on complex, high-profile, or flagship projects. Early and ongoing internal assessments should focus on workflow, meeting frequency, and the type of applications that would benefit most from ADP review. Clear communication with applicants will also be essential to maintain predictability in the development process. 3. Establish clear operational requirements and expectations. An establishing bylaw should outline the ADP’s mandate, membership requirements, procedures, and reporting structure. Specifically, it should incorporate the following elements: • ADP Structure: Given Langford’s size and growth projections, we recommend creating an ADP comprised of 7 members plus 2 alternates, with all members serving on the panel for a term of two years. The alternates will help ensure a quorum of 5 is regularly maintained. • Membership Composition: Balance the members of the ADP so that a diverse range of perspectives are included. We recommend including the following professional expertise and community perspectives: o Architect(s) o Landscape Architect(s) o Urban Designer(s) o Engineer(s) o Development/building industry professionals o Non-technical members, such as youth representatives, individuals active in arts and culture, accessibility advocates, and representatives from local First Nations.

This diversified structure will help ensure that the panel reflects a range of lived experiences and local values while providing informed design commentary. • ADP Chair: The ADP chair should be a registered architect or landscape architect to help understand and facilitate the design substance of the subject material. This will be necessary to effectively summarize the ADP’s advice using appropriate design-based language. • Planning Staff Liaison: Designate a planning staff liaison to attend the ADP meetings, take minutes, and review the minutes with the ADP chair before making them apart of the public record.

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City of Langford | Advisory Design Panel Feasibility Report 11 • Define Roles: Clearly outline the roles of ADP panel members, applicants, staff and Council. It should include: o Purpose and scope of the panel o The type of applications that will be referred to the ADP o Meeting procedures and quorum requirements, such as how minutes and recommendations will be recorded and shared o Roles and responsibilities for applicants, supporting staff members, and panel members • Code of Conduct: Ensure common concerns and challenges with ADPs are addressed ahead of time. Particularly regarding: o Expectations for professional behavior o Conflict-of-interest protocols o A commitment to respectful, constructive dialogue o Reference AIBC Bulletin 65: Advisory Design Panels – Standards for Procedure and Conduct. 4. Ensure the role of the ADP operates within the updated Form & Character Guidelines. As the City’s form and character guidelines are being comprehensively updated, this is an opportune moment to establish an ADP that: • supports interpretation of the new guidelines; • provides constructive feedback early in the design process; and, • helps identify where further refinement or clarification in the Design Guidelines may be needed 5. Develop a monitoring plan. Set timelines and embed points of assessment/reflection into the process. Consider including a trial period which would allow the City to: • test meeting procedures, referral processes, and workload implications; • evaluate whether the ADP meaningfully enhances design outcomes; and, • adjust the panel’s scope, membership, or terms of reference before fully institutionalizing the process

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12 City of Langford | Advisory Design Panel Feasibility Report Conclusion Ultimately, an ADP is an advisory body - its recommendations are non-binding and intended to support, not replace, staff and Council judgment. The goal of establishing an ADP in Langford should be to enhance the development review process and help achieve better design outcomes, not to introduce unnecessary delays or administrative burden. It’s technical, not personal. A well-functioning ADP maintains a clear focus on the City’s design objectives by ensuring that: • reviews are objective, grounded in Langford’s approved design guidelines - not individual panel members’ aesthetic preferences; and • comments address urban design and public realm considerations, such as site planning, massing, interfaces, and pedestrian experience—not detailed architectural critique. With clear expectations and a defined scope, an ADP can serve as a constructive partner - helping the City guide growth in a way that reflects Langford’s values, vision, and evolving character.

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Environmental Development Permit Area (EDPA) Update

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Table of Contents ................................................................................................................. 2 Scope of the Engagement ....................................................................................................... 3 Engagement Purpose ............................................................................................................. 3 Objectives for Public Engagement .......................................................................................... 3 Who We Heard From ................................................................................................................ 4 Open Link Online Survey - Demographics .............................................................................. 4 What We Heard ......................................................................................................................... 5 Open Link Online Survey ........................................................................................................ 5 Natural areas and natural features requiring additional protection ..................... 6 Balancing environmental protection and development ......................................... 6 Mapping tool (Story Map) ....................................................................................................... 8 Places of value ......................................................................................................... 8 Places that could be improved or threatened........................................................10 Places where development has integrated nature in a positive way ...................12 Staff Workshop #1 ...............................................................................................................13 Current strengths ...................................................................................................13 Areas for improvement ...........................................................................................13 Staff Workshop #2 ...............................................................................................................15 Current strengths ...................................................................................................15 Areas for improvement ...........................................................................................15 Key Stakeholder Engagement - Developer Focus Group .................................................16 Other Input Received .............................................................................................17 Conclusion ..............................................................................................................................18 Appendix A – Photo Submissions (StoryMap) ......................................................................19

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3 SCOPE OF THE ENGAGEMENT Engagement Purpose The City of Langford created its first Environmental Development Permit Area (EDPA) in 1998, based on a Sensitive Ecosystem Inventory (SEI) and stream data provided by the Province. The EDPA includes maps of Riparian Zones (Map 13), Sensitive Ecosystems (Map 14), and areas containing Potential Habitat and Biodiversity Values (Map 15). Many of these maps have remained unchanged since their creation, while the EDPA guidelines were last updated by the City in 2013. Diamond Head Consulting was retained to conduct an update to the current EDPA mapping and guidelines in order to keep pace with the current and anticipated rate of development within the City. To support the update of Langford’s EDPA guidelines and maps, three engagement activities were conducted. Engagement efforts were aimed at gathering valuable staff, public, and subject matter expert input to shape the future of Langford’s natural areas and development practices. Engagement activities carried out by Diamond Head included: • an online Mapping Tool (StoryMap) available from June 18 – July 14; • facilitation of two workshops with City of Langford staff and one with developers; and • an online open link EDPA Survey was hosted on the ‘Let’s Chat Langford’ page from June 18 – July 14, 2025. Objectives for Public Engagement The engagement planned for this update aimed to achieve the following objectives: • To inform the public about: o The current state of ESAs in Langford o The importance of rare and sensitive ecosystems o Identifying the environmental, economic, cultural, and social value of ESAs in Langford o The opportunities and challenges to the management of ESAs and the elements that threaten them • To consult the community on their perspectives (i.e. values and vision) on ESA management in Langford • To consult the community and obtain feedback on draft outputs • To build community awareness, support, and advocacy for watercourses and environmentally sensitive areas within Langford

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4 WHO WE HEARD FROM The City heard from 178 respondents in the open link survey, 56 submissions via the mapping tool, 8 participants of the staff workshop, and a letter from a development company representative. Detailed demographics were not collected from all respondents engaged to date. Demographic information was only collected as part of the City’s open link survey. This data was gathered to understand who we were hearing from and the distribution of survey respondents. The demographic results from the open link survey are summarized in the following section. Open Link Online Survey - Demographics Survey demographics were collected by the City during the open link survey. These demographics show the representation of the Langford community members that submitted survey responses. The open link survey was available from June 18 – July 14, 2025. Of the survey respondents: • 65.7% reside in Langford, but don’t work in Langford, • 28.7% both live and work in Langford, • 3.4% work in Langford but don’t live within the City, and • 2.2% are neither residents nor work in the City. The following tables outline some additional demographic information including the neighbourhood respondents live in (Table 1), gender, age, and live/work status (Table 2).

Table 1. Total percent of survey respondents' associated neighbourhood for the open link survey. Total respondents (n) are provided in brackets. Neighbourhood Open Link (%) (n=178) City Centre 20.8 South Langford 18.0 Thetis & Millstream 10.1 Westhills 9.6 Langford Lake & Glen Lake 9.6 North Langford 7.9 Mill Hill 7.9 Bear & Skirt Mountain 7.3 Another Greater Victoria Municipality 3.9 Goldstream Meadows 2.8 Prefer not to say 1.1

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Table 2. Total percent of survey respondents' gender, age, residence and employment for the open link survey.

Open Link (%) (n=178) Gender Male 42.7 Female 43.8 Non-binary 1.7 Prefer not to answer 11.8 Age Under 18 1.1 18 to 24 2.8 25 to 34 7.9 35 to 44 20.8 45 to 54 23.6 55 to 64 18.5 65 years or older 17.4 Prefer not to answer 7.9 Live or Work in Langford Live in Langford 65.7 Work in Langford 3.4 Both live and work in Langford 28.7 Neither live nor work in Langford 2.2 WHAT WE HEARD Key findings from the public engagement are summarized in this section for each engagement activity: • Open Link Online Survey • Mapping Tool (StoryMap) • Staff Workshops • Developer Workshop Open Link Online Survey An online survey was launched through the Let’s Chat Langford community feedback platform. The survey was available from June 18 – July 14 and focused on assessing community values, priorities, and how well the City is doing in respect to balancing environmental preservation with development. The survey was part of Phase 1 of the public engagement process and closed on July 14th, 2025. Results of the survey responses have been summarized below:

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6 Natural areas and natural features requiring additional protection Survey respondents were asked to select up to three natural areas and/or natural features that they felt should require additional protection from development (Figure 1). Riparian areas (46%), forests (46%), large, mature trees (42%), and key wildlife habitats (38%) emerging as top priorities for environmental protection.

Figure 1. Survey respondents’ top priorities for environmental protection.

Balancing environmental protection and development Public opinion on City’s performance Survey respondents were asked to rate their satisfaction of how Langford currently balances environmental protection and development. Over 60% of residents expressed dissatisfaction with Langford's current balance between environmental protection and development (Figure 2). When asked what the City could do to improve this balance, many called for the preservation of remaining natural areas, forests, and wetlands. Respondents also noted that parks with lawns and playgrounds do not replace lost ecosystems or support biodiversity. There were particular frustrations with development impacts such as large-scale clear-cutting, rock-blasting, and the transformation of landscapes into what some described as “moonscapes.” Respondents urged the City to update and enforce environmental protection bylaws, particularly for riparian areas and sensitive ecosystems, and to make these protections legally binding at the development permit stage – not just voluntary developer commitments. Specific areas such as Skirt Mountain, Bear Mountain, Triangle Mountain, and Happy Hill were cited as examples where better conservation planning is needed.

Figure 2. A majority (62%) of survey respondents were dissatisfied with the current balance between environmental protection and development in Langford. 17% of survey respondents were neutral or unsure, and 22% were satisfied to some degree.

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7 Another recurring theme was the importance of retaining mature trees within close proximity to and on development sites, such as arbutus, Garry oak, and Douglas fir, and a desire to see development practices that integrate natural features, such as rock outcrops and watercourses, rather than removing them. One resident, for example, shared concerns about a large, healthy Garry oak near Granderson Road that provides vital shade, wildlife habitat, and a gathering space for neighbours. They noted the tree’s ecological significance – potentially acting as a “mother tree” – and its role in supporting owls, rabbits, birds, and squirrels. The resident expressed concern that adjacent development may lead to the loss of this tree due to interconnected root systems, and called for a reassessment by the City to ensure its protection. Their feedback highlights how tree loss is not only an environmental issue, but also a matter of community well-being and livability, particularly in Langford’s more densely populated neighbourhoods.

Respondents also recommended more sustainable landscaping (e.g., pollinator-friendly plants, permeable surfaces), stricter setbacks, and a stronger urban forest management plan (UFMP). Suggestions included reducing urban sprawl by focusing on infill and redevelopment in the city core, improving transparency in planning decisions, and integrating wildlife corridors within urban areas to maintain habitat connectivity. Several residents noted that recent development patterns have led to hotter, windier neighbourhoods and increased human-wildlife conflicts – consequences they believe could have been avoided with more thoughtful and ecologically informed planning.

Public opinion on exemplary development projects Approximately 50% of survey respondents answered "no" when asked if they could think of a development in Langford that strikes a good balance between environmental protection and responsible growth. 39% responded “yes,” and 12% were “unsure.” For those who answered "yes," the most frequently mentioned development projects, along with their defining features, included: • Westhills o Significant public space dedication, with 40% of its 500-acre zone reserved for open space, including two large, untouched green spaces now part of the city’s parkland inventory. o Diverse opportunities for recreation, including playgrounds, a bike park, an integrated urban trail network, and Langford Lake. o Recent enhancements to the Langford Lake foreshore. o Thoughtful planting of trees along corridors such as Langford Parkway.

• Florence Lake Estates o Retained mature trees between houses, contributing to the area's natural character.

• Royal Bay o Trail network. o Large park with stream. o Native plants. o Field and public gathering spaces.

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8 • Cedarbrook o Thoughtful planning and design around protection of Garry oak ecosystem.

• Belmont Market o Built on previously disturbed land rather than a natural area, minimizing ecological disruption. o Overall increase to site’s canopy cover. Mapping tool (Story Map) Community members were invited to use an online mapping tool (StoryMap) to identify places they value. They were also asked to highlight areas where they would like to see stronger environmental protection, as well as places where development has been successfully integrated with nature. A total of 56 locations were submitted through the online mapping tool between June 18 – July 14, 2025. Among these locations, 19 (33.9%) were places that people value, 31 (55.4%) were locations that need improvement, and 6 (10.7%) were places where development has integrated nature in a positive way. The following sections summarize the input from the public StoryMap.

Places of value Among submissions of places valued by survey takers, 9 (47.4%) were small natural areas or features embedded within urbanized settings – such as remnant forests, green buffers, stream corridors, or naturalized stormwater features on public or private land. Examples included small pocket parks in neighbourhoods, such as Cedar Vale Park and Ironwood Park, and forested areas bordering residential developments, such as near Mill Hill Regional Park. Another 9 submissions (47.4%) were natural or rural areas – including forests, wetlands, or foreshore zones – such as the forested area northeast of Humpback Reservoir. One submission (5.3%) identified an urban location, Willing Park, as a valued place. When asked why the locations were valued, 68% of respondents cited the presence of large or old trees. Other frequently mentioned characteristics included a sense of immersion in nature (58%), a high diversity of native trees and plants (37%), presence of a unique type of environment or ecosystem (32%), and landscape and scenic beauty (26%) (see Figure 3).

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Figure 3. Respondents that marked a place they value were asked to share their reasoning for liking this place. The most common reasons are summarized in the graphic above.

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10 Places that could be improved or threatened Most of the submitted places for improvement were within natural or rural areas (58.1%), such as along Langford Lake, Happy Hill, and Glen Lake. These were followed by small natural areas or features within an urbanized area (22.6%), such as Skirt Mountain and Irwin Park, and urban areas (19.4%), such as sections of downtown Langford and land parcels undergoing development. From the provided reasons for entering a location as needing improvement or being threatened, 74% of respondents mentioned loss of natural areas due to land use changes, followed by threats to biodiversity (55%), garbage and dumping issues (26%), the lack of trees and vegetation (23%), and being too hot or exposed (19%) (See Figure 4).

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Figure 4. Respondents that marked a place that could use improved protection and/or is threatened were asked to share what their concerns were for this place. The most common reasons are summarized in the graphic above.

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12 Places where development has integrated nature in a positive way Six locations were submitted as positive examples of integrating nature into development, 3 of which were small natural areas or features within an urbanized area – such as a hilly greenspace near Belmont Highschool, Westhills and Bear Mountain neighbourhoods. Two were natural or rural areas, and one was an urbanized area. When describing what they appreciated about these places, 83% of respondents highlighted the creation of outdoor public spaces. Other commonly cited reasons included designs that considered and worked around nature (67%), retention or enhancement of tree canopy (50%), and a relatively small building footprint (33%) (Figure 5).

Figure 5. Respondents that marked a place where development has integrated nature in a positive way were asked to share their reasoning for liking this place. The most common reasons are summarized in the graphic above.

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13 Staff Workshop #1 Two workshops were held with City of Langford staff. The first workshop, held on June 9th, 2025, focused on understanding internal perspectives, identifying challenges in enforcing environmental protection, and evaluating how the EDPA can be improved through this project. City staff also explored ways to better integrate current science, technology, and best practices into the EDPA update. Current strengths • Staff reported that the current EDPA mapping system is clear and accessible, both internally and for the public. • EDPA guidelines allow for development permit exemptions, where necessary. For example, this can be helpful for instances where minor infrastructure improvements are required within an EDPA but are not considered to pose an environmental risk. • Staff appreciate that the Potential Habitat and Biodiversity Values DPA serves as a catch-all, covering areas that don’t fall under Riparian or Sensitive Ecosystem designations. Areas for improvement General comments • There are some concerns with the consistency and clarity of Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) produced by Qualified Environmental Professionals (QEP). Some staff noted QEPs providing vague or inconsistent assessments. Staff recommended a Terms of Reference (ToR) be attached to EIA submissions to ensure more uniform reporting. • Clearer definitions are needed for development permit exemptions criteria, in order to clarify which exemptions may take precedence over a conflicting and/or competing decision. • QEP/RPBios have recommend placing additional care into the protection of rocky outcrop environments (typically overlooked or undervalued by the public).

EDPA Guidelines • Specify retention percentages for trees in different development contexts. For instance, larger-scale developments (e.g., commercial or multi-family residential) may have different retention goals compared to smaller, low-density residential projects. Consider setting a minimum retention percentage based on the development's impact on the environment, with specific thresholds for urban vs. rural settings. • Include stand-stability assessments for riparian areas, especially in Sensitive Environmental Protection Areas (SPEAs), to better protect these zones. • The Riparian Zones buffer should be updated to align with the provincial standards set forth in the Riparian Areas Protection Regulation (RAPR). This would help to ensure better compliance, consistency, and monitoring within riparian zones and reduce interpretation conflicts (pertaining to setback distances) between QEPs and City staff. • Restoration on a property and/or plot to be developed is only required based on the recommendation of a QEP. Enforcement of required restorations is weak, with no clear process for bonding or ensuring compliance.

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14 • Current tree replacement guidelines are adequate for small-scale removals, but fall short for larger projects. • Include provisions for creating ecological corridors and hubs that connect existing habitat patches. • Establish minimum width requirements for tree protection zones, ensuring the preservation of both tree canopy and root systems. A uniform approach can be difficult, so adjust retention strategies for specific site characteristics. • Include guidelines on the retention of priority species – native or at-risk species – ensuring that critical habitats are protected during development. These species could be identified through a biodiversity inventory or by consultation with a local biologist or environmental specialist. • There are existing challenges with aligning municipal tree protection policies with development permit allowances; Conflicts arose when an onsite building footprint was permitted to encroach into the critical root zone (CRZ) of city-owned street trees. • There are issues with how city-owned trees interact with development permits. Arborist reports are typically required as part of the City’s zoning processes. However, the current DPA guidelines only mention that additional reports, such as arborist reports, 'may' be required, without providing specific wording or clauses. As a result, the decision to request an arborist report is left to city staff, and there is no clear guidance on how the findings of these reports can influence or change development plans. More clarity is needed in the EDPA in relation to how arborist reports may affect/change the building envelope of a property within an EDPA. • Guidelines should clarify the definition of “development”. • A more integrated approach with other legislation, such as nesting and fish spawning windows, would improve clarity on when tree cutting can occur.

EDPA Categories and Mapping • Integrate protection of Garry oak ecosystems, ideally with maps produced by the Garry Oak Ecosystem Recovery Team (GOERT), into Langford EDPA maps. • Consider simplifying the Sensitive Ecosystem categories. Currently, there are multiple categories such as Woodland, Wetland, Terrestrial Herbaceous, Older Forest, and River/Creeks. A suggestion would be to revise the EDPA to categorize areas based on Riparian Areas Protection Regulation (RAPR) or Terrestrial categories, rather than having numerous separate classifications. • Many existing riparian areas are missing from the current maps, which had led to conflicts with developers over their protection. • Inefficiencies with current reporting framework: In some scenarios, a QEP will assess a property and concluded that there is no sensitive habitat/ESA on the property. However, the property does not get removed from the EDPA. As a result, a new property owner will eventually have to go through this reporting process again. • Some ESAs no longer exist as a result of development, however, maps have not been updated to reflect this. Staff would appreciate having approved developed ESAs and DPAs removed from the updated maps.

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15 Staff Workshop #2 The second workshop, held on December 11th, 2025, provided an opportunity for City staff to provide their input on the proposed updates to the EDPA objectives, maps, exemptions, and guidelines. Staff were given the opportunity to review the updated objectives, exemptions, and high-level guidelines, as well as review the updated EDPA mapping. Staff were then provided the opportunity to express their ideas around proposed updates and engaged in dialogue to ensure the EDPA guidelines are reflective of the City of Langford’s unique context and environmental goals. Current strengths • Staff are supportive of the explicit mention of protecting the urban forest and ecological connectivity within the DPA general objectives. • Clear reporting requirements during the development permitting process is key for both the public and City staff when working through the development permitting process. • Updates to the Riparian Areas DPA guidelines ensure alignment with the provincial Riparian Areas Protection Regulation (RAPR) and will improve outcomes for watercourse protection within the City of Langford. • Stronger language incorporated for the City of Langford to require restoration or compensation for DPA’s, which includes direction on the minimum monitoring and maintenance period. This will improve habitat protection and enhancement through the development process. Areas for improvement General comments • Care should be used to ensure that the language used to describe the EDPAs is easily understood by the general public. Consensus with staff was reached to continue with using the name ‘Sensitive Ecosystems DPA’ as opposed to ‘Terrestrial DPA’. • Staff acknowledged that there is a fine line between explicit verbiage and intentional room for interpretation when updating EDPA guidelines. The balance between these is especially important for areas that have a higher likelihood of becoming contentious. Synergies with Provincial Legislation • Staff want to align with provincial legislation for the Riparian Areas DPA as much as possible. This was particularly evident during the discussion of increasing the Riparian Assessment Area (RAA) to 45m. Under the current provincial RAPR guidelines, there is a minimum RAA of 30m for all watercourses. The 30m RAA does not, however, account for any required ‘measures’, which has been flagged by the province as a gap in the current RAPR assessment manual. Staff are concerned that any deviation from the provincial wording may cause confusion and pushback from the public, even though RAPR setbacks may be larger than 30m after the implementation of measures. o It was decided to have a 30 m RAA from the Top of Bank; however, the top of bank is not always mapped. In these cases, a 45 m buffer was used from the watercourse centre line to approximate the area for the DPA. • Opportunities may exist to incorporate a declaration of intent for parcels that are zoned for agricultural use within the DPA’s. Staff noted that this may be a solution to a recurrent problem of

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16 landowners attempting to circumvent DPA requirements under the guise of the provincial Right to Farm act. For now, farm use has been removed as an exemption. Key Stakeholder Engagement - Developer Focus Group A focus group session was held with interest holders from the land development community to gather feedback on the performance of the current EDPA and its submission process. The session also provided a summary of the key changes to the current EDPA objectives, exemptions, guidelines and mapped areas, and provided an opportunity for feedback and discussion. Five participants representing companies that primarily focus on multifamily and mixed-use commercial developments participated in the focus group. Most participants had some degree of familiarity with Langford’s current EDPA guidelines and development permitting process. General support and understanding of the importance of EDPA’s was expressed by the majority of the participants. The overarching theme of the discussion was centered around improving the clarity of the EDPA application process, including clear submission requirements for required environmental impact assessment reports completed by QEP’s. Additional comments: • Stakeholders maintained a general consensus that a heavier reliance on QEP judgement is a positive addition to the EDPA submission process due to concerns of perceived prejudice of development decisions by Langford staff. • The participants agreed that the inclusion of explicit definitions for the identification of elements pertinent to the EDPA, such as the urban forest, should be prioritized in an effort to improve the submission process and avoid potential differences in interpretation from City of Langford staff and QEP assessment. • This concern was particularly emphasized regarding the addition of ecosystem connectivity considerations in the EDPA objectives, as some participants felt that the assessment of connectivity can be subjective in the absence of clear definitions, especially for terrestrial ecosystems. The participants initially expressed concern over the potential ramifications identifying specific ecological corridors, however, were accepting of the inclusion of connectivity considerations following clarification from DHC and Langford staff that the intent of this objective is to avoid further fragmenting large habitat patches for supporting wildlife. • The updates to the Riparian DPA emerged as a primary topic of conversation of this engagement session. The majority of the discussion was focused on providing clarification to participants on guideline and mapping updates that the City of Langford is beholden to under RAPR, and how the updates will ensure a smoother application process from both a municipal and provincial perspective. • Concern over the differences in the Riparian DPA maintaining a 45-metre buffer around watercourse whilst the RAPR Riparian Assessment Area (RAA) is 30-metres was raised by participants, however, many were confused on the difference between the intent of the RAA and the required Streamside Protection and Enhancement Area (SPEA) setback, which was clarified by DHC staff.

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17 • Concern over the upcoming changes to the RAPR legislation and potential implications for previously approved developments was echoed by all participants, with one participant particularly concerned on the changes to wetland delineation requirements from a climate change perspective. It was suggested an option may be to delay the finalization of the Riparian DPA updates until the RAPR legislation updates are complete. City staff confirmed that the inclusion of explicit verbiage on provincial legislation superseding municipal bylaws is included in the update, which was accepted by the concerned participants. • The main emphasis of this engagement sessions with key stakeholders from the developer community was that updates to the EDPA guidelines should be focused on better alignment with provincial requirements for environmental protection to create a smoother development permit application process. Participants appreciated the opportunity to provide their feedback on updates prior to finalization, and emphasized the importance of transparency and trust with Langford’s planning staff. Other Input Received In addition to the above engagement activities, the City received a letter from a development company representative on July 22, 2025, regarding the proposed updates to the EDPA guidelines. Their representative expressed support for the City’s goals of protecting environmentally sensitive areas while balancing growth and housing supply. Their submission emphasized the following: • The need for clarity on how environmentally sensitive lands will be regulated in future development, particularly for master-planned communities with existing agreements and approvals in place. • Recognition of large, master planned communities as pre-committed growth areas, in line with the current OCP, and a request that the EDPA update take a similar approach by applying a tailored framework to such areas. • A request for specialized treatment or exemptions for projects already approved, underway, or in advanced planning stages to avoid unintended impacts on infrastructure and housing delivery. • The importance of clear, site-level EDPA mapping and definitions to ensure consistent implementation. An interest in ongoing consultation with the City during the finalization of EDPA mapping and policies.

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18 CONCLUSION Engagement with the Langford community, interest holders, and City staff has been a key part of shaping the updated Environmental Development Permit Area (EDPA) mapping and guidelines. Input gathered across the project provided valuable insights into local priorities, challenges, and opportunities for enhancing environmental protection through land use planning. The feedback received, grounded in lived experience, technical expertise, and deep care for the natural environment, will directly inform the direction and contents of the updated EDPA. Thank you to all who contributed their time, ideas, and energy to this process. Your participation has been instrumental in creating a more informed, locally grounded, and forward-thinking approach to development and environmental protection in Langford.

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19 APPENDIX A – PHOTO SUBMISSIONS (STORYMAP)

Figure A1. Hidden Valley Mobile Park (Lat: 48.42551, Lon: -123.51756). ‘A place I value’.

“It is charming and fully integrated with nature. There are deer, bears and a cougar, ducks, turtles, a lovely creek and a great piece of riparian land. It also [provides] affordable housing for seniors. A big win.” - Anonymous

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Figure A2. Braemar Heights area (Lat: 48.42551, Lon: -123.51756). ‘A place I value’.

“The Walfred Rd. (Braemar Heights) area combined with the Ridley property below make up at least 200 acres of mostly forested land. In the future, if there is to be development in this area, we should know what [biodiversity] is there now to know what affect we are having on it. There needs to be a baseline to work from in order to understand how development changes that environment.”

• Anonymous

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Figure A3. Porcher Park (Lat: 48.452487 Lon: -123.501371). ‘A place I value’.

“Porcher Park has been surrounded by houses on all sides for decades and it's so wonderful that it's a proper park now! The playground is very popular and I'm really glad we finally have one in this area that's not at the school. The community garden is also amazing! I can already see fruits and vegetables growing on the plants, and even though I don't have my own box it brings me so much joy to see it thriving. All in all, it's a beautiful and much needed park, and even though it's small I'm so grateful that it's finally up and running!” - Anonymous

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Figure A4. Private property (Lat: 48.426232 Lon: -123.525384). ‘A place that could use improved protection and/or is threatened in some way’.

“…There are countless diverse flora and fauna at risk, with plants such as trilliums taking 10 years to bloom. Owls and eagles call this space home. It is actively used for hiking, dog walking and has a lookout. It is perfect as a park with a loop stream bed trail. It would be an absolute shame to develop this for wealthy people to only enjoy. It should be the central park of Happy Valley. No roads or parking needed. Walkable from a majority of Happy Valley.” - Anonymous

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Figure A5. Lohbrunner farm (Lat: 48.420886, Lon: -123.543802). ‘A place that could use improved protection and/or is threatened in some way’.

“Site of a rural community farmland (Lohbrunner), which is becoming exceedingly rare in Langford…It is very important to preserve agricultural land for local food security” - Anonymous

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What we did

The City of Langford is undertaking a comprehensive update to its Environmental Development Permit Area (EDPA) guidelines and maps. Langford’s first EDPAs were developed in 1998, with maps largely based on Sensitive Ecosystem Inventory and stream data provided by the Province. Many of the maps have remained unchanged since their creation, while the EDPA guidelines were last updated by the City in 2013.

To support the update and following approximately 18 months of work, the draft EDPA was posted online for community review and feedback via Let’s Chat Langford from May 19th to June 9th, 2026.

The purpose of the survey was to provide an opportunity to share feedback on the draft EDPA guidelines and maps. Respondents were asked to review the guidelines and answer the following (single) open- ended question: “Is there anything you would like to share about the proposed Environmental Development Permit Area Guidelines?”.

What we heard

In total, the online survey page received 133 visits, with 45 survey respondents. Feedback mainly focused on enhancing environmental protection. Key themes expressed by the survey respondents included:

• Concern about development impacts • Requests for stronger riparian protection • Property rights and how the maps may affect landowners • Map accuracy • Urban forest and tree canopy

Our recommendations

Refinements to address “What We Heard” provide greater clarity and strengthen specific guidelines to better address community input.

1. Added clarity in describing process, enforceability, and exemptions for Development Permits within the context of the City’s overall land use planning toolkit.
2. Strengthened and clarified guidelines for environmental impact studies, direction for qualified environmental professionals, lighting near retained natural areas, pollinator-friendly species, and urban forest canopy calculations.

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City of Langford | Design Guidelines Engagement Summary | 1 Overview The City of Langford is undertaking a comprehensive update to its Form & Character Development Permit Area (DPA) Guidelines to ensure future development reflects the community’s aspirations for design quality, neighbourhood character, and placemaking. As one of the fastest-growing communities in the region, Langford is experiencing visible change. The Design Guidelines play an important role in shaping how new buildings relate to streets, parks, open spaces, and existing neighbourhoods — influencing how growth is experienced at the ground level. While the current guidelines have guided development for many years, most were adopted in the late 1990s and early 2000s, with only limited updates since that time. To inform the update, the City launched an online StoryMap between January 5th and 23rd to gather place-based input from residents. The request was to identify good local examples of: • where design is working well, where development “fits”, • where improvements could strengthen neighbourhood character, and, • where specific streets or buildings best represent Langford’s vision. The interactive map allowed respondents to use one of three icons to highlight places they felt reflect good design; or locations where design updates could help enhance the look and feel of the community. A total of 908 comments were submitted and pinned to specific locations throughout Langford. Participants provided feedback under the following themes: • General Scale & Character; • Street & Streetscape; • Pedestrian & Public Space; • Architecture; • Trail, Pathway & Points of Connection; and, • Landscape Features. The following pages summarize the key themes and insights shared through this engagement process. TABLE OF CONTENTS OVERVIEW................................................................................1 GENERAL SCALE / CHARACTER..........................................2 STREET / STREETSCAPE....................................................... 4 PEDESTRIAN / PUBLIC SPACE..............................................6 ARCHITECTURE..................................................................... 8 TRAIL, PATHWAY, POINT OF CONNECTION....................10 LANDSCAPE FEATURE......................................................... 12 NEXT STEPS...........................................................................14

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2 | City of Langford | Design Guidelines Engagement Summary City of Langford | Design Guidelines Engagement Summary | 3 buildings parking space area lots needs development look feel community character trees love great just brings busy eyesore homes street use city good much density cars housing mall pedestrian green place safety strip design road sidewalk close La t oria Rd Echo Valle y Dr Peatt Rd Trans-C an ada Hwy Meaford Ave G oldstream A ve Mc Callu m Rd B ea r Mo unt a in P k wy Sooke Rd Glen Lake Rd Humpback Rd Vete rans Me m orial Pk w y Happy Valley Rd Jenkins Ave S o oke L ake Rd Jacklin Rd Kelly R d Station Ave Amy Rd Players Dr L a ngf o rd Pkwy L eigh Rd S e tchfi e l d Ave Mill st ream Rd Luxton Rd Atkins Ave Han n i ngt o n R d Tr e anor A v e Spirit R idge Dr Phipps Rd W est S h o re Pk w y Atkins Rd Gateway Rd Vete r a n s Memorial Pkwy Cons t ella ti o n Ave De l e m Dr City Ga t e Blvd Henry Eng Pl 0 1 2 0.5 Km N Design Works Well (36) Represents Langford Well (15) Could Use Improvement (79) Works Well • Spaces that feel welcoming, community oriented, human-scaled, and active (e.g. sports facilities, public art, libraries, neighbourhood character) • Walkable spaces such as streets that are protected and connected • Setbacks and landscaping that make it pleasant to walk by Represents Langford Well • Access to nature and amenities such as lakes and trails • Mixed use development Could Use Improvement • Compatibility of new developments with the existing landscapes (e.g. height, setbacks, overcrowding) • Preservation of forests, wildlife corridors, Garry Oak ecosystems • Safer access to trails Word cloud generated from the most used words in public responses. General Scale / Character In general, respondents shared strong desire for human-scaled, walkable, mixed-use development, with importance placed on connection to and protection of trees, forests, and public green space. Comments emphasized a resistance to car centric design, as well as development that does not fit into existing neighbourhood character. A sample of comments in each category are listed on the next page.

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4 | City of Langford | Design Guidelines Engagement Summary City of Langford | Design Guidelines Engagement Summary | 5 La t oria Rd Echo Valle y Dr Peatt Rd Trans-C an ada Hwy Meaford Ave G oldstream A ve Mc Callu m Rd B ea r Mo unt a in P k wy Sooke Rd Glen Lake Rd Humpback Rd Vete rans Me m orial Pk w y Happy Valley Rd Jenkins Ave S o oke L ake Rd Jacklin Rd Kelly R d Station Ave Amy Rd Players Dr L a ngf o rd Pkwy L eigh Rd S e tchfi e l d Ave Mill st ream Rd Luxton Rd Atkins Ave Han n i ngt o n R d Tr e anor A v e Spirit R idge Dr Phipps Rd W est S h o re Pk w y Atkins Rd Gateway Rd Vete r a n s Memorial Pkwy Cons t ella ti o n Ave De l e m Dr City Ga t e Blvd Henry Eng Pl 0 1 2 0.5 Km N Design Works Well (39) Represents Langford Well (29) Could Use Improvement (179) Works Well • Green, shaded, and landscaped streets • Improvements being made for safer streets and trails (e.g. Goldstream) Represents Langford Well • Wide and welcoming streets • Well maintained parks Could Use Improvement • Lack of safe and connected sidewalks, bike lanes, and low visibility (e.g. blind spots, discontinuous sidewalks) • Uninviting overpasses and highway crossings • Traffic flow, congestion, road design; tension surrounding roundabouts, number of lanes, turning lanes • Frustration with stalled projects, lack of public participation lane needs sidewalk traffic parking bikes road pedestrians area turning cars intersection walking buildings cyclists space crossing street side vehicles lot access dangerous trees crosswalk left close new right stop people developments feel safe roundabout Word cloud generated from the most used words in public responses. Street / Streetscape Responses highlighted a desire for safer, more connected active transportation networks, including protected bike lanes and continuous sidewalks. Comments also reflected some tension between reducing car dominance to prioritize the pedestrian experience and widening roads to accommodate additional traffic and improve vehicle flow. A sample of comments in each category are listed on the next page.

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6 | City of Langford | Design Guidelines Engagement Summary City of Langford | Design Guidelines Engagement Summary | 7 La t oria Rd Echo Valle y Dr Peatt Rd Trans-C an ada Hwy Meaford Ave G oldstream A ve Mc Callu m Rd B ea r Mo unt a in P k wy Sooke Rd Glen Lake Rd Humpback Rd Vete rans Me m orial Pk w y Happy Valley Rd Jenkins Ave S o oke L ake Rd Jacklin Rd Kelly R d Station Ave Amy Rd Players Dr L a ngf o rd Pkwy L eigh Rd S e tchfi e l d Ave Mill st ream Rd Luxton Rd Atkins Ave Han n i ngt o n R d Tr e anor A v e Spirit R idge Dr Phipps Rd W est S h o re Pk w y Atkins Rd Gateway Rd Vete r a n s Memorial Pkwy Cons t ella ti o n Ave De l e m Dr City Ga t e Blvd Henry Eng Pl 0 1 2 0.5 Km N Design Works Well (58) Represents Langford Well (74) Could Use Improvement (41) Works Well • Access to public spaces like docks, skating rink, and libraries • Preservation and continued access to green corridors, trails, lakes Represents Langford Well • Access to green space tied to quality of life, health, and community identity • Spaces that bring the community together and support social life, particularly walkable and event-friendly spaces Could Use Improvement • Underused spaces that have potential to be a good public space • Noise and traffic impacting public spaces • Expansion of parks and green spaces • Lack of connected trails, sidewalks, and bike lanes parking space love great need area sidewalk pedestrian road walking good nice public community green traffic lots get use accessible dog trees city trail crosswalk events make people see busy place lake new small building corridor Word cloud generated from the most used words in public responses. Pedestrian / Public Space There is a deep appreciation for natural and green spaces in Langford. Respondents noted that public spaces are most successful when they can host events, are easily accessible by foot or bike, and provide comfortable places for gathering. In contrast, disconnected sidewalks and areas dominated by cars and traffic were identified as key barriers to creating welcoming and functional public spaces. A sample of comments in each category are listed on the next page.

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8 | City of Langford | Design Guidelines Engagement Summary City of Langford | Design Guidelines Engagement Summary | 9 La t oria Rd Echo Valle y Dr Peatt Rd Trans-C an ada Hwy Meaford Ave G oldstream A ve Mc Callu m Rd B ea r Mo unt a in P k wy Sooke Rd Glen Lake Rd Humpback Rd Vete rans Me m orial Pk w y Happy Valley Rd Jenkins Ave S o oke L ake Rd Jacklin Rd Kelly R d Station Ave Amy Rd Players Dr L a ngf o rd Pkwy L eigh Rd S e tchfi e l d Ave Mill st ream Rd Luxton Rd Atkins Ave Han n i ngt o n R d Tr e anor A v e Spirit R idge Dr Phipps Rd W est S h o re Pk w y Atkins Rd Gateway Rd Vete r a n s Memorial Pkwy Cons t ella ti o n Ave De l e m Dr City Ga t e Blvd Henry Eng Pl 0 1 2 0.5 Km N Design Works Well (93) Represents Langford Well (31) Could Use Improvement (24) Works Well • Architecture that feels human-scaled, uses a variety of materials and colour, and includes greenery • Curb appeal Represents Langford Well • Welcoming spaces, such as Belmont Village • Street activations, including ground level commercial spaces Could Use Improvement • Densifying key areas to reduce sprawl and for more connected spaces, including mixed-use buildings • Concerns with the existing development pattern that they do not fit the neighbourhood character and look too generic buildings looking nice love homes space design architecture condo great need right street unattractive family well attractive colour cool developments feel new parking place style townhouses allow area beautiful character close colorful community complete fit Word cloud generated from the most used words in public responses. Architecture In general, respondents expressed appreciation for architecture that is human-scaled, well-articulated, and incorporates colour and visual interest. There is also support for mixed-use development and increased density when projects are thoughtfully designed and well integrated with the surrounding landscape. The next page contains examples of comments received in each category.

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10 | City of Langford | Design Guidelines Engagement Summary City of Langford | Design Guidelines Engagement Summary | 11 La t oria Rd Echo Valle y Dr Peatt Rd Trans-C an ada Hwy Meaford Ave G oldstream A ve Mc Callu m Rd B ea r Mo unt a in P k wy Sooke Rd Glen Lake Rd Humpback Rd Vete rans Me m orial Pk w y Happy Valley Rd Jenkins Ave S o oke L ake Rd Jacklin Rd Kelly R d Station Ave Amy Rd Players Dr L a ngf o rd Pkwy L eigh Rd S e tchfi e l d Ave Mill st ream Rd Luxton Rd Atkins Ave Han n i ngt o n R d Tr e anor A v e Spirit R idge Dr Phipps Rd W est S h o re Pk w y Atkins Rd Gateway Rd Vete r a n s Memorial Pkwy Cons t ella ti o n Ave De l e m Dr City Ga t e Blvd Henry Eng Pl 0 1 2 0.5 Km N Design Works Well (47) Represents Langford Well (57) Could Use Improvement (26) Works Well • Appreciation for trails and natural corridors (trails, boardwalks, lake loops, bridges, car-free corridors, connectors between neighbourhoods) • Multi-use paths and trails for multiple users Represents Langford Well • Trails and pathways, including ones that lead to hikes and parks Could Use Improvement • Improve maintenance and amenities along trails, such as lighting, garbage cans, bathrooms • Improved programming for some parks (e.g. dog park) • Improve connections between paths and trails, add signage • Safer crossings across highways and arterials trail connects bike great path park needs love nice road along goose walking pedestrian langford mill use crossing get hill lake see bridge space connector especially green people community corridor crosswalk area galloping thetis better continuous dangerous across Word cloud generated from the most used words in public responses. Trail, Pathway, Point of Connection In general, there is support for growth and increased density when it is paired with safe, connected, and well-maintained transportation networks. Respondents expressed appreciation for existing trails, green corridors, and multi-use paths, noting their value for recreation and everyday mobility, but would like to see these networks expanded, better connected, and improved to ensure continuity, safety, and accessibility across the city. The next page contains examples of comments received in each category.

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12 | City of Langford | Design Guidelines Engagement Summary City of Langford | Design Guidelines Engagement Summary | 13 La t oria Rd Echo Valle y Dr Peatt Rd Trans-C an ada Hwy Meaford Ave G oldstream A ve Mc Callu m Rd B ea r Mo unt a in P k wy Sooke Rd Glen Lake Rd Humpback Rd Vete rans Me m orial Pk w y Happy Valley Rd Jenkins Ave S o oke L ake Rd Jacklin Rd Kelly R d Station Ave Amy Rd Players Dr L a ngf o rd Pkwy L eigh Rd S e tchfi e l d Ave Mill st ream Rd Luxton Rd Atkins Ave Han n i ngt o n R d Tr e anor A v e Spirit R idge Dr Phipps Rd W est S h o re Pk w y Atkins Rd Gateway Rd Vete r a n s Memorial Pkwy Cons t ella ti o n Ave De l e m Dr City Ga t e Blvd Henry Eng Pl 0 1 2 0.5 Km N Design Works Well (32) Represents Langford Well (25) Could Use Improvement (23) Works Well • Parks, trails, community gardens, and other green spaces are highly valued • Preservation of mature trees/forests, habitats Represents Langford Well • Green spaces and parks, including expansion of parks, more programming, tall trees as sound buffers from highways Could Use Improvement • Concerns about clearcutting land for development, including impacts to Arbutus and Garry Oak ecosystems • Improve upkeep of parks and public spaces, to have safer and more pleasant community spaces (e.g. garbage removal, invasive species removal, buffers from highways, access to public bathrooms) park trees need plants area love space public protect forests nice city langford build used beautiful grass green preserved please community good habitat much access landscape along better bike corner design ecosystem garry great greenspace keep large natural native Word cloud generated from the most used words in public responses. Landscape Feature Overall, respondents expressed support for growth provided that natural systems and green spaces are retained and incorporated into new development. A sample of comments in each category are listed on the next page.

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14 | City of Langford | Design Guidelines Engagement Summary Next Steps The engagement process generated thoughtful and wide-ranging feedback that reflects how deeply residents care about the future of Langford. Given that the scope of Form & Character Design Guidelines can be broad — touching on streets, buildings, landscapes, and public spaces — many comments related directly to this project. At the same time, some feedback addressed topics beyond the scope of Development Permit Area guidelines, such as land use, density, infrastructure, or broader policy matters. All comments received will be shared with City staff to help inform related initiatives and ongoing planning work. Insights that directly relate to form and character will be used to refine and strengthen the updated guidelines. The next phase of work will focus on incorporating this feedback into a streamlined, modernized set of guidelines that are clear, efficient, and reflective of contemporary Langford.

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Updating Langford’s Design Guidelines for New Development City of Langford, Form and Character Development Permit Area Guidelines Update

Prepared by: MODUS Planning, Design & Engagement Inc. Version: 1.0 Date:

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1 | Updating Langford’s Design Guidelines for New Development What we did Over the past 9 months, MODUS has worked with the City of Langford to update their Form and Character Development Permit Area (DPA) Guidelines.

Following development of a draft, the DPA Guidelines were posted online for community review and feedback via public survey on Let’s Chat Langford from May 19th to June 9th, 2026.

The purpose of the survey was to provide an opportunity to share feedback on the draft DPA guidelines. Respondents were asked to review the guidelines and answer the following (single) open-ended question: “Is there anything you would like to share about the proposed Form and Character Development Permit Area Guidelines?”

What we heard In total, the online survey page received 143 visits, with 53 survey respondents. Feedback centered on strengthening controls of the quality of development in Langford, including historical and natural character. Emphasis was also noted with respect to environmental quality, urban forest management and site planning for universal accessibility. The majority of concerns expressed related to how guidelines are to be enforced. Key themes expressed by the survey respondents included:

• Incorporating local character considerations from artists, historians, and community members. • Preserving and enhancing natural and built heritage, such as older buildings, forests, and parks. • Providing greater clarity on how the guidelines will be implemented. • Prioritizing universal accessibility. • Incorporating more green spaces into new development.

• Ensuring design values do not outweigh the need for affordable development.

For more information, our complete survey analysis can be found in Appendix A.

Our recommendations Refinements to address “What We Heard” will provide greater clarity and strengthen specific guidelines to better address community input. Specifically, survey input shaped the following refinements:

1. Added clarity in describing process, enforceability, and exemptions for Development Permits within the context of the City’s overall land use planning toolkit.
2. Added language to the architectural guidelines to address concerns related heat mitigation and strengthen reference to heritage value.
3. Added language to landscape architecture guidelines, to reduce heat island effects, discourage the use of artificial turf, and support landscape designs that are conducive to urban agriculture.
4. Added language to Special Considerations to prioritize universal accessibility.