MeetingsMon, Sep 21, 20262h 54m2022–2026 Council
Regular Council
Summary
- Approved hiring one additional Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer at $225,000 annual cost.
- Approved $50,000 small-business security grants, added one bike-patrol officer, and up to $50,000 Salvation Army agreement.
- Directed staff to draft Community Safety Plan by Dec 31, 2026, and a spray paint/bear spray bylaw.
- Adopted the City’s Housing Strategy as presented.
- Gave 1st, 2nd and 3rd readings to rezone 3213 and 3217 Happy Valley Road to mixed‑use village.
Decisions
What council voted on, in agenda order.
Approved adding bear spray to section 7 of the main motion.
8.1 · Community Safety Working Group Recommendations
Vote 6–0Moved by Wagner, seconded by HarderRejected the amendment to add a mural program using MRDT funding.
8.1 · Community Safety Working Group Recommendations
DefeatedMoved by Harder, seconded by WagnerAdopted the Housing Strategy.
8.2 · Adoption of the Housing Strategy
Vote 6–0Moved by Wagner, seconded by YacuchaAdopted the zoning amendment for properties on Massie Drive.
10.1 · Bylaw No. 2236
Vote 6–0Moved by Wagner, seconded by MorleyAdopted OCP and zoning amendments for 602 Madrona Place.
10.2 · Bylaw Nos. 2253 & 2254
Vote 6–0Moved by Harder, seconded by WagnerGave first, second and third readings to the permissive tax exemption bylaw amendment.
10.3 · Bylaw No. 2284
Vote 6–0Moved by Harder, seconded by WagnerGave first, second and third readings to the permissive tax exemption bylaw.
10.4 · Bylaw No. 2295
Vote 6–0Moved by Wagner, seconded by HarderAdopted the housing agreement for 2124 Longspur Drive.
10.5 · Bylaw No. 2297
Vote 6–0Moved by Wagner, seconded by HarderAdopted the housing agreement for 2797 Scafe Road.
10.6 · Bylaw No. 2298
Vote 6–0Moved by Wagner, seconded by Harder
Agenda
23 items · select one for details, debate and documents
Summary
Meeting was called to order by the Acting Mayor.
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Territorial acknowledgement was read.
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Meeting conduct rules were read.
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Council approved the meeting agenda as presented.
Motions (1)
THAT Council approve the agenda as presented.
Summary
Council considered adoption of prior meeting minutes.
Motions (1)
THAT Council adopt the minutes of the Council meeting held on September 8, 2026.
Documents (1)
Minutes of the City of Langford Council meeting and public hearing held September 8, 2026. They record public input, Council motions and decisions, bylaw readings and adoption, and the in-camera resolution.
Council Minutes
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Page 1–121. Public Hearing Call to Order
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Page 1–122. Territorial Acknowledgement
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Page 1–125. Council Meeting Call to Order
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Page 1–126. Territorial Acknowledgement
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Page 1–128. Approval of the Agenda
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Page 1–1217. In Camera Resolution
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Page 1–12Summary
Presentation from the Community Safety Working Group consultant.
Summary
Members of the public addressed Council on various agenda items including 6.1, 8.1 and 10.7.
Who spoke (1)
- A residentAsks · Community safety plan
Urges action on transitional housing, homelessness navigation, poverty reduction, regional representation, and other community safety recommendations.
Summarized from the meeting video. Names use checked registry spellings; unconfirmed names appear as “A resident”.
Summary
Council considered report recommendations under Reports.
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Council approved a package of expenditures and multiple directions to staff arising from the Community Safety Working Groups, including hiring one additional RCMP officer and funding programs and grants.
Financial impact
$325,000— Funds allocated in the budget
Motions (3)
Amendment: THAT the main motion be amended by adding section 13: 13. Work with the local artists, with local artists and community groups such as the West Shore Arts Council and West Shore Chamber of Commerce, to explore the creation of a mural program using MRDT funding, and that community murals be added in commercial areas, and in areas where reoccurring tagging is identified as an issue.
THAT Council approve the following expenditures from the funds allocated in the budget for initiatives arising from the Community Safety Working Groups: Authorize the hiring of one additional RCMP officer at an annual cost of $225,000. Creation of a small business grant program in the amount of $50,000 to be administered by the West Shore Chamber of Commerce for security improvements. Authorize the addition of one full-time equivalent bike patrol officer. Authorize staff to enter into a service agreement with the Salvation Army for up to $50,000 for the purpose of providing space where members of the community can connect with social services and other supports to mitigate and prevent homelessness. AND THAT Council direct staff as follows: [multiple directions to staff as recorded in the minutes] AND THAT Council further direct staff to send letters to the CRD and the Province advocating for the following: [advocacies as recorded]. AND THAT Council work towards permanent solutions, in conjunction with our West Shore neighbours, to seek a seat at the Region’s Homelessness Encampment Working Group Response Leadership Table advocating to the Province for more varied social housing types, especially transitional housing. AND THAT Council direct staff to bring back a draft Community Safety Plan for consideration before December 31, 2026.
Amendment: THAT the main motion be amended by adding "bear spray" to section 7.
Summary
Council adopted the City of Langford's Housing Strategy as presented.
Motions (1)
THAT Council adopt the City of Langford’s Housing Strategy as presented.
Documents (4)
Staff present the final Langford Housing Strategy for Council’s consideration of adoption. The Strategy sets a 20-year framework to support housing needs and enable approximately 17,000 new homes, with actions intended to guide implementation over the next five years.
Staff Report to Council
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Page 1–6Executive Summary
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Page 1–6Background
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Page 1–6Engagement summary report describing public survey and external interest-holder feedback on Langford’s Housing Strategy and proposed Inclusionary Zoning and Amenity Cost Charge bylaws. It presents survey results, recurring themes, and workshop feedback on housing needs, affordability, development, and community amenities.
Engagement Summary
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Page 1–33Table of Contents
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Page 1–33Introduction
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Page 1–33What We Did
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Page 1–33Who We Heard From
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Page 1–33What We Heard - Part 1 of 5
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Page 1–33Appendix listing the breakout-room questions used in workshops about Langford’s Housing Strategy and Inclusionary Zoning and Amenity Cost Charge bylaws. Questions are organized around “Now,” “Wow,” and “How” themes.
Appendix A — Interest-Holder Workshop Breakout Room Questions
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Page 34–35THEME 1 – DEVELOPING A HOUSING STRATEGY FOR LANGFORD
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Page 34–35THEME 2 – INCLUSIONARY ZONING AND AMENITY COST CHARGE BYLAWS
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Page 34–35The City of Langford’s Housing Strategy sets out a long-term vision, objectives, actions, and monitoring framework for meeting local housing needs. It includes background analysis and appendices on provincial regulations, senior-government funding programs, and annual target monitoring.
Housing Strategy
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Page 1–63Summary
Council considered correspondence items.
Summary
Council received a letter from the Minister regarding Arc Foundation funding.
Motions (1)
THAT Council receive the Letter from Minister Lisa Beare re: Arc Foundation Funding for information.
Documents (1)
A letter to Langford Mayor Scott Goodmanson responding to his request about provincial funding for the ARC Foundation. The Minister describes the province’s support for 2SLGBTQIA+ students and staff and notes that SOGI 123 remains an optional resource.
Letter from Lisa Beare, Minister of Education and Child Care
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Page 1Summary
Council considered a series of bylaws for adoption or readings.
Summary
Council adopted the zoning amendment bylaw for properties on Massie Drive.
Location
709 Massie Drive
711 Massie Drive
715 Massie Drive
719 Massie Drive
721 Massie Drive
Motions (1)
THAT Council adopt “Langford Zoning Bylaw No. 300, Amendment No. 752 (709, 711, 715, 719, 721 Massie Drive), Bylaw No. 2236, 2026", as presented.
Documents (2)
Planning staff recommend that Council adopt Bylaw No. 2236, which rezones five properties on Massie Drive from R2 to RM6 to allow a six-storey apartment. The report says the required conditions are satisfied and presents adoption or non-adoption as Council’s options.
Adoption of Bylaw No. 2236 – Application to Rezone 709, 711, 715, 719, and 721 Massie Drive from the One- and Two-Family Residential (R2) Zone to the Medium Density Residential (RM6) Zone to allow a six-storey apartment
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Page 1–4Amends the Langford Zoning Bylaw by rezoning five properties on Massie Drive from R2 (One- and Two-Family Residential) to RM6 (Six-Storey Residential). Page 2 contains the bylaw’s Schedule A.
CITY OF LANGFORD
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Council adopted OCP and zoning bylaw amendments for 602 Madrona Place.
Location
602 Madrona Place
Motions (1)
THAT Council adopt: 1. “Langford Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 2200, Amendment No. 1 (602 Madrona Place), Bylaw No. 2253, 2026"; and 2. “Langford Zoning Bylaw No. 300, Amendment No. 757 (602 Madrona Place), Bylaw No. 2254, 2026" as presented.
Documents (3)
Planning staff recommend that Council adopt amendments to the Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw for 602 Madrona Place. The report notes that the required Section 219 covenant has been registered and no outstanding conditions remain.
Staff Report to Council
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Page 1–3Amends the Langford Official Community Plan by changing the designation of 602 Madrona Place from Employment Lands to Complete Community. Page 2 contains Schedule “A,” which forms part of the bylaw.
CITY OF LANGFORD
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Page 1–2BYLAW NO. 2253
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Page 1–2Schedule “A”
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Page 1–2Amends the Langford Zoning Bylaw to rezone 602 Madrona Place from Business Park 9 – Millstream Road Northwest (BP9) to One- and Two-Family Residential (R2). Schedule A shows the affected property.
CITY OF LANGFORD
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Page 1–2A BYLAW TO AMEND BYLAW NO. 300,
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Page 1–2“LANGFORD ZONING BYLAW, 1999"
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Page 1–2Schedule “A”
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Page 1–2Summary
Council gave first, second and third readings to the permissive tax exemption amendment bylaw No. 2284.
Motions (1)
THAT Council give "City of Langford Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 2147, Amendment No. 3, Bylaw No. 2284, 2026", first, second and third readings.
Documents (2)
Finance staff recommend amending the City’s permissive tax exemption bylaw to continue the West Shore Chamber of Commerce’s exemption at its new location. The report asks Council to give the amendment bylaw first, second, and third readings.
Staff Report to Council
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Page 1–2Amends Langford’s permissive tax exemption bylaw by revising exemption entries and adding properties and eligible organizations. It also sets conditions for the exemption on the portion of 202–2800 Bryn Maur Road leased and occupied by Sooke Family Resource Society.
A BYLAW TO AMEND “CITY OF LANGFORD PERMISSIVE TAX EXEMPTION BYLAW NO. 2147, 2023” (AMENDMENT 3)
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Council gave first, second and third readings to Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 2295.
Motions (1)
THAT Council give “City of Langford Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 2295, 2026", first, second and third readings.
Documents (1)
Establishes a ten-year permissive tax exemption for specified land and improvements owned by M’Akola Housing Society. The exemption applies from 2027 through 2036 inclusive.
CITY OF LANGFORD
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Page 1BYLAW NO. 2295
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Page 1A BYLAW TO EXEMPT CERTAIN LANDS AND IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN THE CITY OF LANGFORD FROM TAXATION FOR TEN YEARS
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Page 1Summary
Council adopted the housing agreement bylaw for 2124 Longspur Drive.
Location
2124 Longspur Drive
Motions (1)
THAT Council adopt “City of Langford Housing Agreement (2124 Longspur Drive) Bylaw No. 2297, 2026”.
Documents (6)
A bylaw authorizing the City of Langford to enter into and register a housing agreement for the specified property. Page 2 is labeled Appendix A but contains no substantive text in the extracted PDF.
City of Langford Housing Agreement (2124 Longspur Drive) Bylaw No. 2297, 2026
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Page 1–2A housing agreement and section 219 covenant between 1366789 B.C. Ltd. and the City of Langford to provide long-term below-market rental housing. It sets affordability, tenant eligibility, tenancy, management, and enforcement requirements.
HOUSING AGREEMENT AND SECTION 219 COVENANT
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Page 1–9ARTICLE 1
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Page 1–9DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATION
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Page 1–9USE AND CONSTRUCTION OF LANDS AND BELOW-MARKET RENTAL UNITS
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Page 1–9USE OF BELOW-MARKET RENTAL UNITS
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Page 1–9MISCELLANEOUS - Part 1 of 2
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Page 1–9MISCELLANEOUS - Part 2 of 2
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Page 1–9Schedule A – Site Plan
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Page 1–9A development-permit drawing sheet associated with DP26-0018, showing site and building design information.
Appendix C
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Page 10Architectural floor-plan drawings for Building B at 2124 Longspur Drive, Langford, included with the development-permit materials.
BUILDING B FLOOR PLANS
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Page 11Inderson Investments Ltd. grants the City priority over its financial charges for the section 219 covenant on the lands.
PRIORITY AGREEMENT
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Page 12Multiple mortgagees grant the City priority over their financial charges for the section 219 covenant on the lands.
PRIORITY AGREEMENT
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Page 13Summary
Council adopted the housing agreement bylaw for 2797 Scafe Road.
Location
2797 Scafe Road
Motions (1)
THAT Council adopt "City of Langford Housing Agreement (2797 Scafe Road) Bylaw No. 2298, 2026".
Documents (4)
Authorizes the City of Langford to enter into and register a housing agreement for the property at 2797 Scafe Road. The bylaw authorizes the Mayor and Corporate Officer to execute the agreement and file the required notice.
CITY OF LANGFORD
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Page 1BYLAW NO. 2298
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Page 1A BYLAW TO AUTHORIZE A HOUSING AGREEMENT
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Page 1A page labeled Appendix A to Bylaw No. 2298, apparently the appendix containing the housing agreement referenced in the bylaw. No agreement terms are visible in the extracted text.
Appendix A
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Page 2A housing agreement and land covenant between 1323768 B.C. Ltd. and the City of Langford governing six below-market rental units. It sets affordability, tenant eligibility, rental-term, management, and enforcement requirements.
HOUSING AGREEMENT AND SECTION 219 COVENANT
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Page 1–8ARTICLE 1 — DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATION
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Page 1–8ARTICLE 3 — USE OF BELOW-MARKET RENTAL UNITS
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Page 1–8ARTICLE 4 — MISCELLANEOUS - Part 1 of 2
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Page 1–8Schedule A contains architectural floor plans for the development, including the second, third, and fourth floors. The plans identify unit layouts and areas, including studio and two-bedroom units.
SCHEDULE A
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Council gave first, second and third readings to rezone 3213 and 3217 Happy Valley Road to Mixed-Use Neighbourhood Village (MU6A) with detailed conditions and requirements.
Location
3213 Happy Valley Road
3217 Happy Valley Road
Motions (1)
THAT Council: 1. Give Bylaw No. 2302 1st, 2nd, and 3rd readings to amend the zoning designation of the properties located at 3213 and 3217 Happy Valley Road from Neighbourhood Commercial (C1) and One- and Two-Family Residential (R2) to Mixed-Use Neighbourhood Village (MU6A); AND 2. Direct staff to ensure that the following occurs with this proposed development at 3213 and 3217 Happy Valley Road: [list of mandatory features, consolidation, frontage improvements, storm water plan, parking construction management plan, mitigation plan, covenant for residential parking, electric heat pump requirement, low carbon concrete requirements].
Documents (4)
Staff report recommending consideration of rezoning City-owned properties at 3213 and 3217 Happy Valley Road from C1 and R2 to the new MU6A zone. The proposal would enable a six-storey mixed-use building with neighbourhood-serving commercial space, at least 4,500 sq ft of medical clinic space, and residential units.
Staff Report to Council
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Page 1–14EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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Page 1–14BACKGROUND
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Page 1–14COMMENTARY - Part 1 of 2
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Page 1–14LEGAL IMPLICATIONS
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Page 1–14OPTIONS
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Page 1–14SUBMITTED BY
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Page 1–14Site map accompanying the rezoning staff report, showing the subject properties.
Appendix A – Site Map
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Page 15Location map accompanying the rezoning staff report, showing where the subject properties are situated.
Appendix B – Location Map
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Page 16Amends Langford Zoning Bylaw No. 300 by rezoning two properties on Happy Valley Road to the Mixed Use Six Storey A (MU6A) Zone and adding MU6A zone regulations. The schedules establish permitted uses and development requirements for the zone.
CITY OF LANGFORD
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Page 1–4BYLAW NO. 2302
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Page 1–4Schedule “A”
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Page 1–4Schedule “B”
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Page 1–4Summary
Council gave first, second and third readings to an omnibus zoning bylaw (No. 2303) covering multiple text amendments including 2140 Caribou Drive and EV/parking/landscaping changes.
Location
2140 Caribou Drive
Motions (2)
THAT Council at 9:55 pm extend the meeting to 10:30 pm.
THAT Council give "Langford Zoning Bylaw No. 300, Amendment No. 769 (Omnibus No. 69 Text Amendments, including 2140 Caribou Drive, Landscaping, EV Charging, and Parking), Bylaw No. 2303, 2026", 1st, 2nd and 3rd reading.
Documents (5)
Staff recommend amendments to Zoning Bylaw No. 300, including allowing indoor and outdoor recreation facilities at 2140 Caribou Drive and making housekeeping changes to landscaping, parking, and bylaw enforcement provisions. Council is asked to give the amendment bylaw first, second, and third readings.
Staff Report to Council
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Page 1–4Site map appendix accompanying the staff report for Bylaw No. 2303.
Appendix A – Site Map
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Page 5Location map appendix accompanying the staff report for Bylaw No. 2303.
Appendix B – Location Map
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Page 6Amends Langford Zoning Bylaw No. 300 through omnibus text changes, including provisions for enforcement orders, parking and bicycle parking requirements, and permitted uses. It also adds indoor and outdoor recreation facility uses for the property at 2140 Caribou Drive.
BYLAW NO. 2303 — A BYLAW TO AMEND BYLAW NO. 300, “LANGFORD ZONING BYLAW, 1999"
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Page 1–3A visual schedule attached to Bylaw No. 2303. The page contains little extractable text, so its specific content cannot be determined from the text provided.
Schedule “A”
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Page 4Summary
Council moved to close the meeting to the public under specified sections of the Community Charter for several confidential matters.
Motions (1)
THAT Council close the meeting to the public pursuant to section 90 (1) (d), (e), and (k) of the Community Charter to consider: the security of the property of the municipality; the acquisition, disposition or expropriation of land or improvements, if the council considers that disclosure could reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the municipality; negotiations and related discussions respecting the proposed provision of a municipal service that are at their preliminary stages and that, in the view of the council, could reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the municipality if they were held in public.
Summary
Council adjourned the meeting.
Motions (1)
THAT Council adjourn the meeting.