Way back in 2010, Langley City Council proposed a tree bylaw to prevent cutting down trees that had a diameter of 20cm or larger without a permit on private property. I was part of the City's Park and Environment Advisory Committee at that time. The bylaw caused panic in the community, and people started cutting down trees left, right, and centre, concerned that the bylaw would make it impossible to remove trees without costly studies and permits. The Council of the day abandoned the bylaw due to widespread concerns in the community.
Fifteen years later, Langley City is considering a tree bylaw again. Langley City's goal is to expand our tree canopy. A tree bylaw is one tool that can help with this goal. A tree bylaw can help manage trees on public property, during redevelopment, and on private property. While the City can use a tree bylaw to protect existing trees, the bylaw can also set requirements for tree replacement and how the City manages public trees. To prevent a repeat of 2010, the City is seeking feedback on what people would like to see in a tree bylaw. You can visit Let's Chat Langley City to provide your feedback on what you would like to see in a tree bylaw.
The City is also hosting an open house as follows. You can drop by anytime between 6 pm and 8 pm.
Date: Monday, June 16
Time: 6 pm to 8 pm
Location: City Hall/Timms Community Centre
Langley City's current zoning bylaw dates back to 1996. Though it has been updated over the years, it is long in the tooth. While the Official Community Plan sets the overall land-use vision for the community, the zoning bylaw implements the nuts and bolts of the land-use vision, such as maximum building height and how far a building needs to be set back from property lines. The City has been working on a new zoning bylaw.
Over the last few years, the City has received feedback from the community for the new zoning bylaw. Keep your eyes on Let's Chat Langley City for more details, but save the date for an open house of our proposed updated zoning bylaw.
Date: Wednesday, June 25
Time: 4 pm to 7 pm
Location: City Hall/Timms Community Centre
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