There is a saying that there can be too much of a good thing, and that was the case in Langley City when it came to retail pharmacies. For retail commercial areas to thrive, they need a mix of shops and services. While pharmacies are an important part of our community, about a decade ago, you could close your eyes and walk in any direction and likely find yourself in one in Downtown Langley (I am slightly exaggerating). As a result, Council updated our zoning bylaw to require that any new pharmacy must be at least 400 metres away from an existing pharmacy.
Langley City Council received a rezoning application to allow an exemption to the separation requirement for a new medical clinic proposed at 20334 56 Avenue, which is an office building. The medical clinic applicant wants to provide an in-house pharmacy to service their clients. It would not be a standalone pharmacy; it would support their comprehensive medical care services model. The pharmacy itself would be about 900 square feet. After some questions from Council, Council gave first and second reading to a zoning bylaw update to allow this exception. There will be an opportunity for public input at the next regular Council meeting, prior to Council's consideration of third and final readings for approval.
Council also provided an opportunity for people to provide input on some proposed changes to the 2025 budget. No one provided written or verbal input. Council gave final reading to the amended 2025 financial plan. You can read more about this in a previous post.
Every year, Council must appoint our representatives for the Metro Vancouver Regional District Board and the Fraser Valley Regional Library Board. Council approved the same representatives as last year. Councillor Albrecht will be Langley City’s representative on the Metro Vancouver Regional District Board with Councillor Wallace as the alternative. For the Library Board, Langley City’s representative will be Councillor Wallace, with Councillor Mack as the alternate.
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