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Scheduling a Building Inspection
Building Permit Activity Information
Here, you'll find everything from municipal services to sustainability initiatives by the Township.
Can't find what you're looking for? Need to Report a Problem or Submit a Request?
Here, you'll find everything from municipal services to sustainability initiatives by the Township.
Can't find what you're looking for? Need to Report a Problem or Submit a Request?
.Learn more about what your Township does in this section, access council meeting minutes, videos and agendas, take a look at the Township's strategic initiatives and more.
Brookswood-Fernridge Community Plan
2021 By-election Name Order on Ballot
2021 Filed Nomination Packages
Learn more about what your Township does in this section, access council meeting minutes, videos and agendas, take a look at the Township's strategic initiatives and more.
Learn more about what your Township does in this section, access council meeting minutes, videos and agendas, take a look at the Township's strategic initiatives and more.
.Discover admission fees, drop-in schedules, special events details, a parks listing with amenities, and current field status reports. You can also access information on community and recreation centres.
Well Wise: Private Well Seminar
Artist Demonstrations - Jane Cooper
Artist Demonstrations - Laurie Thomasson
Diane Lines' "Jump!" - Summer Festival Series
Ava Hamil, Ashley Pater, Tess Anderson - Summer Festival Series
Considering a Heat Pump? Join our Free Webinar
Well Wise: Private Well Seminar
Artist Demonstrations - Jane Cooper
Artist Demonstrations - Laurie Thomasson
Diane Lines' "Jump!" - Summer Festival Series
Ava Hamil, Ashley Pater, Tess Anderson - Summer Festival Series
Considering a Heat Pump? Join our Free Webinar
Discover admission fees, drop-in schedules, special events details, a parks listing with amenities, and current field status reports. You can also access information on community and recreation centres.
Discover admission fees, drop-in schedules, special events details, a parks listing with amenities, and current field status reports. You can also access information on community and recreation centres.
.The Langley Centennial Museum, located in the historic village of Fort Langley, is owned and operated by the Township of Langley.
The Township of Langley provides access to an unparalleled transportation network, world-class amenities and supplies, a skilled labour force, and some of Metro Vancouver's most affordable housing and business rates - including one of the region's most competitive tax rates.
Welcoming up to 100,000 rotary and fixed-wing traffic movements per year, YNJ is one of the busiest general aviation airports in the country. The airport is home to 55 aviation businesses providing everything from chartered helicopter and fixed-wing flights to aerospace innovation, parts manufacturing, and maintenance
The Township of Langley provides access to an unparalleled transportation network, world-class amenities and supplies, a skilled labour force, and some of Metro Vancouver's most affordable housing and business rates - including one of the region's most competitive tax rates.
Welcoming up to 100,000 rotary and fixed-wing traffic movements per year, YNJ is one of the busiest general aviation airports in the country. The airport is home to 55 aviation businesses providing everything from chartered helicopter and fixed-wing flights to aerospace innovation, parts manufacturing, and maintenance
The Township of Langley provides access to an unparalleled transportation network, world-class amenities and supplies, a skilled labour force, and some of Metro Vancouver's most affordable housing and business rates - including one of the region's most competitive tax rates.
Welcoming up to 100,000 rotary and fixed-wing traffic movements per year, YNJ is one of the busiest general aviation airports in the country. The airport is home to 55 aviation businesses providing everything from chartered helicopter and fixed-wing flights to aerospace innovation, parts manufacturing, and maintenance
Not sure where to find Township facilities, want to get involved by volunteering, or appear as a delegation to council? Take a look at this section.
Well Wise: Private Well Seminar
Artist Demonstrations - Jane Cooper
Artist Demonstrations - Laurie Thomasson
Diane Lines' "Jump!" - Summer Festival Series
Ava Hamil, Ashley Pater, Tess Anderson - Summer Festival Series
Considering a Heat Pump? Join our Free Webinar
Not sure where to find Township facilities, want to get involved by volunteering, or appear as a delegation to council? Take a look at this section.
Not sure where to find Township facilities, want to get involved by volunteering, or appear as a delegation to council? Take a look at this section.
.The Open Data Catalogue aims to increase the availability of information managed by the Township of Langley by providing data in common, machine readable formats. Whether you are an entrepreneur, academic, or a member of the community, we encourage you to use this data.
Following an extremely dry and warm summer that included a “heat dome” event, changes to the Metro Vancouver Drinking Water Conservation Plan were passed to help reduce demand and ensure all residents of the region have reliable access to drinking water. Notable changes include:
All water delivered to your home is drinking water. The Township of Langley’s Drinking Water Conservation Bylaw 2018 No. 5321 restricts non-essential uses of water in four stages, consistent with Metro Vancouver’s Drinking Water Conservation Plan:
Activation of stages 2 through 4 are determined by Metro Vancouver or the General Manager of Engineering based on reservoir levels and expected rainfall and/or snow melt. During all stages, residents must ensure:
Properties establishing a new lawn by sod, turf, or seed that wish to water additional mornings must obtain a Water Exemption Permit. A permit is valid for 21 days from the start date, with one possible renewal, and must be displayed at the property. Water Exemption Permits for the purpose of establishing a new lawn are subject to fees.
Properties experiencing an infestation of the European Chafer Beetle that wish to treat the affected lawn by applying nematodes can apply for a Water Exemption Permit to allow watering on additional days. Water Exemption Permits for the purpose of applying nematodes to treat European Chafer Beetles are not subject to fees, however, proof of nematode purchase or hiring of professional treatment services is a requirement for issuance.
Automatic watering is a method of watering that requires minimal human intervention that may include the use of timers, sensors, computers, or mechanical devices that enable someone to set the system to water lawns on prescribed days and/or times. Examples include irrigation systems or sprinklers attached to a watering timer.
Manual watering is a method of watering that requires human intervention such that watering would not occur without human involvement at the time watering is desired to occur. Examples include a traditional sprinkler attached to a faucet turned on by hand, watering lawns by handheld hose, etc.
Click on each of the stages below to see stage specific restrictions.
Lawn watering is permitted one morning per week based on address.
Residential
Non-residential
Unless watering in accordance with a valid Water Exemption Permit.
Watering garden beds, shrubs, trees, and flowers by handheld hose, soaker hose, watering container, or drip irrigation is permitted on any day at any time during Stage 1. Watering these areas by sprinkler is limited to specific hours.
Residential
Non-residential
Areas designated for growing edible plants such as fruits, vegetables, herbs, etc. may be watered by any means on any day at any time during Stage 1
The use of water for other non-essential purposes such as topping up fountains, pools, or washing cars is permitted during Stage 1, however, everyone is encouraged to only use what is necessary.
Lawn watering is not permitted when Stage 2 restrictions are in effect. Water Exemption Permits shall remain valid until they expire, however, they may not be renewed and new permits will not be issued.
Unless watering in accordance with a valid Water Exemption Permit.
Watering garden beds, shrubs, trees, and flowers by handheld hose, soaker hose, watering container, or drip irrigation is permitted on any day at any time during Stage 2. Watering these areas by sprinkler is limited to specific hours:
Residential
Non-residential
Areas designated for growing edible plants such as fruits, vegetables, herbs, etc. may be watered by any means on any day at any time during Stage 2.
During Stage 2, pressure washing is prohibited except for health and safety reasons, to prepare a surface for painting or similar treatment, and for aesthetic cleaning by a commercial operator.
Topping up or filling fountains or ponds is prohibited in Stage 2. Filling hot tubs and pools is still permitted.
Stage 3 watering restrictions are reserved for periods of severe drought.
Lawn watering is not permitted and any Water Exemption Permits are invalidated.
Watering gardens, trees, shrubs, and flowers via sprinkler or soaker hose is prohibited in Stage 3.
Watering via handheld hose, water container, or drip irrigation is still permitted any day at any time.
Edible plants may continue to be watered via any means at any time.
Washing impermeable surfaces is prohibited except for:
Topping up or filling pools, hot tubs, and fountains is prohibited in Stage 3.
Washing vehicles and boats during stage 3 is prohibited except to clean windows, lights, mirrors, license plates, and boat engines for safety.
Commercial vehicle washes must observe restrictions based on the date the facility became active and their wash system installed.
Lawn watering is not permitted.
Watering gardens by any means is not permitted. This includes edible plants.
Pressure washing is not permitted unless ordered by a regulatory authority for a health and safety reason.
Filling of pools, hot tubs and fountains is prohibited.
Only windows, lights, mirrors, license plates, and boat engines may be washed for safety reasons. No other washing may occur.
See a summary of Metro Vancouver’s Drinking Water Conservation Plan.
Reports of watering outside permitted times should be submitted to the Engineering Division by calling 604-532-7300 or e-mailing opsinfo@tol.ca. Please include the following information when contacting us. Reports of watering violations missing any of the information below will be considered incomplete and not responded to.
Photos and/or videos of observed watering are appreciated to help staff in their investigation.
Learn more about what to do if you think a neighbour is watering outside of permitted times.
Water use increases by up to 50% in the summer, primarily due to lawn watering. Restrictions around water use help ensure drinking water isn't wasted.
Water usage from sources not connected to the municipal water supply is exempt from the bylaw, as private well water is under Provincial jurisdiction. However, we encourage all property owners to be good environmental stewards and follow water use restrictions. A mix of groundwater and purchased Metro Vancouver surface water is used in the Township. Water restrictions are in place to protect our shared drinking water to help ensure a continued source of water for all.
Yes, sports playing fields and school fields also have watering restrictions during Stages 1, 2, and 3 of the Drinking Water Conservation Bylaw 2018 No. 5321. Some fields have a sand base for year round use, allowing higher water infiltration and faster drainage to accommodate wet winter months. Due to this sand base, these playing field do need to water during the summer to prevent drying out and potential die-off. The use of sand base fields is consistent with other local municipalities.
Township of Langley staff are aware of water conservation, and only water to the extent required for facility maintenance. The majority of parks and playing fields use an automated watering system connected to a computerized central irrigation system. The computerized system uses local water data to calculate the evapotranspiration rate. The system then applies a measured amount of water to the soil to maintain specific soil moisture. Generally, parks and playing fields receive infrequent watering, but for longer periods of time, to force the turf to grow longer roots. Longer roots make turf more durable and resilient.
All Township spray parks implement the following water conservation features:
And almost all Township spray parks handle runoff through surface swales and channels to allow off-gassing of chlorine before the water is diverted into natural watercourses where it:
If you know your neighbour, you may wish to have a quick chat with them to ensure they have the right details for this year's watering restrictions. Feel free to mention the Township’s Water Restrictions website address with them so they can find more information online: tol.ca/waterrestrictions.
Otherwise, call our Engineering team at 604-532-7300 to place a service request regarding watering outside of permitted times. The team will be able to assist best.
Although a healthy lawn only requires one hour of watering per week, Metro Vancouver has observed some properties watering their lawns any time watering is allowed, regardless of how much water is actually needed. The new automatic vs. manual distinction helps ensure those with automated systems do not leave their systems on for hours on end. Differing times for automatic and manual watering are implemented to help control overall demand on the distribution system while recognizing those watering by manual methods must get up to turn on their sprinklers.
The summer of 2021 brought an extended period of extreme heat and sun to the Metro Vancouver region leading to a significant increase in water use. In 2021 the region consumed in excess of 1.5 billion litres of water per day for a period of 40 consecutive days. On average, water consumption exceeds this threshold for only 14 consecutive days. The increase in water use during the summer months is primarily due to increased lawn and garden watering.
Stage 2 restrictions were avoided in 2021 in large part due to a larger than normal snowpack. This resulted in an extended melting period which helped avoid the need to move to Stage 2 Restrictions. As climate change makes weather patterns and in turn supply less predictable, it’s important to reduce consumption of drinking water to ensure adequate supply for every year.
Lawn watering is prohibited in the evenings as this is a period when demand for water is highest for other household activities such as washing clothes or showering. Evening watering has been prohibited for over a decade.
Want to keep your lawn healthy all year while using less water? Metro Vancouver’s Waterwise Lawn Care guide provides advice on actions to take at different times of the year to promote a healthy lawn while reducing water use.
Remember, your lawn only needs one inch or one hour of watering per week – including rain! You can also let your lawn go golden and become dormant over the summer. Rest assured, it will become green again when the fall rain returns.
Want some other water wise tips for the summer?
Social Sustainability
Children and Youth
Child Care Action Plan
Community Connections and Engagement
Health and Wellness
Housing
Housing Action Plan Update
Intersectoral Collaboration
Poverty Reduction
Seniors
Age- and Dementia-friendly Action Plan
Social Sustainability Strategy