COVID-19

Site last updated: July 31, 2020 at 1:00 pm

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RECENT UPDATES

Civic, Recreation, Culture, and Park Facilities

• View all facility and park facilities status updates here 

Community Update on the Township of Langley’s COVID-19 Response and Restart

• Read the Community Update on the Township of Langley’s COVID-19 Response and Restart including: essential service provision, our planning process to keep employees and community members safe, supporting local businesses, how we safely reopen, what has reopened, and the next steps.

Township of Langley COVID-19 Safety Plan

• The Township of Langley is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all our employees.  The purpose of the Safety Plan is to provide information to staff, contractors, and members of the public about the COVID-19 virus and the key steps required to prevent the spread of the virus.

Expanded Patio Use and Food Truck Operations

• View the temporary expanded patio use and food truck operation requirements specific to the Township of Langley.

Property Taxes

• To provide relief to property owners impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, Township Council has reduced the 2020 Property Tax increase by more than half and modified late payment penalty dates and rates. Visit the property tax page to learn more.

Public Health Order Compliance

The Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General is utilizing powers under the Emergency Program Act to keep British Columbians safe and support the Province’s ongoing response to COVID-19. On March 26, a ministerial order that enables bylaw officers to support enforcement of the provincial health officer’s orders was enacted.

• To report mass gatherings, or quarantine complaints, contact the RCMP Non-Emergency Line at 604-532-3200 or langleyrcmp@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.
• To report contraventions of any current public health orders, contact Fraser Health at 604-514-6121 or LangleyHP@fraserhealth.ca.
• Workers who have concerns regarding social distancing at their workplace should address them directly with their employer.  For information, contact Work Safe BC at 1-888-621-7233 or visit the WorkSafe BC website.
• Contact bylaw@tol.ca or 604-532-7551 to report the secondary selling of essential goods (medical supplies, masks, cleaning supplies) or to report concerns related to other businesses within the Township of Langley.
• For other concerns not covered by the above processes, contact us at covid19info@tol.ca.

Burning Permits

• In the Township of Langley, depending on conditions, burning permits are usually available in the spring and fall for residents who meet the conditions of the Fire Bylaw. As a result of burning restrictions implemented by Metro Vancouver and Government Ministries over the past two months, the spring burning season in the Township has closed. Burning permit issuance will be revisited in the fall.

Garbage, Green Cart, and Recycling

• All waste collection services are proceeding on scheduled days. 
• Please maintain physical distance and do not approach collection staff.
• Gloves, masks, wipes, etc., MUST be bagged. If someone in your household is ill, double bag these items.  Garbage carts with loose debris of this nature will not be picked up.
• Paper towels and napkins should be disposed as garbage until further notice. Other food soiled paper (ex. coffee filters and paper take out containers) can go in your Green Cart.
• Residents are reminded households who produce extra garbage must purchase Extra Garbage stickers for $3 per bag or can. Call 604-534-3211 to arrange for purchase, with delivery by Canada Post.
• Only make essential trips to the region’s transfer stations and depots. Visit Metro Vancouver’s Transfer Stations and Landfills page for information on changes to their operations.
• Minimize garbage by reviewing what is accepted in the Township’s unlimited recycling and Green Cart programs.
• Sign up to receive service alerts by entering your address at tol.ca/calendar

Adopt-a-Program

Due to COVID-19, the Adopt-a-Program is temporarily suspended. 

• The Township will no longer be picking up waste from cleanups or supplying refill equipment. Participants will be notified when regular operations resume.
• One-time cleanup and new adoption applications are not being accepted at this time. 

Council Meetings

• Council Meetings: In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and physical distancing measures, Township of Langley Council has moved to electronic Council meetings. Regular Council meetings and public hearings have been replaced with Special Council meetings which will be held as required, with Council members participating remotely. View the council calendar for upcoming Special Council meeting dates as they are scheduled.
• Special Council Meetings: These meetings are available online and onsite with limited public seating. Visit tol.ca/councilagendas.
• Special Meetings for the Purpose of a Public Hearing: Written submissions are encouraged as attendance will be limited. Relevant background material may be viewed here and submitted by email.
• All Council advisory committees are suspended until further notice.

Community Development and Engineering

• Engineering and Community Development customer service counters at the Civic Facility are closed for in person transactions. Staff are available via phone or email.
• The Operations Centre main entrance is closed to customers. Staff are available via phone or email. This does not impact deliveries to Stores.

Permits and Inspections

• Staff continue to process applications and inspection requests, but are changing the way we deliver service. Staff will contact applicants regarding next steps related to fees, documentation, issuance and inspection delivery.
• Continue to book required inspections, but be aware that some building inspections are currently suspended. This does not alleviate the requirement for inspections to occur.
• Engineering related permits can be submitted via email to enginfo@tol.ca. Staff will follow up regarding application fee submission at a later date.
• Permit processing and issuance timing may be delayed as we work to refine methods to provide service.
• Community Development and Building Permit related applications can be deposited in the small drop box outside the main first floor entrance or in the larger drop box beside the second floor entrance at the Township Civic Facility. If you have questions, contact:
  • Building Permits - Permits Licence and Inspection Services at 604-533-6018
  • Rezoning, Subdivision, and Development Permits at 604-533-6034

Events

The Provincial Health Officer and Minister of Health have directed that all public gatherings larger than 50 people be cancelled or postponed to curb the spread of COVID-19. Due to this directive, Township events have been cancelled, postponed, or shifted online.

The Township is staying up-to-date on information from government and official health authorities. We will continue to take direction from them and will communicate when there are further updates.

Staying Connected with the Township 

If citizens are feeling sick, health authorities suggest staying at home. For Township updates and convenient access to Township services, citizens can:

• Visit the At Your Service webpage or the online services webpage
• Contact us using email or telephone
• Subscribe to our eNewsletters
• Follow us on social media.