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Property Use Regulations

Property use regulations regulate neighbourhood nuisances by establishing minimum and clear standards in areas such as unsightliness, graffiti, abandoned properties and sound.

For more information regarding tree protection and the Tree Removal/Cutting application process, call the Tree Protection Line at 604-533-6111 or email trees@tol.ca. 

For all construction-related complaints on private property, including secondary suites call Permit, Licence & Inspection Services at 604-533-6018 or email buildinginfo@tol.ca.

 Abandoned property

Part 7 of the community standards bylaw 2019 No. 5448 regulates abandoned properties.

An abandoned property means any building or structure that has been unoccupied for a continuous period of over 30 days.

Owners of a property that has or will become an abandoned property are required to ensure it is made and remains secure against unauthorized entry, occupation, vandalism, intentional damage or fire.

Securing abandoned properties is also required through the Township’s fire prevention bylaw No. 6061, to protect the property, surrounding areas and emergency responders. Note that if a fire does occur at an abandoned property, cost recovery can be sought by the Fire Department from property owners.

Unsightly properties 

Part 2 of the community standards bylaw 2019 No. 5448 defines Unsightly, Discarded Materials and Rubbish. Part 3 of the bylaw provides the acceptable standards of maintenance.

An accumulation of yard waste, garbage, discarded materials, leaning/collapsed fence, or parking on front yard landscaping are all examples of unsightliness.

Yard maintenance 
Part 4 of the community standards bylaw 2019 No. 5448 regulates noxious weeds, uncontrolled overgrowth and grass height.
Sound 

Parts 9 to 11 of the Township’s community standards bylaw 2019 No. 5448 regulate sound. Under the bylaw, a specific type of sound may by prohibited, exempt from restrictions, or regulated by days and times or by dBA or dBC levels.

What days and times can sound from construction take place?

  • Between the hours of 7am and 8pm on weekdays.
  • Between the hours of 9am and 5pm on Saturday.
  • No construction on Sundays and/or statutory holidays, including Easter Monday and Boxing Day.

When can I use power equipment such as a power washer, leaf blower, chain saw, or lawn mower?

Between the hours of 7am and 10pm daily.

Can I obtain a sound exemption permit?

As per Part 11 of the community standards bylaw 2019 No. 5448, a temporary sound permit may be obtained for exigent circumstances. Approval is not guaranteed and permit fees apply.

Wrecked vehicles 

A wrecked vehicle means a vehicle that is not licensed for the current year and is not insured with a storage policy, or a vehicle that is incapable of moving under its own power or is reduced to parts. Includes frames or bodies of a vehicle.

As per Part 3.1 (b) of the community standards bylaw 2019 No. 5448, storage of a wrecked vehicle, unless stored within an enclosed building (not included a tent canopy or tarp), is not allowed unless specifically permitted by a zone under the Township’s Zoning Bylaw.

Signage 

Section 503 of the Township’s highway and traffic bylaw 2010 No. 4758 regulates signage on public property.

The Township’s sign bylaw 2012 No. 4927 regulates signage on private property. A permit application can be found here.

The Township’s election and political signs bylaw No. 6118 regulates the posting of election and political signs on both public and private property.

Graffiti 

Part 5 of the community standards bylaw 2019 No. 5448 regulates graffiti.

Graffiti means one or more letters, symbols or marks, howsoever made, on any Building, Structure or thing but does not include marks made accidentally or any of the following:

  1. A sign, mural, public notice or traffic control mark authorized by the Municipality, a bylaw of the Municipality, or by Provincial or Federal legislation; and
  2. In the case of private Property, a symbol or mark of which the Owner or Occupant of the Property on which the letter, symbol or mark appears has received prior written authorization from Municipality.
Paint Voucher Program: Use a paint voucher to get a reduced price on paint and supplies from Cloverdale Paint retailers to cover graffiti. Submit your service request to receive a voucher using the bylaw complaint form.

Frequently asked questions

I live in a strata, who enforces the bylaws and rules?

If you live in a strata, the rules are slightly different when it comes to property use concerns. Stratas are governed first by the provincial Strata Property Act. Each strata can then make their own rules within that framework. These stricter strata bylaws overrule Township bylaws. This means that, for many property use concerns, you need to contact your strata council or strata manager and learn how they enforce your strata bylaws.

Visit the provincial webpage for more information about stratas.

What are the smoking regulations within the Township of Langley? 

The Township of Langley public spaces regulation bylaw No. 6059 prohibits smoking within parks, playgrounds, recreational facilities, trails and school spaces, except if an area is specifically designated by the Township or school district for such activity.

Under the provincial tobacco and vapour products control act and regulation, owners, managers or lessees are responsible for ensuring that their public and work places comply with the requirements for creating a tobacco and vapour free environment. Visit the provincial webpage for more information.

Can I widen my existing driveway? 
See the driveway extension (widening) permit guide. For any further questions, contact the Engineering Division at 604-533-6006 during hours of operation: Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 4:30pm.

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