Dozens of amendments were made to the city’s comprehensive plan during a series of workshops held in May and June while the council reviewed land use and transportation elements. Langley City Planner Brigid Reynolds said the amendments served several purposes, some of which reflected changes in the city’s urban growth area boundaries and long-term planning areas.

Two of the 12 general amendments to the comprehensive plan include reflecting current goals, policies, codes and laws from recently updated county-wide planning policies and urban growth area mapping.

Specific amendments to land use included making Langley more walkable and affordable within the context of a small town. Policy changes covered investing in Langley’s public spaces, removing barriers that prevent urban agriculture and adopting regulations that encourage it.

Policy changes to the transportation element included reviewing road standards, climate change adaptation, mitigation and reduction of greenhouse gases and wayfinding signage.

The parks and open space element is currently being reviewed.