POSTED: March 5, 2010
CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING
ON ZONING AND SUBDIVISION CODE CHANGES
The Planning Advisory Board will be holding the second of two public hearings on the proposed zoning and subdivision code Wednesday, March 10th at 6:30. The hearing will be held in the City of Langley Council Chambers and all are invited to attend.
Click here to see the most recent version of the code (including changes proposed by the Planning Advisory Board on March 3 based on public comment) and the staff report for the meeting. To view additional information about the code update,
please click here.
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POSTED: March 3, 2010
NOTIFICATION OF
WATER SYSTEM FLUSHING
ALL CITY WATER SYSTEM USERS are hereby notified that the City of Langley’s water system will be flushed, weather permitting, on
Tuesday & Wednesday
MARCH 9th & 10th, 2010
The purpose of flushing the water system is to dislodge normal residue accumulations from inside the water lines.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
- This process involves opening selected fire hydrants for short periods of time. Please stay clear of the area, or exercise added caution when driving near an open hydrant, for the safety of our Public Works Crew.
- The flushing may cause temporary discoloration of the water; however it will not present any health hazards or cause harm to your system. Even though these solids are harmless they may cause staining. See the suggestions below.
SUGGESTIONS:
- If your water turns brown, flush your own system by running water through your bathtub or an outdoor spigot until the water runs clear.
- Be sure the water in your washing machine runs clear before doing your laundry in order to mitigate the remote possibility of damage to laundry items.
FOR QUESTIONS:
Please contact the City of Langley at 221-4246.
Thank you for your patience during this necessary process.
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POSTED: February 22, 2010
NEW CITY MEETING CALENDAR
If you are interested in tracking the upcoming dates of the city council, or city boards and commissions, you can print the annual city meeting calendar. This new one-page resource gives you easy access to city meeting dates.
Click Here: Annual Meeting Calendar
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POSTED: February 19, 2010
PUBLIC HEARING
ON ZONING AND SUBDIVISION CODE CHANGES
The Planning Advisory Board will be holding the first of two public hearings on the proposed zoning and subdivision code Wednesday, February 24 at 4:00. The hearing will be held in the City of Langley Council Chambers and everyone is invited to attend.
Click here for the agenda and staff report for the meeting.
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POSTED: February 19, 2010
ADDITIONAL LINKS ADDED TO SITE
The City of Langley Planning Department has added additional resource links for individuals that would like information about the proposed zoning and subdivision code changes. To visit the links, please click here.
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POSTED: February 10, 2010
Save Money with a Free Water Conservation Kit
Stop by Langley city hall and pick up a free water conservation kit. The Public Works department is offering the kit to any household that has a water account with the city.
Decreasing your water usage can lower your water bill. It also helps the city budget by reducing the energy needed to operate the city wells. The kit includes low-flow devices for faucets and your shower, plus leak detection tables for toilets. Instructions are included, but if you need help in using the kit let us know! This program is funded through the city’s water conservation budget mandated by the state Department of Health.
Langley City Hall
112 Second Street (across from the post office)
Front desk hours:
Monday – Thursday from 9 AM – 5 PM
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POSTED: February 9, 2010
Opportunities to Serve
Boards & Commission Openings
We welcome your interest in applying for the following volunteer positions. Citizen boards and commissions play an important role in advising the City Council in their legislative responsibility.There are openings on the following boards and commissions:
Historic Preservation Commission
Langley Library Board
Parks & Open Space Commission
Click Below For:
Board & Commission Openings Information
Application Form
Additional Information
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Friday, February 26th or until filled
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POSTED: January 29, 2010
Proposed Revisions to Zoning and Subdivision Code
Posted On-line
The proposed revisions to the Zoning and Subdivision Code have been posted. If you would learn more about the amendments, please CLICK HERE.
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POSTED: November 2009
Five Businesses in Langley Go Green with Efficient Lights
 Five Langley businesses switched their lights for greener, more efficient alternatives and are reaping a quick payback for their bottom line and the planet. Through simple lighting changes these businesses each cut their electric use by as much as 15 percent. At the Village Pizzeria, Paul Sarkis is saving enough energy to power a typical Langley home.
Paul Sarkis (Village Pizzeria), David Gregor (Gregor Rare Books), Misti Moore (Langley Village Bakery), Kim Tiller (Whidbey Island Soap Factory), and Gary Piper (Piper Properties) all ordered new lights as part of an efficiency campaign piloted by the City of Langley and supported by Puget Sound Energy.
Paul Sarkis completed the most significant retrofit by adding occupancy sensors to control lights automatically. More efficient lighting was added in the dining area and the kitchen. All of the work was supported by rebates from PSE.
Linda Irvine, Community Resource Conservation Manager for the City of Langley, coordinated PSE’s lighting rebate programs on behalf of the business owners. This helped ensure that the replacement lights were efficient and eligible for financial incentives. In some cases, the PSE rebates covered the entire cost of the new bulbs. Lee James, director of PSE’s Small Business Lighting program and a resident of Whidbey, helped shepherd the rebate applications through the process. At PSE’s South Whidbey office, Walt Blackford, supervisor of community services, and Debbie Buse, customer service representative, tracked electric use for businesses that requested a tally of their energy savings.
“PSE is committed to helping Whidbey businesses—and all its customers—get smart about energy efficiency,” said Blackford. “The new lighting these local businesses are using is better for everyone. They lower operating costs and help the environment because they reduce their overall carbon footprint.”
These business owners are part of a growing trend toward green business practices that recognize the lifecycle cost of products and the long-term impact of purchasing decisions. The Langley lighting retrofits will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by the equivalent of planting 2.6 acres of trees, while saving thousands of dollars over the life of the lights.
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POSTED: October 2009
Langley Expanding Parking through Joint Use Project
 The Municipal Parking Joint Use Project will provide 50 public parking spaces on the corner of 6th Street and Cascade Avenue at the existing Christian Missionary Alliance Church (CMA) parking area.
The City of Langley will improve the church parking area through paving, landscaping, lighting and upgrading the storm water system to current environmental and Low Impact Development standards. In exchange for the improvements there will be designated public parking spaces for use during the work week.
Grants for this project were awarded in 2005 and 2006, but due to the private/public partnership the state and federal funding approval was just secured in 2009. When completed, the parking lot will connect to the Island Transit bus route and the Cascade Avenue walkway to downtown and the Langley marina. The lot will provide parking for commuters, visitors and employees of local businesses to relieve parking congestion in downtown.
At the October 5th city council meeting the council approved a contract with the Oak Harbor firm, Cane Engineering, to develop a preliminary set of plans and a construction cost estimate for the project.
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