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Council adopts interim moratorium on new service stations after public opposition
Summary
Council adopted an interim ordinance stopping acceptance and processing of applications for new service stations as defined in LMC 18.01.040 to allow time for new design regulations that comply with ESHB 1293; several community members spoke in opposition. Motion passed 4–0 (Emerson absent).
The Langley City Council on May 18 adopted an interim ordinance placing a moratorium on the acceptance, processing and approval of applications for new service stations as defined in LMC 18.01.040. Councilmembers said the pause will allow staff time to draft new design regulations for service stations that comply with ESHB 1293. The motion was made by Councilmember Thomas Gill and seconded by Councilmember Savannah Erickson; it passed 4–0 with Councilmember Dominique Emerson absent.
Minutes note that councilmembers asked questions about the proposal and that multiple members of the community provided public comment, all expressing opposition to a service station in Langley. Community concerns were recorded in the minutes but specific speaker quotes are not included beyond public comment listings. The ordinance pauses new applications while staff prepares design regulations.
