Development Permit Application Guide
· Islands Trust Area · Applications, Forms & Guides · 2026
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Topics: Fresh water & aquifers · Bylaw enforcement · Agriculture & the ALR · Transportation & ferries · Governance & budget · Climate & environment — our classification, not the Trust's.
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www.islandstrust.bc.ca Galiano, Mayne, North Pender, Saturna, South Pender Islands Southern Office 200 - 1627 Fort Street Victoria, BC V8R 1H8 Ph: (250) 405-5151 southinfo@islandstrust.bc.ca Ballenas-Winchelsea, Salt Spring Islands Salt Spring Office 4 - 121 McPhillips Avenue Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 2T6 Ph: (250) 537-9144 ssiinfo@islandstrust.bc.ca Denman, Gabriola, Gambier, Hornby, Lasqueti, Thetis Islands Northern Office 700 North Road Gabriola Island, BC V0R 1X3 Ph: (250) 247-2063 northinfo@islandstrust.bc.ca Development Permits Information about Development Permits Development Permit Areas (DPAs) may be designated in an Official Community Plan to achieve objectives such as: • Protecting the natural environment, ecosystems, and biological diversity • Protecting development from hazardous conditions • Protecting farming • Revitalizing areas where commercial uses are permitted • Guiding the form and character of commercial, industrial, multi-family, or intensive residential development • Promoting energy and water conservation, or reducing greenhouse gas Within a DPA, a Development Permit is required before altering land, constructing or altering a building or structure, or subdividing land, unless the proposed activity is specifically exempt from the permit requirement. A permit is also required to amend an existing Development Permit. To obtain a Development Permit, applicants must demonstrate compliance with the prescribed development guidelines. Once a proposal is found to meet all applicable guidelines, the Development Permit must be issued. These guidelines are located in the Official Community Plan or Land Use Bylaw. Application Process Pre-Application Before applying, review applicable Local Trust Committee policies and regulations, including: • Official Community Plan o Determine whether your proposed development is located within a Development Permit Area; if so, an application for a Development Permit may be required; contact Islands Trust to confirm o Review the applicable Development Permit guidelines (also found in the Land Use Bylaw); one or more professional reports (e.g. from an engineer or biologist) may be required to support the proposal • Land Use Bylaw o Confirm that the zoning of the property permits the proposed use and density o Ensure that the proposed uses, buildings, and structures comply with siting, size, and dimension requirements • Check requirements of other government agencies (e.g. site servicing, road access, building code, water licensing, etc.) • Review the Islands Trust website or contact planning staff for specific requirements for the relevant development permit areas Application Submission • Submit a complete application to the Islands Trust Portal; incomplete applications will not be processed • Islands Trust staff may contact you to request any additional application materials Application Review • An Islands Trust Planner wi
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