Denman Island Local Trust Committee Compliance and Bylaw Enforcement Policy

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Denman Island Local Trust Committee Compliance and Bylaw 
Enforcement Policy 
Bylaw Enforcement Policy No. 1, effective June 4, 2024 
Bylaw Enforcement Policy No. 1, Amendment 1, adopted March 17, 2026.  
Purpose  
To establish policies and procedures for bylaw enforcement in the Denman Island Local Trust Area in 
accordance with the adopted Trust Council Policies contained in Policy 5.5.1., that are within the 
authority of the Local Trust Committee to enforce, and that will ensure polices and procedures are 
efficient, transparent, reasonable, and consistent with local community standards.  
 
PART A 
1.0 Application  
This policy will apply to the Denman Island Local Trust Area and the enforcement of the Denman 
Island Official Community Plan, No. 185, Denman Island Land Use Bylaw No. 186, and the 
Denman Island Local Trust Committee Siting and Use Permit Bylaw No. 240, and the use of the 
Denman Island Local Trust Committee Bylaw Enforcement Notification Bylaw No. 232. 
2.0 Definitions & Abbreviations  
BEN – bylaw enforcement notice 
LUB – Land Use Bylaw 
LTC – Local Trust Committee 
Minor structure – any structure that does not require a siting and use permit, and that is not 
located in a development permit area or located within any other environmentally sensitive area 
SUP – siting and use permit 
Respondent – a property owner whose property is subject to a bylaw enforcement complaint  
3.0 References 
Denman Island Land Use Bylaw No. 186 
Denman Island Siting and Use Permit NO. 240 
Denman Island Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 232 
 
 

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4.0 Priorities 
4.1 Enforcement on short-term vacation rentals that have no resident owner or operator on 
the property are a priority and proactive enforcement is authorized. 
4.2 Enforcement on non-compliant dwellings will be deferred unless there are 
contraventions in development permit areas, or other environmentally sensitive areas, 
or there are concerns about health and safety, or the lack of an approved septic system. 
 
5.0 Inspection 
5.1 At the start of any investigation, Bylaw Enforcement Officers will determine if entry is 
necessary to investigate the alleged contravention or if the investigation can be 
conducted from a public road or other lands. 
5.2 If a Respondent has indicated that they will work towards compliance, and have agreed 
on a time to comply, a site inspection is only required to confirm compliance.  
5.3 If a Respondent provides photographic evidence, a survey, or a professional report that 
confirms compliance, a site inspection is not required. 
5.4 Bylaw Enforcement Officers will give a minimum of 24 hours notice before conducting a 
site inspection to gather evidence and they will schedule a mutually agreeable time with 
the property owner. 
5.5 If a Respondent has not replied to a notice letter from Bylaw Enforcement regarding 
arranging a time for a site inspection, or they will not agree to a mutually agreeable 
time, notice of inspection can be giv

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