Preliminary Plan Review Process, Requirements, and Application Form

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www.islandstrust.bc.ca 
 
 
 
Galiano, Mayne, North Pender,  
Saturna, South Pender Islands 
 
 
Victoria Office 
200 - 1627 Fort Street 
Victoria, BC  V8R 1H8 
Ph: (250) 405-5151 
southinfo@islandstrust.bc.ca 
Salt Spring Island, Ballenas-
Winchelsea 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 
 
 
Northern Office 
700 North Road 
Gabriola Island, BC  V0R 1X3 
Ph: (250) 247-2063 
northinfo@islandstrust.bc.ca 
 
NOTE: This information is intended to provide guidance and should not be interpreted as a right to a development approval if the steps indicated are followed. 
Please consult the Local Government Act and its regulations, as well as the other Islands Trust applicable bylaws for the definitive requirements and 
procedures. For any further information, please contact Islands Trust. Islands Trust staff cannot offer legal advice on the interpretation of statutes or bylaws, 
or answer for other agencies that may be affected by your inquiry. Persons requiring such advice should seek professional legal counsel and/or consult with 
other agencies where applicable. 
Preliminary Plan Review Process 
 
Before submitting your documents, please review the relevant Local Trust Committee bylaws: 
• 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 
• 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 
 
For further information, visit the Islands Trust website at www.islandstrust.bc.ca  
Review Process: 
• An Islands Trust Planner will review your completed submission 
• Supplementary information or clarifications may be requested 
• If the submission does not comply with Local Trust Committee bylaws, a planner will contact you to discuss next 
steps (e.g., amending the submission, obtaining additional permits, or terminating the review) 
• The submission and response will be forwarded to the applicant with a copy sent to the Regional District 
• Processing time may take up to 10 business days. Please wait at least 10 days before following up 
• Preliminary Plan Reviews remain valid for up to six months 
  
Preliminary Plan Review Requirements 
 
Submit the following materials online via the Islands Trust Portal (incomplete applications will not be accepted): 
 
☐ A Completed Preliminary Plan Review Application form (attached) 
 
☐ Current title search (issued within the last 30 days) 
 
☐ Copies of all relevant title charges (restrictive covenants, easements, rights-of-ways, etc.) 
 
☐ A Site Plan* - with metric measurements, showing the following: 
a. North arrow and date of drawing 
b. All 

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