LCRB License Referral Application Guide
· Islands Trust Area · Applications, Forms & Guides · 2025
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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 LCRB License Referral Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch Referrals The Province of BC is the authority responsible for the issuance of Liquor and Cannabis Retail Branch (LCRB) License applications. However, the LCRB may require applicants to consult with local governments or First Nations in conjunction with their license review process. In the case of Cannabis Retail license applications, the proposal must have the support of the applicable local government or First Nation in order for a license to be issued by the Province. Application Process Pre-Application • Review the Islands Trust Policy Statement and Official Community Plan (OCP) to determine if your proposal aligns with policy • Determine whether your proposed development is located within a Development Permit Area; if so, an application for a Development Permit may also be required; contact Islands Trust to confirm • Review and confirm compliance with the Land Use Bylaw (LUB). The LUB identifies permitted and prohibited uses within each zone and sets regulations for the siting, size and dimensions of uses, buildings, and structures. The LUB may also contain regulations for parking, signage, landscaping, and run-off control • Applicants are urged to contact Islands Trust staff prior to making an application for a new Liquor License or Cannabis Retail License. Issuance of these licenses will be firstly contingent on permissive zoning regulations. In the case of Cannabis Retail applications, despite zoning, the proposal must have support from the local government or First Nation Application Submission & Review • Submit a complete application electronically to the LCRB Liquor & Cannabis Licence and Permit Portal • The LCRB will refer the application to the Islands Trust • Once the Islands Trust has received the referral from the LCRB, the applicant will be asked to submit an Islands Trust LCRB Licence application along with required information and fees to the Islands Trust Portal • Islands Trust staff may contact you to request any additional application materials • An Islands Trust planner will review the application and request any additional information needed • If the application does not comply with applicable Local Trust Committee bylaws, you may be asked to revise your proposal or apply for an additional variance or bylaw amendment Application Decision • Islands Trust staff will prepare a report fo
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