LCRB License Referral Application Guide

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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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