Strata 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 
 
Strata Conversion 
Information about Strata Conversion 
A strata conversion occurs when a previously occupied building is converted to strata title ownership. The Local Trust 
Committee is the approving authority for strata conversion applications. 
 
Application Process 
Pre-Application 
• Review the Islands Trust Policy Statement and Official Community Plan (OCP), which guide decisions on planning 
and land use management in the Local Trust Area; the OCP may contain specific policies regarding the types and 
tenure of housing to meet the needs of the community in the Local Trust Area 
• Review the most recent Housing Needs Assessment applicable to your Local Trust Area to understand the types and 
tenure of housing required to meet community needs 
• Determine whether or not proposed uses, buildings or structures will be located within a Development Permit Area; if 
so, an application for a Development Permit may also be required; contact the Islands Trust to confirm 
• Review and confirm compliance with the Land Use Bylaw (LUB); the LUB will specify the uses that are permitted or 
prohibited in various zones, and provide regulations for the siting, size and dimensions of uses, buildings and 
structures; the LUB may also contain regulations for parking, signage, landscaping, run-off control, and Development 
Permit guidelines 
• Confirm compliance of buildings proposed to be strata-titled with the BC Building Code 
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 will review the application; additional information may be requested, if required 
• In accordance with the Strata Property Act, the following criteria must be considered: 
o Compliance with the BC Building Code and Local Trust Committee Land Use Bylaw 
o The priority of rental accommodation in the area 
o Relocation proposals for any existing tenants 
o Life expectancy of the building and projected major increases in maintenance costs due to the condition of 
the building 
• If the application does not comply with applicable Local Trust Committee bylaws, the planner will request that the 
application be modified or that an additional application be made for a development permit, or bylaw amendment 
Application Decision 
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