Webinar: Gabriola Bylaw Compliance and Enforcement Policy Draft

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PROPOSED 
 
Gabriola Island Local Trust Committee Bylaw Compliance & Enforcement 
Policy 
Bylaw Compliance & Enforcement Policy No. 1, effective ____XXX_______, 2024 
Revision No. 1 
Purpose  
To establish policies and procedures for bylaw compliance and enforcement in the Gabriola Island Local 
Trust Area in accordance with the adopted Trust Council Policies contained in Policy 5.5.1., and 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 Gabriola Island Local Trust Area and the enforcement of all 
applicable regulatory bylaws. 
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 building permit, and that is not located in 
a development permit area or located within any other environmentally sensitive area 
Respondent – a property owner whose property is subject to a bylaw enforcement complaint  
Health & Safety concerns – fire, unsafe construction, hazards relating to steep slopes or cliffs 
Approved septic system – one that has been registered with the Vancouver Island Health 
Authority 
3.0 References 
Gabriola Island Land Use Bylaw No. 177 
Mudge Island Land Use Bylaw No. 228 
Gabriola Island Local Trust Committee Bylaw Enforcement Notification Bylaw No. 263 

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4.0 Priorities 
4.1 Enforcement on short-term vacation rentals is 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 Bylaw Enforcement Officers are authorized under the Land Use Bylaws to enter any lot 
at any reasonable time to determine if regulations are being observed.  
5.2 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. 
5.3 Bylaw Enforcement Officers are encouraged to request mutually agreeable times to 
arrange site inspections.  
5.4 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.  
5.5 If a Respondent provides photographic evidence, a survey, or a professional report that 
confirms compliance, a site inspection is not required. 
 
6.0 Enforcement Procedures 
6.1 If a bylaw contravention is confirmed, there will be notice in writing, and Respondents 
will be given a minimum of 90 days to comply with the relevant LUB. 
6.2 Bylaw Enforcement Officers can use their discretion to co

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