Bylaws, Zoning and Other Government Services - Salt Spring

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Calls can be made to Islands Trust 
toll-free via Service BC:
In Vancouver: 604-660-2421
Elsewhere in BC: 1-800-663-7867
Salt Spring Island Local Trust Area
Phone  250-537-9144
envelope  ssiinfo@islandstrust.bc.ca 
Preserving and protecting over 450 islands and 
surrounding waters in the Salish Sea
islandstrust.bc.ca
Bylaws & Zoning Regulations
We’re here to help: Learn about your local bylaws and zoning 
regulations, before you make your plans.  
In the Islands Trust Area, permitting may 
be required for new builds, renovations, 
tree removal or home-based business 
development. 
Contact Islands Trust to learn about the 
zoning bylaws that can affect your plans to 
use and develop your property. 
First Nations
The Islands Trust Area is within treaty and 
territorial lands and waters of many First 
Nation governments, which may have their 
own permitting requirements related to 
land use. Engagement with First Nations 
may be required. Islands Trust land use 
decision-making is moving towards greater 
protection of cultural heritage and sites, 
ancestral resting places, and culturally 
significant areas.
December 2023
Many of the island regulations 
reflect community values and 
are in place to protect the 
region’s unique environment 
and cultural heritage.
Photo: Kris Krüg

A selection of government and other services.
Salt Spring Island Local Trust Area
EMERGENCY SERVICES
Ambulance, Fire, PoliceNational 911 Program911
Wildfire reportingBC Wildfire Service1-800-663-5555 or *5555
Marine search and rescueCanadian Coast Guard1-800-567-5111
ISLANDS TRUST & ISLANDS TRUST CONSERVANCY
Rezoning, siting and land-use permitsIslands Trust, Planning250-537-9144
Land use bylaw enforcementIslands Trust, Bylaw enforcement250-405-5175
Land conservationIslands Trust Conservancy250-405-5186
On-island medical servicesSalt Spring Island Health Unit
Lady Minto / Gulf Islands Hospital
250-538-4880
250-538-4800
Building permits and inspectionCapital Regional District250-537-2711
Noise complaints, animal control and 
unsightly premises
Capital Regional District1-800-665-7899
Waste and recycling, drinking water, 
transit and transportation, docks and 
moorage , wastewater treatment
Capital Regional District250-537-4448
Other recyclingSalt Spring Island Community 
Services — Recycling  Depot
250-537-1200
Parks and protected areasSalt Spring Parks and Recreation 
Commission
BC Parks contractor  
(K2 Park Services Ltd.)
Salt Spring Island Conservancy
250-537-1402 
1-877-559-2115 
250-538-0318
Fire inquiries (non-emergencies)Salt Spring Island Fire Rescue250-537-2531
Environmental violations/concernsProvincial RAPP line1-877-952-7277
Environmental emergencies  
(including marine)
Emergency Management BC/
Coast Guard
1-800-663-3456
Reporting archaeological sites  
and artefacts; permits
BC Archaeology Branch250-953-3334
Injured/distressed animalsIsland Wildlife Rescue 250-537-0777
Power outagesBC Hydro1-888-769-3766
Roads and road maintenanceEmcon778-698-3582
Septic systems

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